Sker Ritual

Sker Ritual

Released Apr 2024

Tear through endless waves of supernatural enemies in this co-op horror horde shooter. Play solo or with up to 4 players, unleash god-like Miracle powers, supercharge your arsenal, and survive devastating boss encounters on Sker Island.

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Evaluation

Sker Ritual launched out of Early Access on April 18, 2024 and has received consistent, substantial updates since then. The developer published a post-launch roadmap on May 2, 2024 outlining two free content updates, both of which were delivered: a new map arrived alongside launch content, and Tides of Terror launched on October 15, 2024. An anniversary update on April 24, 2025 added a new game-wide hidden objective, new boss mechanics, previous-generation console support, and numerous improvements. A major feature patch on July 11, 2025 delivered third-person mode and a custom game mode with 70+ modifiers — features that had been promised in the January 2025 roadmap post. The Sker Ritual x Hazard Levels crossover DLC launched on October 3, 2025, and the developer also announced a Steam Workshop system for player-created content is in development. On January 29, 2026, Wales Interactive explicitly stated: "Despite Sker Ritual not being a live service game, our same small team continues to update and support the game." They also noted that several new projects within the "Sker Universe" are underway. The most recent patch (v.1.3.3) shipped on January 28, 2026. All 15 listed DLC packs are released, including the Hazard Levels crossover pack. No specific future Sker Ritual content has been announced beyond the Steam Workshop (which was announced in October 2025 and has not yet been confirmed as shipped), but the developer's track record of regular updates and their explicit January 2026 commitment to continued support establish that the game remains in active post-launch development.
Evidence
Developer explicitly states: 'Despite Sker Ritual not being a live service game, our same small team continues to update and support the game.' Also notes several new Sker Universe projects are underway.
news post · Jan 29, 2026 source development ongoing
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Major feature update (Patch v.1.3) delivers third-person mode and custom game mode with 70+ modifiers, both of which were promised in the January 2025 roadmap.
news post · Jul 11, 2025 source content shipped
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Content

16 of 16 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Publisher
Skybound Games
Achievements
52
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Tear through endless waves of supernatural enemies in this co-op horror horde shooter. Play solo or with up to 4 players, unleash god-like Miracle powers, supercharge your arsenal, and survive devastating boss encounters on Sker Island.

Prepare to cull down unrelenting horrors in Sker Ritual, featuring:

  • Old-school round-based horror horde FPS action

  • Play solo or up-to 4-players online

  • Story based on Maid of Sker's ‘evil’ ending

  • Optional objectives & hidden Easter Eggs

  • Terrifying ‘Elites’ with unique abilities

  • Collect and enhance 'Miracle' powers

  • 'SUPER CHARGE' weapons to slay the swarms with ease

  • Explore free reward systems ‘Dread Levels’ and ‘Sker Pass’

SURVIVE SOLO OR SQUAD UP

With Sker Island overrun by the hordes of Quiet Ones, you must face the horrors head-on. Whether solo or in a party of up to 4 players, tear through the relentless waves across six unique maps to bring Elisabeth's reign of terror to a close.

TEAR DOWN THE QUIET ONES

The Quiet Ones swarm over Sker Island, controlled by Elisabeth's order. Failed experiments that turned ravenous, these monsters mercilessly hunt you down to make sure one thing is true - that you die. With elites and bosses that possess unique powers, you will be forced to adapt your play-style and arsenal to keep yourself from death's door.

IT'S A MIRACLE

As you shoot your way through the hordes, different Celtic Gods will bestow unique kinds of Miracles upon you. From each Miracle drop, choose from three random upgrades that empower your attacks and abilities - altering or buffing your shots, melee attacks, grenades, and healing. Furthermore you may be granted an Ultimate, a powerful chargeable ability to unleash when the Quiet Ones creep in too close. Show enough devotion to the right Gods and you may find yourself with devastating combos to unleash upon the swarm.

ARM UP & POWER UP

In the face of the unrelenting mass of Quiet Ones, arm yourself appropriately. Buy stock munitions and ammo from The Laughing Policeman's booths across each map, or find Lucky - your ever faithful companion - to gamble for a higher tier armament. And when the going gets especially tough, SUPER CHARGE your weapons into powerful steampunk creations to cut down the hordes with greater ease.

SLAY IN STYLE

Even amidst the chaos wrought on Sker Island, there's room to customise. Collect interchangeable masks to strike fear on Sker's inhabitants through the free Sker Pass, achievements, easter eggs, or cosmetic DLCs. Additionally, taunt your enemies (or your teammates) with unique voicelines and switch out dynamic menu scenes from environments across the isle. Inspired by all forms of horror - folk, gothic, zombie, sci-fi, to the supernatural and more - find what screams "you".

Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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