Choose MachiaVillain
Choose MachiaVillain if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. MachiaVillain launched in 2018.
MachiaVillain vs Evil Genius 2: World Domination
MachiaVillain and Evil Genius 2: World Domination both land in Strategy, Simulation 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 share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. MachiaVillain (2018) is 3 years older than Evil Genius 2: World Domination (2021). Evil Genius 2: World Domination scores higher on Steam reviews (68.2% positive) than MachiaVillain (50.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Evil Genius 2: World Domination
Choose Evil Genius 2: World Domination if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 68.2% positive across 7,475 reviews.
Both MachiaVillain and Evil Genius 2: World Domination sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 MachiaVillain |  Evil Genius 2: World Domination | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50.9% positive (348 reviews) | 68.2% positive (7,475 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wild Factor | Rebellion |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- MachiaVillain (2018) is 3 years older than Evil Genius 2: World Domination (2021).
- Evil Genius 2: World Domination scores higher on Steam reviews (68.2% positive) than MachiaVillain (50.9% positive).
- MachiaVillain is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Evil Genius 2: World Domination (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Evil Genius 2: World Domination is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; MachiaVillain has no Deck rating yet.
MachiaVillain vs Evil Genius 2: World Domination — FAQ
- Which is better, MachiaVillain or Evil Genius 2: World Domination?
- On Steam reviews Evil Genius 2: World Domination scores higher (68.2% positive) than MachiaVillain (50.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Evil Genius 2: World Domination is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play MachiaVillain or Evil Genius 2: World Domination first?
- If you want chronology, MachiaVillain (2018) came out before Evil Genius 2: World Domination (2021). 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 MachiaVillain and Evil Genius 2: World Domination similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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.