- May 16, 2018
- Wild Factor
- 20h median play time
MachiaVillain
MachiaVillain has a decent amount going for it, there's little doubt there. The concept is fun and one that isn't explored enough, with the added twist of a Cabin in the Woods vibe only helping matters. Once you get into it, the gameplay is engaging, particularly building. It does turns into a bit of a slog as you advance through the ranks though. A lot is also buried beneath the large amount of micromanagement.
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MachiaVillain is a single player strategy game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by Wild Factor and was released on May 16, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.
"MachiaVillain is a single-player fantasy strategy game with great mechanics and amazing visuals, but can be very grinding and buggy. As a villain, build and manage a haunted house, lure unsuspecting locals to their death, and increase your evil level, all while adhering to the strict policies of the League of MachiaVillain Villains."











- The game has a unique and fun concept of managing a horror-themed mansion where players can build traps and lure victims.
- The art style is charming and fits well with the dark humor of the game, creating an engaging atmosphere.
- The gameplay offers a mix of strategy and resource management, appealing to fans of similar games like Rimworld and Dungeon Keeper.
- The game is plagued with numerous bugs that can break saves and disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to play.
- There is a significant grind for resources, which can lead to repetitive gameplay and slow progression.
- The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to manage tasks and navigate the game effectively.
- gameplay79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay of Machiavillain is characterized by a solid concept and engaging mechanics, drawing inspiration from popular titles like RimWorld and Don't Starve. However, it suffers from significant bugs, frustrating mechanics, and a lack of depth, leading to a repetitive experience that can quickly become stale. While the game has charm and potential, many players feel it requires substantial updates and improvements to fully realize its promise.
“The gameplay is quite fun and I have already spent several afternoons getting into all the horror action.”
“The bottom line is that this game delivers a hell of a lot of fun, gameplay keeps my attention and does not get stale, and watching your deathtraps go off is hilarious.”
“Unique design style, in-depth gameplay, funny narrative, and a huge variety of monsters.”
“Some mechanics flat out don't work as intended.”
“The gameplay is slow, hassle-filled and isn't much fun.”
“It's a shame because the game oozes charm with the setting and art style and is dragged down with shallow gameplay and frustrating ends to a mansion you spent hours building.”
MachiaVillain Review – Not Quite an Evil Genius
MachiaVillain has a decent amount going for it, there's little doubt there. The concept is fun and one that isn't explored enough, with the added twist of a Cabin in the Woods vibe only helping matters. Once you get into it, the gameplay is engaging, particularly building. It does turns into a bit of a slog as you advance through the ranks though. A lot is also buried beneath the large amount of micromanagement.
60%MachiaVillain Review
MachiaVillain is a monster hotel management sim that definitely deserves your time. The brief moments of frustration and confusion are outweighed by genuinely hilarious moments of dark humor and satisfying management-sim bliss. If you’re a fan of the genre, or maybe looking for a more casual management experience, MachiaVillain is a fun and smart offering, which is way deeper and more satisfying than it has any right to be.
70%MachiaVillain Review
The power to be evil was inside you all along.
60%
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Frequently Asked Questions
MachiaVillain is a strategy game with horror and fantasy themes.
MachiaVillain is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.
On average players spend around 20 hours playing MachiaVillain.
MachiaVillain was released on May 16, 2018.
MachiaVillain was developed by Wild Factor.
MachiaVillain has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.
MachiaVillain is a single player game.
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