Underplayed Gems

The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily (2025)

The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily cover
Developer
Alliance Arts, One or Eight, WSS Playground
Publisher
Alliance Arts
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 1,542 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A strategic simulation where you manage resources and make tactical decisions amid a personal rebellion story.

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What players say

Players praise the yuri romance and villainess story but warn that the strategy battles can be grindy and punishing, with the best ending easily missed without a guide. The English translation is rough for some, and a few call the later acts a slog, while others find the difficulty well balanced.

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