Black & White 2 vs Evil Genius

Black & White 2 is an acclaimed god simulation and real-time strategy game where you act as a deity summoned from the void by desperate refugees. Shape the destiny of your followers by developing their civilization through peaceful city-building or brutal conquest, while nurturing a massive physical avatar—ranging from an ape to a tiger—whose alignment reflects your moral choices. Building upon the foundation of the original game, this sequel introduces full-scale warfare and fighting units as you lead your chosen civilization across various lands to defeat rival empires like the Norse, Japanese, and Aztecs. Balance your divine miracles, manage your economy and population's desires, and fulfill an ancient prophecy to achieve ultimate dominance over the world.

Evil Genius puts you in the shoes of a diabolical mastermind tasked with constructing an island lair, training quirky minions, and executing a grand scheme of world domination. Set against an alternate Cold War backdrop, the game blends strategic base‑building with a humorous narrative that pokes fun at 1960s spy tropes. Play through a story‑driven campaign where each mission unlocks new rooms, technologies, and villainous gadgets. Manage resources, fend off heroic agents, and watch your evil plans unfold in real‑time, all from a single‑player experience that rewards clever planning and a wicked sense of humor.

• Unique blend of god simulation, city-building, and real-time strategy gameplay.
• Engaging creature AI that learns and adapts based on player rewards and punishments.
• Deep moral choice mechanics that visually and mechanically alter the game world.
• Expansive campaign featuring multiple diverse civilizations to conquer.

• Deep, customizable lair design
• Engaging minion management system
• Witty writing and period‑appropriate humor
• Strategic depth with real‑time pause

• Can be difficult to run natively on modern operating systems without community patches.
• Military management can occasionally feel disconnected from the core god-game mechanics.
• Single-player only experience with no official multiplayer modes available.

• Limited to single‑player experience
• Graphics are dated by modern standards
• Steep learning curve for new RTS players