Games Like Dungeons 2

At last, the Dungeon Lord has successfully united the forces of evil and established his dark empire. Time for the next step in his most diabolical quest: expansion!

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 36% ★, RTS 15.5%, Management 10.9%, Strategy 10.5%, Comedy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel refines the dungeon-building and RTS mechanics of the original with improved UI and deeper mission variety.

The Absolute Evil and its trusted *cough* servant, the Dark Elf Thalya, return in Dungeons 4 after the events of its fabulous predecessor to bring about their triumph over the forces of good once more.

Why similar: RTS 38.6%, Strategy 22.6%, Fantasy 13.1%, Simulation 8.5%, Multiplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series expands the scale of both the dungeon and the surface world while maintaining the core management loop.

Bad guys have all the fun. Discover your dark side as you build an evil underground kingdom and defend it against the forces of good.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 36.3% ★, Strategy 30.1%, God Game 16.6% ★, RTS 12.3%, Base Building 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: As the foundational inspiration for the entire genre, this classic remains essential for its iconic dungeon-building and villainous atmosphere.

War for the Overworld is an unholy union of Dungeon Management and Strategy that rewards all those villainous thoughts you’ve been having. Craft your own perilous dungeon and defend it against pesky heroes who keep exploring it and taking your stuff.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 26.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Management 14.7%, RTS 12.3%, Strategy 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the spiritual successor to Dungeon Keeper, it offers the most authentic dungeon-building experience with deep management and tactical combat.

Build your dungeon & protect it with a labyrinth of dark corridors, a web of deadly traps, an arsenal of powerful spells, and an army of bloodthirsty demons

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 42.5% ★, Strategy 24.2%, God Game 16.2% ★, RPG 15.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: The game that started it all, providing the quintessential experience of building traps and managing minions from the perspective of an evil overlord.

A satirical spy-fi lair builder where YOU are the criminal mastermind! Construct your base, train your minions, defend your operations from the Forces of Justice, and achieve global domination!

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 49.3% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Management 12.4%, Base Building 8.2%, Simulation 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a spy-fi world, it shares the exact same 'villain-protagonist' management DNA, focusing on base construction and henchman control.

Legend of Keepers is the perfect mix between Dungeon Defender and Roguelite. You have been hired as a dungeon manager by the Dungeons Company. Your job is simple: protect their dungeons!

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 46.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Management 13.2%, Strategy 11.4%, Fantasy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title flips the script by having you manage a dungeon to defend against waves of heroes, perfectly capturing the reverse-dungeon-crawler feel.

Overlord II, sequel to the critically acclaimed cult hit, sees the return of the chaotic Minions and their new Dark Master. Bigger, badder and more beautifully destructive, Overlord 2 has a Glorious Empire to smash, a massive Netherworld to revive, Minion mounts to mobilize, a trio of mistresses to woo, War Machines to crush opposition...

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 56.6% ★, RPG 9.9%, Fantasy 8.8%, Comedy 8.1%, Strategy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at the 'villain-protagonist' fantasy, focusing on commanding hordes of minions to wreak havoc on a whimsical world.

KeeperRL is a retro dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil keeper and build a formidable dungeon. Recruit sinister minions, equip and train them to explore the world and fight the forces of good.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 53.3% ★, Management 16.3%, Strategy 12.2%, Base Building 7.5%, Simulation 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A complex dungeon management game that incorporates roguelike elements, allowing for deep base-building and tactical exploration.

Everybody wants to rule the world! Achieve global power with EVIL GENIUS, the one and only complete world domination simulator. All the everyday tasks of the deliciously wicked mastermind are available to experience and master from building your ultra-secret base to developing spectacular super-weapons to carry out your nefarious master...

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 48.6% ★, Strategy 14.5%, Base Building 8.5%, RTS 7.8%, Comedy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original base-building classic that allows you to play as a Bond-style villain constructing a secret lair and defending it from agents.

Prepare to be tempted, mesmerized and thrilled, become the Overlord, how corrupt you become depends on how you handle any given situation. Your actions impact the game world. With incredible power at your disposal and a team of evil minded minions to do your evil bidding, how will you resist the temptation to be incredibly despotic?

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 46.1% ★, RTS 20%, Strategy 9.5%, Comedy 7%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: The first entry in the series provides a unique action-strategy hybrid where you control an army of minions to conquer the realm.

