Get ready to go full tactical influencer. The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily, a genre-blending turn-based strategy game with crowd control mechanics and a rebellious streaming twist, is set to launch on Steam for PC on July 24, 2025.
Developed by One or Eight and published by Alliance Arts, The Great Villainess blends old-school tactics with a modern political media edge, as you rally the masses to your cause—not just with swords and spells, but with a camera, a warship, and some deeply manipulative livestreaming.
Plotting a Revolution With Pixelated Precision
Falsely accused of regicide and branded a villainess by the Empire, Duchess Scarlet is moments from execution before being rescued by Lily, a mysterious girl from the Republic wielding advanced streaming technology and a futuristic warship. Together, the two begin a campaign of subversion and rebellion—recruiting former enemies, inciting uprisings, and reclaiming control of the continent.
Whether Scarlet’s story ends in liberation, betrayal, or self-destruction is entirely up to your choices.
Key Features – Tactical Tyranny, Now With Livestreaming
- Turn-Based Voxel Strategy – Control Scarlet’s uprising in a grid-based battlefield rendered in charming voxel art. Manage units, terrain, and reinforcements across an empire-spanning campaign.
- Streaming as Warfare – Use your airship’s broadcast capabilities to distract enemies, spread propaganda, and sway the public mid-battle. Manipulate crowd sentiment to secure battlefield advantages and open new strategic routes.
- Recruit or Execute – Capture enemy commanders and either convert them into allies or eliminate them to enhance Scarlet’s abilities. Each decision branches the story, affecting the ending and your growing army.
- Build Bonds, Gain Power – Converse with allies between missions to build trust and unlock powerful Unison Skills—devastating combo attacks exclusive to characters with strong relationships.
- Art by Rolua – The main character designs come from renowned illustrator Rolua (of Nijisanji and VISIONS EDGE fame), bringing vivid personality and emotional weight to each rebel you meet.
A Tactics Game With a Queer Heart and a Killer Hook
The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily promises an emotional, politically-charged story with romantic undertones between women, a compelling underdog setup, and deeply strategic gameplay. Whether you’re here for the rebellion, the character drama, or the voxel aesthetics, there’s a lot to get hyped for.
Start your revolution when The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily launches July 24 on Steam.
