Queen Slayer, the indie roguelite RPG from Mantaray161, has undergone a major overhaul just weeks after launching in Early Access. In a bold pivot, the game’s systems have been stripped down and refocused around tight, boss-driven combat and short-form roguelike runs—ditching progression bloat, grinding, and cluttered UI in favor of raw, strategic action.
Now restructured into a game that can be completed in a single 2–3 hour session, players are tasked with defeating all eight corrupted queens in a sequence of intense encounters. Every run is built around a four-mercenary party selected from a roster of 15, with every fifth wave culminating in a queen boss fight. All achievements can be earned in one go, emphasizing replayability through party variety rather than long-term progression.
It’s a sharp shift that redefines Queen Slayer’s identity—from a sprawling RPG into a distilled, challenge-driven experience. Though early reviews remain “Mostly Negative,” the developers are leaning on community feedback for balancing and improvements throughout the Early Access phase, which is expected to last around a year. Here is the Steam page, while below an overview and trailer.
About This Game
Queen Slayer is a tightly focused, streamlined turn-based roguelike RPG you can complete in 2–3 hours.
Build a party of 4 from 15 unique mercenaries and take on 8 corrupted queens in intense boss battles.
No grinding, no filler—every fight is a boss fight.
Game Features
- Short and intense combat loop – complete the game in just 2–3 hours
- Boss-focused structure – every battle leads straight to one of the 8 corrupted queens
- 15 mercenaries, 4-slot party – encourages different strategies every run
- Growth & choice – simple but meaningful progression system
- Achieve 100% completion in a single session
→ All achievements tied to defeating 8 queens can be completed in one playthroughA different choice, a new journey every time
Even within a short playtime, the variety of mercenary combinations and strategic shifts offer fresh combat experiences every run.
Quick to finish, but always tempting to restart for another challenge.The world has been consumed by corrupted queens.
Covered in poison, ice, blood, and iron, each queen overwhelms with her own distinct style and visual identity.
In this dark and intense fantasy, every turn and every decision reshapes the battlefield.Queen Slayer offers a small yet meaningful challenge.
Explore the charm of turn-based combat and dark fantasy, and discover your own unique strategy.
