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Watch trailer on Steam ↗VILLAIN – Path of the Necromancer
Jorge de Juan Miñana · Published by Gameburla Studios · Official site ↗
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
You are an Osteurgo, a lesser necromancer risen from the ashes of the Dark Lord. Raise your empire among desolate mountains, subjugate savage tribes, and spread corruption. Build, conquer, withstand enemy hordes, and claim the empty throne of evil.
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy · 2027 · More free games
Command your rise as an Osteurgo, weaving strategy and magic to build an empire among the desolate peaks. Conquer savage tribes and withstand hordes to claim the throne of evil.
About this game
ABOUT THIS GAME
You are not the hero. You never were.
For decades, men sang of the Dark Lord’s fall and the triumph of the Light.
But every flame leaves ash… and from that ash, you have risen.
You are an Osteurgo — a low-born necromancer, a forgotten remnant of the defeated armies of darkness.
No master, no army, no purpose… until now.
Raise a new dominion among the desolate mountains.
Summon skeletons, wraiths, and obedient beasts, subjugate savage tribes, and drive out the humans who still believe the Light reigns.
Build, conquer, and defile, spreading your influence across a land where only the dead may thrive.
Between battles, listen to the whispers of your spectral advisors, decide the fate of your servants,
and delve into the forbidden art of necromancy to claim what was once denied to your kind:
the empty throne of the Dark Lord.
⚔️ KEY FEATURES
Dark Management: command resources, slaves, and damned souls.
Tactical Battles: send your undead legions against waves of human soldiers.
Necromantic Evolution: unlock new spells, units, and profane structures.
Events & Dilemmas: make moral—or immoral—choices that shape your power and reputation.
Expanded Lore: uncover the cursed history of the world through the Necroarchive.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3 (6th gen)
- Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible GPU
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX
- Additional Notes: Tested on Windows 10. Performance may vary depending on hardware.
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Graphics: GTX 1060 / RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Community & EventsOfficial
Villain is now part of Steam Next Fest – Demo Available
We’re excited to announce that Villain – Path of the Necromancer is officially part of Steam Next Fest.The demo is now live and available to play.In this first playable version, you’ll be able to experience the core systems of the game: resource gathering, base building, troop recruitment, wave defense and narrative choices — all from the perspective of a rising villain building his own dark domain.Over the past days we’ve been polishing the demo based on player feedback, improving pacing, tutorials and overall clarity to make the experience stronger for the festival.If you decide to try it, your feedback will be incredibly valuable for the next stage of development.And if you enjoy the experience, adding the game to your wishlist helps us more than you might think.Thank you for the support, and welcome to the dark side.steamthumbsupRead full article on Community Announcements (gameburlastudios)






