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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10, 11 (64bit) Processeur : Core™ i5-9400 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti 4GB

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10, 11 (64bit)

The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily

Niche cult favorite
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Released July 23, 2025
sample: 408 reviews posted after launch (129 AI-classified)
83/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 86 % · 1,533 reviews (« Very Positive »)
28,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Strategic intrigue and yuri romance dominate the chatter, with “stratégie” mentioned 28 times and “yuri” 13 times. The title enjoys a Very Positive Steam rating, 86% positive across all 1,533 reviews and 83% positive among the 408 post‑release reviews, while players who invest more than 25 hours report a 96% positive experience.

In-game

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« Great strategy game with fantastic anime characters. My only complaint is that I wanted more :) »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played
« Petite pépite avec une super D.A. J'ai adoré la map en voxel. Ce jeu a une petite vibe Fire Emblem avec les relations entre les personnages qui est très appréciable. »
👍 anonymous review · 31 h played
« salut a tous je laisse ce avis car j'y est joué un e premier fois quand le jeux est sortie en anglais et j'ais adoré sa puis une deuxième fois maintenant en Français. C'est tous simplement parfait je le recommande fortement. »
👍 anonymous review · 41 h played
« Jeu très intéressant. j'ai beaucoup aimé l'histoire et les personnages! Et avoir la fin "Dual Demon Queen" a été un vrai challenge. 30h de jeu pour le compléter et je les ai fait avec grand plaisir. »
👍 anonymous review · 31 h played
« Très bon jeu, fun et simple. Very good game, fun and simple. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Des contrôles simples et efficaces, de l'humour, un objectif clair : tout défoncer! »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played
« The story, design and gameplay is really fun but too many softlock that force you to lost 1-2 hours of gameplay »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Good game, if a bit grindy at times. Not recommanding because you can get locked out of the final chapter due to a spawn bug. Don't be like me: do refer to guides to ensure you're not missing anything as you progress. »
👎 anonymous review · 22 h played
« 這不是戰略游戲,因爲沒有任何戰略可言,己方技能爛到不行,敵人全部都是數值怪而且無限mp, 最後一章直接一堆克完全兵種的坦克,數值怪可以一個秒你5個部隊,你能做的只有SL大法祈禱你的角色不會被死, 故事也沒什麽出彩就很泡麵的那種 »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Nonstop grind through infinitely spawning enemies. Frustrated by what could have been a game that I loved. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« The art is beautiful and the story/characters are interesting. However the game itself is a slough. I gave up on the final act as this one act was going to take nearly as long as the rest of the acts combined and it just wasn't worth it. »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played
« Faites la démo, elle représente vraiment bien le jeu. Si elle vous plait, foncez. Super DA et ambiance, le gameplay est très cool et il change pas mal selon la route. Mais pas de vf. »
👍 anonymous review · 73 h played

In players' words

« Great strategy game with fantastic anime characters. My only complaint is that I wanted more :) »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played
« The story, design and gameplay is really fun but too many softlock that force you to lost 1-2 hours of gameplay »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Petite pépite avec une super D.A. J'ai adoré la map en voxel. Ce jeu a une petite vibe Fire Emblem avec les relations entre les personnages qui est très appréciable. »
👍 anonymous review · 31 h played
« Good game, if a bit grindy at times. Not recommanding because you can get locked out of the final chapter due to a spawn bug. Don't be like me: do refer to guides to ensure you're not missing anything as you progress. »
👎 anonymous review · 22 h played
« salut a tous je laisse ce avis car j'y est joué un e premier fois quand le jeux est sortie en anglais et j'ais adoré sa puis une deuxième fois maintenant en Français. C'est tous simplement parfait je le recommande fortement. »
👍 anonymous review · 41 h played
« 這不是戰略游戲,因爲沒有任何戰略可言,己方技能爛到不行,敵人全部都是數值怪而且無限mp, 最後一章直接一堆克完全兵種的坦克,數值怪可以一個秒你5個部隊,你能做的只有SL大法祈禱你的角色不會被死, 故事也沒什麽出彩就很泡麵的那種 »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Jeu très intéressant. j'ai beaucoup aimé l'histoire et les personnages! Et avoir la fin "Dual Demon Queen" a été un vrai challenge. 30h de jeu pour le compléter et je les ai fait avec grand plaisir. »
👍 anonymous review · 31 h played
« Nonstop grind through infinitely spawning enemies. Frustrated by what could have been a game that I loved. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Très bon jeu, fun et simple. Very good game, fun and simple. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« The art is beautiful and the story/characters are interesting. However the game itself is a slough. I gave up on the final act as this one act was going to take nearly as long as the rest of the acts combined and it just wasn't worth it. »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played
« Des contrôles simples et efficaces, de l'humour, un objectif clair : tout défoncer! »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played
« Faites la démo, elle représente vraiment bien le jeu. Si elle vous plait, foncez. Super DA et ambiance, le gameplay est très cool et il change pas mal selon la route. Mais pas de vf. »
👍 anonymous review · 73 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
66 % pos · n=97
Story / writing
88 % pos · n=59
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=25
Audio / music
90 % pos · n=21
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=6
Content / longevity
33 % pos · n=3
Value for money
33 % pos · n=3
Performance
0 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay97641617
Story / writing595252
Graphics / art252500
Audio / music211920
Stability / bugs6006
Content / longevity3102
Value for money3102
Performance2002
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 22 h on median; those who dislike it: 12 h.

<2h
31 % (n=13)
2-10h
65 % (n=51)
10-25h
83 % (n=209)
>25h
96 % (n=135)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2025 : 85% positive85NovDec 2025 : 87% positive87DecJan 2026 : 85% positive85JanFeb 2026 : 85% positive85FebMar 2026 : 74% positive74MarApr 2026 : 94% positive94AprMay 2026 : 80% positive80MayJun 2026 : 78% positive78JunJul 2026 : 81% positive81Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

7,1 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 32 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 49,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Story receives 52 positive mentions out of 59 total (≈88% positive), highlighting the narrative as a major draw.
  • Graphics are unanimously praised, with 25 positive mentions out of 25.
  • Audio scores 19 positive mentions out of 21, showing strong appreciation for the soundtrack and sound design.
  • Gameplay earns 64 positive mentions out of 97, indicating that core mechanics resonate with most players.
  • Long‑play engagement is high: reviewers who logged >25 hours (135 mentions) gave a 96% positive rating.

Weaknesses

  • Performance is a pain point, with 2 mentions – both negative (0% positive).
  • Bugs are reported in 6 mentions, all negative, reflecting stability concerns.
  • The user interface draws criticism in its sole mention, which is negative.
  • Price is contested, with 2 negative mentions out of 3 total, suggesting value concerns for some players.

Who is it for?

Fans of indie strategy games who crave deep tactical layers and a strong, romance‑driven narrative will find this title compelling, provided they can tolerate occasional performance hiccups and UI quirks.

Verdict

The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily delivers a compelling blend of strategy and story that most players celebrate, as reflected by its high Steam scores and strong praise for visuals and audio. However, technical rough edges—particularly performance and bugs—temper the experience. Overall, it’s a solid choice for players who prioritize narrative depth and tactical depth over polished performance.

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