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For players looking to brush up on their mythology, there are many titles out there that can deliver them to the dazzling landscapes of Mount Olympus or the Grecian Underworld while intriguing them with their subtle lore and references to mythological legends. From captivating tales about Ancient Greek gods to fearsome mythological creatures, there is no limit to the video games inspired by Ancient Greek mythology.
10 Theseus
Available on PC and PS4.
Theseus is an immersive VR experience that offers a new interpretation of the myth of the fearsome Minotaur. The Minotaur is a mythical creature with the head of a bull, but the body of a human man, born from a curse imposed upon his mother, Pasiphae, after she fell in love with a born. To protect the world from his chaos and violence, the Minotaur was placed in an elaborate labyrinth of imprisonment.
This Ancient Greek-inspired game perfectly recreates the legend of The Minotaur, as players take control of Theseus, an Athenian hero imprisoned inside this maze with the Minotaur vying for his blood. With Ariadne’s voice as his only guide, Theseus must traverse through the labyrinth of many corridors and chambers and venture deeper into the darkness to fulfill his destiny.
9 Old World
Available on PC.
Old World is a revolutionary historical strategy game where players get to lead their dynasty against rival rulers, building a legacy to last for generations to come. This strategy game is surprisingly character-driven, as players can arrange marriages to ensure political survival and raise their heirs in a world where family matters. Each character has different personality archetypes and weaknesses, allowing for diverse gameplay.
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Old World features an entire world to discover as ancient artifacts and legendary heroes are scattered across the map in the vast unexplored wilderness. There are also over 3,000 special events to experience, each inspired by myths and history.
8 Apotheon
Available on PC and PS4.
Apotheon is a unique 2D isometric platformer with players traversing the minimalist artwork from Ancient Greek pottery, exploring the sanctuaries of the gods like the Forests of Artemis and Apollo’s Palace. They take control of the Nikandreos as he journeys through this artistic world to climb Mount Olympus and steal their divine powers to ensure humanity’s survival.
Overall, Apotheon is a rich, heroic single-player narrative that allows players to glimpse Ancient Greek-based lore. It stays true to its source material and even ties in excerpts from famous stories like Homer’s The Illiad.
7 Achilles: Legends Untold
Available on PC in Early Access.
Achilles: Legends Untold is a Souls-like RPG set in a glorious world inspired by Ancient Greek mythology and legends. Playing as the famous Grecian warrior Achilles himself, players are pitted against other warriors and giant mythological creatures in a long-lasting war between Hades and Ares. Players get to explore landscapes from the besieged city of Toy to the depths of Tartarus.
Like other ARPGs, players can forge their playstyle using a detailed ability skill tree and weapon crafting system, upgrading existing weapons or creating entirely new and powerful ones. The souls they collect from the deceased can be used at a Hades’ Shrine to boost their stats and unlock new abilities, adding a unique gameplay element.
6 A Total War Saga: Troy
Available on PC.
Inspired by Homer’s epic poem The Illiad and brought to fruition by the award-winning strategy series Total War. The Trojan War is one of the most famous battles in all the Ancient Greek legends, and it is reimagined and visualized in the Total War Saga: Troy video game. Players can fight to save or conquer the kingdom of Troy as one of eight iconic Grecian heroes, including the infamous warrior Achilles or the prince Paris.
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A Total War Saga: Troy blends together turn-based empire management with real-time battles to the heart of the famous Trojan War. Players can build their thriving empire through strategy, diplomacy, or all-out war. They can recruit special units inspired by mythological creatures and conquer the vast recreation of the Bronze Age Mediterranean.
5 Persephone
Available on PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Persephone is a beautifully-designed 2D isometric puzzle game that asks: What if death isn’t the end but the necessary tool of progression? Players will incarnate Persephone, a young goddess who wants to reach the bottom of hell to meet with her beloved Hades. But her mother, Demeter, thwarts the two star-crossed lovers’ attempts to reach each other.
There are over 100 levels that Persephone must make her way through, full of dangers and environmental hazards which can be used to her advantage. Persephone creates clones of herself when she dies, meaning that dying at the right place at the right time is essential to solving puzzles and progressing through the story.
4 Asterigos: Curses of the Stars
Available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Embark on a journey inspired by Roman and Greek mythologies in this action RPG. In Asterigos: Curse of the Stars, players take control of Hilda, a brave young warrior from the Northwind Legion, on a quest to save her lost father. Asterigos is Soulslike in nature with a lighter learning curve, and the players’ choice of weaponry will affect their gameplay experience.
Players get to explore the magnificent cursed city of Aphes, inspired by classical Greek designs, from the enigmatic forests to empty bazaar streets devoid of life. The landscapes of Aphes are full of beauty and danger, with over 22 unique bosses, as Asterigos: Curse of the Stars delicately balances harmonious difficulty and exploration.
3 Hades
Available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
As the immortal prince of the Underworld, Zagreus, players get to wield the mighty weapons of Olympus to rebel against the legendary Greek god of the dead, Hades himself. Zagreus also has the full support of Mount Olympus, who grant him powerful mythological boons to aid him on his journey, courtesy of famous faces like Zeus and Poseidon.
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Hades is an action-packed rouge-like dungeon-crawler, as players must hack and slash their way through hoards of monsters to escape the Grecian Underworld and break free from Hades’ grip. Death is a certainty, but Zagreus comes back stronger every time. The maps are randomly generated, lending themselves to replayability as each run will differ from the last. The best about Hades is that players can even pet Cerberus, the famous monstrous watchdog of hell!
2 SMITE
Available on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
SMITE is a traditional multiplayer online battle arena game known as a MOBA. Players compete in two teams of 5v5, and the games’ fodder is inspired by ancient mythology, ranging from the well-known to the more obscure.
SMITE’s current hero catalog comprises over 100 playable gods and other mythological legends like Achilles. Each playable deity has distinctive qualities and powers, so players are certain to find one that suits their playstyle, like assassinations from the shadows with Loki or Thor and his mighty hammer. Team synergy is crucial as players must work together to survive onslaughts from the enemy and emerge triumphant!
1 Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey
Available on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey places players in the era of Ancient Greece, the land of the gods. Players get to evolve from a regular Grecian citizen outcast to a living Spartan legend as players embark on an odyssey to change the fate of Ancient Greece and uncover secrets from their past.
Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey mostly utilizes the ancient settings of volcanic islands and the bustling cities of Athens and Sparta. There are several references to Greek mythological creatures like Medusa and historical figures like King Leonidas of Sparta. Players get to forge their own legends with their RPG decision-making as their choices impact how their journey unfolds with multiple endings.
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