Games like Evil Genius

Simulation game where you build a secret lair, manage minions, and develop super-weapons for world domination. It's a strategic management and base-building experience with a humorous evil theme.

93% positive from 3,598 · 2009 · Steam Deck Unsupported · $9.99 $0.99 -90% · Lowest ever $0.65 (2019-01-28)

Base-BuildingStrategyVillain ProtagonistComedySingleplayerSimulation

Six games like Evil Genius

War for the Overworld

86% positive from 8,075 reviews201517% finish itDeck Playable

Dungeon management simulation. Build and defend your underground lair with traps and minions against heroes.

What players likedPlayers praise War for the Overworld as a modern, humorous Dungeon Keeper-like game with engaging dungeon building, story, and voice acting.

The catchIt plays like a frantic RTS that forces rushing, not a relaxed dungeon builder.

Both are tagged Villain Protagonist, Base-Building and Strategy.

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Overlord II

89% positive from 4,937 reviews2009Deck Playable

Action-adventure game where you command minions to destroy an empire. Players can choose between domination or destruction playstyles.

What players likedPlayers praise Overlord II as a fun, improved sequel to Overlord I, with unique minion-control gameplay unmatched by other games.

The catchCrashes and soft locks are common, and with no manual save you lose long stretches.

Both are tagged Villain Protagonist and Singleplayer.

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KeeperRL

84% positive from 1,790 reviews20244% finish itDeck Verified

Retro roguelike dungeon simulator where you build a dungeon, recruit and control minions in tactical turn-based combat. It features deep simulation and multiple playable evil factions.

The catchHeavy micromanagement through a clunky, barebones UI with few quality of life tools.

Both are tagged Villain Protagonist, Strategy and Simulation.

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I, Zombie

84% positive from 2,620 reviews201411% finish itDeck Verified

Tactical real-time strategy where you command a zombie horde to infect humans and overcome soldiers. The core loop involves infecting enemies to grow your army and strategically directing them.

What players likedPlayers praise its inventive strategy, like a reverse tower defense, for letting them control the zombie apocalypse.

The catchClunky controls snag you on walls and corners, making precise stealth frustrating.

Both are tagged Villain Protagonist and Strategy.

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Overlord™: Raising Hell

93% positive from 2,563 reviews2008Deck Unsupported

Action-adventure game where you command minions to conquer kingdoms and delve into hellish expansions. It features a dark fantasy feel with a focus on despotic rule.

What players likedPlayers praise its Pikmin-meets-Lord-of-the-Rings style, commanding minions, and Fable-like humor and world changes.

The catchCommanding the minions is clunky and unresponsive, which ruins the puzzles and bosses.

Both are tagged Villain Protagonist.

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Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse

87% positive from 2,553 reviews20212% finish itDeck Playable

This is a third-person action game where players control a zombie. The core loop involves eating brains to gain abilities and building a zombie horde.

What players likedPlayers praise its charming, unique premise of being the zombie, reminiscent of early 2000s games, with fun humor and great music.

The catchNon-optional minigames drag on and break the pace

Both are tagged Villain Protagonist.

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More about Evil Genius

What players liked

Players praise its unique style, humor, and replayability, reminiscent of classic base-building and management games.

The catch

Minions are suicidally dumb and die faster than you can replace them.

Reviews: 93% positive from 3,598
Released: 2009
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Unsupported
Price: $9.99 $0.99 -90% · Lowest ever $0.65 (2019-01-28)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 3,598 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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