Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein
Gather body parts and build a creature in Frankenstein's laboratory in this Gothic worker-placement horror Euro.
Who it's for
Horror fans and Euro gamers who want a worker-placement game with a genuinely dark, thematic twist that makes decisions feel weighty.
Not for you if…
You prefer lighthearted themes or find body-harvesting mechanics too macabre for entertainment.
Vibe's take
Gothic horror atmosphere, ethical discomfort, body-harvesting worker placement, narrative darkness
About this game
Twenty years after Frankenstein's death, his creature demands you create a companion. Abomination is a worker-placement game where you gather body parts from graveyards, hospitals, and darker sources, then stitch together your creation in the laboratory. The morality track penalizes truly horrific actions while rewarding them mechanically, creating genuine ethical tension. The narrative events and Shelley-era setting drip with Gothic atmosphere. A Euro where the theme makes you uncomfortable in the best way.
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Mechanics
Categories
By the numbers
Players
Duration
90–180 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
3.2 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.7/10
Rank #953
3.9k ratings
Published
2019
Language
Heavy text
Designed by
Dan Blanchett
Published by
Plaid Hat Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Corax Games
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