Important takeaways
- Indie developer Outfox Games' upcoming multiplayer game Ritual Night combines Among Us elements with Lovecraftian horror.
- Ritual Night offers a family-friendly spooky gaming experience with no early eliminations and a unique ritual concept.
- The game, which will launch on Steam in November, features hand-drawn visuals, party mini-games and hidden player roles for mayhem.
Indie developer Outfox Games has revealed the first official trailer for its upcoming spooky social deduction game Ritual nightwhich looks like a perfect combination of Among us and Cult of the Lamb. The adorably creepy multiplayer game will launch exclusively for PC via Steam in November, and audiences can now get an early look at the exciting gameplay that awaits in Ritual night.
October has seen the release of a number of AAA horror video games that have captivated audiences and critics alike, including the hugely successful remake of Silent Hill 2. This fresh indie title from Outfox Games aims to diversify the scary offerings of the Halloween season, trying to provide a more family-friendly variety of ghosts for players to enjoy with their friends.
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Outfox Games has released an official reveal trailer for Ritual nighta new creepy social deduction game that will task players with summoning the occult entity Cthulhu. The game sees players taking on the role of mini Cthulhu-like monsters who must successfully perform a creepy ritual to bring back The Slumbering One from the depths while hidden humans secretly try to sabotage their dangerous plans. Ritual night will feature roguelite elements, such as randomly generated props, along with ability unlocks and character development, giving audiences a refreshing take on the genre. Combining the familiar gameplay elements of social deduction video games with the alien creatures of Lovecraftian horror, Ritual night offers a truly unique multiplayer experience for fans of the spooky season.
Ritual Night Official Reveal Trailer
Similar games like Among us, Ritual night allows 4-8 players to team up in online multiplayer lobbies and put their skills of lying and deception to the test. Players can enjoy creepy hand-drawn visuals while completing various Warioware-inspired party mini-games to gather key ingredients for the summoning ritual. Unlike other social deduction games, Ritual night has no early eliminations, meaning first-timers to the genre have an equal chance of success when playing with veteran players. Hidden player roles and advanced communication mechanics add to the chaos and confusion Ritual night apart from other games in the social deduction genre. Ritual night launches on Steam on November 4, with a playable demo available now.
Both AAA and indie multiplayer horror video games have been acclaimed by audiences in recent years, with titles such as Dead in daylight and Deadly business serves as a standout of the genre. With social deduction elements added to the mix, Ritual night has the potential to introduce the fun of spooky gaming to new fans when it launches on November 4th.
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Steam is a digital video game store and application developed by Valve that allows players to purchase, play and modify their titles through a convenient application.
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- September 12, 2003
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