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Ritus Exorcismus

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98%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
98% User Score Based on 56 reviews

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Ritus Exorcismus is a single player action adventure game with horror, medieval, historical and violence themes. It was developed by Dernhelm Games and was released on March 16, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Demonic possessions are increasing all over the land. You are a priest being trained by the church to perform exorcisms. Equipped with your Exorcism Book and a case of Holy Relics you are sent to aid the afflicted population. Demonic possessionsThe land is being overwhelmed by evil. In each chapter of the story you will travel to a different village, and it is your duty as an exorcist to cast all…

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98%Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Immersive and well-crafted atmosphere with excellent sound design and music that enhances the religious horror theme.
  • Engaging and varied exorcism minigames that effectively simulate the role of an exorcist without becoming tedious due to the game's short and well-balanced length.
  • Strong artistic direction with unique pixel art style, solid world-building, and multiple endings that encourage replayability.
  • The game is relatively short with limited content outside the main exorcism quests, which may reduce replay value for some players.
  • Some minigames, such as the Incense mini-game, can be frustrating or feel repetitive, and the overall gameplay lacks higher difficulty options.
  • Narrative elements and character interactions can feel simplistic or underdeveloped, with some story threads left unexplored and a few inconsistencies in religious references.

  • gameplay

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 52% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The gameplay in Ritus Exorcismus is engaging and well-suited for its short duration, centered around interactive minigames that creatively tie into the horror theme. While some find the mechanics solid and refreshing, others feel the game’s simplicity and predictability limit its potential and lead to repetitive moments. Overall, the gameplay balances its depth and length effectively, providing an enjoyable and immersive experience without overstaying its welcome.

    • “Ritus Exorcismus is a horror game that subverts the simplicity of its premise by providing in-depth gameplay mechanics centered around what would, in theory, be simple minigames.”
    • “There's a real sense of "ludonarrative dissonance" (the belief that gameplay and story should mesh) with the minigames, as - to use an example - if you're performing a simple hand sign prompt and have to put the prompt in as quickly as possible, it's a method of expelling the demon.”
    • “The mechanics for performing exorcisms are super fun and interactive minigames.”
    • “Their presence in every village you visit makes the gameplay too predictable and speeds up the pace.”
    • “Right now, it’s too simplistic, which unnecessarily speeds up the gameplay.”
    • “Play-wise it is mostly a collection of repeated minigames; the gameplay elements you see in the demo are pretty much all you get in the full game.”

  • story

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    42% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions

    The game's story is praised for its strong atmosphere, world-building, and engaging narrative centered on faith, exorcism, and character struggles, despite its short length. While the writing and storytelling are generally well-received, some users wished for deeper exploration of themes like self-doubt and sacrifice, and expressed mixed feelings about the story's moral resolution. Overall, the story effectively complements the gameplay and keeps players intrigued throughout the experience.

    • “The atmosphere you created, the wonderful short story, the intense feel of performing an exorcism.”
    • “I was really enthusiastic about trying out the game, doing exorcisms, defeating demons with the power of God, helping out the villagers, and honestly I was really excited about how the story was going in the first chapters, having the subject of doubting his faith and the demons taunting the player about God having abandoned the land.”
    • “Beautiful art and soundtrack, the gameplay is nice, especially when dealing with those demons, the story is amazing for a short game.”
    • “But no, if you don't miss anything the game tells you that's exactly what you should do, and I'm not sure in this day and age it's the kind of moral I'd like to see in a story.”
    • “I wish the story didn't set up so much about faith not being quite enough when it comes to cataclysmic events, until it actually was just enough and you just needed to believe hard enough.”
    • “Only thing I would give a bit more importance are the aspects of self-doubt/sacrifice, so they have more impact on the character/story.”

  • graphics

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics of Ritus Exorcismus feature a striking blend of retro 90s pixel art combined with visually stunning, renaissance-inspired cutscenes. The minimalistic, predominantly dark palette effectively conveys horror and dread without excessive jump-scares, while the grotesque, immersive art style enhances the oppressive and nightmarish atmosphere. Overall, the well-executed visuals and art direction strongly support the game's eerie and immersive world.

    • “The art direction is strikingly effective and almost unexpected: what is largely a retro-looking game with 90s-style graphics evolves into something visually stunning with cutscenes in an art style reminiscent of the Renaissance period.”
    • “The art style is done really well, fitting perfectly with the pixelated graphics to effectively deliver a feeling of horror and dread without relying heavily on jump scares like typical horror games.”
    • “The visuals and atmosphere are top notch, giving an oppressive, despair-filled aura to the game that immerses you deeply in its world.”

  • atmosphere

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    78% positive mentions, 22% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is consistently immersive, blending eerie, intense, and oppressive tones that enhance the storytelling and gameplay. Coupled with beautiful art and a fitting soundtrack, it effectively draws players into the game's world, creating a memorable and dramatic experience.

    • “The atmosphere you created, the wonderful short story, the intense feeling of performing an exorcism.”
    • “The soundtrack is beautiful and the eerie atmosphere is really well created.”
    • “I like the atmosphere and visuals, which give an oppressive, despair-filled aura to the game, and the music makes me feel like I'm in a monastery.”

  • music

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its beautiful, atmospheric quality that complements the visuals and enhances the eerie, oppressive mood. However, some players find the soundtrack repetitive and wish for more variety. Overall, it effectively supports the game's setting and tone.

    • “The soundtrack is beautiful and the eerie atmosphere is really well created.”
    • “The art is phenomenal, and it's perfectly matched with the music and the sound effects.”
    • “The soundtrack is very repetitive.”
    • “Music was a bit repetitive; it would be nice if there was more variety.”
    • “The music stands out too, going from calm in the abbey to tense pretty much everywhere else.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding is generally engaging and well-paced, avoiding excessive tedium, though repetitively refilling the blood vial can become slightly tedious after multiple rounds.

    • “Refilling your blood vial becomes tedious after doing it for the 4th or 5th time.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game offers limited replayability due to its short length, primarily appealing to players interested in exploring its four different endings. While not extensive, the variety of endings provides some incentive to replay.

    • “This is a very short game with limited replayability unless you want to see all the endings.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is well-optimized, providing smooth performance, and appears to be free of bugs.

    • “It's well-optimized and, from what I know, bug-free.”
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Play Times

9h Median play time
8h Average play time
5-10h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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Ritus Exorcismus is a action adventure game with horror, medieval, historical and violence themes. Common tags for Ritus Exorcismus include first-person, demons, indie, linear, psychological and others.

Ritus Exorcismus is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Ritus Exorcismus.

Ritus Exorcismus was released on March 16, 2026.

Ritus Exorcismus was developed by Dernhelm Games.

Ritus Exorcismus has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Ritus Exorcismus for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Ritus Exorcismus is a single player game.

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