Discounted 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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Few Nights More

Few Nights More is a roguelike turn-based RPG based in a world where Vampire Lords seek to conquer lost territories and their place in the world. Design and defend your stronghold, slay your enemies with traps, fulfill your Lord’s true potential, slowly conquering what is rightfully yours.

Price -50% 7.39€
Rating 7.8
Release 22 Jan 2025

None Shall Intrude

Venture into None Shall Intrude, a roguelite deck-builder with tile-based combat where you become a powerful Raid Boss. Epic battles, intricate strategies, and the ever-present threat of heroic challengers seeking to vanquish your reign. Will you conquer all or fall to valiant heroes?

Price -33% 9.90€
Rating 7.1
Release 21 Jan 2025

DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince

DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince comes to Steam®! Recruit monsters from the DQ series, synthesize new creatures and compose your ideal team.

Price -23% 30.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 11 Sep 2024

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions

Your next chapter takes flight! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Quidditch by playing solo or sharing the magic with friends and family.

Price -47% 15.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 03 Sep 2024

The Unliving

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.

Price -69% 5.21€
Rating 6.2
Release 26 Oct 2023

Pizza Possum

Live your ultimate possum dreams in a snackable, chaotic arcade game focused on eating as much food as you can in single-player or local co-op - without getting caught.

Price -72% 1.98€
Rating 8.9
Release 28 Sep 2023

Mr. Sun's Hatbox

Mr Sun’s Hatbox is a slapstick, roguelite platformer about getting the job done at all costs. Upgrade your HQ, your team, and your tools so you can take on increasingly dangerous (and ridiculous) missions, wearing hats with amazing (or questionable) potential.

Price -60% 5.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 20 Apr 2023

Fhtagn Simulator

Fhtagn Simulator is a Cthulhu Roulette Deckbuilder. Set up card slots on roulette to maximize card's value. Collect evil creatures, spells, items and environment to build your deck. Your ultimate mission is to sacrifice spirit collected by cards to unseal the ancient gods that have come to earth!

Price -60% 2.63€
Rating 8.5
Release 21 Oct 2022

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.

Price -30% 7.57€
Rating 8.6
Release 17 Oct 2022

Buggos

Lead your hive to victory in 'Buggos', an RTS Auto Battler! Customize your swarm with 120+ evolutions and conquer humanity. Strategy meets bug chaos!

Price -50% 7.89€
Rating 8.2
Release 17 Mar 2022

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!

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

The Invisible Hand

Want to get rich, quick? Welcome to FERIOS, where you’ll be empowered to pursue wealth and success as a mid-level stockbroker! Your wildest dreams of wealth can come true… at the cost of everything else.

Price -92% 1.00€
Rating 7.7
Release 07 May 2021

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!

Price -72% 3.89€
Rating 9.0
Release 15 Apr 2021

Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse

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

Price -92% 1.54€
Rating 8.3
Release 16 Mar 2021

Skul: The Hero Slayer

Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

Price -68% 5.33€
Rating 9.2
Release 20 Jan 2021

Pumpkin Jack

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!

Price -91% 2.80€
Rating 8.8
Release 23 Oct 2020

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.

Price -90% 3.09€
Rating 9.0
Release 28 Jul 2020

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.

Price -79% 4.06€
Rating 9.3
Release 23 Jul 2020

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

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!

Price -95% 1.61€
Rating 8.3
Release 23 Apr 2020

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!

Price -86% 2.70€
Rating 8.3
Release 19 Sep 2019

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.

Price -90% 1.00€
Rating 7.3
Release 17 Sep 2019

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!

Price -87% 2.11€
Rating 8.3
Release 15 May 2019

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.

Price -40% 5.81€
Rating 8.8
Release 09 May 2019

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!

Price -93% 1.33€
Rating 7.6
Release 25 Oct 2018

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 19th 2025.

1. 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 12,539 reviews of which 8,629 were positive and 3,910 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played villain protagonist game, thanks to its 373 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.8
8,629
3,910

373
players

2. 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 21,810 reviews of which 20,897 were positive and 913 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 148 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among villain protagonist games based on player count.
9.4
20,897
913

148
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 6,805 reviews of which 6,223 were positive and 582 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 129 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
6,223
582

129
players

4. 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 7,801 reviews of which 6,704 were positive and 1,097 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played villain protagonist games.
8.4
6,704
1,097

80
players

5. 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 18,337 reviews of which 17,278 were positive and 1,059 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played villain protagonist games.
9.2
17,278
1,059

66
players

6. 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 26,684 reviews of which 25,233 were positive and 1,451 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played villain protagonist games.
9.3
25,233
1,451

61
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 10,684 reviews of which 9,713 were positive and 971 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
9,713
971

51
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 6,314 reviews of which 5,902 were positive and 412 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played villain protagonist games.
9.0
5,902
412

31
players

9. 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 4,611 reviews of which 4,110 were positive and 501 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played villain protagonist games.
8.6
4,110
501

27
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 10,783 reviews of which 9,960 were positive and 823 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
9,960
823

26
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 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted villain protagonist games.

1. 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 2,254 reviews of which 1,958 were positive and 296 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 92% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for villain protagonist category.
8.3
1,958
296

-92% 19.25€ 1.54€

2. 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 10,783 reviews of which 9,960 were positive and 823 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in villain protagonist games.
9.0
9,960
823

-90% 30.90€ 3.09€

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 1,370 reviews of which 1,192 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
1,192
178

-87% 16.23€ 2.11€

4. 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! MachiaVillain is a indie, strategy and simulation game developed by Wild Factor and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on May 16th 2018 has received 776 reviews of which 511 were positive and 265 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
6.4
511
265

-85% 19.99€ 2.99€

5. 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. Darkestville Castle is a point & click, adventure and hidden object game developed by Epic Llama Games and published by ESDigital Games. Released on September 21st 2017 has received 629 reviews of which 586 were positive and 43 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
8.7
586
43

-80% 14.99€ 2.99€

6. 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 7,801 reviews of which 6,704 were positive and 1,097 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
8.4
6,704
1,097

-80% 28.99€ 5.79€

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 26,684 reviews of which 25,233 were positive and 1,451 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
9.3
25,233
1,451

-79% 19.33€ 4.06€

8. 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 4,611 reviews of which 4,110 were positive and 501 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
8.6
4,110
501

-78% 9.05€ 1.99€

9. 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. Demonheart is a lgbtq+, visual novel and otome game developed and published by Rolling Crown. Released on March 24th 2017 has received 721 reviews of which 663 were positive and 58 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
8.6
663
58

-75% 19.99€ 4.99€

10. 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 75% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
6.8
878
376

-75% 14.79€ 3.69€

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 19th 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 10,684 reviews of which 9,713 were positive and 971 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
9,713
971

51
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 349 reviews of which 312 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
312
37