- #1 CARRION
97% matchVery Positive95% of 30,368 reviews2020
Dev: Phobia Game StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 55.6% ★, Gore 15.9%, Blood 13.6% ★, Horror 6.3%, Action 2.4%
- #2 Lucius II
96% matchMixed62% of 2,300 reviews2015
Dev: Shiver Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Lucius is taken to the psychiatric ward of St. Benedict’s Hospital by unsuspecting caretakers. The Book of Revelation predicts the birth of a child that would end up ruling the world with an iron rod. The first part of this prophecy has been fulfilled. It is time to take care of the rest.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 49% ★, Gore 19.2%, Horror 10.7%, Blood 6.6% ★, Third Person 3.8%
- #3 Meat Without Master
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neon Cocoa
Windows
Rise from the depths of a totalitarian meatlab as a failed experiment of living meat. Hunt, devour, and evolve into a monstrous abomination of your own creation. Will you embrace horror, mercy… or pure chaos?
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 45.4% ★, Blood 15.7% ★, Gore 14.6%, Horror 6.8%, Roguelite 6.2%
- #4 Lucius
95% matchVery Positive81% of 10,776 reviews2012
Dev: Shiver Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 56.5% ★, Gore 15.1%, Horror 14.3%, Third Person 4.1%, Action 2%
- #5 Lucius III
94% matchMixed53% of 1,273 reviews2018
Dev: Shiver Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Lucius is back. In a whole new narrative experience, he now returns to his old neighborhood of Winter Hill. The path will be a difficult one, with trials and tribulations waiting ahead. Has he made the right choices? Is it finally time to end it all?
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 61.7% ★, Gore 18.8%, Horror 9.2%, Adventure 2.4%, Indie 2.4%
- #6 Munch
94% matchMixed65% of 113 reviews2024
Dev: Mac n Cheese Games
Windows · Mac
Kill. Eat. Evolve. METAL! \m/
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 45.6% ★, Gore 13.3%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Roguelite 7.1%, Open World 7%
- #7 Maneater
92% matchVery Positive87% of 23,960 reviews2021
Dev: Tripwire Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 42% ★, Gore 13.9%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Nature 9.9%, Open World 9.3%
- #8 Twisty's Asylum Escapades
93% matchMixed55% of 60 reviews2016
Dev: Twisted Jenius
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 51.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 36% ★, Gore 25.7%, Blood 15.1% ★, Horror 6.3%, Action 5.4%
- #9 Nefarious
91% matchVery Positive85% of 410 reviews2017
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Play as the villain in Nefarious! An action platformer where you globe hop between several kingdoms kidnapping princesses who alter gameplay in unique ways. Then thwart various heroes in reverse boss fights, recreated iconic battles where you control the boss.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 85.9% ★, Action 5.9%, Indie 4.8%, Adventure 3.4%
- #10 ION Shift
90% matchVery Positive92% of 148 reviews2024
Dev: Electro Soul Games
Windows
ION Shift delivers fast, high-stakes gameplay with precision controls and a unique sandbox-style approach to combat arenas. The campaign progressively challenges the player through evolving level design, tight mechanics, and a focus on player-driven mastery.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 56.5% ★, Blood 18.1% ★, Gore 14%, Sci-fi 6.4%, Action 2.8%
- #11 Behold!
