Underplayed Gems

Chinese Online Game (2024)

Chinese Online Game cover
Developer
648工作室
Publisher
Wise Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.3 of 5, 10,360 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A satirical single-player RPG that recreates the pay-to-win feel of early Chinese online games with fake microtransactions and no real money involved.

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What players say

Players see this as a single-player satire of predatory Chinese MMO monetization, specifically the "Legend" (传奇) genre. It simulates the cycle of grinding and paying to win, with multiple endings depending on how much you spend or resist. Many mention the lottery mini-game as addictive, and opinions split on whether the repetition is purposeful satire or just boring. A rare bug can wipe progress.

Trailer

Screenshots

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