Games Like Overlord™: Raising Hell

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

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

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

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the core loop of controlling a dark master and his loyal, chaotic minions.

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 52.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, RTS 8.8%, Dark Humor 8.2%, Comedy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly balances dungeon management with real-time strategy, allowing you to command an army of evil creatures.

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 59.3% ★, RPG 8.4%, Hack and Slash 5.3%, Action RPG 5.1%, Fantasy 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features similar minion-based combat where you raise an army of the dead to conquer the living.

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 59.4% ★, RTS 11.3%, Comedy 8.9%, Fantasy 7.9%, Funny 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic dungeon management games that captures the dark humor and base-building satisfaction of the Overlord series.

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 59.2% ★, Action 7.5%, Third Person 6.7%, Comedy 6.3%, Dark Humor 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar villain-protagonist experience filled with dark humor and destructive power fantasies.

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

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 69.2% ★, Third Person 10.2%, Funny 8.2%, Action 4.2%, Action-Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic villain-protagonist game where you control a zombie leading an undead horde against humans.

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 33.5%, Fantasy 15.6%, Third Person 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Action 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a unique perspective by casting you as an orc and a goblin working together to take down the human empire.

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 85.7% ★, Strategy 7.2%, RTS 2.6%, Funny 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management and villainy aspects, letting you build a secret lair and plot world domination.

Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good!

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 48.9% ★, Action 10.6%, Third Person 10.2%, Adventure 7.6%, Comedy 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A spooky, villain-protagonist platformer that captures the dark fantasy aesthetic and comedic tone of the Overlord world.

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 50.3% ★, Action RPG 19%, Strategy 13.5%, RTS 7.7%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational classic that inspired the dungeon-management genre and the dark, tongue-in-cheek tone of the Overlord series.

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 88.8% ★, Action 4.6%, Puzzle 2.2%, Adventure 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A reverse-horror game where you play as an amorphous monster, capturing the feeling of being the terrifying threat in the room.

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

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 46.3% ★, RPG 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Fantasy 5.1%, Story Rich 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: An RPG that allows you to play as a high-ranking official of an evil empire, focusing on the consequences of your cruel choices.

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 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Third Person 12.9%, Fantasy 11.7%, Open World 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive power fantasy in a dark fantasy setting with a focus on dominating and recruiting enemies to your cause.

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 30.3%, Third Person 15.6%, Fantasy 12.9%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Allows for deep moral choices, letting you lean into your dark side while exploring a whimsical fantasy world.

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 19.8%, Third Person 13%, Action 10.4%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, RTS 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a heavy metal-inspired world with a mix of action and real-time strategy elements led by a charismatic anti-hero.

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 30.8%, Third Person 17.8%, Fantasy 14.3%, Funny 12.2%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines dark, occult themes with base-building and management, putting you in the role of a charismatic cult leader.

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 76.4% ★, Comedy 8.4%, Strategy 5.9%, RTS 4.7%, Funny 3%

Why You'll Like It: The original base-building simulation that lets you play as a Bond-style villain plotting world domination.

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 46.7% ★, Dark Humor 11%, RPG 8.2%, Third Person 8%, Hack and Slash 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A monster-protagonist game that focuses on the satisfying power fantasy of growing stronger and wreaking havoc on the environment.

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 53.7% ★, RPG 10.8%, RTS 9.4%, Fantasy 7.8%, Comedy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A solid entry in the dungeon-management genre that provides a great mix of base building and surface-level RTS combat.

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: Dark Fantasy 23%, Third Person 15.2%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, RPG 12.3%, Action 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-adventure that features a powerful protagonist and a world filled with apocalyptic themes.

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 38.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Dark Humor 7.8%, Third Person 7.3%, RPG 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the necromancy-based combat of its predecessor with more units and strategic depth.

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 44.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Dark Humor 9.1%, RPG 7.3%, Action RPG 6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that flips the script by having you play as a defeated villain trying to reclaim his castle from heroes.

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 51.4% ★, RPG 22.4%, Action RPG 14.9%, Strategy 8.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic that established the 'evil dungeon lord' archetype in gaming.

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 45.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Dark Humor 7.5%, RPG 6.8%, Action RPG 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG spin-off that keeps the dark humor and minion-based combat of the series.

Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of the action horror game that unleashed the red-headed dhampir on the world. In a story spanning five years, Rayne must stop a madman bent on using occult relics to bring about a new age of domination for the Third Reich.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.9%, Third Person 26.4%, Action 20.7%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action game featuring a supernatural anti-heroine fighting against occult forces.

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 54.8% ★, RPG 24.8%, Strategy 13.1%, Fantasy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: The first entry in the series that focuses on managing a dungeon and dealing with heroes who dare to enter.