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2016
Dev: Toster12D3
Windows
Behold is a 2D twin-stick shooter in a dark fantasy setting! Barbarians, insane wizards, total despair and bloody pieces.You are playing as a monster who is stuck between two armies.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 67.9% ★, Gore 19.4%, Action 7.6%, Indie 5.1%
- #12 Hamachi the Psychotic Killer
89% matchPositive91% of 32 reviews2026
Dev: gavinoriley
Windows · Mac
The platformer game where you can play as the BAD GUY. (or the good guy)
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 56.5% ★, Blood 19.6% ★, Gore 10.1%, Horror 8.5%, Action 3%
- #13 Vindefiant
88% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: Blakey Games
Windows
A disgruntled employee is fired from his job, sparking a path of rage and destruction. Lead Alyx through his journey of vengeance and creatively kill enemies in this pixel-art adventure where you, are the villain.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 54.6% ★, Gore 18%, Blood 13.9% ★, Horror 4.5%, Action 2.5%
- #14 Police Shootout: Prologue
89% matchMixed60% of 503 reviews2022
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Police Shootout Prologue is a new turn-based FPS game. Put on your uniform and get ready to respond the most surprising calls in your policeman’s career. Solve cases and gain experience, and find out why a good young policeman gave up his career in a big city and moved to a small town of San Adrino
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 69.2% ★, Gore 20.9%, Action 4.7%, Indie 2.3%, Adventure 2.1%
- #15 Landlord Simulator
87% matchNegative13% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: MasterCalamity Games
Windows
Be your own landlord in the town of New Blossom. Buy and fix homes & apartments, fix issues that arise, run businesses and play mini-games. It's all up to you which order you do it in. Just remember to own the town and run it in the way you see fit in the end.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 96.9% ★, Indie 3.1%
- #16 Overlord™: Raising Hell
86% matchVery Positive93% of 2,498 reviews2008
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Codemasters
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 10.0 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 67.5% ★, Third Person 7.1%, Hack and Slash 6.2%, RPG 5.9%, Action 4.4%
- #17 Lucius Demake
86% matchVery Positive94% of 586 reviews2016
Dev: Shiver Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Lucius game has been demade, and is now ready for mayhem. Enjoy all the gore now in fewer pixels and fewer colors. The original game has been fully demade to achieve the atmosphere of an 80's style gory adventure. Lucius is now killing all the pixels and there isn't a damn thing anyone can do about it.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 56.7% ★, Gore 22%, Horror 9.6%, Indie 3.4%, Adventure 2.8%
- #18 Cursed Legacy
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GrinSmile Studio
Windows
Cursed Legacy is a 2D-pixel action rogue-lite game where you become a fallen hero and get revenge on humanity who betrayed you, and slay as many enemies as possible in one slash by Slash Dashing. The more enemies defeated in one slash, the more the reward.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 62.5% ★, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 7.3%, Hack and Slash 7.3%, Gore 6.2%
- #19 Overlord II
84% matchVery Positive89% of 4,844 reviews2009
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Codemasters
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.2 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 76.7% ★, RPG 5.8%, Third Person 5.5%, Open World 4.9%, Action 2.8%
- #20 Destroy All Humans!
83% matchVery Positive92% of 11,296 reviews2020
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 60.6% ★, Gore 9.9%, Open World 9.2%, Action 6.5%, Sci-fi 5.2%
- #21 EvilQuest
84% matchVery Positive88% of 659 reviews2014
Dev: Chaosoft Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 78.3% ★, RPG 8.6%, Action 5.4%, Indie 4.7%, Adventure 3%
- #22 Undead Horde
82% matchVery Positive87% of 1,395 reviews2019
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 16.0 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 70.3% ★, Hack and Slash 13.4%, RPG 4.2%, Action 3.5%, Atmospheric 2.8%
- #23 Rack N Ruin
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 81 reviews2015
Dev: LifeSpark Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 66.7% ★, RPG 10.8%, Action 10.6%, Indie 6.5%, Adventure 5.4%
- #24 SameShadow: Fernando's Journey
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
"SameShadow: Fernando's Journey" is a Third-person ARPG Roguelike that immerses you in a fallen Ukrainian city. Explore the dark mystery that will reshape the world as you "awaken" extraordinary powers of time, matter, and space within you.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 53.4% ★, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Roguelike 8.1%, Roguelite 7.7%, Third Person 4.4%
- #25 Carachnophobia
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Redactor Interactive
Windows
Step into a galaxy not far far away, where an alien race plotting the end of mankind discovered a spectacular creature that has the potential to create the necessary chaos. There is only one problem; it is not very intelligent and requires some training!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 53% ★, Gore 16.8%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Open World 5.1%, Third Person 4.5%
- #26 VirtualCop
80% matchMixed52% of 94 reviews2021
Dev: WrestlerPub: New Zealand Police
Windows
Step into the shoes of a New Zealand Police officer. Search for forensic evidence, connect with the community, and catch offenders in this immersive 3D experience. Do you care enough to be a cop?
