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Road to Empress I

86% positive of 11,995 Steam reviews

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Released
2025
Steam Deck
Playable
Platforms
Steam

Made by New One Studio. Published by New One Studio, Ariel.

About the game

You've never played a game like this before. Road to Empress I is a cinematic palace adventure where your choices decide everyone's fate. Tackle multiple story branches and a high mortality rate with charm, wisdom and courage? First...survive.

Tagged by players

  • FMV
  • Choices Matter
  • Female Protagonist
  • Historical
  • Visual Novel
  • Immersive Sim
  • Cinematic
  • RPG
  • Interactive Fiction
  • Story Rich
  • Multiple Endings
  • Dating Sim

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What players say

  • Not recommended
    I expected a bit more of a branching story with some choices that would lead to bad ends, however the reality is that there is only one correct answer each time and all other choices are dead ends. Disappointing. Also i'm not sure if its just me, but the lip sync was really off On the plus side, the production quality is very impressive, there's an objectively good game here, but I think it depends on what sort of…

    1.1 h played when written. 4 found it helpful.

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  • Recommended
    I loved this game :') So heartbreaking, warm & fuzzy and "reality-hitting" at the same time. That's why on the first run, i highly suggest that you just follow your gut and just have fun with it. If you're into historical C-dramas then you'll definitely enjoy this game. The music is so good. The costumes and make up are quite nice too. With the vast number of choices and endings, can't help but feel admiration…

    22 h played when written. 3 found it helpful.

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