Underplayed Gems

The Jester (2025)

The Jester cover
Developer
Psycho
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 42 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 52 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, first-person walking simulator where paranoia builds as you explore dark environments with VHS effects.

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What players say

Players are split on The Jester. Some praise its creepy atmosphere and effective jumpscares, calling it a good short horror experience. Others criticize the lack of story, the frustrating marble maze puzzle, the overbearing VHS filter, and the reused house assets.

Screenshots

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