Dwelvers is a unique real-time strategy Dungeon Keeper-like with resource management, logistics, battles, magic spells, trading, crimes against humanity, labyrinths, and so much more. Are you able to eradicate the pesky humans once and for all? Of course you are. The Dark Mother wills it.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 45.6% ★, Management 15.3%, Strategy 9.2%, Fantasy 7.3%, Base Building 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deep underground management simulation that focuses on building intricate dungeons and managing the needs of your monstrous workforce.

A dungeon in danger ! Build, manage, and defend your tower in the satirical heroic fantasy universe of Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. From a shaky establishment to an infamous lair!

Why similar: Management 28.5%, Strategy 16%, Comedy 11.4%, Fantasy 11.1%, Base Building 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous management game that focuses on the logistical challenges of running a dungeon for adventurers.

Build your dungeon, command demons, set traps, and slay invading adventurers with powerful spells.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 41.1% ★, RTS 17.8%, Management 10.4%, Strategy 10.1%, God Game 7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the dungeon management genre that emphasizes real-time tactics and old-school villainous strategy.

Deep in the underworld of Ardania, a threat of the most evil nature grows and multiplies with an appetite for destruction that is unsurpassed. Summoned from the depths of the Bottomless Pit, the (once) mighty Báal-Abaddon has been torn from his throne of skulls and imprisoned in an earthly body of less-than-imposing stature (he's an Imp,...

Why similar: Strategy 52.6%, Villain Protagonist 38.3% ★, Fantasy 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-management RTS that tasks you with building a lair and defending it from heroes while managing your own demonic forces.

Machiavillain is an evil mansion management and strategy game, inspired by Dungeon Keeper, Prison Architect and all the horror movie clichés! Build your own manor, raise your monsters, set up your traps, and exterminate your victims. But to gain reputation you'll have to slay by the horror movie rules!

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 47% ★, Strategy 19.6%, Management 13.6%, Simulation 7.2%, Base Building 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fun simulation game about building and managing a mansion for monsters, focusing on base-building and resource management.

Build your own dungeon and attract heroes from all over the realm! Grow your business by exploiting every facet of your visitors' dungeon exploration experience. Will you be able to keep your evil dungeon business going?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Management 21.7%, Strategy 14.6%, Fantasy 9.7%, God Game 8.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A management-focused game that tasks you with building and maintaining a dungeon to attract and challenge adventurers.

In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the Kingdom. Your rule is not absolute, however, as you face subjects that are independent and stubborn. They will need a great deal of persuasion before they carry out your wishes...

Why similar: RTS 40.8%, Strategy 36.5%, Fantasy 12%, Base Building 6.6%, Simulation 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique fantasy strategy game where you manage a kingdom indirectly by setting bounties for heroes rather than controlling them directly.

Become a dungeon lord to defend your dungeons with the deadliest of traps and insidious contraptions against greedy adventurers and wannabe heroes.

Why similar: Strategy 83.6%, Tower Defense 16.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging tower-defense game that focuses on creating lethal trap layouts within a dungeon environment.

Recruit adventurers and monsters to create your own RRG-style town!

Why similar: Strategy 34%, RPG 22.1%, Simulation 14.2%, Fantasy 13.4%, Management 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming management game where you build a fantasy town to attract adventurers, sharing the lighthearted fantasy tone of the Dungeons series.

Assume the role of a mighty (and mighty evil) Dungeon Lord and create your own diabolical demesnes underground. 10 different classes of heroes dare to enter your dungeon where 15 different monsters lurk in the dark.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 34.9% ★, Strategy 32.1%, RPG 15.3%, Management 9.3%, Fantasy 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: The first game in the series, offering a glimpse into the early mechanics of dungeon management and villainous progression.

How evil can you get? Discover how corruptible you are in Overlord, the twisted fantasy action adventure where you can be evil (or really evil). In the game's seriously warped fantasy world, players will become the Overlord and get first-hand experience of how absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 53.8% ★, RPG 10.7%, RTS 9.6%, Fantasy 7.8%, Comedy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An expansion that adds significant new content to the original Overlord, deepening the villainous gameplay experience.

Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.

Why similar: Strategy 30.1%, Building 14.6%, RPG 12.7%, Fantasy 8.4%, Simulation 8%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox management game where you control a tribe of dwarves building a base and defending it from underground threats.

