Details
DeveloperPaoPao Studio
PublisherPaoPao Studio
FreeYes
Required ageNone
Create chimeras by combining the HEAD, BODY, and LIMBS of test subjects, then challenge judges with different evaluation criteria. The demo lets you experience the core gameplay using a selection of test subjects and judges.
Combine the HEAD, BODY, and LIMBS of test subjects to create chimeras and challenge the judges’ evaluations.
In the demo version of The Judges' Quandary: Chimera Protocol, you can experience the core gameplay loop of chimera creation and judging.
Each judge values different criteria, such as Attack, Aesthetic Beauty, Danger, Survival Strategy, and Biodiversity.
Check the announced evaluation criteria, then choose HEAD, BODY, and LIMBS from your hand to create three chimeras. Decide which chimera to present in each round and aim for victory.
The demo includes a selection of test subjects and judges, allowing you to experience the game’s core mechanics.
Simply creating a chimera with high stats is not enough to win. Reading the judges’ criteria, choosing the right combination of test subjects, and deciding the order in which to present them are all key to success.
Selected change
About the game · Oct 4, 2026, 5:37 AM
Previous<p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>Combine the HEAD, BODY, and LIMBS of test subjects to create chimeras and challenge the judges’ evaluations.</strong></p><p class="bb_paragraph" >In the demo version of <i>The Judges' Quandary: Chimera Protocol</i>, you can experience the core gameplay loop of chimera creation and judging.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Each judge values different criteria, such as Attack, Aesthetic Beauty, Danger, Survival Strategy, and Biodiversity.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Check the announced evaluation criteria, then choose HEAD, BODY, and LIMBS from your hand to create three chimeras. Decide which chimera to present in each round and aim for victory.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>The demo includes a selection of test subjects and judges, allowing you to experience the game’s core mechanics.</strong></p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Simply creating a chimera with high stats is not enough to win. Reading the judges’ criteria, choosing the right combination of test subjects, and deciding the order in which to present them are all key to success.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/extras/1d052117d544a3f4b9c60319019a5986.avif?t=1789693364" width=1024 height=1024 /></span><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/extras/3d5d66ff8b4356fd666b0936f024b489.avif?t=1789693364" width=1024 height=1024 /></span></p>
Current<p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>Combine the HEAD, BODY, and LIMBS of test subjects to create chimeras and challenge the judges’ evaluations.</strong></p><p class="bb_paragraph" >In the demo version of <i>The Judges' Quandary: Chimera Protocol</i>, you can experience the core gameplay loop of chimera creation and judging.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Each judge values different criteria, such as Attack, Aesthetic Beauty, Danger, Survival Strategy, and Biodiversity.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Check the announced evaluation criteria, then choose HEAD, BODY, and LIMBS from your hand to create three chimeras. Decide which chimera to present in each round and aim for victory.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>The demo includes a selection of test subjects and judges, allowing you to experience the game’s core mechanics.</strong></p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Simply creating a chimera with high stats is not enough to win. Reading the judges’ criteria, choosing the right combination of test subjects, and deciding the order in which to present them are all key to success.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/extras/1d052117d544a3f4b9c60319019a5986.avif?t=1791091631" width=1024 height=1024 /></span><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/extras/3d5d66ff8b4356fd666b0936f024b489.avif?t=1791091631" width=1024 height=1024 /></span></p>
Show raw AppDetails
{
"5250990": {
"success": true,
"data": {
"type": "demo",
"name": "The Judges' Quandary: Chimera Protocol",
"steam_appid": 5250990,
"required_age": 0,
"is_free": true,
