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Games like The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily

If The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily is your kind of game, the closest matches are Edge of the Blade, The Glorious Cause and Arcflame Frontiers — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, comedic and emotional. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily: The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily is a turn-based strategy game. Framed for murdering the Emperor, villainess Scarlet and Lily, fight the Empire as the first Streamers in history. Capture every enemy and turn them into allies for a happy ending... Or execute everyone and become the Demon Queen!

2025StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Alliance Arts, One or Eight, WSS Playground
The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily — Steam game cover
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Base capture and supply line management is the core strategic challengeBeautiful anime art and voice actingCharacter pairing system unlocks powerful unison skillsChallengingComedicEmotional

Players who liked The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily also play

Steam players who put hours into The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Edge of the Blade

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Edge of the Blade is a roguelite grand-strategy autobattler where you choose one of three factions and fight over the ruined land of Cheonggu. Set weekly war objectives, capture strongholds, deploy your army, and shape the flow of battle through your choices.

    2026StrategySteam ↗
  2. The Glorious Cause

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    A historically grounded, hex-based strategy and tactics game where you command armies of the American Revolution. From tense battlefield engagements to the growing war for independence.

    StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  3. Arcflame Frontiers

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    A turn-based tactics wargame set in a dark arcanepunk world. Command three distinct factions in a story-driven campaign or fight online. Decisive, explosive combat. No mana. No mercy.

    StrategyIndieSteam ↗
  4. Wicked Night: Holy Knights

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Lead your army, shape their bonds, and watch those connections come alive on the battlefield as you fight to prevent the Wicked Night from spreading across Solance.

    StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  5. Empire Game

    WHY THIS

    Shares faction politics, base building, strategy and a challenging mood with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Ranked #5 for The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Strategic game inspired by "Heroes of Might and Magic" & "Hero's Hour" with auto-battler combat. Multiple races embody real-world civilizations (China, France, etc.). Randomly generated maps ensure unique playthroughs. Adapt, expand, and conquer in a dynamic world!

    2025StrategyIndieSimulationDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Frontline: Panzer Blitzkrieg!

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Ranked #6 for The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Fight your way through 35 Unique WW2 battles - Aim your targets carefully, counter-attack, and strategically coordinate your Squads. The study of enemy tactics and the use of Special abilities will lead to victory!

    2020ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Atlantica Europe

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Ranked #7 for The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Atlantica Europe is a free-to-play (F2P) massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), with a tactical combat system. Venture out in to the world of Atlantis where you'll find otherworldly monsters, amazing gear, and even more battle-hardened adventurers like yourself.

    2021ActionStrategyAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  8. Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Ranked #8 for The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner brings you an epic adventure in the form of a turn-based tactical RPG. Set in a medieval high fantasy world, witness a massive political disruption through the lives of different characters and fight for the fate of Wendalle.

    2023StrategyRPG29.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Bloons TD 6

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~53% under The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.

    2018Strategy13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Alliance Arts

Other recommendable Steam games by Alliance Arts, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Another title from Alliance Arts, the studio behind The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily. Shares Indie with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    "The collapse of Gensokyo... it was all you - " To rebuild the now barren phantasia, Reimu's journey begins. A Touhou Project officially approved derivative rhythm action game.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings, resource management, anime and an emotional mood with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Another title from Alliance Arts, the studio behind The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    “Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis” is a rhythm adventure game about a psychotic hikikomori girl - also an avid anonymous poster - who corrupts the world with her severe brain rot from listening to too many denpa songs. Yunyun all over this ♡♡♡♡ world with your degen otaku-posting.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulation15.29 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Marisa of Liartop Mountain

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management, visual novel style and a comedic mood with The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Another title from Alliance Arts, the studio behind The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

    Marisa of Liartop Mountain is an adventure RPG where the player's choice and the dice will determine the path. Reimu ventures through a mysterious book, to find Marisa who disappeared... but Reimu is not alone. 4 girls will guide, help, and support Reimu on her journey... While having a blast!

    2025RPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily

Does The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily run on Steam Deck?
The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily cost?
The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily are Edge of the Blade, The Glorious Cause, Arcflame Frontiers.
Who developed The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily?
The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily was developed by Alliance Arts, One or Eight, WSS Playground and published by Alliance Arts.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

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