In Cthulhu: Dark Providence, dive into a competitive and grim setting, within the Cthulhu: Death May Die universe, during the Great Depression in the United States. Players take on very distinct secret roles: Investigators, who fight against corruption; Cultists, who seek to twist the nation with the help of beings from other dimensions; or Dissidents, who act on their own, sabotaging both sides. The big challenge is to keep your identity hidden, as it defines how you will score at the end of the game. Forget cooperation, here it's every player for themselves (or their secret faction!).

During the game, you'll use Influence cubes to bid for Asset cards, control cities, and collect Mythos cards. The heart of the game is deck building: everyone starts with a basic set of 10 cards, but acquiring new Asset cards is essential to strengthen your deck, expand your actions, and resources. You'll sway Agents, assassinate those of your opponents, seek help from Mythos cards, block other players, and seal or protect Gates to accumulate Victory Points. In the end, victory smiles only upon the player with the most Victory Points from the side that dominates the battle. And if you enjoy solo play, Dark Providence also offers a single-player version, where you, as an Investigator, face one of six Elder Ones, each with unique goals and characteristics to corrupt the nation. It's a deep dive into cosmic horror with plenty of strategy and secrets!