While there are thousands of games on Steam, there are always hidden gems among them. A couple has created their own title and receives strong praise from players.
What kind of game is this? Banquet for Fools is an action-adventure RPG from the two-person developer team Hannah and Joseph Game that is currently in Early Access.
The game mixes an open world with a combat system that is more familiar from beat ’em ups and brawlers. Although the title is quite unknown, it is likely a hidden diamond, especially when looking at the Steam ratings.
Here you can see what to expect in Update 5:
Hidden Diamond
How is the title rated? Banquet for Fools currently has 94% positive ratings on Steam despite being in Early Access. The title is liked by almost every one of the approximately 200 users who have submitted a rating on Steam.
The game is interesting not only because of its mix of genres but also due to its setting and story. Players are sent with their group to a cursed island that a lord wants to inhabit so he can grow a profitable spice there. The players’ task is to explore and eliminate the island and its dangers.
Their group consists of four companions who may freely explore the world. Whenever the action bar is filled, the game can be paused to switch to “Combat Dome” mode. Tactical actions can then be carried out or a target can be selected.
What comes with the release? Banquet for Fools will be in Early Access on Steam until January 23, 2026, before being released as a full version. The title currently costs €19.50.
The game has recently been expanded through major Update 5, which has brought 10 new maps, a town, and new content, as well as more music into the game.
Additionally, players have gained the ability to purchase a house and manage a pet enclosure for their domestic and farm animals.
Regarding combat, the new update has added many new weapons that players can use. New armors and ornament items have also been introduced.
Is the game linear? No, the players’ actions and deeds in Banquet for Fools influence the mission outcome, the harvest of spices, and the satisfaction of the lord, who ultimately has to decide on the success of the mission.
Thus, the title can be played through multiple times with different play styles, which will also affect the end of the game.
With such a good rating and a fair price, the couple once again shows that good games do not have to be expensive. Perhaps this is also a statement to GTA 6, where fans have long debated whether a price of €100 is justified: Players fear GTA 6 might cost €100, experts say: that’s unlikely
