Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4223130 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 17 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $24.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $24.99 |
| Current price USD | $24.99 |
| Release date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Developer | Frontwing |
| Publisher | Frontwing USA, Bushiroad Inc. |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Positive |
| Positive review percent | 89% |
| Positive reviews | 32 |
| Negative reviews | 4 |
| Total reviews | 36 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | Not available |
| Average playtime forever | 352 minutes |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4223130/ |
Short description
A fantasy visual novel set in a magic school where humans and mages mingle. Will their differences lead to conflict, or to friendship? Enjoy the story of growth in a world of unbridled fantasies! Character designs by Oyari Ashito, and proudly developed by Frontwing.
About this game
Differences Between "Lilac" Versions Both story versions share the same main plot, but subtle differences in the characters and small details unique to each story version transform how you experience them. About the Game A fantasy visual novel set in a magic school where humans and mages mingle. Follow Emil, a young human who despises mages, and Henri, a self-proclaimed "bonehead" of a mage, as they learn how to connect in spite of various anxieties and differing backgrounds. Features numerous beautiful characters designed by industry veteran Oyari Ashito! The female main cast version ("Lilac -side Witch-") and the male main cast version ("Lilac -side Wizard-") contain different characters and voices. There are also small details unique to each story version. Story Lilac Academy. A joint magic school established by Lilac, the Legendary Magus, who wished for a world where humans and mages could come together, hand in hand, in peace and harmony. One day, in a rural village in the east, an admission letter arrives at the home of a sick mother and her child, Emil. Having been treated badly by a mage in the past, Emil hates mages. However, upon learning that graduating from the academy would net a generous monetary reward, Emil resolves to enroll. The reason? Family comes before any grudge. After getting lost on the way to the academy, Emil meets Henri, who happens to be around the same age. The two hit it off, but that all falls apart once Emil realizes that Henri is actually a mage. Disgusted at this revelation, Emil tries to leave, but Henri insists on showing the way to the academy and forcibly casts a spell. However, the spell fails, and Emil is sent flying to an unfamiliar place. Thus begins Emil's turbulent academy life. "Lilac" is a visual novel with characters illustrated by Oyari Ashito and a story written by Yuka Kono, who also wrote the original stage plays that the game is based on. It is developed by Frontwing, the same company that worked on visuals like the "Grisaia" series and GINKA. "Lilac" features: Meticulous character designs from Oyari Ashito. A tale of friendship between people of different backgrounds, anxieties, and aspirations…
Supported languages
English, Japanese * , Simplified Chinese * languages with full audio support