Is Evil Genius Worth Playing in 2026?
2004
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Worth It
Solid game for the time it asks of you. Worth playing if the genre fits.
Time to Beat
26.8h
Main Story
30h
Main + Extras
44h
Completionist
Aggregated review score: 78/100 · Developed by Elixir Studios · Published by Sierra Entertainment
Should You Play It?
Worth It If...
- ✓ You're ready for a long-haul commitment (26.8h main story alone) and won't burn out halfway through.
- ✓ There's a solid chunk of extra content beyond the credits if you want more (30h with extras, 44h to 100%).
- ✓ You like being made to think, not just react.
- ✓ You want to juggle economy, army, and tactics all at once under time pressure.
Skip It If...
- ✗ You want fast-paced action. This asks you to slow down and solve, not react.
- ✗ You'd rather take your time with decisions. RTS punishes hesitation.
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