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Road to Empress I (2025)

Road to Empress I cover
Developer
New One Studio
Publisher
New One Studio, Ariel
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.3 of 5, 12,803 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A cinematic, live-action palace adventure where your choices shape immersive dramatic storytelling.

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What players say

Players praise the live-action drama and palace intrigue, but many condemn undisclosed generative AI used in side content. The story hinges on finding the one correct choice to avoid death, which some find frustrating and others enjoy as a challenge. The game splits players on whether choices meaningfully shape the plot.

Trailer

Screenshots

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