Best Villain Protagonist games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated villain protagonist games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free villain protagonist games are available at the bottom of the page.
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BDSM: Big Drunk Satanic Massacre
BDSM is the first satirical action RPG where you get to play Lou, Satan’s son! Get some booze, kill the traitors, save Hell and rescue the hottest demoness from the clutches of those nasty people and mega-corporations!
Police Stories
A fresh take on top-down shooters with an emphasis on tactics that forces you to make split second decisions. Neutralize criminals, rescue civilians and defuse bombs in Single Player mode or Co-op. And remember - shooting first is not an option!
Rebel Cops
Lead a ragtag squad of cops in rebellion against their town's new criminal power and see how long you can hold out in this unforgiving turn-based spin-off game from This Is the Police. You'll be desperately short on supplies, and a single shot can cost a cop their life.
Undead Horde
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!
Astrologaster
Astrologaster is a comedy game set in Shakespeare’s London. Play as 'Doctor' Simon Forman and treat his patients using astrology. A story-driven adventure based on a truly ridiculous story.
Despotism 3k
Humanity is enslaved by an AI… which is awesome, because we’re on the right side of the conflict. Exploit puny humans to extract power and build your own empire!
Party Hard 2
It's 3am and you just want to get some sleep. Welcome back to Party Hard! Stop parties using hundreds of new ways, incidentally destroy a drug syndicate, and save the Earth from an alien invasion. May the chickens be with you!
LEGO® DC Super-Villains
It's good to be bad… Embark on an all-new DC/LEGO® adventure by becoming the best villain the universe has seen. Players will create and play as an all-new super-villain throughout the game, unleashing mischievous antics and wreaking havoc in an action-packed story.
Underhero
Underhero is an RPG-platformer where the chosen hero has failed, and an underling of the evil king takes his place as the new hero. Use timing-based combat to defeat enemies as you venture across the land, face off against quirky bosses, and save the kingdom from your own evil boss, Mr Stitches!
This Is the Police 2
Interpret the law as you see fit! Run the sheriff’s department, manage your cops, make tough decisions – and try to keep out of prison yourself – in this story-driven mixture of adventure, strategy, and turn-based tactical combat.
Dude, Stop
"So, I made a game, right? I filled it with harmless funny puzzles, narrated it a little bit, and then players started making fun of it! They broke the game, ignored my rules! They... they... laughed at me! As if it was some kind of a joke! Why do they have to be so mean?!" - developer of Dude, Stop
MachiaVillain
Machiavillain is an evil mansion management and strategy game, inspired by Dungeon Keeper, Prison Architect and all the horror movie clichés! Build your own manor, raise your monsters, set up your traps, and exterminate your victims. But to gain reputation you'll have to slay by the horror movie rules!
Infectonator 3: Apocalypse
A campy, crazy pixelart zombie apocalypse arcade sim where you're the bad guy. Drop your virus and spread it across the globe while you unlock a whole horde of bizarre undead to do your bidding.
Poker Legends: Texas Hold'em Poker Tournaments
Poker Legends is a free-to-play multiplayer Texas Hold’em game where you bluff, bet, and strategize against real players. Compete in tournaments, complete challenges, unlock rewards, climb global leaderboards, and prove you’re the ultimate poker champion.
Fallen Hero: Rebirth
They called you a hero; you call them fools. Use your telepathy romance old friends and fight new enemies as you become the greatest villain Los Diablos has ever known!
My Lovely Daughter
My Lovely Daughter is an alchemist simulator that explores the depth of a father’s grief and how far he will go to resurrect his daughter. Contains dark and disturbing subject matters, might not be suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Space Tyrant
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.
Attack of the Earthlings
Take on Galactoil, a comically dysfunctional intergalactic energy corporation, and its larger-than-life employees in a tactical-stealth game that fuses satisfying strategic gameplay and dark comedy in a quirky single-player story.
Tasty Planet
Control a tiny ball of grey goo with the ability to eat anything smaller than itself. The more it eats, the bigger it gets! Soon you'll be able to eat the entire planet!
Dungeons 3
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!
Darkestville Castle
Like any decent demon Cid spends his nights performing all kind of evil deeds to the peaceful people of Darkestville. Little does he know that his old arch enemy is about to change his life forever.
