Have you ever wanted to be the final boss instead of the hero? This blog explores games where you’re the villain—ruthless, chaotic, or just plain evil. Whether you’re enforcing tyranny, devouring humans, or raising undead armies, these titles show that being the bad guy can be a lot more fun sometimes.
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Tyranny
Tyranny hands you a badge, a sword, and the power to judge, and then watches what kind of monster (or rebel) you become. As a Fatebinder, you’re not some farmhand-turned-chosen-one. You serve Kyros, a mysterious overlord who has already triumphed. The world is conquered, shattered, and bleeding. Your role is to enforce the law. Or twist it.
This is a dark, story-driven RPG where the “evil path” isn’t a side option. It’s the default. You’ll negotiate deals between tyrannical factions, sentence rebels to death (or worse), and commit war crimes in the name of order. But nothing’s straightforward. Every decision changes the world around you, sometimes in horrifying ways, and your motivations—loyalty, self-interest, rebellion—really matter. Tyranny turns the usual RPG story on its head. It’s not about whether you can be evil. It’s about what kind of evil you’ll become.
Undertale
At first glance, Undertale appears to be a charming, retro-inspired RPG filled with quirky humor and lovable monsters. But look a little closer, and you’ll realize this game isn’t just breaking genre rules—it’s putting you under the microscope. You play as a human child who falls into the underground world of monsters, and from there, things can go a lot of different ways. You can show mercy, or you can kill everything that moves.
Here’s where it gets interesting: most players go in swinging, like they would in any RPG. But Undertale remembers. The Genocide Route isn’t just a “bad ending” but a disturbing deep dive into what it means to be the villain. The game doesn’t shy away from confronting your choices, even making you feel complicit in your actions. It’s uncomfortable, powerful, and brilliantly designed to mess with your expectations. And when you finally go back and try for a True Pacifist ending? It hits differently. You’ll feel it.
LEGO DC Super-Villains
Sometimes, being the bad guy is just more fun, especially when you’re causing chaos brick by brick. LEGO DC Super-Villains flips the classic hero formula on its head and puts you in charge of the chaos. With the Justice League mysteriously missing, a shady group called the Justice Syndicate steps in to “save” the world… but something’s not right.
You don’t just play as a villain—you create one. The character creator here is the most detailed in any LEGO game to date, allowing you to build your own evil mastermind from scratch. Customize your powers, gear, outfit, and even your voice and animations. Your custom villain becomes the star of the story, which is filled with hilarious dialogue, clever DC Easter eggs, and top-tier voice acting. Whether you’re playing as Harley Quinn or your own sinister creation, LEGO DC Super-Villains is the perfect playground if you’ve ever wanted to be the boss of the bad guys.
CARRION
In CARRION, you’re not some brooding antihero with a tragic backstory. You’re a writhing, fleshy nightmare slithering through vents, devouring scientists, and turning a high-security facility into a panic-soaked buffet. This is reverse horror done right. You’re not running from the monster—you are the monster. And not just any monster: an amorphous, ever-evolving mass of teeth, tentacles, and rage.
As you tear through the facility, you grow stronger, gain new abilities, and become even more terrifying. Want to snatch a guard from across the room and slam them into a wall? Easy. Possess a human body to sneak through security? Sure. Or maybe just burst through a door and let the screams begin. The game nails that power fantasy of being the apex predator. There’s no moral dilemma, no “maybe they’re the real monster” twist. You’re the villain, full stop. And it’s a blast.
Grand Theft Auto 5
From the moment you meet Michael, Franklin, and Trevor in Grand Theft Auto V, it’s obvious that morality isn’t part of the job description. These three criminals aren’t misunderstood antiheroes. They rob, lie, kill, and manipulate to get what they want. And the game encourages you to do the same. GTA V gives you total freedom to cause chaos on your own terms. Want to plan a high-stakes heist? Go for it. Would you rather go on a reckless rampage through Los Santos traffic? Also valid.
The game’s vast open world is your playground, and there’s no shortage of illegal activities. But GTA V is more than just chaos. Its sharp satire of American culture adds a darkly humorous layer to your villainy. You’ll find yourself knee-deep in dirty money, fake social media, and government conspiracies. Whether you’re drawn to Franklin’s ambition, Michael’s criminal nostalgia, or Trevor’s complete insanity, GTA V lets you fully live the life of a modern outlaw.
