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Explore captivating titles where mysterious groups decide the fate of the world. Dive into the secretive realms of gaming!
Usually, gamers step into the shoes of brave heroes who defeat evil forces. However, in this selection, we’ve gathered the best games where you can take on the role of a member of a secret society, from assassins to cultists. Many of these franchises are available on smartphones.
Introduction to Secret Societies in Gaming
Cultist Simulator
- Release Date: May 31, 2018
- Developer: Weather Factory
- Genre: Card Roguelike
- Platform: PC, Android, iOS
In this card roguelike, players create a full-fledged cell of a cult. There are several cults to choose from. As a gray cardinal, you must recruit new initiates, train them, and assign tasks to change the world’s order. And of course, you must try not to fall into the hands of hunters or authorities.
The Council
- Release Date: March 13, 2018
- Developer: Big Bad Wolf Studio
- Genre: Interactive Adventure
- Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One
The Council’s main feature is its detailed system of social interactions with characters. The heroes of this adventure hide a veil of mystery behind their calm faces. Through intrigues, betrayals, and deception, gamers will have to dig for the truth.
Secret Government
- Release Date: April 15, 2021
- Developer: GameTrek
- Genre: Strategy
- Platform: PC
Secret Government is a domestic strategy game about influencing the world from the perspective of a secret society. Players must establish connections with countries and impose their will on them. The ideology of the shadow rulers has to be chosen independently, although players will need to get used to the overly cluttered interface.
This is the President
- Release Date: December 6, 2021
- Developer: Handy Games
- Genre: Strategy
- Platform: PC, Android
In this game, players won’t lead secret societies but will take charge of the United States. The president must constantly interact with various gray cardinals to stay in power. It’s a great alternative to the series “House of Cards,” showcasing the real state of affairs in the White House.
Assassin’s Creed
- Release Date: November 13, 2007
- Developer: Ubisoft
- Genre: Action
- Platform: PC, PS3, Xbox 360
When reminiscing about games involving secret societies, it’s impossible to overlook Assassin’s Creed. We’re not talking about the latest installments, but specifically the classic first game or Brotherhood. In these titles, players can feel like a mysterious assassin following the principles and dogmas of the enigmatic Assassin Order.
Evil Genius
- Release Date: September 28, 2004
- Developer: Elixir Studios
- Genre: Strategy
- Platform: PC
A true classic and a masterpiece recognized by many gamers. In Evil Genius, your task is simple — to take over the world. However, executing such a grand mission is not as straightforward as it seems. Evil Genius perfectly combines a humorous setting with a well-developed system for growing your evil corporation.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion
- Release Date: March 20, 2006
- Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
- Genre: RPG
- Platform: PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Most often, the Elder Scrolls series is remembered for its Dragonborn, dragons, Nords, and Morrowind. But the assassin’s secret society — the “Dark Brotherhood” — deserves special praise. In the last two installments of TES, you can join them, but it’s in Oblivion where the guild’s quest chain is the most interesting and well-developed. You truly feel like a member of a forbidden cult of hidden assassins.
Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines
- Release Date: November 16, 2004
- Developer: Troika Games
- Genre: RPG
- Platform: PC
This iconic RPG from the creators of Arcanum is set in a dark fantasy world. In Bloodlines, players take on the role of a vampire who can only move at night and sees humans merely as a snack or a source of amusement. A vast array of role-playing opportunities combines with the risk of being discovered. No one must know that a secret society of vampires rules the city.
Crusader Kings 2
- Release Date: February 14, 2012
- Developer: Paradox Interactive
- Genre: Strategy
- Platform: PC
Crusader Kings 2 is, in the traditional sense, a grand strategy game about managing a state during the Medieval era. But the released expansion Monks and Mystics adds a plethora of mechanics for secret societies. Now, players can influence neighbors not just with a sword but through conspiracies, intrigues, and betrayals.
What games about secret societies do you enjoy the most? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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