Roguelikes
This roguelike based on Greek mythology released in 2020 to massive praise for it's revolutionary storytelling.
What is Hades?
Who is Mario?
This Pokémon known for transforming into other Pokémon is named after a slang term for "me too."
What is Ditto?
This LEGO series is set a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
What is Star Wars?
In 2018, this game featuring Kratos and his son won Game of the Year at the Game Awards.
What is God of War?
In Enter The Gungeon, the final boss is this mythical fantasy monster.
What is a dragon?
Character #8 in the series is the main mascot of Pokémon.
Who is Pikachu?
Pokémon #420 is Cherubi, whose type is very fitting for its number.
What is Grass?
This LEGO series follows a superhero and his missions of peace in Gotham City.
What is Batman?
In 2023, this sequel featuring double arachnids Peter and Miles was nominated for Game of the Year.
What is Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
Isaac, the main character in The Binding of Isaac, is named after this biblical character's son.
Who is Abraham?
Character #56 shares their name with Batman's sidekick.
Who is Robin?
Pokémon #666, Vivillon, is based off of this real world bug.
What is a butterfly?
This LEGO series features escaped dinosaurs.
What is Jurassic World?
In 2017, this "breath" of fresh air for this long running Nintendo series won Game of the Year.
What is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?
"The Rain Formerly Known as Purple", a song from Risk of Rain 2, is a clever nod to this performing artist.
Who is Prince?
Character #72 is what you call a do-gooder in a story.
Who is Hero?
This Pokémon shares its name with what you call someone who isn't fast.
This LEGO series follows follows a fellowship protecting a magical piece of jewelry.
What is Lord of the Rings?
In 2021, this multiplayer game about a struggling couple rekindling their love won Game of the Year.
What is It Takes Two?
Dead Cells was lucky enough to collaborate with this gothic video game series, which has its own Netflix adaptation.
What is Castlevania?
Character #25 has a common name starting with R, and is the only character to share a name with another character in Smash Bros.
Who is Roy?
An emperor penguin Pokémon shares its height with this short French ruler that inspired the Pokémon's name.
Who is Napoleon?
This LEGO rhythm game is part of a series that uses fake instruments to make music in the game.
What is Rock Band?
In 2016, this team-based hero shooter made by Blizzard won Game of the Year.
What is Overwatch?