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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Battle Plan: Jester's Knife
Gouda Games · Published by Gouda Games
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Uncover the past as you explore an open world filled with puzzles and action-packed boss fights. Defeat enemies in a real-time strategy battle system, all brought to life with hand-drawn animation.
Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy · More free games
Battle Plan: Jester's Knife immerses you in a richly detailed action-adventure where strategic combat meets puzzle-solving. Navigate through an expansive, hand-drawn environment filled with challenging boss fights and intricate puzzles, all brought to life by the talented team at Gouda Games.
About this game
Uncover the past as you explore a top down open world filled with puzzles and action-packed boss fights. Defeat enemies in a real-time strategy battle system. All brought to life with traditional, frame by frame, hand-drawn animation. 
Explore a world filled with puzzles, using tile-based movement.
Manipulate buttons, cannons, or even cows. View your environment as your personal playground, and discover how different combinations can lead to your success. Drive different vehicles to enhance mobility and abilities. Memorize different objects' behaviors to help you react quickly during action-oriented puzzles. 
Engage in combat through a strategic tile-sliding puzzle.
Thoughtfully coordinate your tile placement to defend against enemy attacks and create opportunities for dealing damage.
Each character possesses a unique three-tile combo, executing these in sequence will result in enhanced damage, at a higher risk of counterattacks. 
In Adventure Mode, puzzles generally offer a relaxed pace for solution exploration. But in boss fights, you'll need to be quick.
Avoid boss' attacks, learn their patterns, then use puzzle elements to turn the situation in your favor. 
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Core i5
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: Onboard
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 350 MB available space
- Sound Card: Onboard
- VR Support: N/S
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
New biomes
Hey everyone! First off, we want to thank you for the amazing reception our game is getting! As a small team with no marketing experience, it's been tough getting this project in front of people—but your wonderful comments keep us going. Progress is coming along smoothly, and we've just updated our trailer to showcase more areas you'll be able to explore in Battle Plan: Jester’s Knife. After completing the tutorial area, you'll have the freedom to explore these locations in any order you choose. Along the way, you'll meet unique characters and pilot a variety of vehicles, each with its own abilities. Here's a small preview in GIF form: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/813fe363525239aa8ce1cc57b0c575264bf7c726.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/ad9d77c3a02400266cf1d22a1ff1fff9c6bc27c0.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/b0290ca36a834c475de605fbafc7f0c8c382a573.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/6d28f6040ab9c50363a41fb68ecc4078937618f2.gifRead full article on Community Announcements (a3headedcat)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo update.
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/d62c87b40366bf028d1bafc47b5f49806ec27f85.gif Progress on the game is moving steadily and we've added more features that will echo through out the entire game, including the starting area. You can try all of these updates in the Demo! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/41b7bb514d348888a231185d85914a6bd3d6e958.png Find hidden collectible figurines scattered all around the area. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/48ce73079545596680230f5fbaa243bd5f98d090.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/f2d0ffcaaf38fe194f85b9121945f1ce13b58d49.png Defeat other opponents in adventure mode to unlock a variety of fighters for the versus mode. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/ba6e5ddbfc557d21016218aa8aa7602e2a83292f.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/ca3cb7bc59b338ace7a39f4c012cc7fd5d61bafd.png Break stuff, and interact with virtually anything, including Mocking cameras, and drink milkshakes. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/94824af79cc0f18dc988436b05841097c8cc9710.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/75455d44c9f2f92965d90665681111830d9d499e.png We updated resolutions, and introduced new animations while making sure that all assets are crisp on 4K monitors {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/9f086bc59e46772d9fa4ca4ca2333e3d2568ba02.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/f622125839015d310b27ff8e7ccdc07f46a1e79b.png Challenge yourself and complete all achievements. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/30a2915c3df063abf40ed9bb790416a7819f37df.png We are always looking for ways to improve the game and make it more fun for you. We welcome suggestions from players, so feel free to share your feedback directly in-game or on our Discord channel. Finally, here's a quick sneak peek at what's next 🤫 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/e50c358dd8f0fdf7271224db3fc2ad5bb5d98afb.gifRead full article on Community Announcements (a3headedcat)AnnouncementsOfficial
Demo out now!
The demo for Battle Plan; Jester's Knife is now available on steam! Help us make this game the best it can be by giving us feedback via E-mail or Discord. Discord; https://discord.gg/UWNzZJt7 Email; goudagames33@gmail.com {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/575c84a41dfddc7ee16204bf4e5cb9aeb040fcff.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/fd545632ff89b43c6de82366037e6c7d49613e7d.gifRead full article on Community Announcements (a3headedcat)AnnouncementsOfficial
Devlog #7
Hi everyone, Progress on the game is chugging along. We are currently implementing a badge system in the game. You will be able to unlock these badges and equip them in game. They can modify your character's stats or change/add specific abilities during combat so that you can use your preferred character in your preferred playing style. The fighting tutorial is finished and we should be soon testing it to check user-friendliness. Our second character's fighting animation is now finished. Loredana is a young witch who floats on a stick attached to a skull's head. She is obsessed with and her main objective in life is to back to . Can you believe that?! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/b470839d26194ab0b3a9f4017fdc8491dc4cb88a.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/c376dda3faf7c1f99db84704362985c377fe6fc4.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/7bd7ef9bcf651f85e8599ba98d5e90d4a87f604a.gif Thank you for being here. There's still a lot of drawings to draw and coding to code, but we hope to have Battle Plan; Jester's Knife out early next year,Read full article on Community Announcements (a3headedcat)AnnouncementsOfficial
Devlog #6
Hello everyone, It has been a while since our last update, and we wanted to share some exciting progress with you. Firstly, our combat mechanics are nearing completion, and we have put in a tremendous amount of effort into perfecting our character animations. We are proud to announce that all animations will be crafted using traditional frame by frame 2D animation. This applies not only to our fighters but also to the Jester, who will play a crucial role in the game. The Jester will be responsible for presenting each round, performing the countdown, indicating the time remaining for the round, and even signaling whose turn it is in turn-based mode. We have been considering participating in the current Steam Next Fest, but after careful consideration, we have decided against it. The reason behind this is that we are simultaneously working on a captivating map overworld that will allow you to explore between each fight. Within this overworld, you can expect to encounter puzzles, enemies, and even formidable bosses. As a result, we believe that the game requires a bit more time in the development process. However, rest assured that we plan to release a demo once this aspect of the game reaches a presentable state. Lastly, we would like to express our gratitude to all the people who have already wishlisted our game. This is our first venture into game development, and your support and encouragement mean the world to us. Your unwavering enthusiasm has truly bolstered our spirits as we navigate the challenges that come with creating a game. Thank you once again, and we look forward to providing you with more updates soon. See you in our next update! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43947117/4fe9ef02342416b4bef52db4ae572ae11f158a56.gifRead full article on Community Announcements (a3headedcat)
