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Mandate Order

Mandate Order is a Warring States war city-builder set in ancient China. Build a stronghold, manage industries and logistics, recruit scholars from the Hundred Schools of Thought, raise armies, and command real-time tactical battles with thousands of soldiers.

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August 11, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Digital Sky
Publisher
Digital Sky
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Mandate Order is an ancient war simulation and city-building game set in ancient China, combining construction, management, and tactical strategy. The game features free-form city-state construction, a retainer system inspired by the Hundred Schools of Thought, dynamic seasonal and weather changes, and large-scale real-time tactical battles. Under the constant threat of enemy invasion, you will build and manage an ancient military stronghold that integrates production, defense, and warfare. Mandate Order Gameplay===========================================================================================1. “Build” — City-State Construction, Free Planning, Seasonal Farming, Spring Plowing and Summer CultivationA gridless free-building system allows you to construct everything from residences and farms to workshops and barracks, forming a complete urban production chain.

The game features rich farming, building, gathering, and production systems. A full annual production cycle brings seasonal changes that affect not only the visual atmosphere, but also city management and the rhythm of marching and warfare.2. "Stratagem"— Retainers, the Hundred Schools of Thought, Diplomacy, National Policies, Alliances and RivalriesRule like a city lord or feudal ruler: integrate different schools of thought, formulate diplomatic strategies, and shape your own philosophy of governance. Make choices such as forming alliances, declaring ceasefires, opening trade, or joining forces against powerful enemies.

A nine-grid national policy system works together with court debates, while the schools of your retainers influence the direction of policy. Recruit retainers from Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism, Legalism, Militarism, Agriculturalism, and other schools.…

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★ 8.0/10Steam · 1,432 ratings
SteamLast checked November 5, 2026

Most helpful8

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Game frozed twice after granny builded. Dev please fixed it. BUT..!! Overall was good , giving a 7/10. Music : 10/10 Graphic : 8/10 UI…
Recommended
Please fix the Hauling system it's TERRIBLE, in my current save my Granary is empty but my fruit gatherer and hunter are full waiting, I…
Recommended
very smooth and enjoyable game would like the war with other nations implemented asap tho
Recommended
I got a solid 20 hours of it the game before beating it. It has some definite replayability. Highly recommend.
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At the moment I managed to finish the game in 27 hours, map cleared everything upgraded. Game beginning economy and building is heavily inspired by…
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Fun game similar to cities skylines but with military aspects. Its polished and it can run well.
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Manor Lords en mieux Mêmes systèmes que Manor Lords, mais vos armées et défenses servent réellement ;)

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Recommended
Please fix the Hauling system it's TERRIBLE, in my current save my Granary is empty but my fruit gatherer and hunter are full waiting, I…
Recommended
very smooth and enjoyable game would like the war with other nations implemented asap tho
Recommended
I got a solid 20 hours of it the game before beating it. It has some definite replayability. Highly recommend.
Recommended
At the moment I managed to finish the game in 27 hours, map cleared everything upgraded. Game beginning economy and building is heavily inspired by…
Recommended
Game frozed twice after granny builded. Dev please fixed it. BUT..!! Overall was good , giving a 7/10. Music : 10/10 Graphic : 8/10 UI…

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