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About Jester: A Foolish Ritual
Jester: A Foolish Ritual is an indie co-op survival horror game from Fire Foot Studios. Released October 31, 2025, it’s available on PC. Four resurrected knights navigate a cursed castle, hunting runes to complete a ritual while evading the Jester, a masked hunter. The game balances exploration, resource management, and tense stealth. Single-player, multiplayer, and co-op modes let you tackle its spooky halls alone or with friends. It’s a short but intense experience, built around tight teamwork and split-second decisions.
Gameplay
You’ll spend most of your time crawling through dark corridors, clutching a flickering lantern. Runes unlock doors and progress the ritual, but the Jester’s relentless patrols force you to hide in shadows or sprint for safety. Each knight has unique tools, like smoke bombs or trap-disarming picks, to aid survival. The game’s core loop is simple: search, hide, repeat. Controls prioritize quick movement and precise aiming, but combat is rare. Most play sessions last 1-2 hours, with the Jester’s behavior growing more aggressive as time ticks down. Mistakes mean respawns, but co-op lets teammates cover for each other’s blunders.
What Players Think
PlayPile community members rate Jester 8.4/10, with 68% completing the campaign. Average playtime is 11 hours, and 71% finish it co-op. Moods are overwhelmingly tense (82%) and thrilling (69%), though some note the game slows in the first third. Critics praise “the claustrophobic pacing and clever rune placement” but call the Jester’s AI “predictable after 30 minutes.” Achievements include 43 total, with “Ceremonial Silence” for completing the ritual without triggering any traps. Priced at $29.99, it’s seen as a solid pick for horror fans, though some feel the 10-hour runtime doesn’t justify the cost.
PlayPile's Take
Jester: A Foolish Ritual is a solid pick for groups who thrive under pressure. The $29.99 price is fair for its tight co-op loop and spooky atmosphere, but the short campaign might leave some wanting more. With 43 achievements and a focus on stealth, it rewards patience and coordination. Solo players will struggle with its difficulty spikes, but friends can laugh through respawns and near-misses. Not impressive, but a worthy entry for fans of cooperative horror.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
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