God of War Ragnarok and Top Games based on Greek Mythology: Mythologies are fascinating and mysterious, which makes them a perfect source material for any form of entertainment. Be it books, movies, comics or even video games. When we talk about games, the Greek mythology has a lot of material and scope for the gaming world. As the Greek myths are full of Gods, heroes and monsters, which can create a perfect premise for an epic deadly action adventure game. So here are 10 games that are based on or inspired by Greek Mythology.
God of War Ragnarok and Top Games based on Greek Mythology
God of War Ragnarok
God of War is an upcoming game scheduled to release on the 9th of Nov 2022. The action adventure game is developed by Santa Monica Studio and will be published by SIE (Sony Interactive Entertainment). The game is based on Norse mythology and has elements of Greek mythology too. It will be the 9th instalment in the God of War game series. The game is compatible with PS4 and PS5.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is a 2018 action RPG. It was developed by Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft. The game is the successor of the 2017 game ‘Assassin’s Creed Origins’. It is the 11th instalment of the Assassin’s Creed game series. The game takes us into the mythological world of the Peloponnesian War, which was fought between Athens and Sparta during 400 BC. It is compatible on Xbox, PS4 and PC.
Hades
This game is developed and published by Supergiant Games. The game was released for PC, Xbox, PS and Nintendo in 2020 and 2021. This is a fast paced game which transports you to the settings of ancient Greek mythology. The game is based on the Greek Mythology and showcases the underworld ruler Hades.
Spartan: Total Warrior
This 2005 game was developed by Creative Assembly. It is an action, hack and slash single player game. The game has mythical characters from both Greek and Roman Mythology. The game is set in 300 BC where the Roman army is on a quest to conquer Greece.
A Total War Saga: Troy
A Total War Saga: Troy is a game developed by Creative Assembly Sofia and published by Sega. The game is the second instalment of ‘Total War Saga’. This is a strategy based game for both single and multiplayer, where players can make real time strategies. The game takes us to the Bronze Age in the Trojan War.
Smite
This 2014 game was developed by Titan Forge Games. This is a multiplayer online battle arena game. It is a competitive MOBA game, where players have access to different qualities and powers of gods, goddesses or mythological characters. Team based combats are also available in this game.
Zeus: Master of Olympus
Zeus: Master of Olympus game is developed by Impressions Games and published by Sierra Studios. It is a city building game which takes us to the mythical phase of ancient Greece.
Apotheon
This 2015 game was developed by Alientrap. Single and multiplayer platform game. The 2D visuals give this game a unique feel to it. It has a lot of places and characters to explore from the myth while playing the game.
Age of Mythology
Age of Mythology is a game developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios. The game was released in 2002. It is a real time strategy game and has multiplayer and single player modes. This game provides a mythological twist to the popular game ‘Age of Empires’.
Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
It is an action RPG (Role Playing Game), hack and slash game developed by Iron Lore Entertainment. The game transports us to an epic journey set in the ancient world. Where you face mythological monsters in your way.
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