If necessary, missiles will be launched. Rogue-like chess with rule changes, "Yes, My Queen," launches free demo on Steam
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/944/G094452/20251002040/
Editorial Department: Igarashi | 2025/10/03 03:00 (UTC)
Nexting today (October 3, 2025) has released the demo version of Yes, My Queen, a new title being developed by Dutch game studio Wall Spaghetti, on Steam.
This game is a fresh take on strategy gaming that merges chess with rogue-like mechanics. Players will manipulate the “rules” themselves using pieces and cards, aiming to rescue the queen and escape from a dungeon.
The cards feature various powerful effects—creating zombies to cause chaos on the board, placing walls and traps to control the battlefield, converting enemy pieces into allies through propaganda, or even launching ICBMs (intercontinental ballistic missiles).
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The demo allows players to experience early-game bosses and cards, offering a chance to feel the thrilling moment when you turn an apparently hopeless situation around using your own unique strategy.
Chess × Rogue-lite: “Yes, My Queen”
Demo now available on Steam!
Save the queen—escape the dungeon with unconventional tactics
Rescue the queen by making one move that breaks all chess conventions!
Nexting Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Masatoshi Hikage) is pleased to announce today that the demo version of Yes, My Queen, a new rogue-lite title developed by Dutch indie studio Wall Spaghetti, is now available on Steam.
Store Page:
Yes, My Queen Demo Version:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3993260/Yes_My_Queen__Demo/
Yes, My Queen Full Version (Wishlist registration open):
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3609980/Yes_My_Queen/
What is Yes, My Queen?
A fresh new strategy game that fuses chess and rogue-like elements. Players use pieces and cards to manipulate the “rules themselves,” striving to rescue the queen and escape the dungeon. The ever-changing gameplay and unpredictable strategies created by card combinations are key highlights.
Demo Highlights:
The current demo includes:
- 3 early-game bosses
- Over 10 levels
- More than 40 magic cards
Build an army from limited pieces, expand your forces, and use powerful cards to turn the tide—defeat the queens in your path and break through the dungeon.
Control the “Rules” with Cards
Use diverse cards that shake up the battlefield by spending mana.
- Summon the ever-changing “Shape Shifter”
- Spawn zombies to cause chaos on the board
- Erect walls and traps to control combat conditions
- Turn enemy pieces into allies via propaganda
One well-placed move can drastically alter the outcome.
Cycle of Growth and Challenge
As you play, accumulate mana to unlock new cards and pieces. Upgrades carry over with each attempt, expanding your strategic options with every session.
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Developer Comments
“Yes, My Queen is a challenging game that adds the element of manipulating ’the rules’ to chess’s deep strategic depth. Even we developers were continually surprised by the unpredictable outcomes and card combinations during development.
The demo lets you experience early-game bosses and some cards. We truly hope you’ll enjoy creating your own unique strategy to overcome seemingly hopeless situations. Based on feedback from players, we’ll continue refining the game for greater polish.”
Dima / Director, Wall Spaghetti
Yes, My Queen Game Details
Title: Yes, My Queen
Platforms: Steam
Languages (Subtitles): Japanese, English, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese
Developer: Wall Spaghetti
Publisher (Japan): Nexting
Genre: Chess Rogue-lite / Strategy
Players: 1
Price: TBA
Release Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025