- #1 War for the Overworld
97% matchVery Positive86% of 8,133 reviews2015
Dev: Brightrock GamesPub: Mythwright
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 28.3% ★, God Game 18.4% ★, Base Building 16.5%, RTS 12.2%, Management 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is the closest spiritual successor to the classic dungeon management genre, featuring deep base-building and minion control.
- #2 Dungeons 4
96% matchVery Positive87% of 3,331 reviews2023
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 24.4%, Dark Humor 16%, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, Online Co-Op 11.9%, Strategy 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel to the seed game, refining the mechanics and expanding the scale of the dungeon-building and RTS combat.
- #3 Dungeons 2
96% matchVery Positive82% of 5,286 reviews2015
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Dungeon Lord is back – and this time he’s serious! In Dungeons 2, fulfil the Dungeon Lord’s insatiable quest for vengeance by recruiting fearsome new monsters from all corners of the underworld in order to undertake his evil bidding.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 36.6% ★, RTS 15.6%, Management 10.6%, Strategy 10.2%, Comedy 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: The predecessor that introduced the dual-layer gameplay of dungeon management and surface-level RTS combat.
- #4 Evil Genius 2: World Domination
95% matchMixed69% of 13,253 reviews2021
Dev: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 50% ★, Base Building 19.9%, Strategy 9%, Management 8.7%, Simulation 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same humorous villain-protagonist management loop while focusing on secret base construction.
- #5 Dungeon Keeper™ 2
94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,316 reviews2024
Dev: Bullfrog ProductionsPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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: God Game 38.1% ★, Villain Protagonist 25.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.1%, Strategy 10%, RTS 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: The genre-defining classic that established the core mechanics of building dungeons and commanding minions.
- #6 Evil Genius
94% matchVery Positive93% of 3,616 reviews2009
Dev: Elixir StudiosPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 46% ★, Base Building 19.2%, Strategy 7.6%, RTS 6.8%, Comedy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: The original base-building villain simulator that balances management with defending your lair from meddling heroes.
- #7 Overlord II
93% matchVery Positive89% of 4,990 reviews2009
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Codemasters
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 57% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Dark Humor 8.6%, Comedy 7.7%, Funny 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on controlling a horde of minions to do your evil bidding in a fantasy world with a strong comedic tone.
- #8 Overlord™
92% matchVery Positive94% of 6,750 reviews2007
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Codemasters
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 42.9% ★, RTS 17%, Dark Humor 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Comedy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: The start of the minion-commanding villain experience, emphasizing tactical control of creatures to conquer the world.
- #9 KeeperRL
91% matchVery Positive83% of 1,814 reviews2024
Dev: Electric Succubi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 50.2% ★, Base Building 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Management 10.5%, Strategy 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines dungeon building with roguelike exploration and a dark, villainous progression system.
- #10 MachiaVillain
91% matchMixed66% of 810 reviews2018
Dev: Wild FactorPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 45.3% ★, Base Building 14.3%, Strategy 10.5%, Management 8.9%, God Game 8% ★
Why You'll Like It: A humorous base-building game where you manage a monster mansion and trap unsuspecting victims.
- #11 Dwelvers
90% matchMixed69% of 320 reviews2023
Dev: Rasmus LjunggrenPub: Dancing Devils
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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% ★, God Game 19.3% ★, Base Building 16.2%, Management 10.2%, Strategy 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Deep dungeon management with a heavy focus on complex resource gathering and minion AI behavior.
- #12 Ruinarch
89% matchMixed63% of 1,421 reviews2023
Dev: Maccima Games LLCPub: Squeaky Wheel Studio Inc
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 37.7% ★, God Game 23.9% ★, Base Building 13%, Dark Humor 9.2%, Management 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox game focused on being the ultimate evil puppet master who manipulates the world through chaos.
