Underplayed Gems

The Jester and the Madman (2025)

The Jester and the Madman cover
Developer
Tim Rachor
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.7 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A point-and-click adventure that feels like a tense, eerie pulp fiction story with cosmic dread and darkly funny moments.

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What players say

Players appreciate the authentic 90s point-and-click feel and Lovecraftian atmosphere, but opinions split on the puzzles: some find them logical, while others call them absurd and illogical. The game is short, has two endings, and those who played the free prequel say this one improves on it across the board.

Screenshots

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