Overlord™ vs Overlord II
Overlord™ and Overlord II both land in RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are RPG games on Steam. Overlord™ (2007) is 2 years older than Overlord II (2009). Overlord™ scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Overlord II (85.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Overlord™ |  Overlord II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.09 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (2,246 reviews) | 85.5% positive (1,811 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Triumph Studios | Triumph Studios |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Overlord™ (2007) is 2 years older than Overlord II (2009).
- Overlord™ scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Overlord II (85.5% positive).
- Overlord™ is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than Overlord II (1.09 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Overlord™ vs Overlord II — FAQ
- Which is better, Overlord™ or Overlord II?
- On Steam reviews Overlord™ scores higher (92.1% positive) than Overlord II (85.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Overlord™ is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Overlord™ or Overlord II first?
- If you want chronology, Overlord™ (2007) came out before Overlord II (2009). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Overlord™ and Overlord II similar?
- They overlap on RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.