JARS
Released Oct 2021
JARS is a strategy game featuring puzzles and elements of tower defense. Join Victor in his spooky yet endearing world and prepare for a quest to uncover the secrets of his family’s basement. Will you save the world or get grounded by mother?
67% positive · 179 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
JARS launched on October 20, 2021 as a complete, self-contained strategy/tower defense game. Both items in the DLC list — a Supporter Pack and a Soundtrack — were released on launch day alongside the base game, indicating no post-launch content was ever planned. The only post-launch developer communication on record is a small bug-fix hotfix posted on November 19, 2021, addressing startup issues. There have been no news posts, announcements, or updates of any kind since then. The store description contains no references to future content, seasons, roadmaps, or ongoing development. The game launched as a finished product and has received no post-launch content additions.
Evidence
Supporter Pack released on the same day as the base game — no post-launch DLC ever listed
Soundtrack released on the same day as the base game — no post-launch DLC ever listed
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Daedalic Entertainment
Achievements
20
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
There are more things in that book, Victor, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Join Victor's bizarre adventure in the family basement. Discover enormous minions and dangerous nasties hidden in the shadows of the cellar. What shady secrets are buried under the house? Why are some pages in this mysterious book missing? And why the heck is there a Dracula in the basement?! The fate of the world rests on Victor's skinny shoulders! Will you save the world or get grounded by mother?
Break all the jars and protect the Sarcophagus – that's your main goal!
Think fast and plan strategically – each level requires you to adapt.
New mechanics and situations in each level will fill your journey with surprises!
Join Victor's bizarre adventure in the family basement. Discover enormous minions and dangerous nasties hidden in the shadows of the cellar. What shady secrets are buried under the house? Why are some pages in this mysterious book missing? And why the heck is there a Dracula in the basement?! The fate of the world rests on Victor's skinny shoulders! Will you save the world or get grounded by mother?
The goal is simple – destroy all Jars!
JARS is a strategy game featuring puzzles and elements of tower defense.Break all the jars and protect the Sarcophagus – that's your main goal!
Think fast and plan strategically – each level requires you to adapt.
Distinct art style inspired by spooky and funny classics
Hand-drawn art that perfectly reflects the mood of an old, grim cellar with a little bit of dark humor.Jars focuses on randomization and adaption
The player can never be certain what is inside a jar – each reveal is exciting.New mechanics and situations in each level will fill your journey with surprises!
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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