Sker Ritual is a round-based co-op horror horde shooter from Wales Interactive. Set on Sker Island after the “evil” ending of Maid of Sker, it casts solo players or squads of up to four against the Quiet Ones, failed experiments controlled by Elisabeth’s order. Across six maps, you cull supernatural waves, complete optional objectives, hunt hidden Easter Eggs, and face Elites and bosses with unique abilities. Its strongest differentiator is the Miracle system: Celtic Gods drop upgrades that alter shots, melee attacks, grenades, and healing, with Ultimates available when the Quiet Ones close in. You buy ammo from The Laughing Policeman’s booths, gamble with Lucky for higher-tier armaments, and SUPER CHARGE weapons into steampunk creations. Free reward tracks include Dread Levels and the Sker Pass.

Sker Island and the Quiet Ones

Sker Island is overrun by the Quiet Ones, ravenous failed experiments under Elisabeth’s control. The campaign spans six unique maps, with solo play or online co-op for up to four players. Enemies include Elites and bosses that possess unique powers, forcing changes to your play-style and arsenal. Optional objectives and hidden Easter Eggs sit alongside the main round-based survival loop. The story follows Maid of Sker’s “evil” ending and tasks you with ending Elisabeth’s reign of terror.

Miracle Powers and SUPER CHARGE Weapons

Miracle drops come from different Celtic Gods. Each drop offers three random upgrades affecting shots, melee attacks, grenades, or healing; devotion to the right Gods can produce devastating combos. You also gain Ultimates, chargeable abilities for when the Quiet Ones get too close. The Laughing Policeman’s booths sell stock munitions and ammo, while Lucky lets you gamble for higher-tier armaments. When pressure spikes, SUPER CHARGE turns weapons into steampunk creations to cut down swarms with greater ease.

Sker Pass and Dread Levels

Sker Ritual includes free reward systems called Dread Levels and the Sker Pass. These tracks yield interchangeable masks, and cosmetics also come from achievements, Easter Eggs, and cosmetic DLCs. You can equip unique voicelines to taunt enemies or teammates, and switch dynamic menu scenes drawn from environments across the isle. The cosmetic set draws on folk, gothic, zombie, sci-fi, and supernatural horror. None of this changes the core loop: survival across six maps remains the focus, with optional objectives feeding into the same round-based structure.