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SolidGames · Published by Big Cheese Studio · Official site ↗
Mostly Positive — 74% positive (543 reviews) · 39 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Plan, build, and unwind in medieval China. Lead villagers, fine-tune production, and craft iconic Chinese landmarks brick by brick. Roam passes, deserts, and river valleys; farm, cook, and decorate. Master new crafts, earn imperial favor, and turn smart design into lasting legacy.
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Action, Adventure, RPG, Simulation · 2025 · More £15 - £30 games
In Chinese Frontiers, plan and build iconic structures while mastering new crafts and earning imperial favor across diverse landscapes.
About this game
Plan, build, and unwind in a first-person city-builder set in medieval China. Start as a humble craftsman and, step by step, plan, produce, and raise monumental structures. Manage villagers, set up production chains, and fine-tune logistics so your village flourishes—at your own pace, without pressure, with the satisfaction of a well-designed system.
Explore three distinct regions—mountain passes, desert flats, and fertile river valleys—each with unique resources, challenges, and views that beg to be screenshotted. The landscape isn’t just a backdrop; it shapes your strategy and what you can achieve. Unearth the secrets of ancient techniques, master your craft, and build traditional chinese landmarks.
From cutting stone and shaping timber to firing bricks and smelting metals—every structure comes together through clear, logical stages. Raise defense towers, desert forts, and the legendary Jiankou Sky Stairs. Your projects also power the settlement’s infrastructure: workshops, kilns, forges, and ornament workshops.
You are both manager and craftsman. Cultivate fields, raise livestock, cook traditional dishes, and care for your villagers’ well-being. Customize buildings, place decorations, and watch a bustling town emerge—perfect for calm, evening sessions.
As your reputation rises, earn the emperor’s attention, unlock new techniques, master your craft, and carve your name in history as a master builder. Follow the story of master Jun and his granddaughter Mei through a journey of skill, tradition, and ambition.
Deep building and optimization — clear production chains, sensible logistics, and hands-on NPC management.
Relaxing, not rushed — slow gaming at your own pace, with the joy of bringing projects to completion.
Authentic culture — architecture, craftsmanship, and cuisine inspired by dynastic China.
A guiding narrative — a master-artisan storyline that adds goals and context to your decisions.
Realistic, step-by-step building mechanics (first-person) and hands-on crafting.
Manage workers, gather resources, and optimize production flows within your settlement.
Three large regions with their own resources, hazards, and building techniques.
A blend of building, crafting, farming, exploration, and decorating.
Authentic Chinese themes—from construction to cuisine and interior design.
A story-driven campaign with quests that lead you toward building one of the world’s greatest wonders.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400, AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 4 GB or AMD Radeon RX 570, 4 GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 30 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
HotFix 2.3
Dear Builders,Thank you for your continued support, patience, and valuable feedback. We've been hard at work addressing many of the issues reported by the community while also improving stability, performance, and overall gameplay quality.This update contains a large number of bug fixes, several highly requested improvements, and additional optimizations aimed at making your journey through Chinese Frontiers smoother and more enjoyable. We truly appreciate everyone who took the time to share suggestions and report problems — your feedback continues to shape the future of the game.Let's take a look at what's new: ⭐ Highly Requested FixesFixed an issue where the quest "Hands to the Task" would not progress correctly.Issue where the "Wait for Villagers to Gather Wood" task would not progress correctly.Fixed an issue where NPCs would not spawn after increasing the Villager Max limit.Example: Players could have only 5 villagers despite the Villager Max limit being set to 15.Also, Fixed an issue where the Villager Max value would sometimes not update and remain stuck at the original value of “5”.Fixed an issue where Warehouse contents could sometimes be cleared after teleporting back to the Village from other maps.Fixed an issue where Autosave could stop functioning after changing the autosave frequency setting.Fixed an issue where part of the bridge that needed to be deconstructed would not appear correctly on The Plain Area of the Nine-Arch Bridge level.Attempted fixes for the Warehouse becoming empty. Unfortunately, they do not work retroactively. 🚀 OptimizationDisabled DLSS Frame Generation to improve stability and reduce crashes.Water material now adjusts based on graphics settings to improve performance. 🗺 UI ImprovementsThe "Split X Amount" feature now allows players to manually enter a value in the quantity field instead of only using the slider. (Player suggestion)Added the correct action icon for Load Game.Added the total number of available and occupied slots t...Read full article on Community Announcements (piodut97)Patch NotesOfficial
HotFix 2.2.2417
ChangelogBug Fixes (Player Reports)Added an option to obtain quest items for all main quests that unlock workshops. Fixed an issue where the Quest NPC for Stonemasonry II did not provide an option to spawn required items if the player could not find them.Fixed a missing marker above the Fisherman NPC on the Desert map.Fixed an issue where the “Master of Mud” quest could fail due to a problem with unlocking the farm. This fix also works retroactively for existing saves.Fixed an issue where the Machine Kit ghost was not destroyed when the Machine Workshop building was destroyed.Fixed a problem where decorations were destroyed when upgrading structures to Level 2.Fixed an issue where the player could die after crafting incense at the Blessing Altar.Fixed an issue where roof tiles sometimes did not appear in the player’s hand after building.Village ManagementFixed an issue where the number of villagers was not displayed correctly. This fix also works retroactively for existing saves.Quality of LifeImproved snapping and placement for:GangplanksBig Stoolstructures interacting with overhanging scaffoldingUI ImprovementsCompass rework: Fixed an issue where East and West directions were displayed incorrectly.Read full article on Community Announcements (piodut97)Patch NotesOfficial
HotFix 2.2.2393
FixedFixed an issue where the contents of the Warehouse storage chest could disappear after player deathFixed multiple shader-related crashesRecommendation If your game is crashing, we recommend doing the following — it may help: Verify Game Files On Steam: right-click the game → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game filesRead full article on Community Announcements (piodut97)Patch NotesOfficial
HotFix 2.2.2387
HotFix 2.2.2387Fixed a collision duplication issue at Brickyard StationFixed an issue where the Warehouse could disappear after player deathFixed incorrect production calculations in Village ManagementFixed an issue where the River Monument could disappear in certain casesFixed map filters remaining locked after player deathRead full article on Community Announcements (piodut97)Patch NotesOfficial
HotFix 2.2.2328
HotFix 2.2.2328This small hotfix fixes an issue with the ladder at the crafting station in Stonemason 2, as well as a bug that prevented placing decorations inside buildings.Read full article on Community Announcements (piodut97)
