Empire of Vice

Empire of Vice Empire of Vice drops you into 1930s Chicago’s criminal underworld. Make high-stakes choices, ally or betray rival factions, and use the Vice Meter to shape story outcomes as you climb to the city’s shadows.

Empire of Vice

Step into 1930s Chicago in Empire of Vice, a noir visual novel that dives straight into the city’s seedy underbelly. As you uncover secrets, you’ll find yourself pulled into conspiracies and escalating crimes—where every decision you make shapes what happens next.

Through branching choices and evolving consequences, you’ll gradually define your own legend, with the ultimate goal of taking control of Chicago’s hidden past. The game is built for long-term momentum, with ongoing updates that expand the story, add new content, and include additional H-scenes over time.

Key Features

• Factions with an Agenda: The Mafia wants dominance, preachers push temperance, and bootleggers chase freedom. Pick sides—ally when it benefits you or betray when it doesn’t. There’s no true neutral path.
• Historical Events with Lasting Results: Your actions can determine how you handle pressure from real-world forces. Whether you outmaneuver rivals or survive crackdowns, the city won’t let you off easily.



• The Vice Meter: Your reputation grows with every scandal. Get too ruthless and the FBI starts closing in. Play too cunning and competitors may resort to sabotage—even at lavish parties.
• Crime Sandbox: Build and customize your gang’s base. Turn warehouses into illegal breweries, reinforce speakeasies with bulletproof bars, and even interfere in elections using fake voter records.
• Endgame Scenarios: Will you step away rich—but hated? Meet your end in a blaze of glory, like a notorious legend? Or reshape Chicago into a place where vice becomes the law?



• Persona Crafting: Select your mobster’s background—such as an ex-cop, an Irish immigrant, or a jazz club owner—to unlock distinct skills. An ex-cop may spot police blind spots, while a jazz performer can distract guards through stage performances.

Player Reactions

• “Excellent start.” Players praised the game for being sexy and exciting without crossing into vulgarity. They also highlighted strong visuals, smooth animations, and precise presentation—expecting it to climb the rankings if the developers keep up the pace.
• “A wonderful surprise.” Commenters described it as an elegant, artistic experience with sharp writing and a strong sense of humor. Animations were compared to mini-videos, and humor repeatedly drew laughs. Some specifically enjoyed the pug character as an alter ego.
• Content & pacing notes: Several players mentioned the first release is about two hours and includes a modest number of sex scenes—enough to feel like a teaser. Others noted the first release ends at a satisfying point, while still leaving players eager for the next update.



• Localization feedback: A few players reported that some branching alternatives appear in Russian instead of English, but felt it likely will be corrected in future updates.

Final Thoughts

Empire of Vice is a noir visual novel set in Prohibition-era Chicago. This initial release includes the opening chapters and introduces the main story arc.

The core experience is a branching narrative where your choices genuinely affect story direction and relationships. So choose carefully—will you climb through brutal force, win through manipulation, or carve out a completely different route to power?