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Road to Empress I player count chart
Road to Empress I has a small but active player base. 92 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 34% on the month before).
History from Sep 1, 2025
Road to Empress I monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 151 | -30.09% | 394 |
| October 2026 | 216 | -22.3% | 819 |
| September 2026 | 278 | -48.23% | 789 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -78.16% | 1,524 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -53.72% | 6,979 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +3746.94% | 15,080 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +16.67% | 392 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -22.76% | 336 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -17.61% | 435 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -37.81% | 528 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +6.93% | 849 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -44.55% | 794 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -69.24% | 1,432 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -70.24% | 4,655 |
| September 2025 | n/a | n/a | 15,642 |
How many people are playing Road to Empress I?
92 people are playing Road to Empress I on Steam right now. That makes it the #2,914 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 329 players. Today's peak is 18% below its 30-day average daily peak of 400.
Road to Empress I player count trend
Over the last 30 days Road to Empress I averaged a daily peak of 400 players, down 34% compared with the 30 days before (607). Its highest point this month (628) is 56% below the same period last year (1,432). In its first month after release (Sep 8, 2025) it peaked at 4,655 players. Today's player count is 1% of its all-time peak of 15,642, set on Sep 1, 2025.
Best time to play Road to Empress I
Based on the last 14 days, Road to Empress I is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York), when about 83% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Road to Empress I players by hour and weekday
When Road to Empress I has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Road to Empress I
You've never played a game like this before. Road to Empress I is a cinematic palace adventure where your choices decide everyone's fate. Tackle multiple story branches and a high mortality rate with charm, wisdom and courage? First...survive.
- Developer
- New One Studio
- Publisher
- New One Studio, Ariel
- Released
- Sep 8, 2025
- Genre
- Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 9 languages, 1 with full audio
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Road to Empress I price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Road to Empress I is at its full price of $7.11. It usually goes on sale for about 20% off (around $5.69), and the lowest we have recorded is $6.79.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Road to Empress I price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.11 | $7.11 | base |
| Euro area | 6,13€ | $6.84 | -4% |
| United Kingdom | £5.31 | $7.11 | 0% |
| Canada | C$ 9.74 | $6.92 | -3% |
| Australia | A$ 10.87 | $7.47 | +5% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 11.62 | $6.44 | -9% |
| Brazil | R$37,87 | $6.88 | -3% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 130.04 | $6.95 | -2% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $7.04 | $7.04 | -1% |
| Poland | 26,62 zł | $6.77 | -5% |
| Switzerland | CHF 5.84 | $7.13 | 0% |
| Norway | 72,75 kr | $7.72 | +9% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $7.04 | $7.04 | -1% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $7.04 | $7.04 | -1% |
| South Africa | R 120.75 | $7.30 | +3% |
| India | ₹586.00 | $6.24 | -12% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 92 624 | $5.12 | -28% |
| China | ¥41.25 | $6.18 | -13% |
| Japan | ¥990 | $6.25 | -12% |
| South Korea | ₩ 9,520 | $7.01 | -1% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Road to Empress I reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Road to Empress I on Twitch
Twitch category "Road to Empress I", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Road to Empress I Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 3 Nov 2026, with a peak of 131 viewers and 8 on average.
Road to Empress I streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Top Road to Empress I streamers this week
Everyor104- Remaeko47
- Dumpling250125
- 布布ブブ13
- 溺水金魚12
Average viewers while live.
Road to Empress I achievements
Road to Empress I has 40 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 54.8% of them; the rarest, Master Listener, is held by 2.7% of players.
