Games Like Overlord II

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

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the core minion-commanding mechanics and dark comedic tone of the series.

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 45.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, RPG 8.1%, Fantasy 5.5%, Third Person 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An essential expansion that deepens the dark fantasy narrative and adds challenging new realms to conquer.

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 56.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Dark Humor 8.6%, Comedy 7.9%, Funny 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished entry in the series that perfectly balances base-building, dungeon management, and overworld RTS combat.

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: Dark Humor 29.1%, Fantasy 20.8%, Funny 17%, RTS 11.9%, Strategy 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel refines the dungeon-management and real-time strategy elements, allowing you to command an army of evil creatures against the forces of good.

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 62.9% ★, Comedy 9.4%, Fantasy 8.9%, Funny 7.6%, RTS 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic dungeon-management games that captures the sadistic joy of building a trap-filled lair to thwart heroes.

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 45.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 10%, Dark Humor 9%, RPG 7.2%, Fantasy 7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the necromancer fantasy, allowing you to raise an army of the dead to crush your enemies in a similar action-RPG style.

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 61.2% ★, RPG 7.5%, Magic 6.2%, Fantasy 5.6%, Action RPG 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-RPG where you command a growing army of undead minions to reclaim your land from the living.

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 87.4% ★, Strategy 6.7%, Funny 2.6%, RTS 1.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the villain-protagonist vibe through base-building and global domination schemes with a heavy dose of humor.

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 62.8% ★, Comedy 6.7%, Dark Humor 6%, Funny 5.8%, Third Person 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the same chaotic, destructive fun as you play as an alien invader bent on subjugating humanity with advanced technology.

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

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 52.8% ★, RPG 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Fantasy 6.2%, Adventure 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric RPG that places you in the role of an officer for an evil regime, forcing you to make difficult moral choices in a world where evil has already won.

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 56.7% ★, RPG 9.9%, Fantasy 8.8%, Comedy 8.2%, Strategy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces the dual-layer gameplay of managing a dungeon while simultaneously commanding troops on the surface world.

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 78.7% ★, Comedy 8.7%, Strategy 5.6%, Funny 3.4%, RTS 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: The classic base-building game that defined the villain-protagonist genre with its satirical take on spy-fi tropes.

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: Dark Humor 33.6%, Fantasy 17%, Funny 14.9%, Third Person 13.5%, Strategy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines dungeon crawling with base management, tasking you with building a loyal cult of followers to do your dark bidding.

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 36.9%, Fantasy 21.4%, Third Person 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique RPG that flips the script by letting you play as an elite Orc warrior on a mission to kill the human Emperor.

The world’s most irreverent co-op action adventure returns! In the next chapter of Magicka, players ascend from the ruins of Aldrheim to experience a Midgård almost wiped free of Wizards after the Wizard Wars, with the few that do remain having either gone mad or extremely hostile toward all others

Why similar: Magic 30.5%, Comedy 21.6%, Funny 12.5%, RPG 7.3%, Multiplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the chaotic, destructive, and often hilarious nature of spellcasting and minion-like mayhem in a fantasy setting.

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 92.4% ★, Action 2.7%, Adventure 1.5%, Puzzle 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A reverse-horror game where you play as an amorphous, tentacled creature consuming everything in its path, mirroring the destructive power of the Overlord.

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: Comedy 16.7%, RPG 15.2%, Fantasy 14%, Third Person 13.8%, Strategy 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the strategic placement of traps and minions to defend your territory from waves of invading heroes.

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: RPG 16.5%, Open World 15.3%, Fantasy 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Third Person 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features the Nemesis system, which allows you to build and command your own army of orcs in a dark fantasy setting.

Necro Story is a creature-collection RPG where you play as a (kind of) evil necromancer more into undead shenanigans than saving the world! Command quirky minions, outsmart foes, and snag their souls to power up your team. Expect strategic combat, laughs, and plenty of mischief.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 58.3% ★, Comedy 12.1%, RPG 11.3%, Magic 9.3%, Funny 9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and funny RPG where you play as a necromancer, balancing dark magic with lighthearted, creature-collecting gameplay.

Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.8%, Fantasy 17.1%, Third Person 16.4%, RPG 10.7%, Magic 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a cynical, anti-hero protagonist in a dark fantasy world where stealth and sabotage are your primary tools for success.

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 49.3% ★, Dark Humor 10%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, RPG 7%, Funny 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous action-RPG where you play as a villain who has been defeated and must fight to reclaim his castle and powers.

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 50.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Dark Humor 8.1%, RPG 6.5%, Fantasy 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-RPG that continues the series' tradition of playing as a servant of the Netherworld.

Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.

Why similar: RPG 36.5%, Funny 13.4%, Fantasy 12.4%, Third Person 10.1%, Strategy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that leans heavily into fantasy tropes and comedy, much like the tone found in the Overlord series.

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 65.6% ★, Strategy 21.4%, Fantasy 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time strategy game where you play as a dungeon lord attempting to build an empire and conquer the surface world.

Check out the new Velvet Edition bundle including both Two Worlds II and Pirates of the Flying Fortress DLC.

Why similar: RPG 33.3%, Fantasy 14.2%, Open World 11.2%, Third Person 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that offers significant freedom in character building and exploration within a dark fantasy setting.

Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.

Why similar: Action RPG 58%, Dark Fantasy 21.6%, RPG 11.3%, Fantasy 3.8%, Multiplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that captures the gritty atmosphere and satisfying combat progression of the genre.