"detailed_description": "<p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><strong>Combine the HEAD, BODY, and LIMBS of test subjects to create chimeras and challenge the judges’ evaluations.</strong></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >In the demo version of <i>The Judges' Quandary: Chimera Protocol</i>, you can experience the core gameplay loop of chimera creation and judging.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Each judge values different criteria, such as Attack, Aesthetic Beauty, Danger, Survival Strategy, and Biodiversity.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Check the announced evaluation criteria, then choose HEAD, BODY, and LIMBS from your hand to create three chimeras. Decide which chimera to present in each round and aim for victory.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><strong>The demo includes a selection of test subjects and judges, allowing you to experience the game’s core mechanics.</strong></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Simply creating a chimera with high stats is not enough to win. Reading the judges’ criteria, choosing the right combination of test subjects, and deciding the order in which to present them are all key to success.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><img class=\"bb_img\" src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/extras/1d052117d544a3f4b9c60319019a5986.avif?t=1791091631\" width=1024 height=1024 /></span><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><img class=\"bb_img\" src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/extras/3d5d66ff8b4356fd666b0936f024b489.avif?t=1791091631\" width=1024 height=1024 /></span></p>",
"about_the_game": "<p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><strong>Combine the HEAD, BODY, and LIMBS of test subjects to create chimeras and challenge the judges’ evaluations.</strong></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >In the demo version of <i>The Judges' Quandary: Chimera Protocol</i>, you can experience the core gameplay loop of chimera creation and judging.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Each judge values different criteria, such as Attack, Aesthetic Beauty, Danger, Survival Strategy, and Biodiversity.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Check the announced evaluation criteria, then choose HEAD, BODY, and LIMBS from your hand to create three chimeras. Decide which chimera to present in each round and aim for victory.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><strong>The demo includes a selection of test subjects and judges, allowing you to experience the game’s core mechanics.</strong></p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Simply creating a chimera with high stats is not enough to win. Reading the judges’ criteria, choosing the right combination of test subjects, and deciding the order in which to present them are all key to success.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><img class=\"bb_img\" src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/extras/1d052117d544a3f4b9c60319019a5986.avif?t=1791091631\" width=1024 height=1024 /></span><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><img class=\"bb_img\" src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/extras/3d5d66ff8b4356fd666b0936f024b489.avif?t=1791091631\" width=1024 height=1024 /></span></p>",
"short_description": "Create chimeras by combining the HEAD, BODY, and LIMBS of test subjects, then challenge judges with different evaluation criteria. The demo lets you experience the core gameplay using a selection of test subjects and judges.",
"fullgame": {
"appid": "5150730",
"name": "The Judge’s Quandary: Chimera Protocol"
},
"supported_languages": "Japanese, English",
"header_image": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/039034c1c8cd5e6453108b6a4f53f9df9a4a3a9b/header.jpg?t=1791091631",
"capsule_image": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/27b5d186ff6cdf1a690de4a1c73f9625b1bc7bef/capsule_231x87.jpg?t=1791091631",
"capsule_imagev5": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/27b5d186ff6cdf1a690de4a1c73f9625b1bc7bef/capsule_184x69.jpg?t=1791091631",
"website": "https://paopao-studio.github.io/chimera-protocol/",
"pc_requirements": {
"minimum": "<strong>Minimum:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li>Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system<br></li><li><strong>OS:</strong> Windows 10 64-bit<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> Intel Core i3 or equivalent<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 4 GB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> DirectX 11 compatible graphics<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 1 GB available space</li></ul>",
"recommended": "<strong>Recommended:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li>Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system</li></ul>"
},
"mac_requirements": {
"minimum": "<strong>Minimum:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"></ul>",
"recommended": "<strong>Recommended:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"></ul>"
},
"linux_requirements": {
"minimum": "<strong>Minimum:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"></ul>",
"recommended": "<strong>Recommended:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"></ul>"
},
"developers": [
"PaoPao Studio"
],
"publishers": [
"PaoPao Studio"
],
"package_groups": [],
"platforms": {
"windows": true,
"mac": false,
"linux": false
},
"categories": [
{
"id": 2,
"description": "Single-player"
},
{
"id": 1,
"description": "Multi-player"
},
{
"id": 49,
"description": "PvP"
},
{
"id": 37,
"description": "Shared/Split Screen PvP"
},
{
"id": 24,
