- Burn the Witch or Set Her Free? Your First Moral Choice - 10 September 2026
Moral choices and branching paths have always been my favorite things in games. A shout-out to all The Succession of Changing Kings fans! I especially appreciate it when decisions truly affect what happens, rather than creating a carefully scripted illusion of choice.In Your Judgment, Inquisitor, you’ll make one of the key decisions during the tutorial. Choose a different path on your next playthrough, and some events will unfold in an entirely different way.And here’s the choice itself:The demo arrives this October during Steam Next Fest, with around an hour of gameplay, or at least two if you want to explore every possible outcome. The full game will offer at least 12 hours of playtime (unless you like skipping dialogue or listening at 2x speed, in which case you’ll get through it a little faster!).Voice acting is currently in progress in three languages: English, Spanish, and Russian…
- Q&A and New Artwork - 5 August 2026
Another month has passed, and as usual, I’m sharing some new artwork and answering a few of your questions.Will it be possible to play as a good inquisitor? I hope you’ve heard of the Black Legend.Yes, you’ll have a great deal of freedom, and you can complete the entire game without sending a single person to the stake. The final outcome will therefore be entirely on your conscience. However, I want to emphasize once again that, despite its historical setting, the game is not intended as a faithful reconstruction of real events. The presence of demons should make that fairly obvious.How much will the game cost?The price will be €11.11 for players in the EU and $12.99 for players in the United States. Steam’s regional pricing recommendations will also apply.I have a rule that applies to all my games: if, for any reason, you cannot afford to buy the game, simply email me at info@kwakwagam…
- New demon, drawings from Rufina, and answers to your questions - 4 June 2026
A big inquisitorial hello to everyone!It has been a little over a month since our last post, so it is time to share some news and answer a few questions that have been coming up.First of all: development is going according to plan. This October, during the demo festival, you will be able to step into the role of an inquisitor yourselves.We also have another piece of good news: the game has started attracting attention from the Spanish press. Yesterday, journalist Bernardo Álvarez-Villar came to visit us from Madrid and interviewed us. If Bernardo does not completely tear us to pieces (haha), I will definitely share the article here.Now, on to your questions.“Are you aware that the Spanish Inquisition almost never burned witches and sorcerers, unlike the French, German, or Italian inquisitions?”Oh yes, we are aware. And we did not learn that yesterday.I have read Helen Rawlings’s The Spa…
- A rabbi, a monk, and a bard walk into a cider house... - 21 April 2026
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve received many questions on X, Reddit, and via email, and we think now is the perfect time to answer them and show some of Rufina’s work.Why did Asturias become the setting of the game?Asturias is located in the far north of Spain and is a very special place both historically and culturally. This is where the Reconquista began. At the same time, outside of Spain the region is not widely known.The game is being developed by two people, and we both live here. I learned about Asturias long before moving here. In Moscow, Asturian cider is quite popular, and there are several cider houses that introduced me to the region about ten years ago. Moreover, the traditional way of pouring Asturian cider is included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. What better reason to get to know the region?You mention that the game will have high replayability. Wh…
- About the locations in the game - 11 March 2026
Danger awaits the inquisitor at every step. If you start condemning every parishioner to an auto-da-fé without discrimination, the pious Christians might hang you right on the gates of the cathedral. And if you show excessive piety, you may find yourself facing a church tribunal. May God protect you from the wrath of Torquemada.However, today I will show you a number of places that are no less dangerous. Places where demons dwell.After finishing your duties in the monastery, each turn you return to a room with a map of Asturias. By clicking on the map, you will be offered a choice of three locations. A demon inhabits each of them.Each location consists of 3–5 separate rooms. As you explore them, you collect clues and eventually arrive at a room with the possessed person. Based on the clues you find, the rumors from the monastery, and the artifacts you discover, you must determine which…
- Greek Language, a Demon, and Q&A - 19 February 2026
Your Judgment, Inquisitor is approaching the coveted milestone of 10000 wishlists, an incredible result for a two-person team, a Russian and a Ukrainian. And there are still 10 months to go before release!Unexpectedly for us, a noticeable share of wishlists is coming from Greece (650+). Naturally, we couldn’t ignore that, the game will definitely be released in Greek as well.\A fun but useless fact: one of the developers’ mother speaks Greek at about a B2 level. After the collapse of the USSR, she lived in Athens for some time.\Now back to our demons. Meet Caligor. Recognizing him won’t be easy, and the consequences of a mistake will be terrifying…And of course, the Q&A section!Do you use AI for the art? As we mentioned before, we don’t use AI for the game’s artwork. I’ve already introduced you to our artist Rufina. You can ask any artist or even an AI whether our images were drawn by a…
- 2 rooms, a demon, and an artist - 6 February 2026
As part of your inquisitorial service, you will also have to deal with exorcism. Each turn, the player chooses one of three locations. A demon may be hiding in each of them — or there may be none at all. You will have to determine this by collecting clues inside the location and by carefully listening to what is said in the monastery and during confession. Such information often provides important leads for reflection.A location usually consists of 3–5 rooms filled with various clues. Some of them will lead the investigation astray, while others will help determine the nature of the demonic entity and make the right decision.All of these rooms were created by the artist Rufina (https://t.me/FfurUr), who joined our team in September.The entrance hall of the Mendosino family mansion. What a beautiful cat!Someone clearly lives here in complete disorder. Or could this be the work of dark fo…
- Q&A: January 16, 2025 - 16 January 2026
The game has crossed the 6,000 wishlists mark. This feels like a good reason to publicly answer some of the questions you have been asking in our Telegram community and by email.We will make this a regular format, so if you have something to ask, feel free. I genuinely enjoy answering questions, even without the sacred Inquisition resorting to torture.Q. Is this your first game?A. No. I previously released The Succession of Changing Kings, a decision-making game set in a medieval kingdom. It currently has an 88% rating with over 330 reviews. Recently it was mentioned by Chris Zukowski, a well-known Steam expert in indie circles, who noted that the game almost became a bestseller in 2025. Almost.Q. Are you developing the game on your own?A. No. We are developing this game together with my friend from Ukraine. We both live in Asturias, in the north of Spain.Q. What games is Your Judgment,…
