Best Villain Protagonist Games on Steam
Steam currently has 233 Villain Protagonist games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Villain Protagonist game rankings were last updated on 4/3/2024.
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1. Entropy : Zero 2
Bad Cop is back. Command a small army of Combine synths and soldiers on a Northern campaign to capture Dr. Judith Mossman. A modification for Half-Life 2.
Entropy : Zero 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Villain Protagonist game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,581 positive reviews and 382 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Entropy : Zero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Grimm
The true meaning of the word fear... Once upon a time, fairy tales were valuable cautionary yarns filled with dire warnings and sage advice. However, over time, the stories have become so watered down with cute woodland creatures and happy endings that they have lost their true meaning and purpose. No more!
Grimm has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,298 positive reviews and 910 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Grimm on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/6/2014 |
| Developer | Spicyhorse Games |
| Publisher | Spicyhorse Games |
| Steam App Id | 252150 |
3. Untitled Goose Game
It's a lovely morning in the village and you are a horrible goose.
Untitled Goose Game has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,501 positive reviews and 776 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2020 |
| Franchise | Panic |
| Developer | House House |
| Publisher | Panic |
| Steam App Id | 837470 |
4. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,168 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,886 positive reviews and 1,282 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/23/2020 |
| Developer | Phobia Game Studio |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 953490 |
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 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,949 positive reviews and 1,014 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dungeons 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2017 |
| Developer | Realmforge Studios |
| Publisher | Kalypso Media |
| Steam App Id | 493900 |
6. 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.
Skul: The Hero Slayer has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,111 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,745 positive reviews and 3,366 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Skul: The Hero Slayer on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/20/2021 |
| Franchise | NEOWIZ |
| Developer | SOUTHPAW GAMES |
| Publisher | NEOWIZ |
| Steam App Id | 1147560 |
7. Acquitted
Piss bottles. Bats. Bike locks. Face the media-manufactured outrage of braindead mobs in a fully destructible, randomly generated riot zone as you try to get home from court alive after each self-defense trial. Shoot, hack, blast & build walls & turrets vs tricky AI in this brutally intense shooter!
Acquitted has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 790 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 768 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.97 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Acquitted on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.97 |
| Release Date | 5/2/2022 |
| Developer | Nordic Empire Games |
| Publisher | Nordic Empire Games |
| Steam App Id | 1954750 |
8. Luck be a Landlord
Luck be a Landlord is a roguelike deckbuilder about using a slot machine to earn rent money and defeat capitalism. This game does not contain any real-world currency gambling or microtransactions.
Luck be a Landlord has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,788 positive reviews and 597 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 1/6/2023 |
| Developer | TrampolineTales |
| Publisher | TrampolineTales |
| Steam App Id | 1404850 |
9. The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain
The Advisor Series is a player-driven narrative where your choices & decisions, both in the game, and out of the game, determine how future episodes unfold. Play the role of villain protagonist Magnus the Magician, as he wreaks havoc across the land, one well-placed fireball at a time!
The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 544 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2021 |
| Developer | Randumb Studios |
| Publisher | Randumb Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1601680 |
10. 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™ has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,987 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,596 positive reviews and 391 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.09 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Overlord™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.09 |
| Release Date | 10/26/2007 |
| Developer | Triumph Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 11450 |
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 | 69 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | ??? | 1/6/2014 | 95 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 112 | 9/23/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 7/23/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 98 | 10/13/2017 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,648 | 1/20/2021 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/2/2022 | 91 | $3.97 | Steam Charts | |
 | 174 | 1/6/2023 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/31/2021 | 90 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 10/26/2007 | 90 | $1.09 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/15/2021 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/2/2023 | 90 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 7/28/2020 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 4/29/2022 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 6/22/2009 | 90 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 9/28/2023 | 90 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 3/7/2024 | 89 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 7/20/2016 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/15/2018 | 89 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/25/2016 | 89 | $8.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 3). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 30). Grimm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). Untitled Goose Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 11). CARRION on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 9). Dungeons 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Skul: The Hero Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Acquitted on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Luck be a Landlord on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 3). The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). Overlord™ on Steam. Steam Store.