Penguin Colony review
Penguin Colony is a 2026 cosmic horror game where players control penguins in the Antarctic to observe human factions descending into insanity. Critics describe the title as a Soulslike parody that weaponizes H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic horror against the author's own racist beliefs. While praised for its narrative and thematic subversion, some reviews note the game features lumpy platforming. The developer, Origame, has blocked sales of the title in Israel as a demonstration of solidarity with Palestine.
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- ✓ Penguin Colony is a 2026 cosmic horror game set in the Antarctic.
- ✓ The game features a Soulslike influence and parodies Lovecraftian empires.
- ✓ Players control penguins and observe human factions seeking an ancient being.
- ✓ The game re-imagines H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness.
What changed
Origame blocked the sale of Penguin Colony in Israel to support Palestine.
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Penguin Colony Reimagines Lovecraftian Horror as Soulslike Parody
Penguin Colony is a 2026 cosmic horror game where players control penguins in the Antarctic to observe human factions descending into insanity. Critics describe the title as a Soulslike parody that weaponizes H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic horror against the author's own racist beliefs. While praised for its narrative and thematic subversion, some reviews note the game features lumpy platforming. The developer, Origame, has blocked sales of the title in Israel as a demonstration of solidarity with Palestine.
Why it matters
The game serves as a reimagining of stories such as At the Mountains of Madness. It explores themes of colonialism and race horror through the perspective of Antarctic wildlife.
What is confirmed
- Penguin Colony is a 2026 cosmic horror game set in the Antarctic.
- The game features a Soulslike influence and parodies Lovecraftian empires.
- Players control penguins and observe human factions seeking an ancient being.
- The game re-imagines H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness.
- Origame blocked the sale of the game in Israel to demonstrate solidarity with Palestine.
Still unconfirmed
- The game features lumpy platforming.
- The game is a vital piece of apocalypse art.
What to watch next
- Response from Israeli distributors or government regarding the sales block
- Additional critical consensus on the game's platforming mechanics
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- The Guardian — Penguin Colony review – an Antarctic odyssey of Nazis and Lovecraftian horrors
- Polygon.com — Penguin Colony Rips Lovecraft’s Horror From His Racist Hands
- Rock Paper Shotgun — Penguin Colony review - the least expected Soulslike you'll play, and a cracking parody of Lovecraftian empires
- ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation — Game developer explores colonialism through the eyes of a penguin
- ScreenHub Australia — Penguin Colony turns Lovecraft inside out
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