"description": "Shared/Split Screen"
},
{
"id": 10,
"description": "Game demo"
},
{
"id": 68,
"description": "Custom Volume Controls"
},
{
"id": 76,
"description": "Mouse Only Option"
},
{
"id": 80,
"description": "#category_playable_at_your_own_pace"
},
{
"id": 74,
"description": "Playable without Timed Input"
}
],
"genres": [
{
"id": "23",
"description": "Indie"
},
{
"id": "2",
"description": "Strategy"
}
],
"screenshots": [
{
"id": 0,
"path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/b3aceaadafff2d7462df2c87a61c8daf8e150f0c/ss_b3aceaadafff2d7462df2c87a61c8daf8e150f0c.600x338.jpg?t=1791091631",
"path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/b3aceaadafff2d7462df2c87a61c8daf8e150f0c/ss_b3aceaadafff2d7462df2c87a61c8daf8e150f0c.1920x1080.jpg?t=1791091631"
},
{
"id": 1,
"path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/39c832ef6e2b652598bcbc583ab9599a051a6d38/ss_39c832ef6e2b652598bcbc583ab9599a051a6d38.600x338.jpg?t=1791091631",
"path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/39c832ef6e2b652598bcbc583ab9599a051a6d38/ss_39c832ef6e2b652598bcbc583ab9599a051a6d38.1920x1080.jpg?t=1791091631"
},
{
"id": 2,
"path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/052856071e74bddb4dcc628adc3ed34c67d2bde7/ss_052856071e74bddb4dcc628adc3ed34c67d2bde7.600x338.jpg?t=1791091631",
"path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/052856071e74bddb4dcc628adc3ed34c67d2bde7/ss_052856071e74bddb4dcc628adc3ed34c67d2bde7.1920x1080.jpg?t=1791091631"
},
{
"id": 3,
"path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/ca2c171c8de11063b6f51ebbd6cceffb8c7a0511/ss_ca2c171c8de11063b6f51ebbd6cceffb8c7a0511.600x338.jpg?t=1791091631",
"path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/ca2c171c8de11063b6f51ebbd6cceffb8c7a0511/ss_ca2c171c8de11063b6f51ebbd6cceffb8c7a0511.1920x1080.jpg?t=1791091631"
},
{
"id": 4,
"path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/d7462ea93214f5d06acce47d98eab8188e87312c/ss_d7462ea93214f5d06acce47d98eab8188e87312c.600x338.jpg?t=1791091631",
"path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/d7462ea93214f5d06acce47d98eab8188e87312c/ss_d7462ea93214f5d06acce47d98eab8188e87312c.1920x1080.jpg?t=1791091631"
},
{
"id": 5,
"path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/fcee75b3eb039bc0039e40530d50cd5dfeb44e83/ss_fcee75b3eb039bc0039e40530d50cd5dfeb44e83.600x338.jpg?t=1791091631",
"path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/fcee75b3eb039bc0039e40530d50cd5dfeb44e83/ss_fcee75b3eb039bc0039e40530d50cd5dfeb44e83.1920x1080.jpg?t=1791091631"
},
{
"id": 6,
"path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/4eaf481323415e34b2347888a18921321ae0969e/ss_4eaf481323415e34b2347888a18921321ae0969e.600x338.jpg?t=1791091631",
"path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/4eaf481323415e34b2347888a18921321ae0969e/ss_4eaf481323415e34b2347888a18921321ae0969e.1920x1080.jpg?t=1791091631"
},
{
"id": 7,
"path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/5cd609e6aaf77f48b39cee92adaa5da59500a1d8/ss_5cd609e6aaf77f48b39cee92adaa5da59500a1d8.600x338.jpg?t=1791091631",
"path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/5cd609e6aaf77f48b39cee92adaa5da59500a1d8/ss_5cd609e6aaf77f48b39cee92adaa5da59500a1d8.1920x1080.jpg?t=1791091631"
},
{
"id": 8,
"path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/a3f3fbb1f3dbd1a54b6c357d16bd6de70ff1713f/ss_a3f3fbb1f3dbd1a54b6c357d16bd6de70ff1713f.600x338.jpg?t=1791091631",
"path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5250990/a3f3fbb1f3dbd1a54b6c357d16bd6de70ff1713f/ss_a3f3fbb1f3dbd1a54b6c357d16bd6de70ff1713f.1920x1080.jpg?t=1791091631"
}
],
"movies": [
{
"id": 257423665,
"name": "審査官の苦悩 Demo",
"thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/257423665/c64a4fe3c5d714ec763f81c0f15994a83ce572be/movie_600x337.jpg?t=1789693363",
"dash_av1": "https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/5250990/1376232205/3cb569de07ec7229682f85d63de81afb8251a36c/1789251796/dash_av1.mpd?t=1789693363",
"dash_h264": "https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/5250990/1376232205/3cb569de07ec7229682f85d63de81afb8251a36c/1789251796/dash_h264.mpd?t=1789693363",
"hls_h264": "https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/5250990/1376232205/3cb569de07ec7229682f85d63de81afb8251a36c/1789251796/hls_264_master.m3u8?t=1789693363",
"highlight": true
}
],
"release_date": {
"coming_soon": false,
"date": "3 Oct, 2026"
},
"support_info": {
"url": "",
"email": "paopao_note@outlook.jp"
},
"background": "https://store.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/storepagebackground/app/5250990?t=1791091631",
"background_raw": "https://store.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/storepagebackground/app/5250990?t=1791091631",
"content_descriptors": {
"ids": [],
"notes": null
},
"ratings": {
"dejus": {
"rating_generated": "1",
"rating": "l",
"required_age": "0",
"banned": "0",
"use_age_gate": "0",
"descriptors": ""
},
"steam_germany": {
"rating_generated": "1",
"rating": "0",
"required_age": "0",
"banned": "0",
"use_age_gate": "0",
"descriptors": ""
}
}
}
}
}
