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Typically, games grant players impressive powers for boundless exploration. Sometimes, developers go a step further, casting players as gods with absolute control. If you've ever wondered how it feels to be a god, here are the top 10 games for you to wield powers that will send shivers down everyone's spine.
The Universim
Launched in 2018, The Universim allows you to create and manage not just one but multiple planets. As a deity, gamers can do whatever they please without facing consequences.
Your world will evolve from a tiny community into a magnificent civilization, and you, as the player, will be responsible for guiding its development, leading society towards glory and prosperity. If you intend to punish worshippers for their wrongdoings (or just for fun), you can unleash natural disasters to remind them that you hold all the power in your hands.
The Darksiders Series
This game series, reminiscent of God of War, allows you to unleash your combat skills and embark on adventurous journeys through mystical lands. In the game, you control one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, each possessing god-like powers.
This series comprises 4 parts, where you take on the roles of War, Death, Fury, and Strife, each character having their formidable steed with cool names like Ruin, Despair, and Rampage. Additionally, the Four Horsemen possess incredible skills and weapons, capable of quelling any opposition effortlessly.
Okami
Okami is a game that blends elements of Japanese folklore and mythology to create a unique and incomparable visual experience. In essence, it looks like a 3D Zelda game with visuals inspired by Japanese ink wash paintings. You play as the Sun Goddess in the form of a wolf named Amaterasu. Your mission is to vanquish monsters using the Celestial Brush, a magical tool that not only defeats enemies but also helps you solve puzzles throughout the game. Your journey takes you across Japan to defeat monsters and restore your divine power to save the world.
Playing Okami feels more like viewing a masterpiece than playing a game. The combination of combat, exploration, and gameplay in Okami is enhanced to a new level by this unique watercolor graphic style. It has its flaws, but it remains a daring AAA game that plays out like a delicious and satisfying dish. It seamlessly blends a campaign full of adventure with an art style that is both artistic and a gameplay mechanism that is truly one-of-a-kind.
The God Of War Series
When it comes to divine-themed games, the God Of War series is a must-mention. In this game, you control Kratos, a warlike young god (in both literal and metaphorical senses), the son of Zeus and a mortal woman. He carries a deep-seated hatred for the rulers of Olympus. Across the 4 game installments, you'll follow Kratos as he battles with gods, wiping out Greek and even Norse mythology.
The series revolves around the adventurous exploits and glorious deeds of Kratos, depicting his journey to maturity and redemption. In the 2018 installment set in Norse mythology, Kratos seems to have had a considerable time for reflection and remorse for his past actions. He strives to atone, excessively protecting his young son Atreus. Not only risking his life for the boy's safety, but he also utilizes his regrets as lessons to impart to his son, hoping Atreus will become a better man than he was.
Spore
It might sound a bit odd, but upon closer inspection, it's accurate. The game Spore also allows you to play as a god, albeit with a more science-fiction twist compared to others on this list. Spore lets you create a creature, continuously guiding its evolution and adaptation to ascend the food chain, ultimately constructing a flourishing civilization.
Don't be fooled; the game isn't a walk in the park. Your creatures will start with a 'tough childhood' as single-celled organisms before gradually evolving. They must surpass other creatures while avoiding becoming dinner for the fierce beasts in the game. Once you've built a glorious civilization, you can even travel through space to explore more of the universe in the game.
Source: The Gamer, translated by GVN360
