In a mix of Among Us and Cult of the Lamb, a new party game on Steam lets you summon an ancient terror. For those interested, there is a free demo available.
Which game are we talking about? Ritual Night is a party game for 4 to 8 players. You either take on the role of a monster or a human disguised as a monster. Depending on your role, your goal will be to either perform a magical ritual or sabotage it.
Ritual Night is developed by Outfox Games, a nine-person indie studio. In an official reveal trailer, the developers show what to expect. But you can also dive in right away; a free demo is available on Steam.
Among Us with Cthulhu Cult
How does Ritual Night play? In terms of basic gameplay mechanics, the game is reminiscent of the indie hit Among Us. However, this time you’re not playing as astronauts but as followers of a cult – Cult of the Lamb anyone? As cultist monsters, you roam a castle and try to summon your master Cthulhu.
Among the monsters are also humans in disguise. They attempt to sabotage the ritual and steal some magical items. To do this, you might disguise yourself as an NPC to remain inconspicuous while exploring the castle.
This creates a cat-and-mouse game in which the monsters want to eliminate the humans, while the humans prefer not to get caught at all. Randomly distributed abilities allow you to try out new strategies every time to achieve your goal.
If you are one of those who always get eliminated first in Among Us, Ritual Night might still be worth a try. Because just because you’ve been revealed (or mistakenly suspected) doesn’t mean the game is over for you. In Ritual Night, you always get a second chance.
When will the game be released? Ritual Night is set to release on November 4, 2024, on Steam, Mac, iOS, and Android. On mobile, the game is Free2Play, while it costs €4.99 on all other platforms. Console versions are not ruled out by the developers, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
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