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 92.8% ★, Indie 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #27 Overlord™
79% matchVery Positive94% of 6,602 reviews2007
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Codemasters
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.8 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 59.6% ★, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Open World 8.6%, Third Person 5.6%, RPG 3.8%
- #28 Kill The Cute
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Witchcraft Entertainment
Windows
Slaughter the adorable without mercy! Choose your fighter, harvest souls, and forge devastating skill builds. Upgrade, adapt, and unleash pure chaos in this fast-paced 2D action frenzy.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 59.3% ★, Gore 15.8%, Roguelite 9.2%, Roguelike 8.5%, RPG 3.6%
- #29 The Unliving
78% matchMixed63% of 878 reviews2023
Dev: RocketBrush GamesPub: Team17 Digital
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 51% ★, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Roguelite 7.8%, Roguelike 7.4%, Horror 7.3%
- #30 Death Fortress
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LiuXian
Windows
"Death Fortress" is an action Rogue lite game. You wake up from the darkness and kill in the darkness. The super refreshing hack-and-slash experience brings endless fear to this desperate world.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 51.1% ★, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 8.9%, RPG 3.5%
- #31 Iratus: Lord of the Dead
77% matchVery Positive86% of 8,142 reviews2020
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 63.8% ★, Roguelike 11.2%, Roguelite 8.8%, RPG 7.5%, Gore 5.1%
- #32 Overlord: Fellowship of Evil
79% matchMostly Negative22% of 763 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 67.4% ★, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Open World 6.5%, Action 4.5%, RPG 4.2%
- #33 Oh My Gore!
76% matchVery Positive87% of 537 reviews2016
Dev: bumblebee.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 54.9% ★, Gore 40%, Indie 5.1%
- #34 Grim Horde
76% matchMixed49% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Red Koi Box
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 69.1% ★, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 9.8%, Action 5%, RPG 1.5%
- #35 Hatred
75% matchVery Positive84% of 27,558 reviews2015
Dev: Destructive Creations
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Hatred is a violent twin-stick shooter, in which you take the role of The Antagonist fighting against all of humanity.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 50.4% ★, Gore 34%, Open World 4.8%, Action 4.3%, Horror 3.8%
- #36 Witchbound
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Creative Canvas GamesPub: Game Designverse
Windows
Haunt the mansion, chase intruders and embrace the haunting, and defend your home from exorcism.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 75.2% ★, Horror 15.8%, Action 2.3%, RPG 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #37 Heartless & Dreadful : Return by 72 Hours
73% matchVery Positive97% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Kirillian
Windows · Linux
Heartless and Dreadful is a character action game, made mostly by one person. It features complex and satisfying combat and a short story campaign with multiple, brutal difficulty options, allowing for quite a bit of replayability. And additional unlockable side content.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 52.3% ★, Blood 17% ★, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Third Person 5.6%, Action 3.5%
- #38 Dangerous Lands 2 - Evil Ascension
74% matchMostly Negative33% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Sabrina Aridi
Windows
In this action game, you join the dark side to bring prosperity in the evil ascension.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 71.1% ★, Hack and Slash 13.1%, RPG 4.8%, Action 4.6%, Indie 2.7%
- #39 Tome of the Damned
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TechRoar
Windows
Tome of the Damned is a dark top-down roguelike where a cursed mage fights for freedom. Defeat castle guards, enhance weapons and spells. Enchanted weapons, elemental grimoires, ruthless bosses. Die, adapt, try again.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 52.4% ★, Hack and Slash 16%, Roguelike 10.8%, Roguelite 10.4%, RPG 3.5%
- #40 Exo Mayhem: Open-World Supervillain Simulator
72% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: KomodoBit Games
Windows
