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About Ritual Party
Ritual Party is a chaotic co-op horror game where 1-4 players perform rituals to summon cosmic horrors from the Cthulhu mythos. Developed by HOLOGRAM MONSTER, it launched on December 31, 2026, across PC, Xbox, PS5, and Switch. The game blends teamwork and mischief, with players collecting arcane items, managing timers, and avoiding environmental traps to complete absurd ceremonies. Split-screen and online modes let friends (or rivals) collaborate or sabotage. Think of it as a party game for cosmic horror fans, where the real fun is in the breakdowns, not just the summoning.
Gameplay
Each session revolves around a ritual, which requires gathering specific components while racing against a ticking clock. Players juggle tasks like solving environmental puzzles, fending off grotesque entities, and triggering scripted events. One player often acts as the "ritual master," guiding others, but roles blur quickly as chaos sets in. The Split screen mode adds tension as overlapping UI and limited visibility amplify mistakes. Rituals can spiral into farce: duplicating items mid-ceremony, accidentally triggering traps, or failing to appease summoned beings. Multiplayer matches lean into absurdity, with victory determined by how many horrors you unleash, regardless of success.
What Players Think
Ritual Party holds a 4.2/5 community rating and 84% critic score, buoyed by its 67% completion rate among players. Average playtime is 12 hours, with 15% of users hitting the 30-hour mark for full achievements. The mood is split between chaotic (78%) and humorous (65%), though 22% of reviews call it “frustratingly unforgiving.” Users praise its “laughed harder than in months” moments but note steep learning curves. One Steam review: “The summoning is only half the fun, watching your friend drop the ritual dagger in molten goo is the rest.” Criticism centers on clunky tutorials and inconsistent difficulty spikes.
PlayPile's Take
Ritual Party is a must-play for fans of messy co-op and Lovecraftian absurdism. With 100 achievements and 30+ hours for full completion, it rewards persistence, though 33% of players give up before seeing the end. Price isn’t listed yet, but the $20-$30 range would match its value for chaotic multiplayer nights. Avoid if you hate punishing timers or prefer structured teamwork. It’s a rollercoaster of gags and glitches, perfect for groups who thrive on shared panic and cosmic-sized dumb fun.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
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