Long Knives
Role-play as an ancient Chinese constable. Solving cases and bringing criminals to justice is only part of your duty. Every choice leads the story down a different path, and the world itself evolves in response to your actions.
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About Long Knives
English localization only available in Demo.
Dynasty crumbles. The land fractures. You're one of many orphans, taken in by distant kin. On reaching adulthood, you become a constable, whether for survival or ambition.
Long Knives is a low-fantasy wuxia text-based adventure with TTRPG mechanics and deep narrative branching.
Key Features
TTRPG-inspired. Second-person narrative.
Customize attributes. Choose pre-orphan background. Allocate points.
Proficiencies affect skill checks.
Uses an 18-sided die, not D20.
Visible and hidden checks. Reload anytime.
Personalized Experience
Every line of dialogue is your choice.
Story branches respond to hidden variables.
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Long Knives player count & reviews
98% positive reviews in the last 30 days (99% all-time) · ~2 new reviews/day · 27 peak players in the last 30 days.
Long Knives — frequently asked questions
How many people play Long Knives?
Long Knives peaked at 27 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 19, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.
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System requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: x86_32 CPU with SSE2 instructions, any x86_64 CPU, ARMv8 CPU
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated graphics with full Vulkan 1.0 support
- Storage: 150 MB available space
- Sound Card: N/A
- VR Support: N/A
- Additional Notes: N/A
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: x86_64 CPU with SSE4.2 instructions, with 4 physical cores or more, ARMv8 CPU
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated graphics with full Vulkan 1.2 support
- Storage: 150 MB available space
- Sound Card: N/A
- VR Support: N/A
- Additional Notes: N/A
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