Iron Man meets The Boys meets GTA, Become the ultimate supervillain in this new open-world power-suit game.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 67.1% ★, Open World 10.4%, Gore 10.1%, Third Person 5.9%, Action 3.2%
- #41 John, The Zombie
74% matchMixed58% of 227 reviews2017
Dev: Minimal Lab
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Welcome to Johnwood, a weird and mysterious place where scientists become zombies by accident, hardware stores sell frozen brains, people are hit by cars with no apparent reason and every citizen claims to have seen horses flying!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 63.4% ★, Open World 12.6%, Third Person 5.3%, Action 4.7%, Sci-fi 4.7%
- #42 EoW: Willer's Dominion
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Mood Games
Windows
Willer's Dominion is a TPP rogue-lite action game where you unlock and upgrade weapons, master new skills, shape your build through powerful perks, and face the growing risk of corrupted items as you grow stronger with each run. Reclaim your will before the Eye’s curse consumes what’s left of you.
Why similar: Blood 17.5% ★, Roguelite 16.8%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Roguelike 15.2%, Gore 11.4%
- #43 Human Farm
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AsmodevPub: Gaming Factory
Windows
Welcome to Human Farm🐽 – an alternate, Orwellian world where Pigs became the dominant species. Humans are degraded to farmed meat. Create and develop your own slaughterhouse. Your goal: conquer and dominate the human meat industry. Millions of hungry snouts are waiting to be fed!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 55.1% ★, Gore 18.7%, Horror 9.5%, Atmospheric 4%, RPG 3.5%
- #44 Quicksand Trapper
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MCKmyutoro
Windows
Capture treasure-hunting heroes in a unique puzzle game! Destroy two blocks to trigger gravity, creating massive chain reactions. Every combo sinks the intruding humans and furries deeper into a thick mud bog. Manage your magic, submerge them completely, and enjoy the mud-covered results!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 97% ★, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #45 Seers of Ages Past 1: The Harbinger of Mah
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Atavistic
Windows
Seers of Ages Past 1: The Harbinger of Mah is an indie third-person open-world Action RPG where you play the origin story of the dwarven warpriest archvillain Tarbeard, the first Seer, who battles alongside his minions in the fast-paced arcade-like slaughter of the beasts and monsters of Yvermist.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 69.8% ★, Open World 13.1%, Third Person 6.4%, RPG 4.3%, Action 3%
- #46 They Are Coming!
71% matchMixed47% of 53 reviews2022
Dev: Wild Pepper GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
They are coming! Ravenous, insatiable, and absolutely unstoppable zombies, a Wunderwaffe that went horribly wrong. It’s up to you to usher in the age of the zombie, by munching on every brain in sight! Build up a horde, dodge enemy weapons, and gnaw a mark on human history!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 54.9% ★, Blood 36.8% ★, Action 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Atmospheric 1.7%
- #47 SCP: Pale Weaver
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: why so serious?
Windows
SCP: Pale Weaver is a 2D pixel-art action-adventure. Play as a runaway anomaly: grapple with tentacles, fire silk tethers, and slow time to outrun lockdowns. Death resets the loop—your memory remains, driving you to the Endgame.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 66.5% ★, Gore 20.2%, Roguelite 7.7%, Action 3.6%, Adventure 2%
- #48 Crimson Quest
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CREBABOS
Windows
Crimson Quest lets players control a single character that acts as a production base. Players can create units and towers, explore the field, and experience real-time roguelike progression with action elements, offering a unique twist on traditional RTS gameplay.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 60% ★, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 12.7%, RPG 4.9%, Action 2.9%
- #49 Depths of Limbo
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 77 reviews2017
Dev: Evgiz
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Depths of Limbo is a difficult action roguelike with a dark theme. The fast-paced combat is spiced up with a variety of unique items and weapons found throughout the procedurally generated world.
