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Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth

Developed by Headfirst Productions · Published by Bethesda Softworks

StatusOut now ReleaseJun 16, 2009 Price$1.64 Metacritic76/100 Steam reviews2,831

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.64
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic76/100
Steam reviews2,831
Languages1

Overview

A video game by Headfirst Productions, published by Bethesda Softworks — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror game that combines intense action and adventure elements.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 68% positive of 3,170
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players2
Player-voted tags:LovecraftianHorrorFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorAtmosphericFPSBased On A NovelStealthSingleplayerAdventureStory RichClassic

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP/2000
  • Processor: Pentium 3 800Mhz
  • Memory: 128MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9.0 3D compliant Video Card
  • Hard Drive: 2.0 GB
  • Sound: DirectX 8.1 Compatible

Supported languages (1)

English

Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth?

Steam classifies Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth as a video game, developed by Headfirst Productions. Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror game that combines intense action and adventure elements.

How much does Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth at $1.64. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 16, 2009.

What platforms is Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth on?

Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth cost?

Steam lists it at $1.64.

What is Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth's Metacritic score?

Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth has a Metacritic score of 76/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth?

Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth is developed by Headfirst Productions and published by Bethesda Softworks.

Where to get Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth

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