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2004 PC 9.99 € 👍 93 % Very positive, 3,506 reviews on Steam

As a supervillain you build a secret island lair, train minions and scheme for world domination in a 1960s spy-movie style while fending off secret agents. Satirical humor and a retro espionage look define its charm.

What defines Evil Genius:

  • Lots of humour
  • Tactical depth
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Strong character progression

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