Villainy (2025)

Developer: Studio Rend
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 97 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A tense and fast-paced game of lies and suspicion where you must constantly read others and bluff to survive.

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What players say

Players praise Villainy for its fast-paced social deduction with unique classes and cute pixel art, but nearly everyone warns the player base is tiny, making it nearly impossible to find matches without using the official Discord. Opinions split on balance: some find roles mostly fair, while others say villain abilities feel risky and unrewarding compared to hero-side options.

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