- #13 Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,623 reviews2023
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Base Building 28.9%, Management 22.8%, Funny 13.4%, Comedy 12.6%, Simulation 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous management game focused on running a dungeon and keeping your staff happy while adventurers invade.
- #14 Orcs Must Die! 3
86% matchVery Positive86% of 14,930 reviews2021
Dev: Robot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Slice, burn, toss, zap, grind and gib massive hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning Orcs Must Die! series.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 30.8% ★, Strategy 18.1%, Online Co-Op 17.1%, Multiplayer 13.5%, Funny 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on trap-based defense against waves of enemies, mirroring the dungeon defense aspect of the seed game.
- #15 Majesty 2 Collection
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,571 reviews2011
Dev: 1C:InoCoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 47.9%, Strategy 25.8%, Base Building 20%, Simulation 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features indirect control of heroes, fitting the god-game management style where you influence rather than command.
- #16 Impire
88% matchMixed46% of 455 reviews2013
Dev: Cyanide MontrealPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Villain Protagonist 56.8% ★, Strategy 43.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon management game where you control a demon lord attempting to reclaim his empire.
- #17 Dungeon Tycoon
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,953 reviews2024
Dev: Lunheim StudiosPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: God Game 27.7% ★, Economy 15.5%, Dark Humor 14.7%, Management 13.9%, Base Building 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: A management-focused game about building and maintaining a dungeon specifically for adventurers to explore.
- #18 Cult of the Lamb
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 130,055 reviews2022
Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
Why similar: Base Building 53.6%, Dark Humor 31.8%, Funny 11%, Singleplayer 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines base management with a dark, villainous aesthetic and satisfying action-RPG combat.
- #19 SpellForce 3 Reforced
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,949 reviews2017
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!
Why similar: RTS 52.1%, Strategy 19.1%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Base Building 7.5%, Isometric 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Blends RTS and RPG elements similar to the surface combat and hero management found in Dungeons 3.
- #20 Dungeons
85% matchMixed45% of 890 reviews2011
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 50.7% ★, Strategy 26.2%, Base Building 9.9%, Management 9.2%, Simulation 4%
Why You'll Like It: The original entry in the series, focusing on dungeon management and maintaining your lair.
- #21 Overlord™: Raising Hell
82% matchVery Positive93% of 2,607 reviews2008
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Codemasters
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 53.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 12%, RTS 9%, Dark Humor 8%, Comedy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the minion-commanding gameplay of the original with new challenges and environments.
- #22 Age of Darkness: Final Stand
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 10,665 reviews2025
Dev: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world.
Why similar: RTS 33.8%, Base Building 28%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Strategy 11.3%, Multiplayer 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A survival RTS that captures the scale of defending a base against massive waves of enemies.
- #23 Dungeons - The Dark Lord
84% matchMixed40% of 325 reviews2011
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 57.3%, Simulation 42.7%
Why You'll Like It: The expansion-turned-standalone entry in the early series that adds more depth to the dungeon-building mechanics.
- #24 Gremlins, Inc.
81% matchVery Positive85% of 8,679 reviews2016
Dev: Charlie Oscar Lima Tango Interactive EntertainmentPub: Small Fish Big Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This is an intense strategy board game in a steampunk world of corrupt capitalist gremlins who compete for money, political power and prestige. Save and invest, steal and extort, arrest and get arrested – in single-player and multiplayer, with ranks and ladders, team mode and spectator mode.
Why similar: Multiplayer 33.3%, Strategy 31%, Comedy 29.9%, Singleplayer 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A board game that captures the cutthroat, villainous spirit and backstabbing nature of the series.
- #25 Tropico 6
80% matchVery Positive88% of 29,546 reviews2019
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.
Why similar: Economy 27.2%, Management 21%, Strategy 18.3%, Simulation 11.9%, Multiplayer 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a humorous take on being a dictator, aligning with the villain-protagonist theme and management gameplay.
