Queen’s Domain might be the best game like Metroid Prime since Metroid Prime
Queen’s Domain, an indie first-person dark fantasy RPG that launched on October 30, 2026, is earning strong praise from PC Gamer as one of the best Metroid Prime-inspired games created since the original series. The game belongs to a growing indie subgenre of “King’s Field-likes,” drawing inspiration from FromSoftware’s pre-Dark Souls first-person dark fantasy RPGs.
According to the PC Gamer reviewer, Queen’s Domain initially seemed promising but uncertain in its direction when a demo was played last year. The full game significantly strengthens that impression. Five hours into the estimated 30+ hour campaign, the reviewer calls it “easily one of my top games of the year,” expressing frustration at having to pause play to write the review.
The game establishes its unique identity early through its world design and gameplay, similar to standout entries in the King’s Field-like space. The demo covered roughly the opening hour before the game’s complexity and ambition became fully apparent, cutting off just as things were “about to go nuts,” according to the reviewer.
Queen’s Domain represents a notable success in the indie RPG landscape, appealing to players seeking first-person dark fantasy experiences comparable to acclaimed classics like Metroid Prime. The positive reception suggests its 30+ hour campaign delivers meaningfully on its promise as a spiritual successor to FromSoftware’s pioneering design philosophy, adapted for modern indie development.