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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Capitalism 2
Create and control the business empire of your dreams. This in-depth strategy game covers almost every aspect of business that could be encountered in the real world.
LEGO® City Undercover
Join the Chase! In LEGO® CITY Undercover, play as Chase McCain, a police officer who's been tasked with going undercover to hunt down the notorious – and recently escaped – criminal Rex Fury and putting an end to his city-wide crime wave.
Beat Cop
A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now as a regular beat cop you have to find out, who did that. Expect thick crime story, a lot of black humour and all the other things you can find on the streets of Brooklyn.
Demonheart
Discover the secrets of the witches and demons in this dark fantasy romance game, featuring a female protagonist whose personality is completely up to the player thanks to extensive dialog choices.
Nefarious
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.
Slayaway Camp
A killer puzzle game where you control Skullface, a psycho slasher bent on slaughtering camp counselors at the title campground. Slide an adorable voxel murderer around hundreds of isometric puzzle levels to squash, flay, and decapitate hapless victims in this darkly comic homage to 80s horror.
Oh My Gore!
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.
BUTCHER
BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.
Lucius Demake
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.
This Is the Police
This Is the Police is a strategy/adventure game set in a city spiraling the drain. Taking the role of gritty Police Chief Jack Boyd, you'll dive into a deep story of crime and intrigue. Will Jack reach his retirement with a nice stack of bills, or will he end up broken ... or worse?
Zombie Night Terror
Prepare yourself for the most thrilling night of your life! Something strange has happened and people everywhere are turning into blood thirsty walking corpses. But guess who’s the brains behind this hungry undead army? YOU! So spread this pandemic and wipe humanity off the planet.
The Dweller
The Dweller is a puzzle game where you play as the MONSTER! It's time to get rid of all those pesky archaeologists snooping around in your lair. SCARE them, CRUSH them, DEVOUR them! ELIMINATE THE INTRUDERS!
Caveman World: Mountains of Unga Boonga
Caveman World: Mountains of Unga Boonga is a retro inspired platformer adventure game set in fantasy prehistoric time. You play as a Caveman, exploring various levels and overcoming physical obstacles. Levels become increasingly more difficult as you encounter enemies, obstacles, traps and more!
Dungeon Warfare
Dungeon Warfare is a challenging tower defense strategy game where you become a dungeon lord to defend your dungeons with deadliest of traps and insidious contraptions against greedy adventurers and wanna-be heroes.
Reverse Crawl
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!
Party Hard
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.
Tomb of Tyrants
Claim and defend the Tomb of Tyrants against greedy adventurers by matching tiles to build a deadly dungeon full of traps, minions, and more!
Catlateral Damage
Catlateral Damage is a first-person destructive cat simulator where you play as a cat on a rampage, knocking as much stuff onto the ground as possible.
Dungeons 2
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.
Kaiju-A-GoGo
Choose your giant monster! Destroy cities around the world! Rule the Earth in this light action-strategy game that harkens back to the classic PC monster city-stomping games of yesteryear!
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.
Lucius II
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.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