🔥 Ritual Party - Demo Overhaul 🔥

major update

Ritual Party · build 19870478 · published

On SteamNotes only · this build shipped before we watched the app

Demo Patch Notes v0.0.4931

Release Date: 28th October 2025
Demo version update


Disclaimer!

The quality of this demo does not represent the final product!

New Features

Yes… YEEESS! Our power grows! The game has been expanded with new trickery, a tutorial level and a slice of New England to roam!

Added the World Map

Hop into the automobile to traverse the lands and start levels!

New Tutorial level

Don’t worry darlings, you can learn your craft in safety! Well, at least you will be safe…

The Ritual Gauge

The ritual is not an ordinary “cooking recipe”. We need focus and dedication and.. and candles! We need to get the favour of the Gods by fulfilling their.. progression bar??

From now on, the cultists not just need to sacrifice, but also complete additional tasks to boost the morale.. I mean the meter. When it is filled, the desired deity shall arrive!

Dashing

The Ritual quickens! Dashing now available to speed up your process and make walking less dull.

Item throwing

Work together or just aim well! Handheld items are now throwable!

What a bloody mess!

Prisoners bleed when they are freed, but you still shouldn’t feed! To show off our manners, we have to cleaning up after ourselves.

Note: If you see that new anomaly, that some of you call Blood Manifestation, which causes floors to bleed, do not try to eat it.

New Cultists joining our cult!

Added multiple characters and the character selection screen

Additionally:

  • Smuggled the Credits screen and information about the devs into the main menu

  • Expanded the repertoire of character animations

Gameplay Adjustments

  • Introduced a new gameplay loop, the Ritual Point system. To win the game, you must generate enough points by fine tuning the order you place candles and perform other tasks.

  • Reworked the Police System to be tied to Neighbour tickets instead of time

  • Reworked the Nosy Neighbour to make it more interesting

  • Reworked and remapped controls

  • Groceries are automatically given to Grocery Neighbours when the correct item is in hand

  • Tweaked movement responsiveness and values

  • Chanting can be performed anytime now but only have an effect near the circle

  • Candles are now instantly lit when approached with a lit lighter

  • The fridge & freezer interactions have been tuned for a smoother experience

  • Updated the tutorial screens


Bug Fixes

  • Fixed multiple issues related to the Hand, aka Portal Monster

  • Fixed various bugs related to the Ghost

  • Resolved rare crash when the vacuum was picked up

  • Many ticket related issues


Visual & Audio Updates

  • Audio and Video settings have been added to the game

  • Updated character animations

  • Enhanced lighting and shadows

  • Reworked the soundscape, added sounds and music

  • Updated the Ritual Circle drawing effect

  • Added effects for actions, especially for Ritual Point generation



Known Issues

  • Lack of online multiplayer: We are working on its implementation as we speak!


Feedback & Reporting

We’re still polishing the demo and the final game!
If you encounter issues or have suggestions, please share your feedback via:
Ritual Party General Discussions :: Steam Community
OR
the feedback form. (10 minutes to complete)
You can also join our Discord here: Discord Link

Thank you for helping us make Ritual Party the best it can be!