PC Gaming: Send in the Clown is a turn-based RPG comedy about fighting one annoying child at a birthday party where there's only one fight in the whole game

Overview

What's New

• ▸Play as Pockets the clown tasked with saving Miranda's 12th birthday party
• ▸Recruit party guests by playing interactive, genre-bending minigames
• ▸Uncover hidden secrets around the party area to prepare for combat
• ▸Engage in a custom-built, turn-based battle system designed for a single encounter

New Features

• ▸Single dad rhythm minigame — Help a dad with two left feet practice his dancing moves
• ▸Parent quick time events — Provide an exhausted mother a break using action-style QTEs
• ▸Shy kid hype mechanic — Motivate a quiet party guest to join the party group
• ▸Baby toss combat ability — Utilize an recruited mother's ultimate move throwing her newborn

New Characters

• ▸Pockets — The sad protagonist clown hired for party entertainment
• ▸Miranda — The 12-year-old celebrating her birthday party
• ▸Tad — Miranda's mischievous brother who acts as the game's sole boss fight
• ▸Single Dad — A party guest recruited through a rhythm minigame
• ▸Exhausted Mum — A stressed parent recruited through quick time events
• ▸Shy Kid — An awkward party guest recruited by hyping him up

New Mechanics

• ▸Minigame recruitment system — Convert party guests into RPG party members by assisting them
• ▸Single-battle RPG design — Build up stats and party members for one final fight

Events

• ▸IGN Fall Fan Fest 2026 — Featured the official gameplay overview trailer for Send in the Clown

What Players Should Know

• ▸Players can experience a short, comedic RPG adventure focused on narrative and minigames
• ▸You can test the game right away by trying out the free Steam demo
• ▸Expect a casual experience that respects your time without RPG grinding mechanics

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Send in the Clown?

The game takes approximately one hour to complete, with no grinding required.

How many combat encounters are in the game?

There is only one single fight in the entire game against Tad.

Is there a demo available?

Yes, players can download a playable demo or wishlist the title on its Steam page.

Was artificial intelligence used to create this game?

No, the developers stated on their Steam page that no artificial intelligence was used.

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