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 59.2% ★, RPG 22.6%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game where you play as a demonic entity tasked with destroying a peaceful world.

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: Third Person 25%, Open World 17.3%, Action 16.8%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, RPG 9%

Why You'll Like It: An over-the-top power fantasy where you play as a biological weapon wreaking havoc in an open-world city.

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

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 66.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Dark Humor 8.1%, Action RPG 6.6%, Strategy 4.1%

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% ★, RPG 17.4%, Action RPG 7.3%, Action 5.4%, Adventure 3.7%

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

Why similar: Third Person 19%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, RPG 15%, Action RPG 9.2%, Action 8.9%

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: Third Person 22.1%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action 15.6%, Fantasy 10.6%, Adventure 7.7%

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

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 61.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 13%, Dark Humor 12%, Action RPG 7.8%, Action-Adventure 4%

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: Third Person 17%, Fantasy 13.4%, RPG 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Open World 10.8%

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: RPG 28.8%, Dark Fantasy 25.8%, Fantasy 16.4%, Action 10.1%, Action RPG 5.5%

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: RPG 33%, Third Person 12.7%, Fantasy 12%, Open World 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 11%

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 64.8% ★, Strategy 23.2%, Fantasy 12.1%

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 64.6% ★, Dark Humor 9.8%, Strategy 8.6%, Fantasy 8.1%, Comedy 6.4%

Unferat is a warlock simulator, giving the player the opportunity to go from a village boy to a powerful dark sorcerer.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 49.7% ★, RPG 28.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Fantasy 3.7%, Open World 2.2%

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 58.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, RPG 16.2%, Strategy 5.9%, Fantasy 3.1%

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 44.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 12%, Third Person 8.6%, Fantasy 8.5%, RPG 8.3%

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 61.3% ★, RPG 13.7%, Comedy 12.8%, Funny 8.6%, Story Rich 3.6%

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 67.9% ★, RPG 10.4%, Fantasy 9.4%, Action 4.5%, Strategy 4.3%

Raise the dead as a fearsome Necromancer in the dark world of The Unliving! Lead your undead armies into the endless fight in this rogue-lite action RPG game. Burn cities to ash with devastating magic spells, slay epic bosses and turn your enemies into morbid servants.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 59.7% ★, RPG 14.3%, Hack and Slash 7.5%, Action RPG 7.4%, Action 5.9%

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: RPG 33.3%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Fantasy 12.3%, Action RPG 11.5%, Open World 10%

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

Why similar: RPG 28.7%, Third Person 17.8%, Fantasy 15.3%, Action RPG 9.8%, Open World 8.3%

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 26.7%, Fantasy 16.5%, Comedy 14.7%, Action 14.6%, Strategy 11.4%

Gather your minions, conquer the lands and become the Darklord! Grim Horde is a fast arcade game with rogue-lite elements, where you lead your armies through the lands of the mortals, raze villages and claim souls. Die and rise again from your ashes and learn new summoning spells.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 65.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Action RPG 8.1%, Action 5.6%, RPG 3.4%

Kill. Eat. Evolve. METAL! \m/

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 56.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, RPG 7.5%, Hack and Slash 6.8%, Action 3.9%

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 63.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, RPG 8.8%, Open World 3.5%, Strategy 3.4%

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 27.3%, Third Person 17.7%, Dark Humor 9.1%, Fantasy 8.4%, Action 7.4%

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 47.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, RPG 11.4%, Funny 5.3%, Comedy 5.2%

Equipped with supernatural powers, take control of Lucius as he begins his blood filled tour of horror through his own house.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 74.4% ★, Third Person 9%, Adventure 3.8%, Puzzle 3.4%, Action 3.2%

An innovative third-person action RPG where you can choose traditional weapons to fight monsters fairly, or activate cheats like godly powers. The unique voice-controlled gear system lets you summon spells or enhance yourself. This is definitely an adventure you've never experienced before!

Why similar: RPG 33.7%, Action 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Action RPG 11.2%, Third Person 11%

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 29.9%, Third Person 19.2%, Fantasy 12.7%, RPG 9.9%, Action 7.5%

Take an exciting journey with Twisty, the floating brain monster, as he battles his way out of an insane asylum in this hilariously bizarre, action/adventure game.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 51.3% ★, Third Person 9.8%, Action 9.1%, Dark Humor 7.7%, Comedy 6.6%

A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

Why similar: Comedy 37%, Action 28.7%, Funny 22.8%, Singleplayer 6.3%, Adventure 5.2%

Sea Salt is a dark fantasy reverse horror action-strategy game where you play as the nightmarish force of Dagon by controlling and growing a horde of minions.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 54.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Action 8%, RTS 7.4%, Strategy 6.2%