The official X account for the cult-themed action game *Cult of the Lamb* referenced a promotional post for the slot game *Cursed Sheep*—released by Compass Games on October 7—which has been accused of imitating the game’s characters, and hinted at the possibility of legal action.
*Update: As of 3:43 PM on October 14, 2026, the original post referenced by the official *Cult of the Lamb* X account appears to have been deleted. The text below reflects the content as of the article’s publication.
A character that looks exactly like the protagonist, the Lamb, appears
“Cursed Sheep,” released by Compass Games, is a slot game for the online casino platforms Stake and Stake USA (as of this writing, the game’s page could not be accessed due to an error).
The current controversy centers on the gameplay footage included in the announcement post, in which a character wearing a crown bears a striking resemblance to the protagonist—the Lamb—from *Cult of the Lamb*.In a community note attached to the announcement post, it was pointed out that the game directly plagiarized many elements from *Cult of the Lamb*, specifically stating that the protagonist and supporting characters are “exact copies created by AI.”
In response, the official *Cult of the Lamb* X account reacted. After quoting the post in question, they mocked it by saying, “You’ve got some nice slot slop there,” and hinted at the possibility of taking legal action.
*Cult of the Lamb* is an action-adventure game currently available on PC (Steam/GOG.com), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Mac that combines cult management with roguelike elements.
Players take on the role of the protagonist—a lamb—to establish a cult, gather followers, and develop a base while battling against the leaders of rival cults. In January 2026, the DLC “Woolhaven,” which includes a new dungeon, was also released.
*UPDATE (October 14, 2026, 4:15 PM): The original post has been deleted, so the text has been updated and revised.