Why similar: Blood 36.5% ★, Gore 23.5%, Roguelike 17.9%, Action 9.7%, Indie 7%
- #50 Pig Skater Simulator
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Freaky Games
Windows
You are a pig, and not a meat! Jump on a skateboard and do the trick! Create some chaos and gather pearls, this game will let you immerse with no rest.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 85.1% ★, Indie 5.8%, Third Person 3.4%, Action 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #51 Space Tyrant
69% matchVery Positive84% of 613 reviews2018
Dev: Blue Wizard Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Terrorize the galaxy for fun and profit! Space Tyrant is a surprisingly deep beer & pretzels strategy game set in a darkly humorous future. Build a mighty space force, disintegrate peaceful aliens, and rule irresponsibly on your relentless march to total domination.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 82.5% ★, Sci-fi 9.1%, Roguelite 4.5%, Indie 3.9%
- #52 Forest Fire
67% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: Chute Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Be the Forest Fire and burn everything in sight! A Rogue-lite destruction-fest where every pixel is physically simulated. Burn trees, buildings, vehicles, and tiny screaming humans. Dodge bullet-hell rain clouds and pissed-off firefighters to stay alive... Only YOU can start Forest Fires.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 63.6% ★, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 10.7%, Open World 9.5%, Action 2.9%
- #53 Necrofugitive
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Black Garden Studios
Windows · Linux
Necrofugitive is a 2D stealth-action game about an evil shapeshifter on the run from justice. Survive a world forged through Medieval history with merciless pursuers, daring escapes, and an ancient mystery driving your every move.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 68.8% ★, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Horror 7.7%, Atmospheric 4.2%, Action 3.2%
- #54 Struggler
67% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Bulanke
Windows
This is a dark game that includes regular monster killing, treasure dropping, gem setting, strategy matching skills and talents, collecting special items, battle flags, destructible environments, and other elements. It can also be played in city strongholds to eliminate crime and police.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 44.7% ★, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Gore 11.9%, Roguelite 10.4%, Third Person 6.9%
- #55 Terror of Hemasaurus
66% matchVery Positive91% of 996 reviews2022
Dev: Loren Lemcke
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A retro city smash 'em up with satisfying destruction physics. Play as a Giant Monster unleashing terror upon mankind in this modern arcade experience with the action turned up to eleven.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 64.9% ★, Blood 25.1% ★, Sci-fi 5%, Action 2.5%, Adventure 1.4%
- #56 Tomato Way 2
68% matchMixed69% of 132 reviews2018
Dev: Vladislav Castillo Gonzalez
Windows
Tomato Way is the only way.
Why similar: Blood 34.5% ★, Gore 23.8%, Horror 12.8%, Action 5.7%, RPG 5.7%
- #57 Party Hard
67% matchVery Positive90% of 12,288 reviews2015
Dev: Pinokl GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
It's 3:00 a.m. Your neighbours are having a loud party. Stop them. Party Hard is tinyBuild's award-winning stealth strategy game about ruining parties by any means.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 68.6% ★, Gore 19.2%, Action 4.1%, Horror 3.6%, Indie 3.1%
- #58 Police Simulator: Patrol Duty
67% matchMixed52% of 4,111 reviews2019
Dev: Bigmoon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Experience the exciting day-to-day life of an US police officer in Police Simulator: Patrol Duty. Discover a large, lively and freely-accessible US city powered by Unreal®Engine 4 and ensure the safety in your district.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 77.4% ★, Open World 17.7%, Action 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Adventure 0.4%