Long Knives

86KS
Released Dec 31, 2025by Jade HexOverwhelmingly Positive(99% of 517 Steam reviews)Recent: 99% positive

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.

Game details

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Overwhelmingly Positive (99%)

Age ratings

IGRS 15DEJUS 12STEAM_GERMANY 16

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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

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

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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