Evil Genius

Base-building strategy game where you trap agents and plot world domination

Elixir Studios · Published by Rebellion · Released Jun 22, 2009

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 3,613
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 8; peak 24h 11
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is Evil Genius?

This single-player strategy game puts you in charge of a secret lair as a supervillain pursuing world domination. You build rooms, train minions, set traps for government agents, and send henchmen on missions while developing a doomsday device.

For you if...

+you enjoy designing secret bases and managing minions
+you like spy parodies with a villain protagonist

Not for you if...

−you want fast progression and clear directions
−you dislike defending a base while managing missions

What players say

93% of 3,613 reviews are positive

Players praise the spy parody humor and the freedom to design a lair with traps and minions. They often complain about slow progression, unclear guidance, crashes, and bugs that can block progress.