- #26 Underworld Overseer
78% matchVery Positive91% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Myron Games
Windows
Build your dungeon, command demons, set traps, and slay invading adventurers with powerful spells.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 35% ★, God Game 21.6% ★, RTS 13.9%, Real Time Tactics 8.2%, Base Building 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon defense game that emphasizes the god-game perspective and tactical trap placement.
- #27 My Infamous Dungeon
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: BoxFox Studios
Windows
Be evil. Build your dungeon and grow your empire in this roguelite dungeon builder. Hire monsters, set traps, battle heroes, and conquer the overworld with an ever expanding legion of evil.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 40.1% ★, God Game 19.8% ★, Base Building 13.8%, Management 7.8%, Isometric 6.6%
- #28 Spacebase Startopia
81% matchMixed56% of 662 reviews2021
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 21.3%, Base Building 19.2%, Economy 12.2%, Strategy 11%, Management 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A management sim with a humorous tone and base-building elements set in a sci-fi environment.
- #29 Sintopia
76% matchVery Positive81% of 1,094 reviews2026
Dev: Piraknights GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Manage Hell. Manipulate the Overworld. Build the resurrection business of your dreams! In Sintopia, you’re tasked with managing the bureaucratic administration of Hell: “re-educate” the sinful, generate profit, play god and expand your hellish empire. All part of a day’s work at Hell Incorporated.
Why similar: God Game 31.2% ★, Base Building 16.3%, Dark Humor 13.8%, Management 11.8%, Comedy 8.2%
- #30 SpellForce 3 Soul Harvest
79% matchVery Positive85% of 2,334 reviews2019
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Three years after the Purity Wars, Nortander is on the cusp of a new era.
Why similar: RTS 48.3%, Base Building 19.4%, Strategy 18.3%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: Adds more RTS depth and faction variety to the RPG-strategy hybrid formula.
- #31 Dungeon Keeper Gold™
77% matchVery Positive93% of 615 reviews2024
Dev: Bullfrog ProductionsPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 31%
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: God Game 41.8% ★, Villain Protagonist 33.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.1%, Strategy 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #32 Styx: Shards of Darkness
78% matchVery Positive83% of 7,034 reviews2017
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Styx returns in a new stealth adventure! Explore and master huge open environments, sneak past or assassinate new enemies and bosses, and experiment with the new array of lethal abilities and weapons in our goblin assassin's arsenal.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 40.4%, Dark Humor 26%, Multiplayer 16.1%, Comedy 11.3%, Singleplayer 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on stealth and being the 'bad guy' in a fantasy world, emphasizing tactical movement and traps.
- #33 Ghost Keeper
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 91 reviews2026
Dev: Quest Craft
Windows
Become a Ghost Keeper and lead your fearsome minions against the living. Use diverse scare tactics, manage demonic creatures and harness dozens of skills. Oh, and don’t let the Brotherhood catch you! The ultimate scaring experience begins…
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 41.1% ★, RTS 17.6%, Dark Humor 12.5%, Isometric 9.8%, Strategy 6.1%
- #34 SpellForce 3 Versus Edition
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,622 reviews2020
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
The SpellForce 3: Versus Edition gives you the chance to enter the battlefields of Eo for free, letting you test your RTS skills against AI opponents or even other human players.
Why similar: RTS 32.4%, Base Building 18.8%, Strategy 18%, Online Co-Op 12.4%, Multiplayer 10.5%
- #35 Total War: WARHAMMER III
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 149,446 reviews2022
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 29.1 hrsMean: 152.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?
Why similar: RTS 36.2%, Real Time Tactics 18.5%, Strategy 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Multiplayer 6.9%
- #36 Total War: WARHAMMER II
73% matchVery Positive93% of 121,473 reviews2017
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 40.2 hrsMean: 178.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The forces of Lustria await your command. Choose your Legendary Lord, expand your armies, forge alliances in a strategic turn-based campaign, and unleash the might of your monstrous forces in fast-paced real-time battles.