Nimble MovesComplete a quick time event for the first time.98.0%- All Part of the ExperienceTrigger a bad ending for the first time.95.9%
- The Unfathomable Rear PalaceClear Chapter: The Unfathomable Rear Palace.95.3%
- A Frightful BanquetClear Chapter: A Frightful Banquet (any version).92.5%
- Crown Prince's Palace EnigmaClear Chapter: Crown Prince's Palace Enigma.86.5%
- Curious CatView a hidden video on the outcome page for the first time.85.5%
- The Specter of the Cold PalaceClear Chapter: The Specter of the Cold Palace.81.7%
- Distant EchoesListen to a voice message for the first time.79.9%
- Southern Mountain HuntClear Chapter: Southern Mountain Hunt.78.1%
- History BuffEnter the chapter list for the first time.76.6%
- The Ominous ProphecyClear Chapter: The Ominous Prophecy.74.6%
- Another LifeTrigger a normal ending for the first time.73.8%
- Starlit SkiesOpen the trait sketch for the first time.72.3%
- Arrows at WeiSuccessfully bring down Consort Wei.71.2%
- Consort of Preciousness's DownfallClear Chapter: Consort of Preciousness's Downfall.71.1%
- Getting the Hang of ItReach 50% exploration.69.9%
- Love Under Imperial TyrannyClear Chapter: Love Under Imperial Tyranny.68.3%
- Scholar SupremeUnlock all content in Collectibles.67.8%
- CounterplaySuccessfully bring down Consort Yang.66.5%
- A Crucible of Life and DeathClear Chapter: A Crucible of Life and Death.66.3%
- Destiny RekindledClear Chapter: Destiny Rekindled.63.4%
- Networking ProUnlock all content in Characters.61.0%
- Easter Egg HunterFuse over 2 rare keywords for trait sketch.60.8%
- World of PossibilitiesUnlock a feat for the first time.59.6%
- Personalized TouchView your trait sketch.51.9%
- Treasure Trove DiscoveredView a character video for the first time.50.0%
- No Way OutTry every way to save Bianji.47.2%
- Style IconTell Consort of Preciousness that gold dulls her complexion.36.6%
- Golden Butterfly ChaseUse the "current" button for the first time.35.4%
- The First StepVote on the leaderboard for the first time.35.0%
- Secluded OneAchieve 5 or more standard endings.29.6%
- Flow of the PastOpen the Cleared Chapters Summary.29.0%
- Time RewindUse the backtrack feature for the first time.16.0%
- Archivist ExtraordinaireUnlock all videos in the character profiles.11.2%
- Wardrobe IndecisionChange dresses more than 10 times.7.3%
- MillionaireAccumulate 100,000 coins.7.2%
- Martial Arts MasterSuccessfully complete all quick time events.6.7%
- High RollerCollect any two feat bracelets.4.6%
- Master of AllReach 100% exploration.4.0%
- Master ListenerListen to all voice messages.2.7%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Road to Empress I DLC
Road to Empress I has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | Road to Empress: Props & Bloopers Expansion Pack ↗ | $0.99 |
Latest Road to Empress I news and patch notes
- Aug 5, 2026 August 5 Update Notes Patch notes
- Jun 26, 2026 Road to Empress I Joins Steam Summer Sale at 20% Off
- Jun 22, 2026 Update Notes for June 22 Patch notes
- Jun 9, 2026 👑Road to Empress II Now Live Globally!
- Jun 8, 2026 1 day until Road to Empress II launches!
- May 30, 2026 Patch Notes for May 30 Patch notes
- May 22, 2026 Road to Empress II Goes Global on June 9th!
- May 13, 2026 한국 지역 이용자 연령 인증 절차 업데이트 공지 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Road to Empress I FAQ
Is Road to Empress I dead?
Road to Empress I has a small but active player base. 92 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 34% on the month before).
How many people play Road to Empress I?
92 people are playing Road to Empress I on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 329 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Road to Empress I?
Road to Empress I reached its all-time Steam peak of 15,642 concurrent players on Sep 1, 2025.
Is Road to Empress I growing or declining?
Road to Empress I is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 400, down 34% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Road to Empress I most active?
Road to Empress I usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York).
How much does Road to Empress I cost?
Road to Empress I costs $7.11 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Road to Empress I has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Road to Empress I on Steam is $6.79 (20% off), on Jan 4, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $7.11 right now.
Is Road to Empress I on sale right now?
No, Road to Empress I is at its full price of $7.11 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 20%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 20%.
Where is Road to Empress I cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Road to Empress I is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 92 624, about $5.12 or 28% below the US price of $7.11. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Road to Empress I good?
Steam players rate Road to Empress I Very Positive: 86% of 13,535 reviews are positive.
When did Road to Empress I come out?
Road to Empress I was released on Steam on Sep 8, 2025.
Who made Road to Empress I?
Road to Empress I was developed by New One Studio and published by New One Studio, Ariel.
Is Road to Empress I still worth playing?
Road to Empress I has a smaller but active community on Steam today (92 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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