CMON is back with a new expansion—or rather, a standalone game—for the Cthulhu: Death May Die series. But is it worth the purchase? Can you jump straight into Fear of the Unknown, or should you play the base game first?
We’ve tested it and here’s what you need to know!
What’s in the Box?
🎲 Standalone Game – You don’t need the base game, but everything is compatible.
👾 New Relics & Unknown Monsters – More variety, more chaos, more madness.
🛠️ Two New Elder Gods – Massive, detailed miniatures for painting enthusiasts.
In short: you get a packed box full of new missions and content—especially great if you’re already familiar with Death May Die!
Gameplay & Difficulty
The Death May Die gameplay remains the same: cooperative missions, fast-paced action, and that nail-biting feeling that victory is always within reach—but never guaranteed.
✅ For experienced players? Absolutely! The new challenges are tough.
❌ For beginners? Possible, but expect a steep learning curve.
🔥 Unknown Monsters? Make the game harder but don’t always add to the story.
🔮 Relics? A great new mechanic that integrates smoothly.
Fear of the Unknown isn’t an easy entry point, but if you love a challenge, you’ll have a blast!
Miniatures & Component Quality
As always with CMON, the production quality is top-notch:
✔ Miniatures – Huge, detailed, and perfect for painting.
✔ Cards & Tokens – High quality and durable.
✔ Modular Boards – Great design, though it can get crowded with miniatures.
The rulebook is well-structured, but if you’re completely new to Death May Die, you might need some extra time to get familiar with the mechanics.
Final Verdict – Should You Buy It?
🚀 Short answer: Fear of the Unknown delivers exactly what Death May Die fans love—intense cooperative gameplay with a brutal difficulty curve.
🎭 New players? You can start here, but expect some early losses.
🧠 Veterans? You’re getting exactly what you want—a fresh challenge with more content.
The only downside? It doesn’t reinvent the wheel—but why fix something that already works perfectly?
Pro Tip: Make Setup Easier with the Boardbrix Insert!
🔥 Faster setup, less mess, more game time! 🔥
Ever been excited to play, only to spend 20+ minutes sorting miniatures, cards, and tokens? With our Boardbrix Insert for Cthulhu: Fear of the Unknown, you can skip the chaos and get straight to the action!
✔ Everything neatly organized
✔ No more searching for components
✔ More time for madness!
👉 Check out the Boardbrix Insert here!
Ready to dive into insanity? Grab your game and jump into the chaos!