Chinese Strange Stories: Unravel Ming Dynasty Mysteries

8/16/2026, 3:10:47 AM

Release date: 1/1/2026Upcoming

Tags: #party-based-rpg #story-rich #choices-matter #deckbuilding #mythology #turn-based-combat #lore-rich #historical

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Key highlight

Embark on a narrative-driven RPG adventure inspired by classic Chinese tales, set during the Ming dynasty. Experience a world of spirits and mythology where your choices shape destiny.

Who this is for

A narrative-rich RPG set in the Ming dynasty, drawing inspiration from classic Chinese tales. Players will influence the story through their choices, experiencing a mystical world and turn-based combat.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD RX 470 or equivalent

Comfortable play target

7,991 pts(~130% above spec of 6,147 pts)

Parts near this range

GeForce GTX 7807,972 pts Radeon RX 470/5707,910 pts GeForce GTX 16507,868 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

Step into a world where the veil between the living and the spirit realms is thin in "Chinese Strange Stories." Developed by Longbow Creations, this RPG invites players to a richly detailed historical setting during the tumultuous final years of the Ming dynasty. The game draws inspiration from Pu Songling's classic "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio," a collection of nearly 500 mystical narratives.

Highlights

Rich Narrative Foundation: Based on nearly 500 "marvel tales" from Pu Songling's "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio."
Historical Mysticism: Explores the supernatural and everyday struggles during the Ming dynasty's closing years.
Player Agency: Your choices will shape the destiny of characters in a world filled with intrigue, war, and mysticism.

Who It's For

"Chinese Strange Stories" is for players who enjoy deep narratives, historical settings infused with mythology, and RPGs where their decisions have a tangible impact. Fans of turn-based combat and lore-rich experiences will find themselves immersed in its unique world.

Game Info

This single-player adventure is developed and published by Longbow Creations. It features a party-based RPG system with a strong emphasis on story and player choice. The game supports Simplified Chinese, English, and Traditional Chinese languages. Players can expect a turn-based combat system and a world steeped in Chinese mythology and history.