It’s been a generation since you vanquished the evil that plagued the Land of Ehb, and now…a new menace has awakened. In Dungeon Siege II, the sequel to the best-selling RPG from Gas Powered Games, you will be called on to again wield sword and spell to save the world from a growing abomination many years in the making.

Why similar: RPG 44.9%, Fantasy 23.5%, Action RPG 19.6%, Singleplayer 3.7%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic party-based action-RPG that provides a deep, loot-driven experience in a high-fantasy world.

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 57.1% ★, RPG 22.3%, Strategy 12.4%, Fantasy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The first entry in the series that established the core concept of managing a dungeon to lure and defeat heroes.

You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.

Why similar: Open World 28.7%, Third Person 25.2%, Action 14.1%, RPG 11.6%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-octane experience of playing as a destructive anti-hero with supernatural abilities in an open-world environment.

SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!

Why similar: RPG 35.5%, Fantasy 20.3%, RTS 12.6%, Strategy 11.1%, Open World 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends deep RPG character progression with RTS army management, offering a grander scale of fantasy warfare.

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

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 70.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Dark Humor 8.3%, Action RPG 6.4%, Strategy 4%

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

Why similar: RPG 26.2%, Fantasy 17.4%, Third Person 12.8%, Open World 9.9%, Action RPG 9.7%

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: Third Person 18.8%, Fantasy 18.2%, Funny 17%, Strategy 13.9%, Comedy 10.8%

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 25.2%, Third Person 15.5%, Fantasy 11.7%, Dark Humor 11.6%, Comedy 5.8%

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

Why similar: Action 37.6%, Singleplayer 16.7%, Multiplayer 16%, Funny 12.6%, Atmospheric 10.7%

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 70.9% ★, RPG 16%, Action RPG 7.3%, Action 3.3%, Adventure 2.6%

SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition presents the award-winning SpellForce saga hits: "SpellForce 2 – Shadow Wars" and the add-on "SpellForce 2 – Dragon Storm" for a spectacular game experience!

Why similar: RPG 42.8%, Fantasy 19.3%, Strategy 17.3%, RTS 12.9%, Action 4.4%

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: RPG 66.5%, Strategy 33.5%

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 55.5% ★, Action RPG 19.5%, Strategy 13.6%, Singleplayer 4.3%, RTS 3.6%

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 27.3%, Fantasy 15.7%, Magic 15.3%, RPG 14.2%, Funny 9.9%

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 66.5% ★, Dark Humor 9.9%, Fantasy 9%, Strategy 8%, Comedy 6.6%

In this sequel to the vintage Open World RPG ELEX, Jax must once again unite the free people of the Science-Fantasy world of Magalan against a new threat - the Skyands, who want to change the face of the planet forever.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.2%, RPG 15.8%, Third Person 11.7%, Action RPG 11.4%, Open World 10.6%

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 29.4%, Fantasy 15.5%, Third Person 11.9%, Magic 8.5%, Open World 5.6%

Crypto is back with a license to probe. The alien invader returns, groovier than ever. Experience the swinging ‘60s in all its chemical-induced glory and take revenge on the KGB for blowing up your mothership. You’ll have to form alliances with members of the very species you came to enslave.

Why similar: Comedy 25.6%, Dark Humor 25.3%, Third Person 17.5%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Open World 9.2%

Experience the sequel to the Role-playing Real Time Strategy Hit!

Why similar: RPG 48.5%, Strategy 20.8%, Fantasy 17.3%, RTS 10.7%, Singleplayer 2.7%

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: RPG 36%, Action RPG 16.9%, Open World 15.5%, Fantasy 13.3%, Multiplayer 5.1%

Use necromancy to smash villages, scare townsfolk, and generally cause a ruckus.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 61.8% ★, Dark Humor 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Action RPG 7.2%, Magic 5.7%

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 54% ★, RPG 20.3%, Action RPG 14.5%, Strategy 8.2%, Singleplayer 2.9%

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 66% ★, RPG 21.8%, Action 7%, Adventure 5.1%

In the second part of the unfolding saga that could also be enjoyed independently, you can explore new corners of this unique world and experience the mix of old-school gothic and mad science, with more action, powerful foes and plenty of stunning places to visit.

Why similar: RPG 30.1%, Action RPG 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Fantasy 8.9%, Magic 8%

Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain...

Why similar: Action 24.2%, Third Person 19.1%, Adventure 15.6%, Fantasy 15.6%, Action RPG 11.5%

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 75.3% ★, Dark Humor 12.3%, Open World 5.2%, Strategy 3.4%, Action 2.1%

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: RPG 21.7%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Open World 12.5%, Third Person 12.3%, Fantasy 12.2%

From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes South Park: The Fractured But Whole, a sequel to 2014's award-winning South Park: The Stick of Truth.

Why similar: Dark Humor 26.5%, RPG 22.9%, Comedy 22.4%, Funny 14.9%, Open World 5.5%

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 70.7% ★, Fantasy 10.4%, RPG 9.4%, Strategy 4.1%, Action 2.6%

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 25.7%, Open World 12.1%, Third Person 11.5%, Funny 9.1%, Fantasy 8.5%

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 53.4% ★, Dark Humor 12.3%, RPG 8.1%, Third Person 6.2%, Action RPG 5.9%

Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 62.7% ★, RPG 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Strategy 5.8%, Fantasy 3.6%