A Retro Style First Person RPG Coming To Steam
Queen’s Domain is a new first person action RPG officially revealed during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted. It is headed to Steam in 2026 and there is already a demo and wishlist page live for PC players.
Instead of chasing ultra realistic visuals and heavy ray tracing, Queen’s Domain goes in the opposite direction. It embraces a retro look that will feel instantly familiar to fans of classic dungeon crawlers and early 3D RPGs. The game clearly takes inspiration from FromSoftware’s older King’s Field series which originally launched on the first PlayStation.
The developers at Freshly Baked Games lean so hard into this inspiration that even the logo style is a direct nod to King’s Field. If you enjoy slow burn exploration, moody low resolution worlds, and a more methodical combat pace compared to modern action games, this one is squarely aimed at you.
Dark Fantasy World And Uneasy Atmosphere
The reveal trailer is made entirely from in game footage, giving PC players a clear idea of what to expect in terms of visuals and tone. It opens with an atmospheric pan over multi level ruins, pyramids rising against an ocean horizon under sickly green tinted clouds. The lighting is eerie, the colors are muted, and the shapes are chunky in that classic retro 3D style.
The scene then shifts to animated guards resting on hard stone ground, banners drifting lazily in the darkness. The message is clear: Queen’s Domain wants you to feel uncomfortable and on edge from the very start.
Story wise, you play as the child of an absent king. Your father left to defeat the reawakened Evil Immortal Queen Siraatsu and never came back. Your main quest is to venture into the Queen’s domain to discover what happened and confront the evil that holds the land in its grip.
Of course, in true RPG fashion, the main storyline will probably end up taking a back seat for a lot of players. The world is built for exploration, secrets, and detours. You will uncover hidden paths, mysterious ruins, and challenging side areas as you wander deeper into this oppressive realm.
Combat, Weapons, And Build Variety For PC Players
Where Queen’s Domain really aims to hook action RPG fans is its combat and gear variety. The game features:
- More than 100 different enemy types including bosses and mini bosses
- Over 40 melee weapons to discover and master
- More than 20 secondary throwing weapons and munitions
Combat is not just basic swinging. Each weapon type has its own special and magical attacks, plus powerful charge moves that reward timing and positioning. This opens the door to multiple playstyles, whether you prefer slow heavy hitting weapons, faster blades, or a mix of melee and ranged tools.
All of this supports a more experimental approach that PC RPG fans tend to love. You can tweak your loadout, try new weapon types, and build a character that suits how you like to play. Do you want to stay safe at a distance with throwing weapons and magic attacks, or get right in the enemy’s face with big risk big reward swings?
The world is filled with enemies that are designed to challenge these choices. Standard foes will test your basic combat skills and resource management, while bosses and mini bosses push you to learn their patterns, exploit openings, and make the most of your arsenal.
At the center of all this gear is a legendary weapon: The Holy Sword Endu. This is not just a strong damage dealer. Wielding Endu gives you special powers that change how you move through the environment, letting you reach new heights and previously inaccessible areas. In other words, it is both a combat tool and an exploration key.
This design should appeal to players who enjoy discovering hidden zones, secret platforms, and treasure stashes scattered throughout a map. If you like the feeling of revisiting an earlier area with new powers and suddenly spotting a path you could not reach before, Endu looks like it will deliver that satisfaction.
Why PC Gamers Should Keep An Eye On Queen’s Domain
Queen’s Domain is targeting a specific slice of the PC audience: players who love atmospheric dark fantasy worlds, deliberate first person combat, and a strong retro aesthetic. Instead of feeling like another high budget blockbuster, it has the vibe of a passion project built for fans of old school dungeon crawlers and early 3D RPGs.
For PC hardware owners, this kind of visual style is also a nice change of pace. You will not need the latest GPU with maxed out ray tracing to appreciate the look of the game. The focus is on mood, level design, and combat systems rather than raw graphical realism.
If you enjoy series like King’s Field, classic PC dungeon crawlers, or even more modern but deliberately paced first person RPGs, Queen’s Domain is worth putting on your radar. You can already wishlist it on Steam to follow development updates and try out the demo.
The game is planned for a 2026 release, which gives the developers time to refine combat balance, enemy encounters, and level layouts. As more PC focused events roll around, expect to see further trailers and details that dig into progression systems, magic, and how deep the build customization really goes.
For now, Queen’s Domain looks like a promising throwback that combines nostalgic visuals with modern quality of life and a hefty amount of content. If your Steam library is full of RPGs and dark fantasy adventures, this could be one of the more interesting retro style releases to watch in the coming years.
Original article and image: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/events-conferences/upcoming-action-rpg-queens-domain-looks-like-just-the-thing-for-fans-of-classic-fromsoftware-games/
