It’s often said that being the hero isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and even being the villain comes with a lot of pressure. These games offer a different experience: instead of playing as the hero or villain, you play as one of the villain’s trusted helpers.
These games put you right in the middle of morally gray situations – whether you’re working for a ruthless company, serving a sinister deity, or cleaning up after a catastrophic event. Some games treat these themes with a serious tone, while others embrace the humor. And a select few let you fully enjoy the thrill of being a powerful agent of evil.
Legend Of Keepers
Taking Dungeon HR Seriously
Legend of Keepers is a unique game that blends dungeon defense with the experience of working in an office. Instead of *being* the evil boss, you manage the dungeon itself – setting traps, hiring monsters, and generally making sure everything runs smoothly to fend off invading adventurers. Think of it as a job, but with more monsters and less paperwork.
The game skillfully combines strategic turn-based battles with careful resource handling. You’ll need to juggle keeping your team’s spirits up and making sure everything runs smoothly – it’s a lot like being a ruthless HR manager! The game is also genuinely funny, creating a darkly comedic experience where managing heroes feels like dealing with troublesome employees in a fantasy sitcom.
Tyranny
Morality Turned Upside Down
Obsidian’s *Tyranny* uniquely flips the usual fantasy role-playing experience. Instead of being a hero trying to defeat an evil ruler, you play as a Fatebinder – someone who enforces the laws of Kyros the Overlord. You’ll journey across a land that’s already been conquered, and your job is to ensure Kyros maintains control and his rule is absolute.
What truly sets *Tyranny* apart is that your choices actually matter in the story. You can support harsh military leaders, sly politicians, or rebel groups, all while still working for the empire. The game portrays evil as a deeply rooted part of the system. You’re a significant piece of a powerful, oppressive force, and while you can make a difference, completely saving the world isn’t realistic.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
The Emperor’s Fist
In *Star Wars: The Force Unleashed*, you play as Starkiller, Darth Vader’s hidden apprentice. The game is all about feeling incredibly powerful, letting you defeat Rebel soldiers with amazing Force powers, lightsaber attacks, and acrobatic combos that make embracing the Dark Side incredibly appealing.
The game really focuses on Starkiller’s journey, how he goes from being totally devoted to Darth Vader to questioning everything. But honestly? The coolest parts are when you just embrace being Vader’s right-hand man. It’s rare to find a game that makes being a Sith Lord’s enforcer feel so awesome – you genuinely feel like the most powerful and dangerous person in the galaxy, just running errands for the bad guy!
Cult Of The Lamb
Praise Be To The Lamb
Okay, so I’m totally obsessed with Cult of the Lamb! It looks super cute, but don’t let that fool you – it’s all about building a creepy, dark religion. You play as this little lamb who’s brought back to life by a strange god, and basically, you have to build a cult to thank them. Seriously, you *have* to, or things get bad!
This game surprisingly combines the relaxing elements of a farming simulator with the dark ambition of building an evil empire. You’ll manage your followers, perform mysterious rituals, and explore dangerous dungeons. The cheerful art style clashes with the sinister things you’re doing, making even routine tasks feel funny and slightly unsettling.
Machiavillain
Hollywood Horror, Budget Edition
| Platforms | PC |
|---|---|
| Released | May 16, 2018 |
| Developer | Wild Factor |
| Genre | Management Sim, Horror |
This charming indie game puts you in charge of a monster-filled mansion. You’ll hire creatures based on famous horror characters and trick visitors into… unfortunate situations. It’s similar to *Dungeon Keeper*, but with a delightfully dark and funny sense of humor.
The game’s success hinges on adhering to the established ‘rules’ of horror movies, as defined by the League of MachiaVillain Villains – for example, saving the ‘final girl’ for last and making sure each kill is imaginative enough to score points. It’s a simulation game that wholeheartedly embraces classic, over-the-top horror clichés, turning being a villain into a playfully artistic endeavor.
Henchman Story
Being The Henchman Never Felt This Personal
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X & S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS |
|---|---|
| Released | October 13, 2021 |
| Developer | Silken Sail Entertainment |
| Genre | Narrative Adventure, Visual Novel |
Henchman Story centers around Stan, a struggling sidekick to a supervillain who’s simply trying to pay his bills. Instead of the usual superhero action like fighting and destruction, this visual novel focuses on the funny and complicated relationships at work, set in a world full of superheroes and villains.
What really sets *Henchman Story* apart is its great sense of humor and genuinely touching moments. You play as Stan, and he could become a dedicated follower, a secret spy working against his boss, or even friends with the hero he’s supposed to battle. It’s a smart and funny game that explores what it’s *really* like to work for the villains – it’s both hilarious and surprisingly relatable to everyday work life.
Destroy All Humans! (2020)
Minion, Martian Edition
The newly reimagined game Destroy All Humans! puts you in the role of Crypto, an alien sent to Earth to collect human DNA and cause trouble. Though you play as Crypto, he’s ultimately just a soldier working to help the Furon Empire invade our planet.
This game is all about causing complete chaos! You’ll get to use powers like alien abduction, telekinesis, and disintegration beams, all while taking orders from the hilariously sarcastic Orthopox. It’s a funny and incredibly destructive experience – being a villain’s alien sidekick has never been so enjoyable.
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