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JARS

JARS is a strategy game featuring puzzles and elements of tower defense. Join Victor in his spooky yet endearing world and prepare for a quest to uncover the secrets of his family’s basement. Will you save the world or get grounded by mother?

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October 20, 2021
4 years and 286 days ago
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Mixed179 reviews68.2%

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About the Game

There are more things in that book, Victor, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

Join Victor's bizarre adventure in the family basement. Discover enormous minions and dangerous nasties hidden in the shadows of the cellar. What shady secrets are buried under the house? Why are some pages in this mysterious book missing? And why the heck is there a Dracula in the basement?! The fate of the world rests on Victor's skinny shoulders! Will you save the world or get grounded by mother?

The goal is simple – destroy all Jars!

JARS is a strategy game featuring puzzles and elements of tower defense.
Break all the jars and protect the Sarcophagus – that's your main goal!
Think fast and plan strategically – each level requires you to adapt.

Distinct art style inspired by spooky and funny classics

Hand-drawn art that perfectly reflects the mood of an old, grim cellar with a little bit of dark humor.

Jars focuses on randomization and adaption

The player can never be certain what is inside a jar – each reveal is exciting.
New mechanics and situations in each level will fill your journey with surprises!