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SteamCue

SteamCue is a free browser quiz game by independent developer ganma_cat, released on July 23, 2026, and updated on August 28 with the Image Wolf social deduction mode, Daily Challenge, and weekly rankings.

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SteamCue launched on July 23, 2026, as a free-to-play browser quiz game from independent developer ganma_cat. It runs on PC and smartphone browsers with no installation required. The core loop asks players to guess the title of a game distributed on Steam from a single store-page screenshot, with four candidate answers. Filters let players narrow results by review count, genre, release era, and price range. Modes include solo play, a Party Room for up to 4 players, and a beta 1-on-1 Online Battle mode with automatic matchmaking. Scores reflect correct answers and response speed, and stats are tracked after each round.

A VIP membership costs 500 yen per month and raises the Party Room cap to 8 players while adding in-game currency for profile items. The developer, a 23-year-old web creator and 19-year Steam user, framed the quiz as a discovery tool for Steam games, especially indie titles, rather than a pure trivia game.

On August 28, 2026, ganma_cat released a major update introducing Image Wolf, a social deduction mode in the Word Wolf style. Players must find the WOLF, who sees a different image than the rest. The update also added a Daily Challenge mode, weekly rankings, and overhauls to existing modes. SteamCue now spans both quiz and deduction formats, with competitive structures layered on top.

Key facts

Release date
July 23, 2026
Developer
ganma_cat
Platforms
PC and smartphone browsers
Pricing model
Free to play, with a VIP membership at 500 yen per month
Core gameplay
Guess Steam game titles from a single store-page screenshot with four candidate answers
Party Room cap
Up to 4 players, up to 8 with VIP membership
Developer background
A 23-year-old web creator and 19-year Steam user
Image Wolf mode
Social deduction mode added August 28, 2026, in the Word Wolf style
Competitive additions
Daily Challenge mode and weekly rankings added in the same update

Timeline

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Facts

Release
game · 2026-08-28 · 2026-08-29
Release
game · 2026-07-23 · 2026-07-23

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All coverage

Aug 29

SteamCue Adds Image Wolf Mode for Multiplayer Deduction Quizzes

On August 28, developer ganma_cat released a major update to the free browser quiz game SteamCue, adding a new mode called Image Wolf. The multiplayer deduction party mode follows the Word Wolf style, where players must find the WOLF who sees a different image. The update also includes a Daily Challenge mode, weekly rankings, and overhauls to existing modes.

Jul 23

Steam Game Title Guessing Quiz 'SteamCue' Gets Full Release

Independent developer ganma_cat officially released the browser quiz game 'SteamCue' on July 23, 2026. The game is free to play on PC and smartphone browsers with no installation required. Players guess the titles of games distributed on Steam based on a single screenshot from the store page, with four candidate answers provided. Options allow filtering by review count, genre, release era, and price range. Game modes include solo play, a Party Room for up to 4 players (up to 8 with a VIP membership), and a beta 1-on-1 Online Battle mode with automatic matchmaking. Scores are based on correct answers and response speed, with stats tracked after each round. A VIP membership costs 500 yen per month and adds features such as increased player limits and in-game currency for profile items. The developer, a 23-year-old web creator and 19-year Steam user, stated the goal is to help Steam games, especially indie titles, reach more players.