8 Games Where Evil Is The Only Option

Video games let us experience almost any life we can imagine. We can journey to different time periods, change historical events, and even rewrite the laws of physics, allowing us to feel like powerful, godlike beings.

When you really consider it, it’s amazing how often games automatically make us the hero. While some games let you choose between good and evil, very few are willing to let you play as a genuinely villainous character.

It’s definitely challenging and can feel a little awkward at times. However, this unusual approach has created some truly memorable games where players get to experience the thrill of being the villain, helping them stand out from other titles.

If you’re tired of being the hero and want to experience a game where you can fully embrace being the villain, with no option to turn back, these are the games for you.

8. Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain

Retake Nosgoth By Force

Let’s start with a well-known vampire story featuring Kain, the powerful nobleman from Nosgoth. Fans of the Legacy of Kain and Soul Reaver games already know that Kain isn’t a hero – he’s driven by a desire for total control and won’t hesitate to use force to get it.

Revived as a vampire with incredible strength and fueled by fury, he begins a violent quest for revenge, determined to reclaim his homeland, Nosgoth, from those who betrayed and murdered him.

The main character doesn’t show much emotion, and the only genuinely positive outcome—restoring the world of Nosgoth—requires a selfless sacrifice at the very end of the game.

However, the real, definitive ending – as depicted in Soul Reaver – is the one where Kain conquers Nosgoth. He claims the skeletal throne and rules as the new Vampire Overlord of a world destined for ruin.

Basically, the only path forward seems to be getting revenge, causing widespread destruction, and ultimately dooming the world. It feels like the start of an evil plan.

7. Carrion

An Experiment Gone Wrong

We’ve all encountered the classic movie trope of the military conducting top-secret science experiments in hidden underground facilities, only to have their creations break loose.

In Carrion, you play as the monster itself, and you have one driving goal: to find blood.

This fast-paced metroidvania puts you in control of a shapeless, red creature made of muscle and goo. You’ll navigate tight corridors and use your stretchy limbs to defeat soldiers.

Some might say the military deserved what happened, since they used you as a tool for their own purposes. But as you break free and rampage through the city, it becomes clear that you’ve become a purely destructive force with no real purpose beyond causing chaos.

You’re a monster, plain and simple, but you can’t deny that being this bad is a lot of fun.

6. Manhunt

Kill Or Be Killed

Even when forced to do something wrong, is it still considered evil? The answer is yes. It might be easier to justify terrible actions, like hurting others, in the moment, but that doesn’t change the fact they are terrible.

Manhunt puts you in the shoes of a prisoner on death row, forced to participate in a brutal, online spectacle where you must fight to the death against other inmates to stay alive.

You’re not only a notorious criminal deserving of the death penalty, but you’ll also be forced to embrace and use your cruel nature in a disturbing situation.

Okay, so there’s a tiny bit of moral choice here – you can spare innocent people if you want. But honestly, I don’t think being nice will save you from a bad ending. It might not make a huge difference when you eventually meet your doom and end up in the fiery depths!

5. Prototype

I’m Not A Monster, I’m Something Different

The core gameplay and story of Prototype definitely feel like a superhero experience. However, if you’re familiar with the character Alex Mercer, you’ll realize he’s not the traditional, cape-wearing kind of hero.

Instead of using his abilities to help others like typical superheroes, Mercer chooses a path of revenge, determined to become a devastating force no matter the consequences.

By taking energy from harmless people, you become stronger, encouraging players to keep killing to grow the virus and become incredibly powerful.

Mercer will try to justify his violent acts, claiming he’s bringing justice to those he harms. However, as you witness the extent of his killings, destruction, and the innocent people caught in the crossfire, it becomes clear that Mercer is truly evil.

4. Shadow of the Colossus

Evil By Proxy

Shadow of the Colossus demonstrates that even with good intentions, your actions can make you the villain of your own story, even if you don’t realize it at the time.

In this game, you play as a young man determined to bring back his loved one after she tragically dies. He makes a deal with a mysterious figure who claims to be able to resurrect her, and embarks on a quest to defeat massive creatures known as the Colossi.

Despite their peaceful appearance, killing these magnificent creatures brings a sense of unease. However, most players will likely continue their pursuit to defeat them all.

Ultimately, your choices unintentionally unleash a demon, and you become its puppet, unknowingly helping it take control.

While other characters fight against the bad guys, you actually play as someone who is one of them for most of the game – even if they haven’t realized it yet.

3. Hatred

The World Is Ugly

Many games offer small moments that allow you to maintain some sense of morality while playing. However, Hatred doesn’t offer that – you won’t find any opportunity to play a decent character.

This game is extremely controversial and disturbing, largely because it essentially simulates mass murder, with the core gameplay revolving around killing innocent people.

The character doesn’t have much of a history – they simply hate the world around them. The only goal is to defeat as many opponents as possible until they are ultimately defeated themselves.

This game is a prime example of nihilism, prioritizing shock over substance. While it definitely grabbed attention, it lacks depth and isn’t very fun to play, ultimately becoming more famous as a cultural moment than a genuinely good game.

2. The Darkness

Welcome To The Family

Playing a Mafia hitman means you’re not a hero, but Jackie Estacado is far more complicated than just a criminal. He has issues that go way beyond breaking the law.

Jackie is possessed by a powerful demon called The Darkness. Driven by Jackie’s desire for revenge, this demon amplifies his rage and compels him to commit horrific acts of violence, including gruesome killings and mutilation.

You can’t fight your darkest impulses; trying to be a hero won’t work. The only path forward is to give in to them, let them become powerful. You might protect your loved ones, but you’ll completely change into someone unrecognizable.

Look, I’m a huge fan of the Mafia stories, and I get that family is everything to these guys. But even for them, what just happened feels like a step too far. It’s honestly shocking, even knowing what I do about this world.

1. Succubus

Hell Hath No Fury

If you enjoy scary games, you’ve probably heard of Agony. It’s a game set in hell where you have to face terrifying situations just to stay alive.

In this game, you don’t actively choose to be evil – you’re forced into it. This is quite different from its follow-up, Succubus, where embracing evil is central to the experience.

You play as a deposed ruler of hell, determined to win back your throne and all its power. Expect a lot of intense combat and morally questionable actions – you’ll need to defeat countless enemies and commit terrible deeds to succeed.

Once you choose this path of anger and vengeance, there’s no turning back. It only leads to more pain and suffering, both for yourself and those you harm.

While hell likely has no rules about right and wrong, witnessing what goes on there would be deeply disturbing and shocking to anyone observing it.

2025-10-30 15:11