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The Joust is a single player and multiplayer simulation game with fantasy, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by The Joust and was released on June 29, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

Prepare... for... The Joust! (all screenshots below are captured with the real in-game camera and exported through our high-definition rendering pipeline) Hark ye!  Hark ye!  Gather ye 'round for the tournament is about to begin!The Joust is a highspeed, physics-rich simulation game with a specialty for freeform control.  Swing swords, sweep axes, and sling fireballs as you follow your path to b…

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
humor1 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions

  • Lots of weapon and class variety with cool skills and customization options.
  • Fun and frantic melee combat, especially enjoyable when playing with friends.
  • Frequent updates from developers improving difficulty and adding content.
  • Camera positioning and sensitivity issues make combat and parrying frustrating.
  • Significant jankiness and bugs, including lag and UI problems, affecting gameplay experience.
  • VR mode was initially non-functional and still considered only partially implemented.
  • stability

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

    The game runs well overall and provides an enjoyable experience despite occasional bugs and a janky UI. Its minor stability issues add a quirky charm rather than causing frustration.

    • “Overall a pretty fun game and it runs great!”
    • “The skills are cool, but the game has a buggy charm that makes it funny rather than irritating.”
    • “Played with a friend in a private lobby; the UI is janky, and the game feels pretty buggy at times.”
  • gameplay

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

    Users appreciate that the gameplay mechanics effectively complement the game's art style, creating a cohesive and engaging experience.

  • humor

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

    The game's humor emerges from its quirky, slightly buggy charm, which players find amusing rather than frustrating, adding a lighthearted and entertaining tone.

  • story

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

    The game's story is supported by diverse modes, including two story campaigns and a roguelike mode, offering extensive character classes, abilities, and customization. While the narrative experience is enhanced by multiplayer combat, the AI provides a challenging solo play. Overall, the story is complemented by rich content and engaging gameplay variations.

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The Joust is a simulation game with fantasy, medieval and historical themes. Common tags for The Joust include first-person, magic, action roguelike, abstract, combat and others.

The Joust is available on PC and Windows.

The Joust was released on June 29, 2026.

The Joust was developed by The Joust.

The Joust has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Joust for its humor but disliked it for its stability.

The Joust is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Half Sword, Gladio Mori, Blade & Sorcery, 7 Days Blood Moons, DAIMON BLADES and others.