Why similar: RTS 40.3%, Strategy 25.5%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Multiplayer 9.9%
- #37 Driftland: The Magic Revival
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,015 reviews2019
Dev: Star Drifters
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
After a devastating war between ancient mages, a powerful spell is all that holds together the shattered planet of Driftland. Take on the role of a powerful mage capable of moving and connecting floating lands, develop a mighty empire, and restore Driftland to its former glory!
Why similar: God Game 36.7% ★, RTS 25.4%, Economy 16.7%, Management 13.4%, Strategy 7.8%
- #38 Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 5,000 reviews2016
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A massive-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Conquer multiple worlds across several single-player campaigns; or play with your friends in multiplayer combat.
Why similar: RTS 25.3%, Base Building 20.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.6%, Isometric 10.4%, Online Co-Op 10.1%
- #39 Zombie Night Terror
73% matchVery Positive93% of 4,014 reviews2016
Dev: NoClipPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Prepare yourself for the most thrilling night of your life! Something strange has happened and people everywhere are turning into blood thirsty walking corpses. But guess who’s the brains behind this hungry undead army? YOU! So spread this pandemic and wipe humanity off the planet.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 56.4% ★, Strategy 21.4%, Horror 12%, Comedy 6.6%, Funny 1.9%
- #40 Hidden Folks
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,553 reviews2017
Dev: Hidden Folks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!!
Why similar: Funny 52.5%, Isometric 37.7%, Singleplayer 9.8%
- #41 Rise to Ruins
71% matchVery Positive88% of 7,765 reviews2019
Dev: Raymond DoerrPub: SixtyGig Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A brutal godlike village sim that melds the god game, management, and tower defense genres! Fight off hoards of monsters at night, and expand your village in the day time. Inspired by games like Black and White, Rimworld, and Dwarf Fortress but not quite like any of them.
Why similar: God Game 47.7% ★, Base Building 28.6%, Strategy 14.2%, Simulation 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #42 Undead Horde
72% matchVery Positive87% of 1,400 reviews2019
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Become a necromancer and raise the dead - Undead Horde is a necromantic action game with elements from RPG, strategy and hack'n'slash. Maraud through the lands of the living, raze their villages and steal their treasures. Ultimately you'll take over the whole kingdom of the living!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 82.6% ★, Dark Humor 9.4%, Funny 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #43 Age of Wonders III
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,326 reviews2014
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!
Why similar: Strategy 76.1%, Multiplayer 17.8%, Female Protagonist 3.2%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #44 Dungeon Warfare 3
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 689 reviews2025
Dev: Excidium Inc.
Windows · Mac
Forge invincible defenses with lethal traps and devious machines, and crush relentless waves of adventurers in the ultimate tower defense showdown!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 40.1% ★, Strategy 24.1%, Simulation 17.3%, Real Time Tactics 15.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #45 Dungeon Tycoon: Prologue
68% matchVery Positive97% of 373 reviews2024
Dev: Lunheim Studios
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: God Game 29.8% ★, Economy 20.4%, Base Building 18.2%, Management 16.1%, Strategy 5.4%
- #46 Old Man's Journey
71% matchVery Positive87% of 4,277 reviews2017
Dev: Broken Rules
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.
Why similar: Singleplayer 100%
- #47 Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,502 reviews2021
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 66.6% ★, Management 13%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Strategy 9.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #48 Orcs Must Die! 2
70% matchVery Positive92% of 19,643 reviews2012
Dev: Robot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Online Co-Op 23.3%, Strategy 19.8%, Comedy 17.2%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Multiplayer 13%
- #49 Spellcaster University
69% matchVery Positive83% of 4,334 reviews2021
Dev: Sneaky Yak Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Develop a prestigious university of mages. Build rooms, train your students, fight orcs, slay the bureaucrats, manage your budget... a director's life is not a quiet one.
