Overlord™ on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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 is available only on Windows in 4 languages: English, French, German and Spanish - Spain.

It has received 6,314 reviews of which 5,902 were positive and 412 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.


The Steam community has classified Overlord™ into these genres:

Media & Screenshots

Get an in-depth look at Overlord™ through various videos and screenshots.

System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
MINIMUM
  • Supported OS: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP
  • Processor: Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or Athlon XP 2400+
  • RAM: 512MB RAM
  • Hard Drive: 4.5 GB available
  • Video: GeForce FX5900 / Radeon 9500 or above
  • DirectX Version: DirectX 9c
  • Sound: DirectX compatible sound card

Multiplayer is no longer available

SUPPORTED GRAPHICS CARDS
  • ATi Radeon: 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800, X300, X600, X700, X800, X1300, X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950
  • nVidia: GeForce FX5900, FX5950, 6600, 6800, 7100, 7300, 7600, 7800, 7900, 7950, 8800

Not compatible with all integrated sound/graphics solutions (inc. Laptops)

User reviews & Ratings

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

Feb. 2025
Used to play this bad boy on the 360. It would be my comfort game while my parents fought in the background. I remember playing the demo for hours and finally got to go to my local Blockbuster and rent this one out and never return it. Beat the game like 3-4 times. This will be my 4-5th. Game is still as good as it used to be. Wish they would make a 3rd installment in the future.
Expand the review
Jan. 2025
Words can't describe how this game appeals to the reptilian brain of many fantasy lovers. The sheer amount of charisma and personality this game has needs to be studied. One could only hope for Overlord 3 by some miracle
Expand the review
Dec. 2024
I was very surprised by how entertaining Overlord was. It was a game that I played long ago on the Xbox 360 but never finished, so I picked it up on sale on Steam to try and get through it finally. I didn't expect that I would actually like it so much. Overlord hearkens back to the days of gaming full of plain old fun, with goofy characters, a simple story, and a lighthearted setting where you can enjoy the simple pleasures of being a magical evil villain. It's scratched an itch that I've had for a long time and if you're looking for a fun experience that doesn't ask too much of you in terms of skill or attention, then Overlord may pleasantly surprise you like it did me. Give it a shot.
Expand the review
Oct. 2024
This is another great game from my childhood and replaying it as an adult, I still think it's amazing. It's funny and entertaining, and absolutely worth playing.
Expand the review
Oct. 2024
What is this game? "Overlord" puts you in the shoes of the well... Evil overlord. You control an army of minions and conquer the lands in your quest to rule the world. Price/replay value Horrible - Bad - Decent - Good - Amazing Achievement hunting N/A Pros/cons Pros [*]Good humour [*]Great sound and art design for its age [*]Multiple routes possible Cons [*]Buggy AI [*]A lot of 1 hit kill enemies late game [*]No map Overall opinion Overlord was generally a great experience for me. You have large amounts of weapon, armor, and moral choice, variety. There's 4 types of minions distinctly different from each other in use and look, and the enemies are also quite varied for an old game. Being able to decorate your tower is also a fun extra addition. Gameplay wise it's quite enjoyable, with the end game bordering on tedious. The worms and final few bosses were bothersome, and showcased a lack of clean minion control beyond guard markers. Which in tandem with aoe 1 hit kills became a bit annoying to deal with. -- Outside of that it's fun to figure out the puzzles the game throws at you and the requirements for every type of minion to solve these is nice. The AI feels dated, though their pathfinding is good. Red minions tend to get stuck firing at stuff and sometimes the camera will be dragged onto minions you've already recalled, which can be an issue in combat. Grinding minions is also probably the worst part of the game, as the only real way is doing arena fights multiple times. These rely on you beating up a bunch of beetles to get ~70 essence, which is not a lot when equipment can take up to 1000 minions to max out. Also having no reliable way in the field to get more outside of enemies can be annoying as a lot of late game threats will 1 shot massive groups of minions, leaving you with large deficits. Due to the knack for aoe enemies later on, you'll often be relying on brute forcing enemies with the overlord, which kind of invalidates the use for minions... More tanky enemies and less cheap aoe spammers would've been better in that regard. My final gripe would be that there is no map at all in the game... Which can get incredibly tedious when domains are massive and have little indication on the correct way to go. Often either requiring a guide or a lot of walking around to make sense. tldr; Gremlin spam simulator. Should you buy it? Definitely. Goes on sale a lot as well so 2 bucks gets you a good amount of play time.
Expand the review

Similar games

View all

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.

Similarity 99%
Price 8.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 28 Feb 2008

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...

Similarity 88%
Price -78% 1.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 23 Jun 2009

Brutal Legend

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.

Similarity 67%
Price -73% 3.98€
Rating 9.1
Release 26 Feb 2013

Undead Horde 2: Necropolis

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!

Similarity 64%
Price 16.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 30 Mar 2023

Mars: War Logs

An Intense Cyberpunk Rpg On the Red Planet! Mars War Logs takes you to Mars, nearly a century after the cataclysm that threw the planet and its colonists into chaos. Water has become the most precious resource on the arid red planet, with a few companies fighting a perpetual war for its control.

Similarity 62%
Price -80% 0.99€
Rating 7.3
Release 26 Apr 2013

Darksiders III

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Similarity 59%
Price -91% 3.66€
Rating 7.5
Release 27 Nov 2018

Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders

The cult heavy metal fantasy action-strategy gem comes to PC in HD. Lead your armies from the front lines, giving strategic orders to your forces while wading into hack n’ slash action battle. Crush your foes across four campaigns, and spend the spoils of war on upgrading your forces.

Similarity 58%
Price 19.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 28 Feb 2020

Maneater

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!

Similarity 58%
Price -88% 4.04€
Rating 8.7
Release 25 May 2021

Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition

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.

Similarity 58%
Price -82% 5.46€
Rating 7.7
Release 05 Nov 2015

Darksiders Warmastered Edition

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.

Similarity 57%
Price -95% 1.06€
Rating 8.6
Release 29 Nov 2016

Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™

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™.

Similarity 57%
Price 39.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 09 Oct 2017

Ashen

Ashen is an action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home.

Similarity 55%
Price -75% 9.24€
Rating 6.7
Release 09 Dec 2019

Data sources

The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.

Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.

Last Updates
Steam data 11 April 2025 04:04
SteamSpy data 11 April 2025 03:22
Steam price 13 April 2025 12:44
Steam reviews 11 April 2025 21:55

If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about Overlord™, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.

  • SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about Overlord™
  • SteamCharts - Analysis of Overlord™ concurrent players on Steam
  • ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck Overlord™ compatibility
Overlord™
9.0
5,902
412
Online players
29
Developer
Triumph Studios
Publisher
Codemasters, Electronic Arts
Release 26 Oct 2007
Platforms