X-Morph: Defense
Unique fusion of a top-down shooter and tower defense strategy. You are the invader! Use destructive weapons or lead your enemies into a maze of towers. Strategize in the build mode by carefully selecting various types of alien towers or throw yourself right into the heat of the battle.
The Shrouded Isle
Includes the Sunken Sins free DLC! Your Excellency, in this short game, we prepare for the awakening of our Lord. He hungers for human sacrifice. Sinners try to hide their dark secrets, but all must be purged...Most played villain protagonist games on Steam
Take a look at the top villain protagonist games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. CARRION
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. CARRION is a villain protagonist, pixel graphics and gore game developed by Phobia Game Studio and published by Devolver Digital. Released on July 23rd 2020 has received 26,822 reviews of which 25,355 were positive and 1,467 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played villain protagonist game, thanks to its 184 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
25,355
1,467
184
players
2. Evil Genius 2: World Domination
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! Evil Genius 2: World Domination is a strategy, base-building and villain protagonist game developed and published by Rebellion. Released on March 30th 2021 has received 12,592 reviews of which 8,669 were positive and 3,923 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. While seeing 173 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among villain protagonist games based on player count.
6.8
8,669
3,923
173
players
3. LEGO® DC Super-Villains
It's good to be bad… Embark on an all-new DC/LEGO® adventure by becoming the best villain the universe has seen. Players will create and play as an all-new super-villain throughout the game, unleashing mischievous antics and wreaking havoc in an action-packed story. LEGO® DC Super-Villains is a lego, action and adventure game developed by TT Games and published by Feral interactive (Mac) and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on October 16th 2018 has received 6,822 reviews of which 6,239 were positive and 583 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 102 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among villain protagonist games based on player count.
8.9
6,239
583
102
players
4. Untitled Goose Game
It's a lovely morning in the village and you are a horrible goose. Untitled Goose Game is a funny, villain protagonist and multiplayer game developed by House House and published by Panic. Released on September 23rd 2020 has received 21,921 reviews of which 21,007 were positive and 914 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played villain protagonist games.
9.4
21,007
914
98
players
5. War for the Overworld
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. War for the Overworld is a dungeon crawler, base-building and villain protagonist game developed by Brightrock Games and published by Brightrock Games and Mythwright. Released on April 02nd 2015 has received 7,808 reviews of which 6,710 were positive and 1,098 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played villain protagonist games.
8.4
6,710
1,098
51
players
6. Dungeons 3
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! Dungeons 3 is a strategy, villain protagonist and base-building game developed by Realmforge Studios and published by Kalypso Media. Released on October 13th 2017 has received 18,348 reviews of which 17,288 were positive and 1,060 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played villain protagonist games.
9.2
17,288
1,060
49
players
7. POSTAL
Take control of The POSTAL Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action. POSTAL is a horror, villain protagonist and psychological horror game developed and published by Running With Scissors. Released on November 14th 1997 has received 10,794 reviews of which 9,817 were positive and 977 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played villain protagonist games.
8.8
9,817
977
38
players
8. Overlord™
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? Overlord™ is a villain protagonist, hack and slash and dark fantasy game developed by Triumph Studios and published by Codemasters and Electronic Arts. Released on October 26th 2007 has received 6,321 reviews of which 5,911 were positive and 410 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played villain protagonist games.
9.0
5,911
410
27
players
9. Overlord™: Raising Hell
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. Overlord™: Raising Hell is a rpg, action and villain protagonist game developed by Triumph Studios and published by Codemasters and Electronic Arts. Released on February 28th 2008 has received 2,322 reviews of which 2,158 were positive and 164 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played villain protagonist games.
8.9
2,158
164
25
players
10. Destroy All Humans!
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. Destroy All Humans! is a action, adventure and villain protagonist game developed by Black Forest Games and Pandemic Studios and published by THQ Nordic. Released on July 28th 2020 has received 10,790 reviews of which 9,966 were positive and 824 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played villain protagonist games.
9.0
9,966
824
21
players
Best deals on villain protagonist games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of villain protagonist games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted villain protagonist games.
