Sun Quan is depicted as the ruler of the Kingdom of Wu in Koei's historical simulation and action games. He appears as a playable character wielding a sword in hack-and-slash titles like Dynasty Warriors 4 and Dynasty Warriors 5, as well as a ruler in strategic games like Romance of the Three Kingdoms III and IV. Within these franchises, he is characterized by his leadership of the Wu faction following the deaths of his father Sun Jian and brother Sun Ce.
In the strategic simulation
Romance of the Three Kingdoms III Dragon of Destiny (1993) and
Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV Wall of Fire (1995), his character attributes emphasize high charisma and political governance, making him highly effective at managing domestic affairs and maintaining officer loyalty. This administrative focus transitioned into
Dynasty Tactics (2000), where players utilize his unique tactical maneuvers to orchestrate complex battlefield grid attacks, often highlighting his faction's naval expertise.
Within the action-oriented titles, his combat style underwent refinement. While
Dynasty Warriors 4 (2003) established his signature moveset featuring wide-sweeping strikes,
Dynasty Warriors 5 (2005) expanded his personal narrative through a dedicated Musou Mode that explores his internal struggle to live up to his family's legacy. This portrayal was further enriched in
Dynasty Warriors 5 Xtreme Legends (2005)—including its Platinum edition—which introduced specialized Legend Mode scenarios focusing on his critical defensive victories. Finally,
Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires (2006) integrated his leadership role into a sandbox campaign, allowing players to dictate his diplomatic and military strategies across ancient China. Throughout these appearances, his visual design consistently incorporates regal red and gold armor, symbolizing the tiger motif of his faction.