Celestial Counterfeiter

Celestial Counterfeiter wears its premise like a blade: Saden, transported to a fantasy world and bonded with the righteous sword Ingrislia, has one problem—she's thoroughly evil and can't quite commit to it. Written by Isahime and illustrated by Gutterbride for the 2026 Toxic Yuri VN Jam, this linear action-eroge doesn't apologize for its contradictions. Instead, it leans into them. You'll spend 38,000 words watching a character whose mind churns with dark impulses wrestle against her own incompetence at actually being the monster she wants to be.

The game structures itself around confrontation with Vivu, a ruthless rival wielder of Carmelia, Ingrislia's sister-sword. What unfolds is as much psychological as it is physical—steamy blade-on-blade combat sequences punctuated by explicit intimate moments between the two women. The fantasy setting provides scaffolding, but the real tension lives in Saden's fractured self-image: a would-be villain who keeps tripping over her own nature. Expect multiple CGs and sex scenes integrated into the narrative rather than segregated as rewards, and don't expect the tone to stay serious for long. There's mention of "evil women girl stalking" and "at least 1 goblin" in the feature list, which should tell you the game doesn't take itself entirely seriously.

Technically, Celestial Counterfeiter runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it accessible across platforms. The linear structure means there's no branching to chase—this is a focused 38k-word experience designed to be consumed as written. Fair warning: the game explicitly notes it contains potentially triggering graphic content. If you're seeking a straightforward power fantasy or redemption arc, this isn't it. This is for readers interested in characters who are actively, consciously, struggling against their own worse impulses.