1. Dungeons 3
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! Dungeons 3 is a strategy, villain protagonist and base-building game developed by Realmforge Studios and published by Kalypso Media. Released on October 13th 2017 has received 18,348 reviews of which 17,288 were positive and 1,060 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for villain protagonist category.
9.2
17,288
1,060
-93%
29.29€
2.05€
2. Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
Be the Zombie. Kick A** and Take Brains. Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse is a zombies, funny and villain protagonist game developed and published by Aspyr. Released on March 16th 2021 has received 2,262 reviews of which 1,966 were positive and 296 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in villain protagonist games.
8.3
1,966
296
-92%
19.25€
1.54€
3. Undead Horde
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! Undead Horde is a villain protagonist, rpg and adventure game developed and published by 10tons Ltd. Released on May 15th 2019 has received 1,371 reviews of which 1,193 were positive and 178 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 87% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in villain protagonist games.
8.3
1,193
178
-87%
16.23€
2.11€
4. Evil Genius 2: World Domination
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! Evil Genius 2: World Domination is a strategy, base-building and villain protagonist game developed and published by Rebellion. Released on March 30th 2021 has received 12,592 reviews of which 8,669 were positive and 3,923 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
6.8
8,669
3,923
-86%
40.00€
5.60€
5. War for the Overworld
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. War for the Overworld is a dungeon crawler, base-building and villain protagonist game developed by Brightrock Games and published by Brightrock Games and Mythwright. Released on April 02nd 2015 has received 7,808 reviews of which 6,710 were positive and 1,098 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
8.4
6,710
1,098
-79%
28.71€
6.03€
6. Overlord II
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... Overlord II is a rpg, villain protagonist and fantasy game developed by Triumph Studios and published by Codemasters and Electronic Arts. Released on June 23rd 2009 has received 4,618 reviews of which 4,116 were positive and 502 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
8.6
4,116
502
-78%
9.05€
1.99€
7. CARRION
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. CARRION is a villain protagonist, pixel graphics and gore game developed by Phobia Game Studio and published by Devolver Digital. Released on July 23rd 2020 has received 26,822 reviews of which 25,355 were positive and 1,467 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 76% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
9.3
25,355
1,467
-76%
19.17€
4.60€
8. Rain on Your Parade
Travel the world as a cute cardboard cloud and ruin everybody's day! Unlock new methods of mischief in over 50 levels, each with unique setting and objectives. This is an adorable schadenfreude simulator! Rain on Your Parade is a relaxing, puzzle and villain protagonist game developed and published by Unbound Creations. Released on April 15th 2021 has received 833 reviews of which 802 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 72% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
9.0
802
31
-72%
13.89€
3.89€
9. My Lovely Daughter
My Lovely Daughter is an alchemist simulator that explores the depth of a father’s grief and how far he will go to resurrect his daughter. Contains dark and disturbing subject matters, might not be suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed. My Lovely Daughter is a interactive fiction, visual novel and management game developed by GameChanger Studio and published by Toge Productions and Neon Doctrine. Released on March 08th 2018 has received 1,254 reviews of which 878 were positive and 376 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 66% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
6.8
878
376
-66%
14.88€
5.06€
10. Terror of Hemasaurus
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. Terror of Hemasaurus is a physics, villain protagonist and destruction game developed and published by Loren Lemcke. Released on October 17th 2022 has received 905 reviews of which 831 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a 30% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
8.6
831
74
-30%
10.81€
7.57€
Free villain protagonist games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play villain protagonist games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play villain protagonist games.
1. POSTAL
Take control of The POSTAL Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action. POSTAL is a horror, villain protagonist and psychological horror game developed and published by Running With Scissors. Released on November 14th 1997 has received 10,794 reviews of which 9,817 were positive and 977 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free villain protagonist games on Steam.
8.8
9,817
977
38
players
2. Leaf Blower Man: This Game Blows!
Blow leaves at 6am on a Sunday and earn points by annoying all the neighbors. But beware - unexpected challenges await on your journey to rid the world of leaves! Leaf Blower Man: This Game Blows! is a comedy, villain protagonist and action-adventure game developed and published by Unbound Creations. Released on October 18th 2023 has received 351 reviews of which 314 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free villain protagonist games on Steam.
8.3
314
37