Killer Queen Black

Released Oct 2019

Killer Queen Black is a fast-paced, team-based action strategy game where two teams battle for victory in a frantic arcade arena. Coordinate with your queen and workers to outmaneuver the enemy, riding snails, collecting berries, and fighting for military dominance across multiple win conditions.

91% positive · 620 reviews

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Released, content planned but development status unclear

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Released, content planned but development status unclear

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Content Planned

Development Uncertain

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

The previous assessment marked Killer Queen Black as delisted following a shutdown announcement in October 2022. However, the game is now purchasable again on Steam, and on July 21, 2026 — just one day before today's assessment — the developer posted an announcement titled "Killer Queen Black is BACK." This represents a clear reversal: the game has been relisted and the developer has signaled a return of some kind. The game had a solid post-launch development history: it received multiple major updates between 2019 and 2021, including new maps, new characters, cross-platform party support, spectator modes, and localization. The last major content update was The Throne Room release on August 27, 2021, which added a new map and a new character. The July 21, 2026 announcement is currently just a title and an image — no details have been shared about what "back" means in practice. It's unclear whether online services have been restored, new content is in development, or this is simply a relisting of the existing game. Given the announcement was posted only a day ago, more information is likely forthcoming. The situation warrants watching closely, as the developer's intentions beyond returning to market are not yet spelled out.

Evidence

Game is currently listed as purchasable on Steam, confirming it has been relisted after a prior shutdown period.

store metadata · Jul 22, 2026 source ambiguous

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Developer posted an announcement titled 'Killer Queen Black is BACK' — a single image post with no further details. The game is now purchasable on Steam again.

news post · Jul 21, 2026 source ambiguous

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Details

Developer

Liquid Bit, LLC

Publisher

Liquid Bit, LLC

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

Action Strategy Platformer Casual Sports 2D Fighter 2D Platformer Pixel Graphics 4 Player Local Arcade Local Multiplayer 2D eSports Replay Value Controller

About this game

About This Game

Killer Queen Black is an intense team-based action strategy game where coordination, speed, and split-second decisions decide every match. Two teams face off in chaotic arcade arenas, each led by a powerful Queen and supported by Workers who can shift between gathering, riding the snail, or transforming into warriors.

Every match offers multiple paths to victory. Fill your hive with berries for an economic win, ride the snail across the map for an objective win, or eliminate the enemy Queen three times for a military win. The result is a game where roles constantly shift, strategies collide, and no two matches play out the same way.

Easy to understand but difficult to master, Killer Queen Black rewards communication, adaptation, and teamwork. Whether you are leading from the front as the Queen, quietly pushing the snail, or making a clutch berry run under pressure, every player has a role that can turn the tide.