Called a new horror game on Steam Invokyr Many have caught the attention of classic movie fans in disguise Jumanji Easter eggs in its trailer. Invokyr It's far from the first game on Steam to take inspiration from Jumanji franchise, but it's among the first to bring the fantasy-adventure IP into the co-op horror genre.
The franchise already has two official video game adaptations on Steam: Jumanji: The Video Game (2019) and Jumanji: Wild Adventure (2023). Both are casual, family-friendly co-op adventure games wild adventure offering more actions, while the 2019 installment focused more on puzzle-solving and parkour.
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Invokyr is Jumanji, but with scary monsters
Developed by indie studio Ludogram, Invokyr There is a story premise that is quite similar Jumanji's: A group of friends discovers an old board game in a haunted house from the 1970s, and playing it opens Pandora's box. The twist is that, the opposite JumanjiIn board games Invokyr Does not invoke wild animals or natural disasters. Instead, it brings scary monsters, some of which look like they come straight out of horror games. Time to play Poppy.
Jumanji Easter egg in Invokyr's trailer
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In one of the game's trailers, the characters are named Alan, Judy, and Peter, who are the main characters from the first game. Jumanji film (played by Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, and Bradley Pearce, respectively).
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The trailer features a “white hunter” enemy that looks undeniably similar to Van Pelt, one of the main villains. Jumanji.
- Invokyr's board game and its meeples are similar to Jumanji, and they move on their own as shown in the movies.
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For gameplay, Invokyr Seems like a good fit for Steam's Friendslop subcategory. is the main goal Invokyr Have to escape a haunted house. Each round begins with players working together to avoid monsters, find dice, and move their meeples across the board. There is also a character called the Gamemaster who, as the name suggests, tries to manipulate the rules and cause trouble for the players.
as in JumanjiDice play an important role Invokyr. This time, players must find them in different parts of the house, and each die is a one-time-use item. Rolling dice helps progress through the game, but it also opens the door to summoning terrifying creatures. Special dice also exist, offering power-ups or utility items for players. There is also a haunted house Jumanji-esque features. For example, it is made up of several biomes, including a forest, which is an iconic setting for the film series.
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Invokyr A release date is yet to be received. However, SteamDB data suggests that it had a closed playtest in May 2026, which means that development is at a promising stage. Anyway, fans Jumanji Those who also enjoy co-op horror games will want to keep an eye on it for future announcements. Developer Ludogram has several other games on Steam that fans may want to check out. A notable example is Tabletop game shop simulatorIt can also be an interesting choice for fans of Joe Jumanji series.
