The Queen's Gondola

The Queen's Gondola

Morning Crescent · June 23, 2026 · Casual, Lovecraftian, Horror, Walking Simulator, Exploration

The Queen's Gondola is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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The Queen's Gondola price

The Queen's Gondola is free to play — there is no purchase price, on Steam or anywhere else we track. We keep watching it, so if it ever stops being free the price history on this page will show when that happened and what it changed to.

About The Queen's Gondola

ESCAPE THE GODS

The Queen's Gondola is a cozy horror anomaly game inspired by Victorian and Art Nouveau aesthetics, set in a dark elven fantasy world influenced by Eldritch horror. Having snuck aboard a regal airship with a noble goal in mind, you have been trapped in an eerie loop by a supernatural snare. Observe your environment to find an escape, and fulfill your mission as a loyal patron of the realm.

FIND ANOMALIES

Fool. You are trapped here...Unless you spot the anomalies.You know how the saying goes;Turn around, when you see wrong,If all is clear, then carry along.

Play time

15-60 mins

Feature list

  • A beautifully high quality hand crafted environment to explore 
  • A variety of subtle to terrifying anomalies all inspired by Eldritch horror
  • A narrative that weaves through the game as you proceed successfully
  • A chilling atmosphere throughout
  • Available in English and French - but the core gameplay is mostly visual

The Queen's Gondola — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Oct 1, 2026
Fantastic, fun, and free! Possibly the prettiest spot the anomaly game, and a perfect demonstration of 'less is more'.
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Recommended Sep 22, 2026
Pretty chill little anomaly game, I played it normally for 20 minutes and then speedran it (I have a problem). It was very fun during both. Would recommend. <3
1 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 9, 2026
This is the first time I've played one of those "spot the anomaly" games, but I've watched others on YouTube. I'm kind of a chicken when it comes to horror games, so I wanted something less scary. This game has just one jumpscare, and it has an audio warning beforehand, so it's not too scary. I had fun with it. Some of the anomalies are hard to spot, but I still 100% completed the achievements in about an hour and a half. Absolutely worth a look if you're interested in the genre. It's free, so the only thing you lose is time.
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Recommended Oct 8, 2026
THERE ARE NO JUMP SCARES! :-) short, easy anomaly game with a really cute ~vibe~, and short story. i 100% achievements in an hour (playtime is ~1.5 hours cuz i let it sit for 30 mins on menu while i got drinks and made lunch b4 playing lol). the anomalies are easy, with only 2 "tricky" ones. i wont spoil them ofc, they are still fairly easy but in comparison to the other 15 anomalies, they are "harder". this is a nice, short game with a good vibe and some genuine love put into it. very relaxing, and it did take me a couple runs to get the perfect run achievement because i was missing the same "tricky" one a couple times lol side note: there is one anomaly that is such a vibe. i wish i could sleep in that room. im p sure the moment you get it youll know which one i mean. (and if the devs ever make anything like this, please hit me up, i have played every observation duty and exit 8 knock off that exists. i stream them, theyve become basically the only genre ive played this year. i have scoured the plains of itchio desperate to Get My Fix, and i am interested in making an anomaly game myself. but this has such a good vibe and interesting little story, id really love to be consid…
Recommended Sep 29, 2026
Short and sweet 'find the anomaly' game a nice style and an interesting story.
Recommended Sep 8, 2026
The Queen’s Gondola is a strange and atmospheric adventure that takes a simple gondola ride and turns it into an unusual journey filled with mystery, exploration, and some genuinely bizarre moments. Pros 1. Memorable setting, with the gondola and surrounding environments giving the game a distinct identity. 2. Strange atmosphere, balancing peaceful moments with an unsettling feeling that something isn't quite right. 3. Interesting discoveries, with exploration rewarding players who take their time and look beyond the obvious. 4. It free currently as of 9/01/2026 Cons 1. Gameplay is fairly simple, with exploration and interaction making up most of the experience. 2. The pacing can be slow, especially for players expecting something more action-heavy. 3. Not everything is explained, which can make the story feel more confusing than mysterious. 4. Music in game is not YouTube safe and can get you hit with the bs copyright. Overall: The Queen’s Gondola is definitely an odd one, but that’s also what makes it interesting. It’s more about the journey, atmosphere, and strange encounters than traditional gameplay. It won’t be for everyone, but if you enjoy short games that lea…

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