Games like Overlord™: Raising Hell

93% positive from 2,563 reviewsReleased 2008Steam Deck Unsupported

What it is

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 liked

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

The catch

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

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 2,563 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Overlord™: Raising Hell

Overlord™

94% positive from 6,702 reviews2007Deck Playable

This is an action-adventure game where players command minions to conquer a fantasy world. Its core loop involves using minion abilities and Overlord powers to defeat enemies and gather loot.

What players likedPlayers praise its charm and humor, comparing it to a dark, evil "Pikmin" with "Fable" morality.

Both are tagged Villain Protagonist, Dark Fantasy and RPG.

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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, Dark Fantasy and Fantasy.

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Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered

89% positive from 3,713 reviews20242% finish itDeck Verified

Action-adventure game with realm-shifting puzzles and combat. Players hunt former brethren, grow stronger by consuming souls.

What players likedPlayers praise its intricate, epic dark-fantasy gothic story and atmosphere, comparing it to a foundational giant for subsequent games.

The catchThe original clunky combat, controls and camera are untouched and have aged badly.

Both are tagged Dark Fantasy, Third Person and Fantasy.

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

97% positive from 4,607 reviews2025Deck Verified

Dark fantasy 2D action RPG. Explore a post-apocalyptic world, fight feral monsters, and purify them with your powers.

What players likedPlayers praise Ender Magnolia as a beautiful Metroidvania with improved quality-of-life features and exploration, often comparing it favorably to its predecessor, Ender Lilies.

The catchBosses are bloated damage sponges that turn fights into long defensive slogs.

Both are tagged Dark Fantasy, RPG and Action.

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Hellsplit: Arena

84% positive from 3,943 reviews20190% finish itDeck Unsupported

VR horror slasher with realistic medieval combat. Players physically fight undead with dismemberment and tactical movement.

The catchThe PC version has been abandoned for years while promised updates never arrive.

Both are tagged Dark Fantasy, RPG and Action.

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Blade of Darkness

90% positive from 2,528 reviews202114% finish itDeck Verified

Hack-and-slash action RPG with gory combat and limb dismemberment. Explore a dark fantasy world as one of four unique characters to defeat Chaos.

What players likedPlayers praise its "soulslike" combat and historical significance, comparing it to early "old-school TPS" games.

The catchMovement and combat are clunky and dated, with attacks often failing to land.

Both are tagged Dark Fantasy, RPG and Action.

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