Build your own dungeon and attract heroes from all over the realm in this free version of Dungeon Tycoon. Grow your business by exploiting every facet of your visitors' dungeon exploration experience. Will you be able to keep your evil dungeon business going?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.5%, Management 22.5%, Fantasy 10.5%, Strategy 9.2%, God Game 7.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: A focused introduction to the dungeon management mechanics of the full Tycoon title.

Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.

Why similar: Management 29.7%, Strategy 22.3%, Base Building 13.2%, Simulation 10%, Building 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Though set in a prison, the core mechanics of base construction, resource management, and controlling a complex facility are highly similar to dungeon builders.

The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.

Why similar: Management 30.7%, Strategy 27.8%, Comedy 15.4%, Simulation 11.4%, RTS 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic management game that shares the humorous tone and base-building focus often found in villain-centric strategy titles.

Dungeons: The Dark Lord is the sequel to Dungeons, the game where the more evil you are, the better! There are a slew of exciting new features, including four-player multiplayer in four modes!

Why similar: Strategy 52.6%, RPG 27.7%, Simulation 19.7%

Why You'll Like It: An expansion-turned-standalone that adds multiplayer and new campaign content to the original Dungeons experience.

Spacebase Startopia captivates with its original mixture of economic simulation and empire building strategy paired with classic RTS skirmishes and a good dose of humor.

Why similar: RTS 25.3%, Strategy 21.7%, Management 16.4%, Base Building 8.8%, Comedy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: While set in space, it shares the same management and humor-filled base-building DNA found in the Dungeons series.

Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...

Why similar: Strategy 36.4%, Dungeon Crawler 35.1%, RPG 18%, Tower Defense 9.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike dungeon-defense game that requires careful management of resources and tactical placement of defenses.

An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!

Why similar: RTS 43.2%, Strategy 24.3%, Fantasy 15.9%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Tower Defense 5.6%

Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!

Why similar: Fantasy 82.7%, Singleplayer 17.3%

Japan’s megahit dungeon simulation game is now in English and available globally. Manage your own dungeon and micro-manage your zombies, monsters, minions and traps. Think strategically to summon your forces, level them up and defend against endless invaders and boss units.

Why similar: Strategy 72.6%, Simulation 27.4%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward dungeon management game that focuses on the core loop of building traps and spawning monsters.

Captain your own space ship and roam the galaxy in 3D in this tactical space simulator with tons of RPG depth ! Space has never looked so inviting - but images can betray...It has been two years since the end of the second Gemini war, the situation in the wartorn system is further from resolution than ever.

Why similar: RPG 56.8%, Simulation 36.4%, Singleplayer 6.8%

Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.

Why similar: Strategy 26.6%, Management 21.7%, Fantasy 10.6%, Base Building 10.2%, Simulation 10.2%

Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence.

Why similar: Strategy 49.4%, Tower Defense 30.2%, Multiplayer 11.4%, RPG 4.1%, Funny 3.5%

Dungeon Defenders II is a cooperative Action Tower Defense game packed with roleplaying elements like loot, leveling, and pets.

Why similar: Multiplayer 32.4%, Fantasy 30.3%, Tower Defense 19%, Building 13.7%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.

Why similar: Comedy 31.6%, RTS 27.2%, Strategy 20.7%, Fantasy 9.2%, Funny 4.9%

2280 A.D. The last few survivors of a ruined Earth seek a new home: Mars, a planet whose inhabitants didn't take too kindly to outsiders. The Red Solstice is a tense, tactical, squad-based action game. Fight to survive with up to 8 players in co-op, or lead your own squad in single-player mode.

Why similar: RTS 48.5%, Strategy 28.2%, Multiplayer 9%, RPG 7.6%, Top-Down 4.6%

BE THE VILLAIN and slay any hero who dares enter your dark domain! Deck out your castle with traps and minions as the ultimate diabolical dungeon keeper in this strategy / TD puzzler. Includes the original Castle Doombad game, rebuilt and remastered, plus brand new content.

Why similar: Strategy 50%, Fantasy 26%, Tower Defense 14.5%, Funny 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

A rogue-like river journey through the backwaters of a forgotten post-societal America. Forage, craft, evade predators.

Why similar: Strategy 71.7%, Singleplayer 28.3%

The year is 1962 and the Cold War has the nation gripped by fear. A top-secret government unit called The Bureau begins investigating a series of mysterious attacks by an enemy more powerful than communism.

