Forks & Daggers

About Forks & Daggers

Forks & Daggers is a chaotic medieval party game built around social deduction and asymmetrical combat. Developed by Brightvoid Interactive, it drops 3, 10 players into a large manor where half the group are traitors with hidden daggers. The rest must uncover conspirators through deduction or turn the environment into a weapon. Throw dining forks to disrupt enemies, set traps in furniture, or transform your fork into a dagger for stealth takedowns. Released in January 2026 for PC, it’s a fast-paced blend of betrayal, physics-based chaos, and slapstick violence. Think of it as a bloody board game where everyone’s always in the middle of a murder mystery.

Gameplay

Each round starts with a tense phase of observation. Non-traitors scour the manor for clues while traitors blend in, hiding their dagger conversions. The core loop alternates between stealthy sabotage and all-out brawls. Players can chuck forks to knock others off balance, smash objects to create hiding spots, or lunge with daggers for quick kills. The manor itself is a dynamic tool, trap someone under a falling chandelier or use a candelabra as a makeshift club. Matches rarely last longer than 15 minutes, with sudden shifts in momentum keeping every decision risky. Voting to eject suspects adds a layer of social pressure, but proof is scarce. Controls are twitch-focused, rewarding precise timing for weapon switches and environmental interactions.

What Players Think

PlayPile’s community data shows Forks & Daggers holds an 8.7/10 rating, with 72% of players completing its base objectives. Average playtime is 2.3 hours, though 23% of users log over 10 hours, citing “replayability” as a key factor. Community moods are split between “Chaotic Fun” (64%) and “Frustratingly Fair” (21%), reflecting its polarizing blend of luck and skill. One top-rated review calls it “the best party game since Among Us, but with better physics.” Critics note a 17% drop-off rate after initial sessions, often due to the learning curve of weapon mechanics. Achievement completion stands at 89%, with the “Blindfolded Betrayer” trophy being the most skipped at 34%.

PlayPile's Take

Forks & Daggers thrives as a party game for groups who enjoy social chaos and quick, punchy matches. It’s best played with friends who relish the tension of deception and the absurdity of forking physics. At $29.99, it’s a solid pick for multiplayer fans, though solo players will find little here. The 18-achievement list is dense but fair, with 85% of players unlocking at least 10. It’s not without flaws, early rounds can feel random, but the thrill of transforming a dinner fork into a murder weapon keeps it hooked for many. Grab a group and dive in if you love unpredictable, laugh-out-loud moments.

Storyline

A Chaotic Medieval Social Deduction Party Game for 3–10 Players. Find the traitor or become a traitor. Use Manor as a weapon itself; throw, hit, arm trap. Convert to a Dagger to hide and eliminate.