Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 3478050 |
| Live current players | 377 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 14,694 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 377 |
| Price | $8.49 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $8.49 |
| Current price USD | $8.49 |
| Release date | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Developer | New One Studio |
| Publisher | New One Studio, Ariel |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | 0 |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | 20,000 |
| Review type | Very Positive |
| Positive review percent | 87% |
| Positive reviews | 11,340 |
| Negative reviews | 1,748 |
| Total reviews | 13,088 |
| Steam recommendations | 11,854 |
| Achievements | 40 |
| Average playtime forever | 650 minutes |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/3478050/ |
Short description
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.
About this game
You've never played a game like this—cinematic palace adventure where your moves shape drama! Full live-action on real sets, starring Kuan Hung, Evie Huang, Zeawo, Hana Lin, Qi Xiaxia. 4K HD delivers unprecedented immersion—step into grand Eastern imperial court. This is where film meets gaming in perfect harmony. Here, every choice you make can take the story in a whole new direction! One moment of misplaced trust could send you spiraling into betrayal and death. Who's manipulating you? Who can you manipulate in return? Amid multiple story branches and high mortality, can you rise from nobody to power with charm, wisdom, courage? First...survive. Behind imperial court's golden facade: webs of desire, secrets, buried truths. Discover scandals—prince's affair with court bard, princess's hidden lover, vengeful spirits in abandoned Cold Palace, and more... 8+ hours content, every playthrough unique. Your choices shape story and you. Get custom Trait Sketch, collect artifacts, unlock hidden plots, crown top picks in popularity contests! About New One Studio We are an independent team focused on interactive storytelling, dedicated to innovatively blending Eastern culture with interactive media. In 2019, everyone who journeyed with The Invisible Guardian shared its BAFTA glory, reaffirming that great interactive storytelling can truly stay in people's hearts. Over the past few years, we have immersed ourselves in the prosperous ancient Chinese dynasty, brewing an entirely new story. Road to Empress not only depicts the deadly beauty of Eastern intrigue, but it also brings the audience a battlefield that will test your wisdom and courage. Two works, different stories, one shared vision—we hope users worldwide can once again experience the charm of traditional Eastern culture through our story. It will serve as a bridge across cultures, bringing a brand-new experience to every user who supports FMV works. In Road to Empress, you will personally write the epic of a ruling empress. Road to Empress I focuses on her legendary origins—watch how she transforms from an unknown girl into someone who survives the deadly power struggles of a crisis-ridden court through…
Supported languages
English, Simplified Chinese * , Japanese, Korean, Thai, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Spanish - Spain * languages with full audio support