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Thirsty Suitors

Thirsty Suitors

Released: 11/2/2023

BATTLE YOUR EXES. DISAPPOINT YOUR PARENTS. FIND YOURSELF. From Outerloop Games comes Thirsty Suitors - a game about culture, relationships, family pressures, and expressing oneself. Can Jala handle her demanding parents, reconcile with her exes, and mend broken friendships in time for her sister’s wedding? Will she be ready for the impending visit of Paati, the family’s terrifying and judgmental matriarch? Through the game’s story, Jala will confront her exes in cinematic, turn-based battle sequences. COMBAT Turn-based, over-the-top combat with upgrades, special abilities, and a unique mood system that lets you take advantage of vulnerabilities. Take the fight to skate punks, random suitors, and ultimately, your exes. SKATEBOARDING Skate, grind, and wall-run across Timber Hills with intricate movesets, combos, and challenges. Unravel the mysteries of Bearfoot Park while battling skate punks and their leader, Soundie the Bear. COOKING Try to impress your parents and repair your relationship with action-packed cooking segments, while exploring a rich menu of delicious South Asian inspired dishes.

BATTLE YOUR EXES. DISAPPOINT YOUR PARENTS. FIND YOURSELF. From Outerloop Games comes Thirsty Suitors - a game about culture, relationships, family pressures, and expressing oneself. Can Jala handle her demanding parents, reconcile with her exes, and mend broken friendships in time for her sister’s wedding? Will she be ready for the impending visit of Paati, the family’s terrifying and judgmental matriarch? Through the game’s story, Jala will confront her exes in cinematic, turn-based battle sequences. COMBAT Turn-based, over-the-top combat with upgrades, special abilities, and a unique mood system that lets you take advantage of vulnerabilities. Take the fight to skate punks, random suitors, and ultimately, your exes. SKATEBOARDING Skate, grind, and wall-run across Timber Hills with intricate movesets, combos, and challenges. Unravel the mysteries of Bearfoot Park while battling skate punks and their leader, Soundie the Bear. COOKING Try to impress your parents and repair your relationship with action-packed cooking segments, while exploring a rich menu of delicious South Asian inspired dishes.

BATTLE YOUR EXES. DISAPPOINT YOUR PARENTS. FIND YOURSELF. From Outerloop Games comes Thirsty Suitors - a game about culture, relationships, family pressures, and expressing oneself. Can Jala handle her demanding parents, reconcile with her exes, and mend broken friendships in time for her sister’s wedding? Will she be ready for the impending visit of Paati, the family’s terrifying and judgmental matriarch? Through the game’s story, Jala will confront her exes in cinematic, turn-based battle sequences. COMBAT Turn-based, over-the-top combat with upgrades, special abilities, and a unique mood system that lets you take advantage of vulnerabilities. Take the fight to skate punks, random suitors, and ultimately, your exes. SKATEBOARDING Skate, grind, and wall-run across Timber Hills with intricate movesets, combos, and challenges. Unravel the mysteries of Bearfoot Park while battling skate punks and their leader, Soundie the Bear. COOKING Try to impress your parents and repair your relationship with action-packed cooking segments, while exploring a rich menu of delicious South Asian inspired dishes.

Critics
78
Steam
97
Metacritic
56

Score Breakdown

78.4

Critic Average

28 reviews

97

Steam User Score

269 reviews

56

Metacritic User Score

54 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-18.2
Metacritic Disparity
+22.4
Combined Disparity
+2.1

Average of both sources

Review Timing

12 early (43%)16 launch window (57%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 28 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 78.4/100. Critics score this game 18.2 points lower than Steam users and 22.4 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 28)+
  1. Anton SemchenkoviaOyungezer Online
    Dec 26, 2023·Launch window
    85/100View review
    Steam 96.7/100 · -11.7 ptsMetacritic 56/100 · +29.0 pts
  2. Alex OronaviaNintendoWorldReport
    Dec 7, 2023·Launch window
    65/100View review
    Steam 96.7/100 · -31.6 ptsMetacritic 56/100 · +9.0 pts
  3. Veerender JubbalviaGameSpot
    Nov 29, 2023·Launch window
    90/100View review
    Steam 96.7/100 · -6.7 ptsMetacritic 56/100 · +34.0 pts
  4. Derek JohnsonviaJump Dash Roll
    Nov 16, 2023·Launch window
    90/100View review
    Steam 96.7/100 · -6.7 ptsMetacritic 56/100 · +34.0 pts
  5. Ivanir IgnacchittiviaNintendo Blast
    Nov 14, 2023·Launch window
    90/100View review
    Steam 96.7/100 · -6.7 ptsMetacritic 56/100 · +34.0 pts