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Chinese Frontiers

by SolidGames

2025
73% positive
327
$17.49
Steam

About This Game

Plan, build, and unwind in a first-person city-builder set in medieval China. Start as a humble craftsman and, step by step, plan, produce, and raise monumental structures. Manage villagers, set up production chains, and fine-tune logistics so your village flourishes—at your own pace, without pressure, with the satisfaction of a well-designed system.

Explore three distinct regions—mountain passes, desert flats, and fertile river valleys—each with unique resources, challenges, and views that beg to be screenshotted. The landscape isn’t just a backdrop; it shapes your strategy and what you can achieve. Unearth the secrets of ancient techniques, master your craft, and build traditional chinese landmarks.

From cutting stone and shaping timber to firing bricks and smelting metals—every structure comes together through clear, logical stages. Raise defense towers, desert forts, and the legendary Jiankou Sky Stairs. Your projects also power the settlement’s infrastructure: workshops, kilns, forges, and ornament workshops.

You are both manager and craftsman. Cultivate fields, raise livestock, cook traditional dishes, and care for your villagers’ well-being. Customize buildings, place decorations, and watch a bustling town emerge—perfect for calm, evening sessions.

As your reputation rises, earn the emperor’s attention, unlock new techniques, master your craft, and carve your name in history as a master builder. Follow the story of master Jun and his granddaughter Mei through a journey of skill, tradition, and ambition.

  • Deep building and optimization — clear production chains, sensible logistics, and hands-on NPC management.

  • Relaxing, not rushed — slow gaming at your own pace, with the joy of bringing projects to completion.

  • Authentic culture — architecture, craftsmanship, and cuisine inspired by dynastic China.

  • A guiding narrative — a master-artisan storyline that adds goals and context to your decisions.

  • Realistic, step-by-step building mechanics (first-person) and hands-on crafting.

  • Manage workers, gather resources, and optimize production flows within your settlement.

  • Three large regions with their own resources, hazards, and building techniques.

  • A blend of building, crafting, farming, exploration, and decorating.

  • Authentic Chinese themes—from construction to cuisine and interior design.

  • A story-driven campaign with quests that lead you toward building one of the world’s greatest wonders.

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User Reviews

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Negative88
Overall73% positive

Game Details

Release Date: 6/19/2025
Developer: SolidGames
Publisher: Big Cheese Studio
Price: $17.49

Platform Support

Windows

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