Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust
Released Apr 2023
"Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust" is a single-player game that combines text adventure with turn-based combat and exploration. As someone aspiring to become a great hero, your journey through the martial arts world will not always be a solo endeavor.
83% positive · 490 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $18.99
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Evaluation
Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust launched on April 28, 2023 as a complete single-player text adventure with turn-based combat. All three DLC items — an adult content pack, a soundtrack, and a digital artbook — were released simultaneously on launch day, indicating they were part of the initial release package rather than post-launch additions. The store description presents the game as a self-contained narrative experience with no mention of future content, seasons, or ongoing updates. The developer's news feed, while active, contains no posts specifically about this game after launch — the 68 scanned posts are almost entirely about the publisher's other titles (Jerez's Arena series, Falling with Ice Phoenix, Married into Hell, AngryDik, LUNA, and Ride Me Taxi Driver). There are no announcements of expansions, patches, or additional content for Blades of Jianghu. The game appears to have launched as a finished product and has received no post-launch content development.
Evidence
Adult content DLC released on the same day as the base game, indicating it was part of the launch package rather than post-launch content
Soundtrack DLC released on launch day alongside the base game
Content
3 of 3 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Alice Publication
Achievements
54
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Story Outline
In the treacherous world of martial arts, young Gong Zhen ventures into the gray area between good and evil.
With lofty aspirations of becoming a great hero, he unintentionally becomes the target of Wei Shuang Yun, a legendary figure known as the "Black Swallow" of the martial arts world.
Gong Zhen tries to clear up the misunderstanding and joins forces with Wei Shuang Yun to investigate a series of murders that have taken place in town. They soon discover that the culprit is Blood Phoenix, the top assassin on the Crimson Flower Ranks, another legendary figure in the martial arts world. Blood Phoenix is also Wei Shuang Yun's biggest rival, with the latter representing the righteous people of the martial arts world.
As Gong Zhen sets foot in the martial arts world, he faces one obstacle after another, unaware that these events are all connected to a shocking case. In the world of martial arts, one is unable to control their own fate, and one misstep can lead to deadly consequences. Can Gong Zhen steer the ship to safety?
Singing in the dead of night, accompanied by a beautiful lady.
The young man travels the Jianghu with his sword, where does his journey end?
The long road ahead, dust-stained and weary.
I raise a toast to you and we compose the dreams of chivalry.
Gameplay
- Explore branching paths
- Light turn-based combat, utilizing each character's unique abilities to work together
- Light character growth system, where characters naturally grow stronger as they battle, instead of relying on a leveling system.
Game Features
- 34+ CG in total, with 180+ variations
- Exquisite use of Live2D technology
- 100,000+ words of heartwarming chivalrous tales
- A mix of text-based romance and adventure with light combat and exploration systems
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 19, 2026
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