Co-op survival horror "Jester: A Foolish Ritual," aiming to escape a haunted castle, launches on Steam; currently running a 40% off sale.
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/926/G092621/20251031013/
Editorial Department: maru | 2025/10/31 04:13 (UTC)
Nexting today (October 31, 2025) released the cooperative survival horror game “Jester: A Foolish Ritual,” developed by Fire Foot Studios, on Steam. The regular price is 540 yen, and until November 14, it will be available at a 40% discount for 324 yen (both prices include tax).
This game is a cooperative survival horror centered on escaping from a cursed castle. To escape, players must collect scattered “runes” throughout the castle and complete a sacred ritual. Players take on the role of knights, avoiding terrifying jesters—monstrous clowns known as “Jester”—who relentlessly attack as the ceremony progresses, while gathering runes to survive.
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Supporting up to four players in cooperative gameplay, communication via nearby voice chat is key to success. The jester features adaptive AI and becomes smarter—and more aggressive—as the ritual nears completion.
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Can you survive the nightmare that laughs?
New survival horror game
“Jester: A Foolish Ritual” launches October 31!
An extreme cooperative survival horror set in a dark, foreboding castle
Escape with your comrades—from the laughing “nightmare”—
Game marketing company Nexting Inc. (President & CEO: Masatoshi Hikari) has released Jester: A Foolish Ritual, a cooperative survival horror game developed by Belgian indie studio Fire Foot Studios, on October 31, 2025.
In this multiplayer horror game, players must survive and escape an endless castle together. The jester’s laughter echoes through the silence—a signal of death. Players journey through a castle filled with fear and betrayal, gathering runes to complete the ritual.
Steam Store Page for Jester: A Foolish Ritual
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3607770/Jester_A_Foolish_Ritual/
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What is “Jester: A Foolish Ritual”?
A cooperative survival horror game set in a castle with no exit, where players aim to survive together.
Players awaken as knights and must collect scattered runes throughout the castle to complete the “Foolish Ritual.”
But as the ritual progresses, the Jester awakens—pursuing players relentlessly. Even if teammates fall, the fight continues. Complete the ritual to the very end and strive for survival.
Experience extreme horror where tension, camaraderie, and betrayal collide.
Developer Comments
We want players to feel that no one is safe in this game.
Our goal was not just horror—but an experience where you share fear with your teammates. One mistake can unravel everyone’s fate—the tension is at the heart of what makes this game special. When laughter echoes from the darkness right before your eyes, the team’s atmosphere shifts instantly. We want players to enjoy that moment—not just the jump scare.
And when the Jester starts laughing… there’s no escape left.
● Senne De Boeck / Game Director
About “Jester: A Foolish Ritual”
Title: Jester: A Foolish Ritual
Platform: Steam
Languages (subtitles): Japanese, English, Dutch, Spanish, German, French, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean
Developer: Fire Foot Studios
Publisher (Japan): Nexting
Genre: Survival Horror
Players: Up to 4
Release Date: October 31, 2025 (Friday)
About Nexting
Company Name: Nexting Inc.
Nexting is a game marketing and publishing company with the mission of creating “content that dares to compete with the world” through powerful marketing.
We aim to promote Japan’s compelling content globally while connecting outstanding international entertainment to Japanese audiences, expanding entertainment possibilities using our proven experience and deep expertise in game operations. Together with developers, we strive to create content capable of winning on a global scale.
・Official Website:
https://nexting.co.jp/