Summary
Indie developer CheetahTownGames has announced that Hex Judge, a witch trial interrogation game powered by a local LLM packaged directly with the game, will launch on Steam on July 16, 2026 (PT) for $5.99 USD.
Press Release
Tokyo, Japan – June 23, 2026
CheetahTownGames today announced that Hex Judge, a witch trial interrogation game powered by a local large language model (LLM), will launch on Steam on July 16, 2026 (PT).
The game will be available for $5.99 USD, ¥790 JPY, and ¥26 CNY.
Set in a medieval village consumed by fear and suspicion, players take on the role of an inquisitor tasked with identifying witches hidden among ordinary villagers. Through interrogation, testimony comparison, and careful judgment, players must decide who deserves punishment—and who may be innocent.
Unlike many AI-powered experiences, Hex Judge packages a local LLM directly with the game, allowing dynamic conversations without requiring external AI services or an internet connection.
During Steam Next Fest 2026, the demo was played by users from more than 30 countries. Feedback from the event has been used to improve villager conversations, interrogation flow, and AI-generated epilogues ahead of launch.
Key Features
- AI-driven interrogation system powered by a local LLM
- Dynamic conversations influenced by rumors, relationships, and accusations
- Multiple verdict outcomes
- AI-generated epilogues
- Offline gameplay with no external AI service required
- More than 30 villagers planned for the full release
Release Information
Title: Hex Judge
Developer: CheetahTownGames
Release Date: July 16, 2026 (PT)
Price: $5.99 USD / ¥790 JPY / ¥26 CNY
Platform: Steam (Windows PC)
Languages: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
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