棋桜

棋桜

Released Jun 2026

気軽に、だけど本格的。『棋桜(きおう)』でキャラクターと一緒に将棋を楽しもう。初心者には学びを支えるAIサポート、実力者には純粋な読みと一手の勝負を。あなたの一手から、対局が始まる。

78% positive · 149 reviews
Not yet
Released, ongoing live service game
Medium confidence
Live Service
Not yet
Released, ongoing live service game
Medium confidence
Live Service

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Kiou (棋桜) is a free-to-play online shogi game that launched on June 13, 2026. The game is built around an ongoing online service: it features ranked matchmaking with a competitive ladder system, real-time online play, and a progression system tied to characters and effects. The store description explicitly notes that additional special game modes are planned beyond those available at launch ("And more—special modes unique to Kiou, with more to come"). As a free-to-play online competitive game with live matchmaking, ranked seasons, and explicitly promised future modes, this is a game designed to run and expand as an ongoing service rather than ship as a finished standalone product.
Evidence
Store description describes a free-to-play online shogi service with ranked matches, real-time matchmaking, CPU practice modes, and explicitly states more special modes are coming: 'And more—special modes unique to Kiou, with more to come'
store metadata · Jun 13, 2026 source content planned
high
Game is free-to-play with ongoing ranked competitive play, online matchmaking, and a cast of characters with cosmetic effects — structure consistent with an ongoing live service game
store metadata · Jun 13, 2026 source development ongoing
medium

Media

Details

Publisher
株式会社ネコノメ
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

■ Casual, Yet Authentic. A New Kind of Shogi Experience

"Kiou" is an online shogi game where you can enjoy authentic matches with ease.

From beginners to experienced players, step into a new world of shogi alongside charming characters.

■ Authentic Shogi, True to Tradition

Play with the classic rules you know, in real, serious matches.

The reading, the decisive move, the brilliant comeback—

all the joy of shogi, now online.

■ AI Assist That Guides Beginners

New to shogi? No problem.

From how pieces move to the logic behind strategies, AI supports every move you make.

"What should I play next?"

Your reliable partner answers your questions right when you need them.

■ A Variety of Ways to Play

・Online Matches: Play in real time against players from all over

・Ranked Matches: Compete and climb the ranks

・Casual Matches: Quick matchmaking, quick games

・CPU Matches: Practice at your own pace against AI

・And more—special modes unique to Kiou, with more to come

Choose the mode that suits your mood and skill level.

■ A New Shogi Experience, With Characters By Your Side

A cast of unique characters brings your matches to life.

Stunning effects tied to each strategy, cherry blossoms dancing with every promotion—

Welcome to a shogi world unlike any before.

Last evaluated Jul 2, 2026
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