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Evil Genius 2: World Domination

Evil Genius 2: World Domination

A satirical spy-fi lair builder where YOU are the criminal mastermind! Construct your base, train your minions, defend your operations from the Forces of Justice, and achieve global domination!

69%
Mixed
DeveloperRebellion
PublisherRebellion
Release DateMar 30, 2021
$39.99
Peak Players26.5K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Simulation
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Evil Genius 2 captures the visual charm and humorous Bond-villain aesthetic of its predecessor but struggles with repetitive, mobile-esque pacing in the mid-to-late game. While post-launch updates have significantly improved the mechanics and addressed early bugs, many fans of the original feel it lacks the strategic depth and soul of the first title.

Pros

  • Excellent visual style and charming dialogue that perfectly captures the supervillain parody theme.90%
  • Significant improvements to gameplay mechanics and bug fixes implemented since the game's initial launch.80%
  • Satisfying base-building elements, particularly the creative and humorous trap interactions like the shark tank.70%
  • Strong nostalgic appeal for fans of the original game's framework and setting.60%

Cons

  • Pacing issues characterized by tedious, mobile-style time-gating and repetitive mission structures.90%
  • Perceived lack of strategic depth and management complexity compared to the original Evil Genius.80%
  • Frustration regarding DLC practices, with some players feeling content was intentionally cut to be sold separately.70%
  • The gameplay loop tends to lose momentum and become a chore about halfway through the campaign.80%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers strongly recommend purchasing the game on sale with the season pass rather than at full price.
  • Despite the high negative rating, the average playtime is nearly 60 hours, suggesting a compelling but ultimately flawed loop.
  • Long-time fans of the original title are the most vocal critics of the sequel's design changes.
Confidence: 81%
Based on the 202 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 20, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
187
Peak · last 90 days
287
All-time peak
26.5K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$3.99since Jun 19, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
34%
Last 30 days
68%
All-time positive
69%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews13.3K
Positive: 9.2K (69%)Negative: 4.1K (31%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

4%

Dev Response Rate

58h

Avg Playtime at Review

75%

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