Once Upon a Jester is a Action, Adventure, Casual game from Bonte Avond with a 99% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Bonte Avond
- Release year
- 2022
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.99
- Review signal
- 99% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS: 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Processor: Dual Core +
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD 520 or Higher / AMD Radeon R3 or Higher
Storage: 300 MB available space
Sound Card: N/A
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Monterey- macOS 12
Processor: Intel or Apple Silicon
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated
Storage: 400 MB available space
Sound Card: N/A
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Once Upon a Jester is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, chaotic fun, exploration, and replayable.
Best for players who want emotional story, chaotic fun, strong atmosphere, and exploration.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
Steam review snapshots
Played this on my Steam Deck — super cozy handheld vibes, but… why does it work on Switch and still not support…A really cute and funny little game with some hilarious voice acting.Bit repetitive, but still a rather amusing and short game.It's nice that there are a few different locations to explore, yet the game was very linear about moving through them, i…Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.