Games Like Overlord™

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 41.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 9%, Dark Humor 6.8%, RPG 5.3%, Action RPG 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel refines the minion-commanding mechanics and expands the villainous scope of the original game.

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 34.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Dark Humor 5.8%, RTS 5.8%, Third Person 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This essential expansion adds new realms and deeper challenges to the core Overlord experience.

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 52% ★, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Action RPG 9.1%, Dark Humor 6.6%, RPG 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: You control a necromancer who raises an army of minions to conquer the living, mirroring the minion-management feel of 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 79.6% ★, Strategy 10.6%, RTS 5.9%, Funny 2.9%, Comedy 1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive villain-management simulator that captures the same satirical, evil-overlord tone.

Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 46.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, RPG 15.4%, Story Rich 7.9%, Fantasy 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This RPG offers the most compelling 'be the villain' narrative, where your choices actively shape a world already conquered by evil.

Once upon a time, a little boy from our world found himself in another, more mystical world where a magical crown made him ruler over a floundering kingdom called Alpoko. You are this little boy, and it's your duty to make Alpoko great...so you can then expand its dominion and take over the world!

Why similar: RTS 33.7%, Strategy 33.6%, RPG 32.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the core 'commanding a crowd' gameplay loop that makes Overlord so satisfying to play.

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 50.1% ★, RTS 23.2%, Comedy 8%, Funny 7.4%, Fantasy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic dungeon management games that emphasizes building an evil lair and commanding minions.

The cult-classic returns! Terrorize the people of 1950's Earth in the role of the evil alien Crypto-137. Harvest their DNA and bring down the US government in the faithful remake of the legendary alien invasion action adventure. Annihilate puny humans using an assortment of alien weaponry and psychic abilities.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 55.4% ★, Open World 9.1%, Dark Humor 8.8%, Comedy 6.3%, Funny 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the comedic, villainous protagonist vibe as you wreak havoc on humanity with alien technology.

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 42.2% ★, RTS 17%, Dark Humor 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Comedy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines dungeon management with real-time strategy, focusing on the humorous perspective of the Absolute Evil.

Wield an ever-growing herd of quirky creatures to rebuild broken paths, battle perilous beasts, and solve peculiar puzzles in a rich, interconnected world. Join two young runaways as they unravel the mysteries of a lost realm in this nostalgic storybook fantasy!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.6%, Puzzle 20.4%, Story Rich 16.3%, Fantasy 14.5%, Strategy 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features charming, Pikmin-like creature management mechanics set within a mysterious and slightly dark forest world.

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 33.4% ★, Hack and Slash 12%, Dark Humor 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Action RPG 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel improves upon the original's necromancy mechanics, allowing for larger armies and more tactical control.

You have been appointed to fulfill an extremely dangerous mission, deep in enemy territory: to kill one man... the Emperor himself. Lead the revolution of the Orcs and Goblins!

Why similar: RPG 26.8%, Fantasy 15%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Third Person 14.4%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: You play as an Orc and a Goblin, flipping the traditional fantasy trope to put you in the shoes of the 'monsters' of the world.

Be the Zombie. Kick A** and Take Brains.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 67.2% ★, Funny 10.6%, Third Person 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a monster leading a horde of undead against a retro-futuristic city, blending dark humor with minion-based gameplay.

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 69.3% ★, RTS 10.4%, Strategy 8.5%, Comedy 8.1%, Funny 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: The classic base-building game that set the standard for playing as a megalomaniacal villain.

FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.

Why similar: Open World 20.2%, RPG 18.9%, Action RPG 16.5%, Fantasy 11.1%, Third Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar dark fantasy aesthetic and a moral alignment system that rewards you for being either a hero or a villain.

CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origins, stalking and consuming those that imprisoned you.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 88.6% ★, Puzzle 5.1%, Action 3.3%, Adventure 1.5%, Atmospheric 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This 'reverse horror' game lets you play as an amorphous monster, focusing on the power fantasy of being the antagonist.

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Third Person 10.7%, RPG 7%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that shares the dark fantasy tone and hack-and-slash combat style of Overlord.

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: Hack and Slash 17.4%, RTS 14.7%, Comedy 14.4%, Open World 14.4%, Third Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends action-adventure with real-time strategy elements, featuring a unique world and a heavy dose of dark comedy.

Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.

