After adding a sprinkle of sex in its last big update, Cult of the Lamb does a 180 and goes cozy game mode with a "massive expansion" that brings a bit of Stardew Valley vibes to the roguelike's mix

a cute cartoon lamb looks scared — (Image credit: Massive Monster)

Cult of the Lamb unveiled its brand-new expansion, Woolhaven, during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, and it's certainly no sex update like its last big release was – in fact, it's a cozy turn for the roguelike that leans into some serious Stardew Valley vibes.

Well, mostly cozy, anyway. As publisher Devolver Digital describes in a new online post on the upcoming DLC, it's huge. "Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven is a massive expansion to the beloved cult sim and adds RANCHING to the mix," exclaims the studio. It then goes on to share some of what we can expect to do in come Woolhaven's exciting release: "Build your ranch. Pick your animals. Raise 'em, breed 'em, shear 'em and… butcher 'em."

Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven is a massive expansion to the beloved cult sim and adds RANCHING to the mix!👩🏽‍🌾 Build your ranch.🦬 Pick your animals.🥩 Raise 'em, breed 'em, shear 'em and...butcher 'em. pic.twitter.com/vytaLOUemQOctober 16, 2025

Yes, you read that right – although we're getting the whole relaxing ranching thing, Cult of the Lamb is Cult of the Lamb, after all, which means some dark themes need to be in the mix somewhere (as cutesy as it may be on the surface, much like the main game itself). The new expansion's official Steam page dives into more of Woolhaven's details, detailing it as a "fallen town" to rebuild and restore, all while battling famine and freezing temperatures.

The "fallen town" bit, along with the breeding and ranching animals, definitely feels like a trope I'd expect out of a cozy farming sim, but there's evidently an added layer of challenge to trudge to as well. It's almost reminiscent of older games like Shepherd's Crossing – one I still play on my DS to this day, with its unique blend of your run-of-the-mill farming mechanics and some darker elements, much like Woolhaven, such as butchering.

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After spending years with her head in various fantastical realms' clouds, Anna studied English Literature and then Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh, going on to specialize in narrative design and video game journalism as a writer. She has written for various publications since her postgraduate studies, including Dexerto, Fanbyte, GameSpot, IGN, PCGamesN, and more. When she's not frantically trying to form words into coherent sentences, she's probably daydreaming about becoming a fairy druid and befriending every animal or she's spending a thousand (more) hours traversing the Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3. If you spot her away from her PC, you'll always find Anna with a fantasy book, a handheld video game console of some sort, and a Tamagotchi or two on hand.