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About Villainy
Villainy is a social deduction game for 4-10 players on PC. Released December 15, 2025 by Studio Rend, it pits heroes and villains against each other in short, chaotic matches. The goal shifts between teams: heroes must complete objectives while villains sabotage them. Every session hinges on lying, eavesdropping, and guessing who to trust. With co-op and multiplayer modes, it’s a party game that rewards quick thinking and ruthlessness. Think of it as a mix of bluffing and strategy, where your words and actions define victory.
Gameplay
Matches last 15-25 minutes, forcing players to act fast. Heroes have roles like infiltrators or spies, while villains take on identities like corrupt officials or assassins. Each round, teams receive secret goals and must manipulate others through chat or in-game actions. You’ll plant false evidence, sabotage missions, and vote to banish suspects. The twist? Roles change between rounds, so alliances reset constantly. Controls are minimal, most interaction happens through text chat and environmental tools like lockpicks or smoke bombs. The tension peaks during voting phases, where a single misstep can doom your team.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate Villainy 8.7/10. Completion rates hover at 62%, with 14 hours average playtime. The mood is split: 45% “chaotic fun,” 30% “frustrating,” and 25% “addictive.” One review: “The first 10 minutes are gold, but late-game drags if no one talks.” Another: “Loved the role variety, but the AI chat partner is a disaster.” Achievements (50 total) take 10 hours to unlock fully, focusing on wins, betrayals, and chat-based pranks. Critics praise the pacing but note repetitive late-game scenarios.
PlayPile's Take
Villainy thrives in small groups craving social chaos. At $29.99, it’s a solid pick for players who enjoy lying and deducing. The 50 achievements add replayability, but don’t expect depth beyond its 15-minute matches. Skip if you hate text-heavy interaction or need narrative depth. Best played with friends who don’t take losses seriously. It’s not a masterpiece, but the best moments, when a well-placed lie derails a whole team, justify the price.
Game Modes
Multiplayer, Co-operative
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