Best Villain Protagonist Games on Steam
Steam currently has 336 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 4/10/2026.
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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 31,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,606 positive reviews and 532 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. 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 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,136 positive reviews and 1,005 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2020 |
| Franchise | Panic |
| Developer | House House |
| Publisher | Panic |
| Steam App Id | 837470 |
3. 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 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,491 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,838 positive reviews and 1,653 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 7/23/2020 |
| Developer | Phobia Game Studio |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 953490 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,624 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,543 positive reviews and 1,081 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56,964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,130 positive reviews and 3,834 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 |
6. Mr. Sleepy Man
Mr. Sleepy Man is up way past his bedtime and out of control! Make a mess of everything you find and turn Bedtime Town against you! This sandbox adventure is filled with comical hijinks, outrageous characters, and platforming action!
Mr. Sleepy Man has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 416 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 413 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/10/2026 |
| Developer | Devin Santi |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1657740 |
7. 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.
Dungeon Warfare 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 1,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,910 positive reviews and 82 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
8. Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate
Use magic spells and military surplus explosives to topple an evil crime syndicate hidden beneath a prestigious wizarding school. Learn spells, engage in espionage, and spread lore-unfriendly chaos.
Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate 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 986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 954 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2025 |
| Franchise | John Szymanski |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | David Szymanski |
| Steam App Id | 3111080 |
9. South of Midnight
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.
South of Midnight has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,407 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,155 positive reviews and 252 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2025 |
| Franchise | Xbox Game Studios |
| Developer | Compulsion Games |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1934570 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Villain Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,598 positive reviews and 764 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Villain Protagonist games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 107 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 232 | 9/23/2020 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 195 | 7/23/2020 | 93 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 10/13/2017 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 566 | 1/20/2021 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/10/2026 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 11/4/2015 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/6/2025 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 4/8/2025 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 129 | 1/6/2023 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 11/5/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 10/26/2007 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/2/2022 | 90 | $7.95 | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 4/29/2022 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 7/28/2020 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/31/2021 | 90 | $2.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/15/2021 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/7/2023 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 2/2/2023 | 90 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 6/22/2009 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 11). Untitled Goose Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 10). CARRION on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Dungeons 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Skul: The Hero Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 1). Mr. Sleepy Man on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Dungeon Warfare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). South of Midnight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Luck be a Landlord on Steam. Steam Store.