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.
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...
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.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 15th 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 632 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.8
8,629
3,910
632
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 295 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
295
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 6,792 reviews of which 6,208 were positive and 584 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 163 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
6,208
584
163
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 7,783 reviews of which 6,690 were positive and 1,093 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 120 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played villain protagonist games.
8.4
6,690
1,093
120
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 18,329 reviews of which 17,273 were positive and 1,056 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 114 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played villain protagonist games.
9.2
17,273
1,056
114
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
77
players
7. Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
Legend of Keepers is the perfect mix between Dungeon Defender and Roguelite. You have been hired as a dungeon manager by the Dungeons Company. Your job is simple: protect their dungeons! Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager is a pixel graphics, turn-based combat and villain protagonist game developed by Goblinz Studio and published by Goblinz Publishing. Released on April 29th 2021 has received 4,523 reviews of which 3,569 were positive and 954 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played villain protagonist games.
7.7
3,569
954
68
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played villain protagonist games.
8.8
9,713
971
52
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
51
players
10. Ravenous Devils
A horror cooking simulator where the secret ingredient is crime. Improve your shops, buy new tools, expand your menu, and above all, make your customers happy. Ravenous Devils is a management, cooking and villain protagonist game developed and published by Bad Vices Games. Released on April 29th 2022 has received 8,601 reviews of which 7,961 were positive and 640 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
7,961
640
37
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 15th 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 10,772 reviews of which 9,950 were positive and 822 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
9,950
822
-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. Lucius
Equipped with supernatural powers, take control of Lucius as he begins his blood filled tour of horror through his own house. Lucius is a horror, adventure and villain protagonist game developed and published by Shiver Games. Released on October 26th 2012 has received 10,455 reviews of which 8,482 were positive and 1,973 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 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.
7.9
8,482
1,973
-85%
9.99€
1.49€
5. 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 775 reviews of which 510 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 #5 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
6.4
510
265
-85%
19.99€
2.99€
6. 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. Lucius II is a horror, gore and villain protagonist game developed and published by Shiver Games. Released on February 13th 2015 has received 2,230 reviews of which 1,375 were positive and 855 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
6.1
1,375
855
-85%
19.99€
2.99€
7. 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 627 reviews of which 584 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 #7 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
8.7
584
43
-80%
14.99€
2.99€
8. 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 7,783 reviews of which 6,690 were positive and 1,093 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
8.4
6,690
1,093
-80%
28.99€
5.79€
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. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
8.6
4,110
501
-78%
9.05€
1.99€
10. 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 77% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for villain protagonist games.
9.3
25,233
1,451
-77%
19.17€
4.41€
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 15th 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
52
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