Link Steam
indiegame.fan
Consorts of the Emperor header art

Consorts of the Emperor

Win the heart of the Emperor by presenting the best gifts and outplaying your rivals in this digital version of the boardgame Consorts of the Emperor!

Steam Page
Developer
Turtle & Owl Games
Publisher
Turtle & Owl Games
Release
May 25, 2026
69 days ago
Steam Reviews
Awaiting reviews

Does this feel indie?

Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.
No votes yet
Vote on More Games
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan.Status
Notes
Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes
Search Google: Who developed Consorts of the Emperor?Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Search Google: Who published Consorts of the Emperor?Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher.
Search Google: Is Consorts of the Emperor self-published or published by Turtle & Owl Games?Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified.
Search Google: How is Consorts of the Emperor and Turtle & Owl Games funded?FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
Search Google: Who controls the creative direction and IP for Consorts of the Emperor and Turtle & Owl Games?Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Search Google: What is the release status of Consorts of the Emperor?Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.

Media

6 items

About the Game

The Empress Is Dead. Long Live The Empress!

One year has passed since the unfortunate accident of the late Empress.
Now, as the mourning period ends within the Forbidden City, the Emperor must appoint a new Empress.

This is your chance!

You have spent years as a mere consort of the Emperor... But now honor, wealth and power could all be yours! Play your cards wisely, earn the Emperor's favor and claim the throne for yourself!

But be careful — the other Consorts of the Emperor seek the very same prize.

Win the Emperors Heart and claim the Throne

Consorts of the Emperor is a secret identity card game in which players manipulate the deck to ensure they present the best gifts to the Emperor… while their rivals present the worst.

  • Manipulate the deck by placing your cards between upcoming cards.

  • Play powerful action cards to change the outcome of a round.

  • Predict where your rivals will play to outsmart them.

  • Keep your identity hidden until the perfect moment.

You are never alone in the Forbidden City!

  • Play online against other players!

  • Learn the game through a tutorial match against the computer.

  • Spectate matches as:

    • The Emperor — seeing only public information

    • The Eunuch — seeing every hidden role and secret play

Scheme against your rivals, outplay them and conquer the throne in Consorts of the Emperor!

Indie Game Fan