Warsaw, Poland - November 9th, 2022 - Once Upon a Jester, a theatrical, musical adventure about two best friends planning a royal heist and finding the joy of improv theatre along the way is featured in the Nintendo Indie World showcase! A new Launch Trailer premiered along with a wholesome introduction by the devs.

The title is now available on Nintendo Switch, Steam and GOG!

During the build up to release, Once Upon a Jester was also featured in Future Games Show and MIX Next Fall online showcase.

Moreover, streamers Karl Jacobs and Foolish Gamers were just announced as voice actors for some of the quirky characters!

Once Upon a Jester is the third full title developed by the Dutch indie studio Bonte Avond, who are known for wholesome and cheerful games. It is published by Crunching Koalas, mostly known for releasing Darkwood and their porting work including Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and This War of Mine.


About Once Upon a Jester

Best friends Sok & Jester devise a mischievous scheme to steal the Royal Diamond!
To complete their master plan, they must start an improv theatre show and outperform every other act - including their rivals, Hofnar & Bok. Only becoming the best show in the kingdom will get them invited to the Royal Theatrical Spectacle in the Royal Palace, where the king keeps his precious gem.


They embark on a grand adventure across a fantasy kingdom, meeting tons of wacky characters, performing improvised shows and singing their hearts out. Along the way, they unintentionally discover the freedom and joy of musical theatre. Will the pair change their wicked ways or do whatever it takes to get rich?

Key Game Features:

No two shows are alike! The branching pathways can take the performance anywhere, depending on the player’s choices.
A fully voiced cast of colourful characters brings life and laughter to the show!
A Wendigo, a tree looking for its roots and a blob of pesto are just a few.
It’s always adventure time in hand-crafted locations like the cosy Dorp Town, the dark mysterious Woudwoods, and the radio-obsessed Stad City.
An original soundtrack, written and performed by the developers is here to vibe to, infused with indie tunes!