Several outlets are highlighting video games that offer players the option to roleplay as the bad guy, with some focusing on the best rpgs of 2026 and others looking at the greatest rpgs of all time. These games allow players to explore immersive open worlds and make choices that let them be evil or play as iconic villains. The specific games and rankings vary across the outlets, but they all seem to be discussing the appeal of playing as the bad guy in role-playing games.