Why similar: Strategy 62.5%, RPG 24.4%, Singleplayer 7%, Multiplayer 6.1%

Dungeon Warfare is a challenging tower defense strategy game where you become a dungeon lord to defend your dungeons with deadliest of traps and insidious contraptions against greedy adventurers and wanna-be heroes.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 59.7% ★, Strategy 17.1%, Fantasy 9.3%, Tower Defense 5.6%, Building 3.9%

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

Why similar: Comedy 85.1%, Funny 9.8%, Singleplayer 5.1%

You’ve tossed, burned and sliced them by the thousands – now orcs must die more than ever before! Grab a friend and slay orcs in untold numbers in this sequel to the 2011 AIAS Strategy Game of the Year from Robot Entertainment.

Why similar: Strategy 30.7%, Tower Defense 17.6%, Comedy 15.6%, RPG 11.7%, Fantasy 11.4%

Contains full Rising Storm content as well!

Why similar: Multiplayer 71.5%, Simulation 24%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Satellite Reign is a real-time, class-based strategy game, set in an open-world cyberpunk city. You command a group of 4 agents through rain-soaked, neon-lit streets, where the law is the will of mega-corporations.

Why similar: Strategy 55.5%, RTS 24%, RPG 9.4%, Multiplayer 5%, Top-Down 4.5%

Demon Castle Building Dungeon Management Simulation

Why similar: Strategy 37.4%, RPG 28.1%, Simulation 15.3%, Tower Defense 7.4%, Fantasy 6.9%

Ruinarch is an evil god simulator and sandbox game where you mess with people’s lives for hilarious results! Make them vampires, werewolves or bard haters and cackle as the drama unfolds. Once you’re done, unleash a malicious buffet of spells and custom plagues to wipe them out and start anew!

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 49.8% ★, Management 14.5%, Strategy 9.5%, God Game 8.7% ★, Base Building 7.2%

In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the kingdom Ardania. At your service are your loyal and somewhat obnoxious subordinates, who have their own minds about how things should be done. In fact, Majesty is the only game where your heroes decide on their own what should be done and when, leaving you to try to control them through...

Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, RTS 22.1%, Fantasy 13.8%, Simulation 11.4%, Management 6.6%

A dungeon crawl where YOU are the dungeon! Lead your minions in tactical turn-based combat against the pesky heroes, and unlock a variety of evil Powers. With a dynamic campaign system and a branching storyline, "Reverse Crawl" lets you experience an RPG from a whole new angle!

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 50% ★, Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Strategy 12.1%, Fantasy 8.8%, RPG 7.4%

Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.6%, RPG 16.4%, Comedy 15%, Strategy 11.7%, Fantasy 11.5%

Forge invincible defenses with lethal traps and devious machines, and crush relentless waves of adventurers in the ultimate tower defense showdown!

Why similar: Strategy 31.5%, Villain Protagonist 29% ★, Simulation 11.4%, Tower Defense 11.1%, Building 7.8%

A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.

Why similar: Comedy 78%, Funny 16.2%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Selected by the fickle finger of fate, Abe™, floor-waxer first class for RuptureFarms, was catapulted into a life of adventure when he overheard plans by his boss, Molluck the Glukkon™, to turn Abe and his fellow Mudokons into Tasty Treats as part of a last-ditch effort to rescue Molluck's failing meat-packing empire.

Why similar: Comedy 49.5%, Funny 21.5%, Fantasy 17.7%, Singleplayer 11.4%

Guide Bob the sleepwalker to the safety of his bed by taking control of his subconscious guardian, Subob. Explore a surreal and hand-painted dream world, avoid dangers and get Bob safely back to bed.

Why similar: Singleplayer 100%

Become a villain in this retro-inspired board game. Draft terrain tiles, recruit monsters, build your dungeon, and become the OVERBOSS!

Why similar: Strategy 32.6%, Base Building 22.5%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Simulation 11.5%, Fantasy 10.4%

Conquer and destroy the dirty Humans by sending swarms of bugs to crush their home worlds. Evolve your Buggos into stronger, faster, more murderous creatures that can rip the Human defenses to shreds! No one can stop your evolutionary powers. You are the evil Buggo Hivemind!!!

Why similar: Strategy 33.3%, RTS 24%, Management 15.5%, Base Building 11.8%, Simulation 10.6%