About the game
"Kiou" is an online shogi game where you can enjoy authentic matches with ease.
From beginners to experienced players, step into a new world of shogi alongside charming characters.
Gameplay
From how pieces move to the logic behind strategies, AI supports every move you make.
・Online Matches: Play in real time against players from all over
・Ranked Matches: Compete and climb the ranks
・Casual Matches: Quick matchmaking, quick games
・CPU Matches: Practice at your own pace against AI
A cast of unique characters brings your matches to life.
Background
all the joy of shogi, now online.
Stunning effects tied to each strategy, cherry blossoms dancing with every promotion—
Welcome to a shogi world unlike any before.
Complete official description
■ Casual, Yet Authentic. A New Kind of Shogi Experience
"Kiou" is an online shogi game where you can enjoy authentic matches with ease.
From beginners to experienced players, step into a new world of shogi alongside charming characters.
■ Authentic Shogi, True to Tradition
Play with the classic rules you know, in real, serious matches.
The reading, the decisive move, the brilliant comeback—
all the joy of shogi, now online.
■ AI Assist That Guides Beginners
New to shogi? No problem.
From how pieces move to the logic behind strategies, AI supports every move you make.
"What should I play next?"
Your reliable partner answers your questions right when you need them.
■ A Variety of Ways to Play
・Online Matches: Play in real time against players from all over
・Ranked Matches: Compete and climb the ranks
・Casual Matches: Quick matchmaking, quick games
・CPU Matches: Practice at your own pace against AI
・And more—special modes unique to Kiou, with more to come
Choose the mode that suits your mood and skill level.
■ A New Shogi Experience, With Characters By Your Side
A cast of unique characters brings your matches to life.
Stunning effects tied to each strategy, cherry blossoms dancing with every promotion—
Welcome to a shogi world unlike any before.
Official videos
棋桜動画
System requirements
Windows
Minimum requirements
最低配置: 操作系统: Windows 10 64-bit 处理器: Intel Core i3-4000 / AMD FX-6300 内存: 4 GB RAM 显卡: Intel HD Graphics 4000 / GeForce GT 730 DirectX 版本: 11 网络: 宽带互联网连接 存储空间: 需要 2000 MB 可用空间 声卡: DirectX Compatible 附注事项: Internet connection required for online play
Recommended requirements
推荐配置: 操作系统: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit 内存: 8 GB RAM 显卡: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 560 DirectX 版本: 11 网络: 宽带互联网连接 附注事项: Internet connection required for online play
Supported languages
日语
* Indicates full audio as listed by the store. Interface, subtitle or audio support is not inferred when unspecified.