When reality gets boring, it’s games filled with immersive fantasy worlds and imaginative creatures that players often gravitate towards. The last decade has blessed us with tons of amazing titles that have challenged the limits of technology and creativity. And as far as game developers are concerned, they’re not stopping.
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Monsters, beasts and other characters are a cornerstone of any good game. Whether these creatures are fully original beings or actual supernatural creatures, they really bring a fantasy world together when done properly. Here’s 10 of the highest rated games by Metacritic, which feature supernatural creatures in one form or another.
10Undertale - 92
Many games these days strive for utmost originality, and there’s no game as unique and bizarre asUndertale. A touching tale of betrayal, friendship and choices, the game presents itself in a very simple, retro art style. That being said, the story it delivers is so powerful it’s easily one of the best games of the last decade.
Undertaleis the story of a young human child who falls into a mountain. Within, monsters have lived for years, sealed away from mankind. There’s tons of unique creatures in the game, many of them inspired by supernatural beings or mythological monsters.
9Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night - 93
Ah, vampires, some of the most popular supernatural creatures out there. Not only are they a staple on entertainment like movies and TV series, but they’ve also made numerous appearances in popular video games. One of the best examples is no doubtCastlevania: Symphony Of The Night.
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The main character Alucard is a son of Dracula, who awakens from his sleep at the beginning of the game. Alucard holds incredible power within him: he can shapeshift into a wolf, a bat or even into a mist form. He’s the classic vampire protagonist many other series were inspired by.
8Okami - 93
Many of the supernatural and even mythological creatures that we know tend to be native to specific cultures. As such, games are a great way to promoting these cultures, and teaching us more about them while also delivering a great story.
Okamiis all about traditional Japanese folklore and mythology. Featuring not only deities but also other beasts and creatures native to Japanese culture, Okami allows the player to take control of none other than sun-goddess Amaterasu, tasked with saving the world from darkness.
7The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - 93
Another great game based on mythological creatures from Polish folklore is undoubtedlyThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. This game introduces so many horrifyingly unique monsters and other enemies, which are all one war or another inspired by Polish culture.
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The Witcherputs the player in the boots ofGeralt. In true RPG fantasy style, each player can build Geralt’s skill set according to their wants and needs. Throughout their adventures, Geralt will be faced with a variety of daunting enemies, each of which require special preparation to deal with.
6Divinity: Original Sin II - 94
Many fantasy RPGs tend to have a wide range of supernatural beings, andDivinity: Original Sin IIis no different. Not only does the game allow for an extensive amount of character customization, with a choice between dwarf, elf, undead, human or lizard, but it also introduces some really unique and interesting monsters, such as evil scarecrows andgiant demons.
The tale ofDivinity: Original Sin IIis a classic tale of a chosen one, who must help the gods of the world to fight against the dark powers of the Void. In the process, they, and their party, will expand their capabilities in the powerful school of Sourcery.
5Diablo - 94
For a dark, gothic experience filled with demons and other mythological beings taken from a variety of religions, the firstDiablogame truly delivers. There’s no better experience in dark medieval fantasy than this game, even if it’s definitely past its prime in terms of graphics.
TheDiablofranchise has always been known for introducing gruesome creatures, from the infamous Butcher demon to all sorts of minor goat critters that hunt the player in the wilderness. In many ways, this is a spiritual precursor to games likeThe Witcher.
4God Of War - 94
Another game simply brimming with mythological references and incredibly well-made monsters isGod of War. This bloody yet heart-warming tale of a father, Kratos, and a son, Atreus, follows their travels in the wilds, facing off daunting enemies.
Much of this game is inspired by Norse tradition, unlike the previous games in the series that had a clear Greek theme. From dark elves to dwarves to even dragons that are absolutely massive in size, this game definitely doesn’t disappoint when it comes to its beasts.
3The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - 94
Of course, when it comes to supernatural creatures, no list would ever be complete withoutSkyrimin it. Bethesda didn’t take any hostages when designing Skyrim and its nordic province, finding inspiration from previousElder Scrollsgames but also givingSkyrimthat special touch.
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Ghosts, vampires, skeletons, werewolves and even undead draugr all appear in the world of Skyrim, along withdragons, giant spiders and evendwemer machinery. However, an honorable mention definitely goes to enemies like the Wispmother and Hagraven, which were no doubt inspired by actual folklore.
2The Last Of Us - 95
There’s one supernatural creature that often gets overlooked or simply doesn’t get the kind of attention it deserves. Undead or zombies are a genre of their own, but prior to the release ofThe Last Of Us, the genre was mediocre at best. However, the story of Ellie and Joe warmed the hearts of countless of players, skyrocketing the genre of zombies back into the top tier of gaming.
The infected enemies inThe Last Of Usare the work of some of the best creature design that has been seen in gaming. The Clickers in particular, with their bulbous heads, are a creative yet uniquely horrible type of enemy that only the game of the decade could deliver.
1Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows Of Amn - 95
Another great precursor to the genre of medieval fantasy, theBaldur’s Gateseries has been inspired by classic tabletop RPGs likeDungeons & Dragons. With that in mind, it’s no wonder it introduces a whole host of supernatural creatures from ogres to trolls and werewolves to wyverns.
While the game itself is pretty old,Shadows of Amnis a must play for anyone looking for a traditional fantasy RPG with tons of mythology and beasts. There’s also a nice variety of different non-beast species like halflings and elves to complete the experience.
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