Why similar: Base Building 26.1%, Economy 19%, Management 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Simulation 8.6%
- #50 Overlord: Fellowship of Evil
75% matchMostly Negative21% of 783 reviews2015
Dev: Codemasters
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Overlord: Fellowship of Evil is an Action RPG filled with the series’ black humour and penned by award-winning scriptwriter Rhianna Pratchett. Players embark on an epic new quest in single-player or with up to three friends in co-op, assisted by the mighty, maniacal and occasionally moronic minions.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 51.7% ★, Dark Humor 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Isometric 7.3%, Multiplayer 6.3%
- #51 Lewd Dungeon Manager 🔞
67% matchMixed66% of 145 reviews2026
Dev: Lewd Star
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage your own dungeon as a Dark Lord in this mix of Tower Defense, RTS, and adult visual novel. Build traps, deploy units, and defend against waves of bold heroines. Upgrade your domain, manage energy, and shape a story full of humor, meta twists, and wicked strategy.
Why similar: Base Building 22.7%, Dark Fantasy 18%, RTS 17.5%, Management 12.5%, Isometric 12.3%
- #52 Tropico 5
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 14,424 reviews2014
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Return to the remote island nation of Tropico and expand your Dynasty’s reign from the early colonial period to beyond the 21st Century, facing new challenges including advanced trading mechanics, technology and scientific research, as well as cooperative and competitive MULTIPLAYER.
Why similar: Strategy 24.4%, Economy 18.7%, Simulation 15.2%, Management 12.2%, Multiplayer 9.9%
- #53 SpellForce 3 Fallen God
68% matchVery Positive87% of 1,573 reviews2020
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Command the Trolls and lead them on an epic journey across the wild continent of Urgath. As Chieftain of the Moonkin, a tribe driven from its home by tusk hunters and disease, their survival is in your hands.
Why similar: RTS 53.4%, Strategy 25.3%, Online Co-Op 10.9%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #54 Startopia
69% matchVery Positive90% of 973 reviews2013
Dev: My Little Planet Ltd
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 39%
A once thriving network of space stations and planets have been left lifeless, redundant scars of the apocalypse. Into this age of darkness comes light. You will lead the way in rebuilding the network of space stations to a standard accepted by the individual alien races, attracting them to harness their expertise and research new...
Why similar: God Game 19.5% ★, Base Building 16.4%, RTS 16.3%, Management 12.3%, Comedy 9.1%
- #55 Undead Horde 2: Necropolis
66% matchVery Positive82% of 500 reviews2023
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
As a powerful necromancer you have the ability to raise the dead and command them in battle. With each victory, your army will grow stronger and your city will become more powerful. Undead Horde 2 is an action game with elements from RPG, strategy and hack'n'slash. Rise from the crypt and rebuild!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 58.8% ★, Dark Humor 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Strategy 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #56 Divinity: Dragon Commander
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,548 reviews2013
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
You are the Dragon Commander. Your mission it is to reunite a broken empire and become the new emperor. Success depends entirely on your ability to efficiently rule your empire, build invincible armies and lead them to victory.
Why similar: RTS 52.7%, Strategy 32.5%, Comedy 6.5%, Multiplayer 5.6%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #57 Sudden Strike 4
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 8,361 reviews2017
Dev: Kite GamesPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders – making Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!
Why similar: RTS 41.4%, Real Time Tactics 26.1%, Strategy 21.4%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Isometric 3.8%
- #58 The Riftbreaker
65% matchVery Positive90% of 24,991 reviews2021
Dev: EXOR Studios
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.
Why similar: Base Building 21.9%, RTS 15.9%, Co-op Campaign 14.4% ★, Online Co-Op 12.9%, Economy 10.7%
- #59 Buggos 2
64% matchVery Positive84% of 703 reviews2025
Dev: Intrepid Marmot
Windows
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: Base Building 30.7%, RTS 24.5%, Strategy 19.4%, Simulation 12.6%, Management 11.4%