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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) / AMD Radeon R9 380 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel Core i5-11400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti / RTX 2060 / AMD RX 5600 XT DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

The Queen's Gondola

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Released June 23, 2026
CasualIndieFree-to-play
sample: 61 reviews posted after launch (44 AI-classified)
88/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 61 reviews (« Very Positive »)

Most players drift through this brief watery excursion in under two hours, yet they still manage to uncover a surprising amount of detail. The free-to-play voyage has secured a 95 percent positive rating across 61 reviews since its launch.

What it's about: Coincé à bord du dirigeable de la Reine, vous êtes la victime d’une boucle surnaturelle aux relents de magie noire. Armé uniquement de votre sens de l’observation, restez à l’affût des anomalies dans l’espoir de parvenir à vous échapper.

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« Jeu sympathique, il faut avoir l'œil, les différences sont parfois très discrètes. Belle expérience :D »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« Excellent jeu avec un concept très frais. Un jeu rapide et plaisant, avec une atmosphère angoissante. J'ai adoré ces petites sessions »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« Simple and short but enjoyable. Pleasant artistic style and relaxing music. Credits rolls almost longer than one run :) »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« 'Spot the anomaly' game with stylish visuals and an interesting story. A couple anomalies felt too obscure, as is often the case with these types of games. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played
« Très sympa, la D.A victorienne est super belle ! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played
« I usually find anomaly games boring, but I wanted to give this one a try for the graphics. It’s short and not boring at all, I had fun. It took me 34 minutes on my first playthrough, and I could definitely play longer. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played
« Short but pretty and with surprisingly deep and interesting lore for such a short game! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played

In players' words

« Jeu sympathique, il faut avoir l'œil, les différences sont parfois très discrètes. Belle expérience :D »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« Très sympa, la D.A victorienne est super belle ! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played
« Excellent jeu avec un concept très frais. Un jeu rapide et plaisant, avec une atmosphère angoissante. J'ai adoré ces petites sessions »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« I usually find anomaly games boring, but I wanted to give this one a try for the graphics. It’s short and not boring at all, I had fun. It took me 34 minutes on my first playthrough, and I could definitely play longer. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played
« Simple and short but enjoyable. Pleasant artistic style and relaxing music. Credits rolls almost longer than one run :) »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« Short but pretty and with surprisingly deep and interesting lore for such a short game! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played
« 'Spot the anomaly' game with stylish visuals and an interesting story. A couple anomalies felt too obscure, as is often the case with these types of games. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
94 % pos · n=34
Story / writing
96 % pos · n=25
Content / longevity
96 % pos · n=24
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=20
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=13
Value for money
83 % pos · n=12
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay343220
Story / writing252401
Content / longevity242301
Graphics / art202000
Audio / music131300
Value for money121011
Interface / UX2101

Positive reviews by playtime

<2h
94 % (n=54)
2-10h
100 % (n=7)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

14,7 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 6 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 44 % of players.

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Strengths

  • Engaging mechanics drive the experience, with 32 positive mentions out of 34 dedicated to gameplay.
  • The narrative captivates adventurers, backed by 24 positive mentions out of 25 regarding the story.
  • Visual presentation impresses throughout the journey, earning 20 positive mentions out of 20 for graphics.
  • The atmospheric soundtrack enriches the setting completely, scoring 13 positive mentions out of 13 for audio.

Weaknesses

  • The journey ends abruptly for many, reflected in 19 mentions noting that the game is short.
  • User interface elements occasionally frustrate users, generating 1 negative mention out of 2 regarding the UI.

Who is it for?

Casual gamers and mystery enthusiasts looking for a quick, zero-cost narrative experience to fill an afternoon.

Is The Queen's Gondola worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 61 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Engaging mechanics drive the experience. The game is free to play.

Verdict

This concise indie release delivers a polished and immersive ride that respects the player's time. With overwhelming approval reflected in its 95 percent post-release score across 61 reviews, it proves to be a worthwhile voyage.

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The Queen's Gondola: 88/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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