A demo for Queen's Domain, a retro-fantasy action RPG drawing from King's Field and Elder Scrolls, is now available on Steam. The hour-long demo lets players explore the opening area, tackle the first dungeon, and face the initial boss in a PS1-style world. Full release is targeted for 2026.
Game Overview
Queen's Domain is an upcoming action RPG developed by a small duo, emphasizing brutal combat and exploration without modern conveniences like mounts or flight. Players navigate a grotesque, low-poly world reminiscent of 1990s titles, searching for a missing father on an island where a sleeping queen stirs. The game features encounters with enemies such as bipedal fish, skeletons, and laser-shooting spores, alongside item collection and weapon upgrades, including a Holy Sword for gap traversal.
Demo Details
The demo, released recently, provides about an hour of gameplay focused on the starting region and first dungeon. It introduces core mechanics like combat combos and survival elements, such as eating food for health. Early player feedback has been positive, highlighting its faithful nod to experimental 3D games from the PS1 era, similar to The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind.
Development and Release
In development since 2023, the team paused briefly to release The New Flesh, a free walking simulator with a noir aesthetic that has received overwhelmingly positive reviews. No exact full release date exists, but developers aim for the first half of 2026 at the earliest. This follows a trend of retro-inspired hits on Steam, positioning Queen's Domain as a potential standout in the genre.