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Wuxia Logs: The Wuxia Text-Based RPG

Wuxia Logs is a narrative RPG focused on the daily life of a martial artist wandering the Jianghu. Experience a living world where you play at your own pace while balancing tactical battles with quiet rhythms shaped by your choices.

“For people who want to live in a Wuxia world while living in the real one.”

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>> What kind of world is Wuxia Logs?

Immersive Wuxia World

Jianghu and Wulin brought to life. Walk alongside wandering heroes, witness ancient sects clash, and let your martial discipline shape your destiny.

A Living Jianghu

Travel at your own pace without ever feeling alone. Encounter martial shadows, read notes left in roadside taverns, and trade remedies through the peddler's trunk.

Endless Exploration

Wander freely across mountain trails and peaceful settlements. Hire carriage relays for distant journeys, search for hidden secrets, and uncover fateful encounters.

Tactical Turn Based Combat

Interrupt, counter, and outsmart opponents in the flow of battle. Simple to grasp, deeply rewarding to master.

Mastery Growth

Skills strengthen through real practice. Cultivate internal force, refine classic martial techniques, and forge a style that is truly your own.

Insight and Awareness

Reveal enemy stats and hidden intentions when your perception, martial foundation, and skill mastery run deep enough.

Latest Updates (Alpha)

09/17/2026 Dev Log Better Foundation, UI Tweaks, and Upcoming Sects

Under the Hood, Fresh UI, and What Comes Next

Hey everyone! A quick look at what I have been working on, plus a sneak peek at something I am really excited about.

  • Better Game Foundation: If you have been playing for a while, you already know how much I love constantly polishing things. But seriously, everything truly is running so much smoother now!
  • UI Improvements: Cleaned up several menus and screens. You are definitely going to notice the difference!
  • New Content on the Way: Honestly, I wish I could push this live today because I am so excited about it. I am just balancing things out right now. It is a huge upgrade to the Sect system, packed with transport jobs, escort missions, sect hierarchies, and plenty more.

I hope you know how grateful I am that you are still here walking this path with me. Thank you so much.

TextSloth

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A Solo Developer Project About the Developer

Support the Journey

Wuxia Logs grew out of my genuine love for Chinese films and martial arts novels. Beyond the fantasy, these stories hold a unique charm and so many meaningful lessons about life. I would love for you to make yourself at home here. If you enjoy what I do, feel free to support the project however you see fit. I am not wealthy by any means, but I simply want to build something worthwhile. Every bit of support is a huge boost to keep going. I truly believe the world is better when we help each other out in the ways that we can. My deepest salute to everyone here.

— TextSloth

Tokens of appreciation for supporters:
  • An exclusive Supporter title in your Martial Record
  • Additional character slots
  • Your name inscribed among our Renowned Martial Heroes
Support on Patreon One-time tip via Ko-fi

>> A different kind of journey

[Zero Paywalls]

Free to Play

Wuxia Logs is completely free to enjoy with no hidden paywalls or costs.

[Zero Ads]

No Advertisements

The experience remains clean and focused with absolutely no third party ads.

[No FOMO]

No daily login requirements

The game does not punish you for missing days and will never rely on streak systems.

[Organic Pacing]

No stamina gates

There is session fatigue for pacing but no hard timers or premium energy systems.

[Zero Gacha]

No gachas or lootboxes

Your progression and items never rely on random paid pulls.

[Forgiving Exploration]

Low Punishment & Secrets

Mistakes are never dead ends. There are always alternate routes, and hidden mysteries mean exploration can exceed 100%. Play for immersion, not stressful checklists.

[Living Jianghu]

Solo-Paced, Shared World

Play at your own pace with no forced co-op or guild requirements, while remaining part of an active Jianghu where you cross paths with other wanderers.

Early Alpha

New zones, secret techniques, and sect rivalries are in active development. Feedback is welcome.

Contact: support@wuxialogs.com · Patreon · Bluesky · itch.io

>> Development Roadmap Next Major v1.0

“The foundation is set. The world is breathing.”

World Expansion: Major Regions Live (Polishing)

The Border City (Shanyinli), Mountain Pass, Sunless Caverns, and the newly opened Yanlan are fully open for exploration.

True Martial Foundation & Engine Live (Polishing)

A deep rework of the attribute system, Archive Logs for legacy tracking, and a massive UI overhaul.

Living World: Time & Travel Live (Polishing)

Dynamic day/night cycles, travel distances, and the Horse system for faster traversal.

Martial Paths: Minor Sects In Progress

Master unique skills from the 4 minor sects positioned in Shanyinli and Yanlan. Establishing local traditions as the foundation for future major sects.

70% - Foundation & Minor Sects Live
Alchemy & Forging Live (Polishing)

Turn gathered herbs into pills and ores into weapons. Critical for late-game balance.

95% Complete - Systems Logic
Economy: The Peddler's Market Live (Polishing)

Consignment system (Peddler's Trunk) for hero-to-hero trading. Asynchronous market features.

85% - Balancing & QoL
Social Jianghu: Player Shadows Live (Polishing)

Encounter the "Shadow" of players who logged out in your zone. Spar, chat, or ignore.

The River Port: Yanlan Live (Polishing)

The bustling riverside port is now open. Featuring new trade routes, minor sects, and advanced martial arts mechanics.

70% - Trade Routes & Secrets
Bonds & Fate: NPC Relationships Planned

Deepening the connections with characters wandering the Jianghu. Unique dialogue chains, friendship levels, and social consequences.

Heritage: True Disciple System Planned

Raise the next generation. Recruit NPC disciples, pass on your techniques, and build your legacy.

"And much more to come. My goal is to build a little world that we can play in endlessly."

Common Questions

What is a wuxia text-based game?

A wuxia text-based game is a story-driven browser RPG focused on martial-arts (Jianghu) adventures where you read, make choices, and fight tactical battles through text.

Can I play on mobile or tablet?

Yes. The game is fully responsive and optimized for play on all modern mobile browsers (iOS and Android).

How is my progress saved?

Your progress is securely saved to our game servers (Cloud Save). We only use your browser's local storage to keep your session active, so your data is safe even if you clear your cache or switch devices.

Can I play a wuxia text RPG for free?

Yes. Wuxia Logs is a free narrative RPG with no ads or paywalls. Just click Begin Your Journey to start.

Does it have turn-based combat?

Yes. It features tactical turn-based combat with reactions, mastery growth, and diversified playstyles.

Is Wuxia Logs single-player or multiplayer?

Wuxia Logs is designed around an asynchronous shared world. You wander, train, and fight completely at your own solo pace without pressure from other players. At the same time, you never feel like you are wandering an empty world. You encounter other wanderers as Martial Shadows along the road, read the traces and visit logs they left at inns and shrines, and buy or sell crafted goods through the peddler market.

Can I duel other players?

Yes. You can encounter Martial Shadows of real characters in the wild and challenge them to tactical turn-based duels to test your builds and skills.

Can I remain anonymous or hide my character name?

Yes. You can enable Incognito mode in your character settings at any time. When active, your Martial Shadow and place visit logs will appear simply as a nameless wanderer, keeping your identity private.

What happens if I make the wrong choice in an event?

Wuxia Logs has a forgiving, low-punishment design. Choosing poorly or failing a check never locks you out or bricks your character. There are always alternate routes forward, and hidden mysteries can push zone exploration past 100%, inviting you to immerse yourself in the world rather than stress over rigid checklists.

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