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About Evil Genius
Evil Genius focuses on building an island lair and the management of minions that are employed by the Evil Genius, allowing the player to progress through the main storyline with achieving world domination as the end goal of the game. Although not explicitly stated the use of historic regions the Eastern Block and events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis within the game suggest that it is set in the 1960s and 70s and that the game is progressing through an alternate timeline.
Release Date
Sep 28, 2004
Developer
Elixir Studios
Publisher
Sierra Entertainment
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Is Evil Genius worth buying?

Steam
93.19% positive
'Very Positive', 3,585 reviews
Metacritic
75
Critics (IGDB)
83/100
4 critics

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What is Evil Genius about?

Evil Genius focuses on building an island lair and the management of minions that are employed by the Evil Genius, allowing the player to progress through the main storyline with achieving world domination as the end goal of the game. Although not explicitly stated the use of historic regions the Eastern Block and events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis within the game suggest that it is set in the 1960s and 70s and that the game is progressing through an alternate timeline.

Base-BuildingStrategyVillain ProtagonistComedySingleplayerSimulationParody Management

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Evil Genius?

Right now the lowest price for Evil Genius we're tracking is $1.04 at Kinguin โ€” 90% below Steam's $9.99. We compare 2 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Evil Genius has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Evil Genius is $0.80 at Green Man Gaming on February 16, 2026. The current best price is about 30% above that low.

Is Evil Genius worth buying?

93% of 3,585 Steam user reviews for Evil Genius are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 75.

When was Evil Genius released?

Evil Genius released on September 28, 2004, developed by Elixir Studios and published by Sierra Entertainment.

What platforms is Evil Genius available on?

Evil Genius is available on PC (Microsoft Windows). It supports single player.

When do Evil Genius prices drop?

Evil Genius last hit a new low of $0.80 on February 16, 2026 at Green Man Gaming. Current best price is $1.04. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Evil Genius?

The cheapest Evil Genius price right now is $1.04 at Kinguin, 90% below the Steam price.

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All-time low: $0.80 at Green Man Gaming on Feb 16, 2026 โ€” the current best price is 30% above it.

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