Dungeon Keeper
In Dungeon Keeper, you’re not the hero storming the dungeon. You are the dungeon. Your goal? Create a maze of pain, fill it with traps, and lure in a horde of demons, skeletons, and other charming monstrosities to serve you… or else. You’ll slap lazy minions to keep them in check, dig dark corridors, and defend your lair from those goody-two-shoes heroes who think they’re here to save the day.
There’s something deeply satisfying about the twisted little world Bullfrog created. It’s filled with dark humor, addictively strategic gameplay, and a cast of creatures that range from pathetic to powerful. It scratches that weird, chaotic itch in your brain that no other game quite can. You’re not building empires or rescuing princesses. You’re growing a festering pit of evil and loving every second of it. Dungeon Keeper is a rare gem—a strategy game that’s not just about winning, but about winning dirty.
Baldur’s Gate 3
Set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, this RPG masterclass immerses you in a story driven entirely by your choices, many of which are dark. Very dark. You might betray your friends. You could slaughter entire communities. Or perhaps you’ll give in to the mind flayer parasite wriggling in your brain and become something far worse.
The beauty of Baldur’s Gate 3 is how deeply it commits to letting you follow the villainous path. You can manipulate, kill, and dominate your way to power, often dragging your party members along with you. Convince Shadowheart to kill someone she cares about. Push Astarion to sacrifice his family for power. Go all in as the Dark Urge and leave a trail of blood as you rise to become the Chosen of Bhaal. But the game doesn’t give you a free pass. Your actions carry consequences. Allies turn against you. You’re feared, not trusted. Want to be the villain? Baldur’s Gate 3 makes you earn it. And live with it.
Maneater
Maneater throws you into blood-soaked waters as a bull shark with a grudge. You’re not just causing chaos for fun (okay, maybe a little), you’re on a mission to evolve, survive, and get revenge on the fisherman who disfigured you. And how do you do that? By devouring everything in sight. Unlike other “play as the animal” games like Goat Simulator or Untitled Goose Game, Maneater doesn’t just let you be mischievous. It lets you be monstrous.
You’ll tear through swimmers, fight gators, terrorize yachts, and upgrade your shark into a biomechanical death machine straight out of a nightmare. Want electric teeth or bone armor? Go for it. The open world is filled with surprises, side missions, and boss fights—both human and wildlife. With a darkly funny narrator and over-the-top satire, the game never takes itself too seriously, making every bloody bite even more satisfying. Maneater is pure villainy wrapped in gory fun. If you’ve ever wanted to be the subject of seaside horror stories, this one’s for you.
Be My Horde
Step into the robes of a necromancer with a serious attitude in Be My Horde, and unleash chaos with your ever-growing undead army. This roguelite survivor flips the script by turning your enemies into your greatest resource. Every peasant, knight, demon, or sheep you slay becomes part of your dark legion. You don’t just defeat your foes; you devour their souls, resurrect them, and turn them into zombie pawns on your path to domination.
The voice acting is chef’s kiss. The necromancer’s snarky, seductive delivery adds a wicked charm that makes commanding death feel downright delightful. Add smooth performance, instant-saving mechanics (no lost progress here), and punchy, stylized graphics, and you’ve got the perfect villainous playground. With hordes at your feet and no one left to stop you, it’s your time to rise. The world’s not going to conquer itself.
Destroy All Humans!
In Destroy All Humans!, you step into the tiny boots of Crypto-137, a sarcastic alien invader with a single goal: harvest human DNA and take down the U.S. government. Set in a wildly absurd version of 1950s America, this remake of the cult classic mixes chaos, comedy, and destruction into one wildly unhinged experience.
What makes Destroy All Humans! stand out is how fully it embraces the power fantasy. You have alien weapons that zap, melt, and explode puny humans in satisfying ways, psychic powers that allow you to throw tanks like toys, and a flying saucer to reduce towns to ash. Movement feels smooth and quick thanks to your jetpack, and once you’ve had enough of the story missions, you can jump into free roam and go full GTA-style rampage. The humor is sharp, weird, and genuinely funny. If you’re eager to play the bad guy and enjoy a laugh while causing chaos, Destroy All Humans! delivers.
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