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Long Knives

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2026

Should you play it?

An oriental narrative mystery. The story branches upon your choices. The dice lies.

What works
  • Deep branching narrative with meaningful choices
  • Unique tabletop rpg mechanics with dice rolls
  • Immersive wuxia atmosphere and storytelling
  • Free to play with replayability
  • Well-written text and character development
Things to keep in mind
  • Text-heavy with minimal visuals
  • Complex mechanics may be difficult for newcomers
  • Lack of voice acting or animations
  • Limited language support
  • Some narrative pacing issues and forced conclusions

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Postmouse

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Inverted Angel

  • SWOLLEN TO BURSTING UNTIL I AM DISAPPEARING ON PURPOSE

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Long Knives: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Sensation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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Last update: 11/07/2026