Underplayed Gems

Once Upon a Jester (2022)

Once Upon a Jester cover
Developer
Bonte Avond
Publisher
Crunching Koalas
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 286 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A silly, theatrical heist adventure that feels like putting on an improvised play with a friend.

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What players say

Players adore its goofy humor and charm, calling it a passion project with a great soundtrack and funny voice acting. The gameplay is simple, focusing on improv theatre, though some find collecting flower bouquets for progression repetitive.

Screenshots

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