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Jester: A Foolish Ritual

A co-op survival horror game set in a dark medieval castle. Play as one of four resurrected knights and work together to find hidden runes, unlock the ritual chamber, and escape before the Jester hunts you down. Teamwork, stealth, and survival are your only hope.

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Developer
Fire Foot Studios
Publisher
Fire Foot Studios, Nexting (Japan)
Release
October 30, 2025
276 days ago
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Very Positive132 reviews87.1%

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About the Game

Lift the Evil Curse

You awaken as a fallen knight, resurrected within an abandoned castle shrouded in darkness. The only path to freedom lies in completing a sacred ritual to banish the monstrous Jester who stalks these halls.

No run through the castle will feel the same. You’ll need to adapt to different spawns, lingering traps, and unpredictable encounters. Beware of the Jester’s twisted jack boxes scattered throughout the corridors. Trigger one and you’ll summon your worst nightmare.

Work Together or Die Alone

Play solo or team up with friends in online co-op for a terrifying shared experience. Stay close for safety, or split up to cover ground faster, but remember: communication is limited through proximity voice chat.

Every rune you collect brings you closer to freedom, but it also enrages the Jester. As you progress, he grows faster, smarter, and more relentless.

Build your own playstyle

Buy perks and unlock upgrades! Will you help your teammates? Take the sneaky route, or are you perhaps a potion master? 



Key Features

  • Up to 4-Player Online Co-op - Face the Jester alone or with friends.

  • Proximity Voice Chat - Whisper, shout, or stay silent. Every sound matters.

  • Jester Sound React - The Jester has a keen ear, don't make too much noise or you'll attract him.

  • Replayability - Each run is different with new rune locations, different spawns, key locations,...

  • Perk Web - Unlock unique perks to suit your playstyle and improve the gameplay!

  • Difficulty Modes - Choose the level of terror that suits you.

  • Immersive Audio Design - Feel your heartbeat as the Jester closes in.

  • Adaptive AI - The Jester grows more dangerous the closer you get to finishing the ritual.

Do You Have What It Takes to Lift the Jester’s Curse?

Uncover the runes, complete the ritual, and survive the hunt. The Jester is waiting.

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