Steam app 3486280 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 22:15 UTC
Role-play as an ancient Chinese constable. Solving cases and bringing criminals to justice is only part of your duty. Every choice leads the story down a different path, and the world itself evolves in response to your actions.
355 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
10 months, December 2025 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 234 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 121 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Long Knives was released on 31 Dec, 2025.
| Language | Full audio |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese |
A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.
30 developer announcements, Feb 2025 to Jul 2026 · times in UTC
We made the following changes in the latest update: Added a new area Yi Ling in Chapter 2 Pushed the fixes conducted in the past few months
Patch notesIn the latest update, the following changes have been made:Improved the History Log interface accessed via the bottom-left menu.Added a free-form Notes feature.Players can now right-click on dialogue lines to record them.Recorded lines will…
Patch notesIn the latest update, the following changes have been made: Changed the protagonist's dialogue box during trials to red. (If this version of visuals hurts your eyes, please provide feedback.) Fixed an issue where certain skill checks could…
Patch notesThe latest update adapts the game with a Compatibility mode that accommodates a wider range of system configurations. If you find that the game, which previously ran without issue, no longer launches, please leave a message here so we can…
Patch notesIn the latest version update, the following changes have been made: Added a pop-up window during trials that asks whether you would like to enable the 0.5x text speed. Optimized certain branching paths.
Patch notesOver the past month, we have released four version updates and fixed a number of minor bugs. The latest version theoretically includes the following changes: Fixed the issue where dialogues would occasionally freeze while other menus…
Patch notesIn the current version, the following issues have been fixed: Occasional dialogue freezes while other menus remained accessible. The dog at the Jin residence in Chapter 1 not functioning as intended. A chance in Chapter 1 of being abruptly…
Patch notesOver the past week, the following issues have been fixed: Resolved a random freeze occurring during certain dialogues in the early game, which prevented conversations from continuing. Fixed an issue where an incorrect map would be displayed…
Patch notesOver the past week, the following issues have been fixed: Fixed various typos, grammatical errors, and bubble display issues. Corrected text display errors in the report in Chapter 2. Resolved an issue where selecting certain options in…
Patch notesOver the past week, two updates were implemented: Revised some wording in Chapter 1 to be more intuitive, improving the experience of free exploration. Based on bug reports, fixed an issue where dialogue options would not appear after…
Patch notesOver the past week, the following issues have been addressed in sequence (in chronological order): An issue where servants could be repeatedly dismissed at the Tang Sect. Incorrect display of available action points in certain scenarios. A…
Patch notesIn this update, the following modifications have been made: Corrected some awkwardly phrased sentences. Previously, clicking the icon in the bottom-left corner to open the menu could occasionally cause lagging. This functionality has now…
Patch notesIn the recent updates, the following changes have been implemented: Corrected additional typos. Revised the wording in some of the in-game text. Adjusted the time limits for certain timed choices to better reflect realistic decision-making…
Patch notesIn the recent minor updates, the following issues have been progressively addressed: More typos, awkward phrasing, and display errors. An occasional issue where maps would overlap in Tang Sect. A problem where sound effects would play and…
Patch notesIn the current version, the following adjustments have been made:Optimized the lag issue when bringing up the menu by pressing ESC.Added a fast-forward function (Windows: hold Ctrl or Z; Mac: hold Z).Corrected additional typos and awkward…
Patch notesIn the updates on January 19th, the following changes were implemented: The bonuses provided by Proficiency skills now increase progressively with each chapter. The later the stage, the more proficient the skills become.An UI button has…
Patch notesIn the update on January 17th, the following issues were fixed:Various display issues in Chapter 1 and Chapter 2More typosAdditionally, the following two features have been implemented:The game now autosaves every 5 minutes to prevent data…
Patch notesIn the updates on January 15th and 16th, the following modifications were gradually implemented: Added a "To Be Continued" indicator at current story breakpoints. Added a red indicator for Auto-Play mode, positioned above the dialogue box.…
Patch notesIn this update, the following changes have been implemented: Added an Auto-Play feature, which can be enabled in Settings > Other. Fully resolved the issue of inexplicable skipping, fast-forwarding, or screen flickering.
Patch notesTL;DR: I have finally identified the core issue causing the plot to inexplicably skip, jump ahead, or fast-forward to the next day, and have implemented a fix. Additionally, Chapter 1 now includes a few brief opportunities to talk about the…
Patch notesIn the updates on January 8 and 9, the following content was revised: Corrected some text displays in Chapter 1. Locations you haven't visited will no longer be marked as visited, and visited locations will no longer incorrectly prompt you…
Patch notesIn the updates on January 6 and 7, the following adjustments have been made: Success rates are now displayed for dice roll options. Modified the text display for critical successes (99) and critical failures (-1). Added tutorial…
Patch notesIn today's update, the following adjustments have been made: Slightly reduced the text display speed during interrogations. Added an auto-save feature before filling out documents. Added BGM for the ship in Chapter 2. Added text…
Patch notesWe fixed some readability issues and added the macOS version.
Patch notesAfter the game was launched, we received various bug reports from players. Thank you all so much for your feedback! In the updates on January 1 and 2, the following critical issues have been fixed: Major Issues Fixed an issue where…
Patch notesThank you for your patience.Previously, the release date for Long Knives was set for the fourth quarter of 2025. Today, we are releasing it right at that deadline. The full version will remain free-to-play.Furthermore, the demo version will…
NitriteThe Steam Next Fest has concluded. Thank you all for your support of Long Knives. Here's a brief data report: Over 3,100 players have added the Long Knives Demo to their libraries, with more than 950 trying it out. During the event, the…
NitriteSince the start of Next Fest, we’ve received a lot of enthusiastic feedback from players, and we’re truly grateful. All feedback has been documented, but due to recent busy travels, we haven’t had time to respond—please forgive us for…
Patch notesLong Knives will appear in the Steam Next Fest in June. We have released the polished Chapter 1, which is: Not with a new plot/mechanic at all Edited for better reading Upgraded with visual assets Offering support in English, Simplified…
NitriteThe demo of Long Knives will be available for download starting February 25, 2025. This demo is expected to remain online indefinitely, even after the full game is released. Since we need to gather feedback and further adjust the game…
NitriteWhat Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | long_knives.exe | windows | ||
| Launch | Long Knives.app | macos |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
|---|---|---|
WinAppDataRoaming | Long Knives | *.save and below |
MacAppSupport | Long Knives | *.save |
LinuxHome | .local/share/Long Knives | *.save |
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