TOP 96 CHINA (ANCIENT / IMPERIAL) GAMES

Ah, China's ancient imperial era - a time of emperors, dynasties, and epic battles for power and glory. What's not to love? Players can't get enough of this genre, with its rich cultural history, intricate gameplay, and stunning visuals that transport them back in time. But let's be real, the real reason players love these games is because they get to be the ultimate power-hungry rulers, making all the tough decisions and bossing everyone around. It's like being the emperor of your own little world - and who wouldn't want that? And if you're looking for the top games in this genre, you've come to the right place. We've handpicked a list of the absolute best games, so you can dive headfirst into the world of ancient China without wasting any time. So grab your tea, sit back, and get ready to conquer the world - virtual, that is.

#01	Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS5, XSX, PS4 Release: 2017 Rating: 9.5/10
#02	The Rewinder License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch Release: 2021 Rating: 9.4/10
#03	Heroes of the Three Kingdoms License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9.2/10
#04	Reiner Knizia Yellow & Yangtze License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2019 Rating: 9.1/10
#05	Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9.1/10
#06	Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 5 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.6/10
#07	Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 3 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.6/10
#08	Tale of Fallen Dragons License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.5/10
#09	Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, iPhone / iPad Release: 2023 Rating: 8.3/10
#10	Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 6 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.3/10
#11	SGS Taipings License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.2/10
#12	TERRACOTTA License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2022 Rating: 8.2/10
#13	Wandering Sword License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.2/10
#14	Eastern Exorcist License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, XSX, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2021 Rating: 8/10
#15	School Years License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2019 Rating: 8/10
#16	Fate Seeker License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8/10
#17	Total War: Three Kingdoms License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2019 Rating: 8/10
#18	Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8/10
#19	Oriental Empires License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 7.9/10
#20	Kaisuo License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 7.8/10
#21	Bladed fury License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2018 Rating: 7.8/10
#22	Hidden Dragon: Legend License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC Release: 2018 Rating: 7.7/10
#23	Sangokushi Eiketsuden License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 7.6/10
#24	Destiny's Princess: A War Story, A Love Story License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android, PC, Switch Release: 2016 Rating: 7.6/10
#25	Dynasty Tactics 2 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console, PS3 Release: 2003 Rating: 7.5/10
#26	Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior's Rise License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 Release: 2012 Rating: 7.5/10
#27	Dynasty Tactics License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2002 Rating: 7.4/10
#28	Prince of Qin License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.4/10
#29	Listen to the Wind License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.3/10
#30	Rain Blood Chronicles: Mirage License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4 Release: 2013 Rating: 7.3/10
#31	Romance of the Three Kingdoms II License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1989 Rating: 7.3/10
#32	Bandit Kings of Ancient China License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1989 Rating: 7.3/10
#33	Kessen II License: commercial Platforms: PS2, Console, PS3 Release: 2001 Rating: 7.2/10
#34	Fate of the Dragon License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2000 Rating: 7.2/10
#35	Romance of the Three Kingdoms License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1985 Rating: 7.2/10
#36	Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2000 Rating: 7.2/10
#37	Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2 Release: 2003 Rating: 7.1/10
#38	Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2 Release: 2001 Rating: 7.1/10
#39	Silk License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, Mac, PS4 Release: 2019 Rating: 7.1/10
#40	Uragun License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2023 Rating: 7.1/10
#41	Romance of the Three Kingdoms X License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2 Release: 2004 Rating: 7.1/10
#42	Dynasty Warriors License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1997 Rating: 7.1/10
#43	Dynasty Warriors 3 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, PS3 Release: 2001 Rating: 7.1/10
#44	Dynasty Warriors 4 License: commercial Platforms: PS2, Console, PC, PS3 Release: 2003 Rating: 7/10
#45	Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI: Awakening of the Dragon License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 7/10
#46	Amazing Cultivation Simulator License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 7/10
#47	Destiny of an Emperor License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1989 Rating: 7/10
#48	Sango Fighter License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1993 Rating: 7/10
#49	Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, PS3, PS Vita, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 7/10
#50	Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1992 Rating: 7/10
#51	Warriors of Fate License: n/a Platforms: PS3 Release: 1992 Rating: 7/10
#52	Age Of Empires IV License: n/a Platforms: PC, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2021 Rating: 7/10
#53	Kung Fu Panda License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Mac, Wii, PS3, DS Release: 2008 Rating: 7/10
#54	Xuan-Yuan Sword VII License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, XSX Release: 2020 Rating: 7/10
#55	Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad, Switch, Android, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2019 Rating: 7/10
#56	Dynasty Warriors 8 License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch, Xbox 360, PS3, PS Vita Release: 2013 Rating: 7/10
#57	9 Monkeys of Shaolin License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2020 Rating: 7/10
#58	Legends License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 7/10
#59	Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Wii, iPhone / iPad Release: 2006 Rating: 7/10
#60	Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch Release: 2020 Rating: 7/10
#61	TwelveSky 2 Classic License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 6.7/10
#62	River City Saga: Three Kingdoms License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch Release: 2022 Rating: 6.7/10
#63	9Dragons License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 6.7/10
#64	Dynasty Warriors 2 License: commercial Platforms: PS2, PS3 Release: 2000 Rating: 6.7/10
#65	Yihongyuan License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 6.6/10
#66	Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 Release: 2016 Rating: 6.6/10
#67	The Settlers III License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 6.6/10
#68	Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 6.4/10
#69	Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360 Release: 2006 Rating: 6.4/10
#70	Shanghai: True Valor License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1999 Rating: 6.4/10
#71	Dynasty Warriors 5 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2005 Rating: 6.3/10
#72	Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire License: n/a Platforms: PC, Wii U, Wii, PS3 Release: 1994 Rating: 6.3/10
#73	Ling License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4 Release: 2018 Rating: 6.2/10
#74	The Travels of Marco Polo License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 6.2/10
#75	Dynasty Warriors 6 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2007 Rating: 6.2/10
#76	Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2009 Rating: 6.2/10
#77	Dynasty Warriors 5: Xtreme Legends License: n/a Platforms: PS2 Release: 2005 Rating: 6.1/10
#78	Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2006 Rating: 6/10
#79	Dynasty Warriors 7 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC Release: 2011 Rating: 6/10
#80	Kingdom Heroes 8 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 5.9/10
#81	Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty License: n/a Platforms: XSX, PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2024 Rating: 5.9/10
#82	Tales of the Mirror License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2021 Rating: 5.5/10
#83	Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad Release: 2021 Rating: 5.5/10
#84	Paper Dolls VR License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4 Release: 2018 Rating: 5.3/10
#85	Dynasty Warriors 9 License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 5.3/10
#86	Dynasty Warriors Advance License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2005 Rating: 5.1/10
#87	Anonymous ME License: n/a Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad Release: 2022 Rating: 5.1/10
#88	Marco Polo License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 5/10
#89	Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter's Battle License: n/a Platforms: DS Release: 2007 Rating: 4.8/10
#90	MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC Release: 2019 Rating: 4.5/10
#91	The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Wii, DS Release: 2008 Rating: 4.5/10
#92	My Vow to My Liege License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2020 Rating: 1/10
#93	Parachronism: Order of Chaos License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2019 Rating: n/a
#94	Mahjong Masters: Temple of the Ten Gods License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: n/a
#95	Kingdom of Blades License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4 Release: 2018 Rating: n/a
#96	The war god : The artifact License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: n/a