Games often let players wield awesome powers to unleash chaos and control. Sometimes, developers go even further by letting you step into the shoes of gods, holding absolute power in your hands. If you want to feel what it’s like to be a god, here’s a list of 10 games where you can command powers that everyone fears.
The Universim
Released in 2018, The Universim lets you create and manage not just one, but multiple planets. Playing as a god, you can do whatever you want without facing any consequences.
Your world will grow from a tiny community into a great civilization, and you’re responsible for guiding that journey, helping society reach glory and prosperity. If you want to punish your worshippers for messing up (or just for fun), you can unleash natural disasters to remind them who really holds all the power.
Darksiders Series
Similar to God of War, this series lets you hack and slash your way through mysterious lands. You control one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, each with godlike powers.
The series has four parts where you play as War, Death, Fury, and Strife. Each has their own badass steed named Ruin, Despair, Rampage, and more. They come with unique skills and weapons so powerful they crush any enemy in their path.
Okami
Okami blends Japanese folklore and mythology into a unique experience. Think of it as a 3D Zelda inspired by traditional Japanese ink wash paintings. You play as Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess in wolf form, tasked with defeating demons using the Celestial Brush.
It feels less like playing a game and more like watching a living painting. The combat, exploration, and gameplay all get a boost from the stunning watercolor art style. Sure, it has flaws, but it’s a bold AAA title that masterfully combines adventurous gameplay with artistic visuals and unique mechanics.
God of War Series
No list about god-themed games is complete without God of War. You control Kratos, a warrior god and son of Zeus, carrying a deep grudge against the rulers of Olympus. Across four games, you follow Kratos as he battles gods, wiping out Greek and Norse mythologies alike.
The series chronicles Kratos’ epic adventures and his growth into a more mature man. The 2018 Norse mythology installment shows a reflective Kratos trying to atone for his past mistakes while fiercely protecting his son Atreus. He uses his regrets as lessons, hoping Atreus will grow into a better man than he was.
Spore
It might sound odd, but Spore also lets you play god, just with a sci-fi twist. You create a species and guide it through evolution and adaptation to climb the food chain and build a thriving civilization.
It’s a grand concept but not an easy game. Your creatures start as single-celled organisms and slowly evolve while avoiding predators and competing for survival. Once your civilization flourishes, you can even explore space and discover the universe.
Source: The Gamer, translated by GVN360