Why similar: Open World 22.3%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Action RPG 10.3%, RPG 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: The Nemesis system allows you to build and command your own army of orcs, providing a similar sense of power and control.

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 37.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Dark Humor 10.2%, Hack and Slash 9%, Action RPG 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that focuses on cooperative action-RPG gameplay within the familiar Overlord universe.

Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.7%, RPG 20.1%, Fantasy 13.7%, Action RPG 10.9%, Hack and Slash 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person action game that emphasizes environmental interaction and brutal combat in a dark fantasy setting.

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 46.2% ★, RTS 19.6%, Strategy 9.6%, Comedy 7.1%, RPG 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It bridges the gap between dungeon management and surface-level RTS combat, much like the hybrid nature of Overlord.

A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.6%, Open World 17.4%, RPG 16.5%, Action RPG 16%, Fantasy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic open-world action-RPG that provides a similar hack-and-slash experience in a sprawling fantasy land.

Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.

Why similar: Open World 19%, RPG 18.6%, Action RPG 17.9%, Third Person 14.4%, Fantasy 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This RPG features dark fantasy themes and the unique ability to transform into a dragon, offering a distinct power fantasy.

Become the Final Boss! Play any way you want, combine followers from different factions, and win spectacular turn-based battles. Expand your Empire of Darkness and seek a powerful artifact that can change the fate of the world.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 59.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 13%, Open World 8.3%, RPG 5.9%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that puts you in the role of a villainous boss fighting against waves of 'heroes'.

Why save the world when you can conquer it? In EvilQuest, take on the role of Galvis — a dark knight obsessed with ultimate power. Set out on a quest of revenge,destruction and conquest in this exciting retro Action RPG title.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 66.3% ★, Action RPG 14.8%, RPG 12.5%, Action 3.9%, Adventure 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled RPG that focuses on the perspective of a villain seeking power and revenge.

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 55.1% ★, Strategy 20.7%, RPG 17.9%, Fantasy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original entry in the series that established the premise of managing an evil dungeon for the sake of dark ambition.

The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.

Why similar: Action RPG 23.7%, Open World 16.7%, RPG 15.8%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Fantasy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with fast-paced combat and a vibrant fantasy world that feels mechanically polished.

Evil Wizard is a humor-filled action RPG that puts you in the shoes of a former Final Boss. Rise from defeat, rediscover long lost powers, and fight to reclaim your castle from an army of so-called heroes.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 35% ★, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Dark Humor 11.8%, Action RPG 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%

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

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 58.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Action RPG 11.6%, Dark Humor 11.6%, Strategy 5.7%

Chaos reigns in this top down action adventure game starring Rack, a demon with an appetite for destruction. Pave a path of mayhem as you guide Rack on his quest to jump start the Apocalypse. Wield powerful magic, decimate your foes, unravel mind bending puzzles, and smite titanic bosses all while corrupting a vast open world.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 67% ★, RPG 18.4%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game where you play as a demonic entity tasked with corrupting a world, matching the theme of Overlord.

Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?

Why similar: RPG 21.9%, Third Person 14%, Open World 11.3%, Fantasy 11.1%, Action RPG 10.5%

Experience the ultimate power fantasy as the apex predator of the seas - a giant Shark! Terrorize the coastal waterways. Tear swimmers and divers limb from limb, give the humans a reason to fear you!

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 36.2% ★, Dark Humor 13.9%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Open World 8.7%, Action RPG 8.6%

Old school action RPG. Travel through an open world, design your own character class and feed your LUST for POWER by crushing your foes. Bonus replayability thanks to procedural generation, tons of abilities and items. Optional permadeath for hardcore roguelike fans!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.9%, Dark Fantasy 20.5%, Action RPG 19.3%, Open World 12.2%, RPG 8%

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.6%, Third Person 14.2%, Action RPG 10.1%, Action 8%, Fantasy 6.5%

Villains from near and far have been summoned to Arcanus Cella to participate in a death game in the name of achieving world peace. Do you have what it takes to become the ultimate evil? Test your might and mettle in this highly customizable action RPG!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.4%, Dark Humor 20.4%, Action RPG 17.9%, Third Person 10.9%, Comedy 10.6%

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Why similar: Open World 21.6%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action RPG 12.1%, Third Person 12%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%

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 37.9% ★, Action RPG 28.9%, Strategy 16.1%, RTS 14.1%, Action 3%

The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.5%, Open World 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, RPG 8.7%, Action RPG 8.1%

Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.6%, Action RPG 22%, Dark Fantasy 22%, RPG 8.6%, Fantasy 7.8%

A fierce struggle is taking place within Asgard, the realm of the Norse Gods.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.2%, Open World 14.1%, Third Person 12.8%, Action 8.9%, Fantasy 8.5%

Experience the world of Ancaria in its full glory with Sacred 2: Gold Edition. Containing Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and the awesome add-on Ice and Blood. Defeat countless dangerous enemies; capture powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Prepare yourself for the ultimate battle and become a legend.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.1%, Action RPG 19.7%, Open World 18.8%, RPG 16%, Fantasy 5.7%

Control the Powers of Evil to crush the Good Guys! Take control of the revived God of War Raelius, recruit evil minions, build bastions of doom and command your groveling servants.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 57.1% ★, Dark Humor 14.2%, Strategy 11.9%, Fantasy 6.2%, Comedy 6.1%

Play as Gollum on his quest to retrieve his Precious. You will need to climb the mountains of Mordor, sneak around Mirkwood and make difficult choices. Who will gain the upper hand: the cunning Gollum or the innocent Smeagol?

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 42.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Open World 7.4%, Third Person 7.4%, Fantasy 7%

Slice them, burn them, skewer them, and launch them - no matter how you get it done, orcs must die in this fantasy action-strategy game from Robot Entertainment.

Why similar: Third Person 24%, Strategy 18.2%, Comedy 15.8%, Fantasy 14.3%, Funny 10.9%

The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.

Why similar: Action RPG 20.2%, Open World 19.4%, RPG 17.6%, Fantasy 11.7%, Hack and Slash 10.2%

Become The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue woven by forces vying for control of the world. Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other.

Why similar: RPG 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Fantasy 12.2%, Third Person 11.7%, Story Rich 10%

Unleash your power in Dark Lord, a roguelike RPG filled with strategy, adventure, and sardonic wit. Rule your growing realm with an iron fist in Story Mode, dive deep into the legends created by other players, or forge your own in Community Stories Mode!

Why similar: Dark Humor 34.7%, Dark Fantasy 24.5%, Funny 12.1%, Story Rich 8.9%, Fantasy 8.7%

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 71.5% ★, Fantasy 8.4%, RPG 7.9%, Strategy 7.1%, Action 3.4%

Experience an amazing adventure in one of the most fascinating universes! Amidst conspiracy and betrayal, try to survive the orchestrated machinations around the Iron Throne.

Why similar: RPG 29%, Fantasy 16.6%, Third Person 16.6%, Story Rich 11%, Action 6.7%

Become the dictator of a remote island during the Cold War. Charm, persuade, intimidate, oppress, or cheat your people to stay in power! Are you a kind and generous leader? A corrupt and ruthless tyrant ruling with an iron fist?

Why similar: Strategy 49.3%, Comedy 23.5%, Funny 19.4%, Atmospheric 5%, Multiplayer 2.9%

A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.

Why similar: Open World 28.2%, RPG 21.3%, Third Person 11%, Fantasy 9.7%, Action RPG 9.1%

Defend the Monsters’ Domain. Kill heroes and collect their treasures. Play the Monsters’ side and loot foolish warriors who dare to explore your realm. Build up your forces, upgrade them and equip them with better weapons, skills and tricks to lure and kill even more shiny forces of the light.

Why similar: Dark Humor 24.9%, Action RPG 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Open World 13.4%, RPG 10.4%

Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good.

Why similar: Comedy 31.8%, Fantasy 13.8%, Funny 13.1%, RPG 12.9%, Multiplayer 9.7%

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 46.3% ★, Action RPG 27%, RPG 14.5%, Strategy 12.2%

Play as D’Vil, the Dark Lord… and rising star at Evil Productions. Team up with Hero of Light, Ralph, and unleash devastating combos on your foes. Will you work together to uncover the conspiracy behind the video game cutscene industry or clash like true hero and villain?

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 45% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Puzzle 8.4%, RPG 7.8%, Story Rich 6.9%

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

Why similar: Open World 26.8%, RPG 21.4%, Third Person 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Fantasy 9.3%

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 45.6% ★, RTS 19.9%, Dark Humor 15.4%, Funny 6.8%, Puzzle 6.5%

An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.

Why similar: Action 29.2%, Story Rich 21%, Atmospheric 18.3%, Multiplayer 18.1%, Funny 9.3%