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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!

MachiaVillain is a indie, strategy and simulation game developed by Wild Factor and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment.
Released on May 16th 2018 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 5 languages: English, French, German, Portuguese - Brazil and Russian.

It has received 776 reviews of which 511 were positive and 265 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. 😐

The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.


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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • 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
MacOS
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.8 or Later
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or faster
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 5750/Nvidia GT 450 or higher
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+ or equivalent
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or faster
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 5750/Nvidia GT 450 or higher
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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April 2025
this game has so much potential, once I started I couldn't stop. sadly there is not enough content. wish the devs were still working on this.
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Feb. 2025
I have been playing this game since it released. Love it so nmuch.
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Oct. 2024
Potential game, it could be more completed. obviously, 1. storage item filter is urgently needed 2. electricity power plant need more different type 3. can't plant tree. this hurts material transport, industrial, power plant, etc. hope to see your next complete version game. btw, the lady vampire is so charming! I will remember this forever.
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Sept. 2024
Watched the trailer, looked at the screens, thought what the hell. I bought it, played it - it's really crazy. I'll keep playing)
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Frequently Asked Questions

MachiaVillain is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.

MachiaVillain is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.

MachiaVillain received 511 positive votes out of a total of 776 achieving a rating of 6.37.
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MachiaVillain was developed by Wild Factor and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment.

MachiaVillain is playable and fully supported on Windows.

MachiaVillain is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

MachiaVillain is playable and fully supported on Linux.

MachiaVillain is a single-player game.

There is a DLC available for MachiaVillain. Explore additional content available for MachiaVillain on Steam.

MachiaVillain does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

MachiaVillain does not support Steam Remote Play.

MachiaVillain is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for MachiaVillain.

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MachiaVillain
6.4
511
265
Game modes
Features
Online players
6
Developer
Wild Factor
Publisher
Good Shepherd Entertainment
Release 16 May 2018
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