Black Lily's Tale

Yuri visual novel with time loops and typed choices

1000-REKA · Published by 1000-REKA, mirai works · Released Oct 23, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 467
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 10 months ago; Dec 13, 2025
Minimum PC: HD 530; 2 GB RAM · 4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Black Lily's Tale?

Black Lily's Tale is a single-player visual novel set at a Sapporo high school after a deadly epidemic. Hana relives the same day before graduation while confronting her feelings for another girl. You read dialogue, make choices, and type keywords to change outcomes, using a flowchart to navigate the branching story.

For you if...

+you enjoy romance mixed with mystery and science fiction
+you prefer reading at your own pace over action

Not for you if...

−you want choices that never require typing
−you prefer lighthearted stories without heavy relationship themes

What players say

85% of 467 reviews are positive

Players praise the character writing, art, music, and handling of LGBTQ+ social pressures. Some find the choice mechanics frustrating. Players also report improvements to the English translation after earlier complaints about unclear wording.

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Black Lily's Tale system requirements

Minimum: HD 530, 2 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or later (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3 2.0 GHz
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Black Lily's Tale have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Black Lily's Tale run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 1
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: Japanese. Text only: Simplified Chinese, Korean, English.

Does Black Lily's Tale use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam