Usually, games allow players to wield impressive powers, enabling us to roam freely. Sometimes, developers take it a step further, letting players embody gods, holding absolute power in their hands. If you want to experience what it feels like to be a god, here are the top 10 games that grant you terrifying powers.
The Universim
Released in 2018, The Universim allows you to create and manage not just one but multiple different planets. As a god, players can do whatever they please without facing consequences.
Your world will grow from a tiny community into a great civilization, and players will be responsible for that development journey, helping society progress towards glory and prosperity. If you intend to punish your worshippers for their wrongdoings (or just for fun), you can create natural disasters to remind them that you are the one holding all the power.
The Darksiders Series
This series is similar to God of War, allowing you to hack and slash your way through mystical lands. In the game, you will control one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse with powers that rival those of gods.
The series has 4 installments, and you will play as War, Death, Fury, and Strife, each with their own steeds boasting cool names like Ruin, Despair, and Rampage. Additionally, the four horsemen possess unique skills and weapons of unmatched power, causing chaos wherever they go without fear of any enemy.
Okami
Okami is a game that combines elements of folklore and Japanese mythology to create a uniquely distinctive experience. Simply put, it resembles a 3D Zelda game with visuals inspired by Japanese ink wash paintings. You play as the Sun God in the form of a wolf, Amaterasu. Your mission is to defeat demons using the Celestial Brush. Moreover, this brush also helps you solve puzzles in the game. Throughout the game, you journey across Japan to vanquish monsters, thereby restoring your divine powers to save the world.
You won’t just feel like playing a game; it feels more like viewing a painting. At the same time, the combat, exploration elements, and gameplay in Okami are all enhanced by this unique watercolor graphic style. Of course, it has its drawbacks, but it remains a bold AAA title that is incredibly engaging. It seamlessly combines a richly adventurous campaign with a highly artistic graphic style and a unique gameplay mechanism.
The God of War Series
When talking about games related to deities, the God of War series cannot be overlooked. In the game, you control Kratos, a god of war (both literally and figuratively), the son of Zeus and a mortal woman, who harbors a deep hatred for those who rule on Olympus. The four games will take you on a journey with Kratos as he battles gods, wiping out Greek mythology and even venturing into Norse mythology.
Throughout the series, you will witness Kratos’s adventures and legendary feats, as well as his journey towards maturity and wisdom. By the time of the game set in Norse mythology released in 2018, Kratos seems to have taken a long time to reflect on and regret his past actions. He tries to make amends and tends to his son Atreus excessively. He risks his life to ensure the boy’s safety while also gently using his regrets as lessons to share with him, hoping Atreus will grow to be a better man than he was in the past.
Spore
It may sound strange, but upon closer inspection, it makes sense. The game Spore also allows you to play as a god, although it has a more sci-fi vibe compared to the other games on this list. Spore allows you to create a species, continuously help it evolve and adapt to rise to the top of the food chain, and then build an advanced civilization.
It sounds grand, but the game is not easy. Your creatures will have a “hard childhood” as single-celled organisms before gradually evolving. They must not only overcome other creatures but also avoid becoming dinner for the formidable monsters in the game. Once a glorious civilization is built, they can even journey through space to explore the universe within the game.
Source: The Gamer, translated by GVN360