Games like Undead Horde

87% positive from 1,397 reviewsReleased 201915% finish itSteam Deck Playable

What it is

Necromantic action RPG with hack'n'slash combat. Raise an undead army to conquer a fantasy world.

The catch

Shallow loop; upgrades only raise numbers, add no tactics

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 87% positive, but with 1,397 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Undead Horde

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, Zombies and Action.

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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, RPG and Action.

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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 RPG.

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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 and RPG.

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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 Indie.

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EvilQuest

88% positive from 660 reviews201413% finish itDeck Verified

Retro action RPG where you play a dark knight seeking revenge. Features fast-paced combat, spellcasting, and character customization.

Both are tagged Villain Protagonist, RPG and Action.

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