Games Where You Are The Boss

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I love games where you get to be the one in charge! It’s so different than just following orders – you actually make the rules and decide what happens next. It’s all about building power, and that can mean anything from running a whole criminal organization to becoming a ruthless dictator, or even commanding an army of creepy monsters from way down under. It’s a total power trip!

Becoming the boss in games offers more than just authority; it gives players control over people, resources, and the ability to create mayhem. Games like Tropico 6 put you in charge of an entire country, requiring you to balance the needs of your citizens, military, and international relations. Evil Genius 2 focuses on elaborate schemes and traps as you strive for world domination. Even in darker titles like Carrion, you are the monster, free to eliminate anyone who opposes you. While not all these games feature a traditional boss character, the underlying theme is consistent: players take on the role of the villain, battling against the forces of good.

Evil Genius 2: World Domination

Turn Into a Criminal Mastermind to Rule the World

Okay, so in Evil Genius 2, you don’t play the good guy. Forget being the hero! You are the villain – the brains behind all the chaos. Basically, you’re running a whole criminal empire from your secret island lair. The world sees all the mayhem, the stealing, the destruction… but it all starts with me, at my desk, plotting everything out.

Okay, so in Evil Genius 2, you get to pick from four totally different evil masterminds, each with their own crazy plans. Whether I’m trying to build a doomsday machine or just straight-up robbing countries, I’m in charge of everything. Honestly, being the boss feels a lot like running a whole factory! I’ve gotta keep my minions happy, make sure the cash is flowing for research, and rely on my henchmen to handle the important stuff. The cool part is, I can even walk around my base and give orders directly – it’s awesome!

Dungeon Keeper Gold

Become the Manager of a Dungeon In the Re-Release of a Classic

In Dungeon Keeper Gold, you actually become the boss. You play as the Dungeon Keeper, a powerful, evil being who controls monsters, constructs a labyrinthine dungeon, and protects its core. While heroes try to invade, it’s your job to set traps, gather demonic allies, and destroy them.

Most fantasy games put you in the role of the hero, but in Dungeon Keeper Gold, you play the villain – you’re in charge of building and running the dungeon. What makes the game really fun is that it actually encourages you to be evil! The narrator actively cheers on your cruelty, complimenting your torture chambers and ingenious traps.

Tropico 6

Step Into the Shoes of El Presidente

In Tropico 6, you take on the role of El Presidente, the leader of a Caribbean island nation. You’re responsible for everything – from laws and trade to building new infrastructure. While the game doesn’t have a typical ‘boss,’ you are the boss, constantly juggling the needs of your people with your own desire for wealth and power. Sometimes you’ll be a popular leader, and other times you might have to rule with an iron fist.

The people need jobs, housing, and decent pay, but outside countries are offering things like money, trade deals, or even military help. This puts El Presidente in a tough spot – prioritize the citizens’ well-being or keep the funds coming in? Constant infighting between political groups makes making decisions even harder, and tests who remains loyal. Elections aren’t always fair, powerful speeches can influence voters, and dissent is often suppressed. Despite all this, El Presidente maintains a firm grip on power, projecting a cheerful image while secretly maneuvering behind the scenes.

Gangsters: Organized Crime

Become a Mob Boss In a Retro Strategy Title

  • Release Year: 1998
  • Developer: Hothouse Creations
  • Genres: Strategy

In the strategy game Gangsters: Organized Crime, you’re transported to a 1920s city teeming with illegal activity, hidden bars, and competing gangs. You take on the role of a crime boss, starting with a small team and working to build your family’s power and ultimately control the entire city.

In this game, you play as a mob boss and direct your gang members, deciding who to extort, which businesses to control, and who to attack. The gameplay focuses on using threats, payoffs, and violence. You can still find and download this game on GOG Galaxy.

Carrion

You Are the Monster Now

Carrion offers a unique twist on the horror genre. Instead of playing as a hero fighting a monster, you are the monster – a terrifying, ever-changing mass of teeth and tentacles. You break free from a secret research facility and immediately become the dominant force, driving humans into hiding and turning their labs into your personal hunting grounds.

This creature moves through each level by crawling, swinging, and breaking things, getting bigger and more powerful by absorbing scientists and soldiers. As it grows, it gains new skills, including becoming invisible, creating webs, and even taking control of enemies like puppets.

The Godfather 2

Lead the Mafia As Don Michael Corleone

Despite being hard to find now that it’s no longer available on Steam, The Godfather 2 remains a standout game. It allows you to step into the shoes of Michael Corleone, a mafia boss, and build a criminal empire across multiple cities. You start with a small operation, but quickly gain power by expanding your territory, increasing your illegal businesses, and eliminating rival families. Being the Don isn’t just about violence – you’ll also be in charge of managing your finances, protecting your investments, and deciding how to distribute the profits.

In this game, as the boss, you direct your crew to handle various criminal activities – like attacking rivals’ businesses, protecting your casinos, or eliminating enemy leaders. While they’re busy with these tasks, you use a special overhead view – called “Don’s View” – to monitor everything happening on the map, including who owns what, and how strong your enemies are. It’s like a blend of a realistic crime game and a strategy board game, giving you a real feeling of being in charge. You can also reward loyal members by promoting them to higher ranks and giving them control over their own territories.

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2025-11-02 07:35