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Play a dark lord conquering fantasy kingdoms by fighting alongside and commanding a mischievous horde of minions.
Released 28 Feb 2008
Command Four Minion Types
Conquer Fantasy Kingdoms
Raid Fallen Heroes' Hells
How evil can you get? Discover how corruptible you are in Overlord, the twisted fantasy action adventure where you can be evil (or really evil). In the game's seriously warped fantasy world, players will become the Overlord and get first-hand experience of how absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Developed by Triumph Studios · Published by Codemasters, Electronic Arts









You take the role of the Overlord, a dark ruler seeking to conquer a twisted fantasy world rather than save it. Lead your forces against its kingdoms and their heroes in a story told with dark comedy and a satirical take on fantasy conventions.
Fight enemies yourself while directing a horde of minions to attack, steal, and tackle obstacles. Four minion colors have different abilities, so choosing who to send—and how to use them—matters in both battles and environmental puzzles.
Gather resources and equipment as you advance through the kingdoms and strengthen your forces. Raising Hell adds five supernatural abyss levels linked to conquered kingdoms, where you face new challenges and confront the fallen heroes; the included Challenge Pack also adds seven online multiplayer maps.
Players often enjoy the mischievous minions, the unusual chance to play a conquering villain, and the game’s darkly comic parody of fantasy. Reviews also praise the tactical variety of directing different minion types and the nostalgic charm, while some find the controls awkward and parts of the puzzles or expansion repetitive and frustrating.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |