Put a Billionaire on Trial in Courtroom Deck-Builder All Will Rise as Kickstarter Enters Final Days
What if the courtroom became the frontline in the fight for the planet?
All Will Rise is a narrative courtroom deck-builder inspired by legal dramas and crime thrillers, about taking a corrupt billionaire to court for the destruction of a sacred river. Players step into the role of Kuyili, a rebellious environmental lawyer determined to hold powerful interests accountable for environmental devastation, with a dose of absurdity and inappropriate joy in the mix.
Combining narrative storytelling with strategic card battles, All Will Rise turns legal advocacy into gameplay – where building a deck means building a case.
Beyond its courtroom drama, All Will Rise is built around a commitment to real-world impact. The studio recently returned funding it had received from Microsoft as part of its participation in the industry-wide “No Games for Genocide” boycott, citing the ongoing war in Gaza. The team says the decision reflects the same values explored in the game itself — holding powerful institutions accountable.
Depending on the game’s success, a portion of its revenue will also be directed toward social causes and environmental initiatives supporting organisations working on environmental justice and climate action.
With the project’s Kickstarter campaign entering its final days before its March 23 deadline, the team is inviting players and members of the press to experience the game firsthand through its public demo on Steam.
Strategic Courtroom Gameplay
Card-driven conversation battles form the core of All Will Rise. Players build decks composed of Claim cards, representing evidence and accusations, and Rhetoric cards, which shape how arguments are delivered during tense encounters.
During these confrontations, players influence emotional forces — Hearts, Minds, and Guts — to persuade judges, challenge corporate narratives, and shift public opinion. Building the right deck becomes the key to winning arguments, exposing corruption, and advancing the case.
A Crime Thriller About the “Murder” of a River
The story unfolds in Muziris, a fictional South Indian city where the poisoning of a sacred river sparks a high-stakes legal battle.
In the world of All Will Rise, the river is more than an ecosystem — it is a god woven into the cultural and spiritual life of the region. Its destruction sends shockwaves through the community, turning the legal case into a struggle not only for justice, but for the soul of the land itself.
Built by an Experienced Team of Developers
All Will Rise is developed by Speculative Agency, a collective of developers whose previous work includes titles such as 80 Days, Tricky Towers, and Horizon Forbidden West.
Demo Available Now – Kickstarter Ending March 23
Players and journalists can experience All Will Rise immediately through its public demo available on Steam, offering an early look at the courtroom gameplay, narrative tone, and strategic systems.
The Kickstarter campaign runs until March 23, representing the final opportunity for supporters to back the project during its main crowdfunding campaign.
Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/speculativeagency/all-will-rise
