CREATION OF THE GODS: Rebellion at Five Passes

Released Jul 2026

Enter 'Creation of the Gods' saga as Huang Feihu, loyal pillar of Shang. Experience this classic pixel JRPG with deep worldbuilding and vibrant art. Command mythical mounts, wield legendary artifacts, master tactical turn-based combat. Where divine fate clashes with human will, only one prevails.

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $14.99

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Evaluation

CREATION OF THE GODS: Rebellion at Five Passes is a solo-developed pixel JRPG that launched its full Version 1.0 on July 30, 2026, after over 1,000 days of development. The launch post described it as delivering the complete game — full main story (~8 hours), all five passes, all major boss encounters, and over 30 achievements. Since launch, the developer has been actively engaged: a bug-fix patch shipped on August 1, 2026, followed by a more substantial V1.1 update on August 11, 2026, which added 19 new achievements, new boss encounters, a reworked save system, Steam Cloud support, balance adjustments, and additional bug fixes. The game also made it onto Steam's Top New Releases chart. Critically, the V1.1 update post on August 11, 2026 closes with the explicit developer statement: "More content is on the way—stay tuned!" This is a clear, direct signal from the developer that additional content beyond what has already shipped is planned. The sole DLC currently on the store is a cosmetic wallpaper pack (released July 30, 2026), so no specific future content has been named yet — but the developer has unambiguously communicated that more is coming.

Evidence

V1.1 update post closes with explicit developer statement: 'More content is on the way—stay tuned!'

news post · Aug 11, 2026 source content planned

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V1.1 update shipped on August 11, 2026, adding 19 new achievements, new boss challenges, a reworked Prayer Ring save system, Steam Cloud support, windowed/fullscreen toggle, auto-battle background running, balance adjustments, and bug fixes — showing active post-launch development

news post · Aug 11, 2026 source development ongoing

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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

封神演义之黄飞虎归周 - 像素风主题壁纸

Jul 2026

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Developer

TQGameStudio

Publisher

TQGameStudio

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Platform

Windows

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Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

RPG Adventure Strategy JRPG Party-Based RPG Exploration Pixel Graphics Mythology Xianxia Turn-Based Combat Story Rich 2.5D War Cartoon Anime

About this game

CREATION OF THE GODS: The Classic Pixel JRPG Adventure

· Classic single-narrative gameplay blending strategy and exploration!

· Fully handcrafted pixel art featuring characters, mythical beasts, divine artifacts, and immersive scenes!

◆ Multi-faceted Narrative: In-Scene & World Map Storytelling, Plus Combat Integration

We deliver a complete and cohesive story through various narrative approaches. Within the game, plot development is advanced via rich character dialogue and pivotal events. Additionally, the combat itself serves as a narrative element, incorporating performance sequences during key battles. These sequences utilize lively animations and dynamic camera work to convey story progression and characters' emotional states.

The Classic Gameplay System：

◆ Explore Levels Freely:

Discover chests, search environments, and converse with NPCs for clues.

◆ Gain Levels Through Combat:

Fight side by side as a trio of brothers. Defeat beasts and monsters to earn experience and unlock new skills.

◆ Craft Useful Items:

Collect items to synthesize useful combat gear.

◆ Challenge Boss Guardians!

When outmatched, immortal allies come to your aid. Adjust formation to face guardian bosses.

◆ Wield Powerful Artifacts!

Master potent magical artifacts to deliver decisive blows.

◆ Wu Xing: Generation and Overcoming

Elemental system based on the cycle of creation and destruction.

"CREATION OF THE GODS" stands as a masterpiece of Chinese mythological literature, a widely beloved classical novel set against the Shang-Zhou dynastic war. It paints a grand celestial tapestry through Jiang Ziya's divine mission, intertwining the fates of immortals and mortal warriors. Blending profound Daoist philosophy with dazzling fantasy—magical artifacts, divine formations, and mythical creatures—the novel's romantic imagination endows it with timeless legendary appeal.

A selection of highlights from the original novel：

Chapter 30: INCIDENTS LEADING TO A REBELLION; Chapter 31: FLIGHT AND PURSUIT; Chapter 32: HUANG TIANHUA MEETS HIS FATHER; Chapter 33: THE BATTLE AT SISHUI PASS; Chapter 34: HUANG FEIHU MEETS THE PRIME MINISTER…