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MachiaVillain

Developed by Wild Factor · Published by Good Shepherd Entertainment

IndieSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 16, 2018 Price$1.99 Metacritic65/100 Steam reviews718

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic65/100
Steam reviews718
Languages5
Achievements9
DLC1

Overview

An indie, simulation, strategy game by Wild Factor, published by Good Shepherd Entertainment — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Machiavillain is an evil mansion management and strategy game, inspired by Dungeon Keeper, Prison Architect and all the horror movie clichés! Build your own manor, raise your monsters, set up your traps, and exterminate your victims. But to gain reputation you'll have to slay by the horror movie rules!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 66% positive of 775
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players5
Player-voted tags:IndieStrategySimulationVillain ProtagonistBase-BuildingManagementBuildingSandboxReal-Time with PauseResource ManagementSingleplayerEconomy

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for MachiaVillain.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 or later. 32 Bit supported.
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or faster
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 5750/Nvidia GT 450 or higher
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Supported languages (5)

EnglishFrenchGermanPortuguese - BrazilRussian

MachiaVillain FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is MachiaVillain?

Steam classifies MachiaVillain as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Wild Factor. Machiavillain is an evil mansion management and strategy game, inspired by Dungeon Keeper, Prison Architect and all the horror movie clichés! Build your own manor, raise your monsters, set up your traps, and exterminate your victims. But to gain reputation you'll have to slay by the horror movie rules!

How much does MachiaVillain cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists MachiaVillain at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is MachiaVillain single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for MachiaVillain: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is MachiaVillain on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists MachiaVillain for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is MachiaVillain out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 16, 2018.

What platforms is MachiaVillain on?

MachiaVillain is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is MachiaVillain single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does MachiaVillain cost?

Steam lists it at $1.99.

Does MachiaVillain have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 9 achievements for MachiaVillain.

What is MachiaVillain's Metacritic score?

MachiaVillain has a Metacritic score of 65/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made MachiaVillain?

MachiaVillain is developed by Wild Factor and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment.

Where to get MachiaVillain

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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