Marvel and DC characters often feature in a variety of video game genres, from combat to adventure. However, one area where they rarely venture—if at all—is horror. Despite this, there are eight characters from both universes that would fit perfectly into horror games.
Marvel and DC Characters Suitable for Horror Games
#1 Blade – Marvel
Vampires have made their mark across comics and video games, and an upcoming Blade game from Arkane Studios will merge the two worlds—though it will be an action-adventure title rather than a horror experience. One can only imagine how thrilling it would be to navigate a chilling vampire hunt, potentially culminating in a showdown with Dracula, reminiscent of Castlevania.
#2 John Constantine – DC
John Constantine, the occult detective, frequently encounters monsters and demons. He would fit seamlessly into a video game set in a Lovecraftian universe, possibly resembling The Sinking City, where players could assume the role of a uniquely flawed protagonist facing off against nightmarish creatures.
#3 Hulk – Marvel
Bruce Banner’s transformation into the Hulk inherently lends a horror element to the character. The Immortal Hulk series by Al Ewing and Joe Bennett thoroughly explores this horror theme. A video game drawing inspiration from these comics could delve into the body horror aspects of Hulk while confronting cosmic monstrosities.
#4 Swamp Thing – DC
Swamp Thing, notably written by Alan Moore, is a tragic figure intimately connected with the swamp and nature itself. His combination of immense power and terror would provide numerous opportunities for a horror-themed video game set in a dynamically changing environment.
#5 Carnage – Marvel
Carnage epitomizes the chaotic fusion between a sociopath and a symbiote. As a completely unhinged monster, he kills indiscriminately, an aspect that could translate into terrifying gameplay. One could envision him stalking players like an alien creature in Alien: Isolation, always ready to unleash a bloody rampage.
#6 Professor Pyg – DC
As an enemy of Batman, Professor Pyg is a sinister figure obsessed with perfection, who transforms his victims into emotionless living dolls. Visually reminiscent of horror icons like Leatherface, he would fit perfectly into games like Dead by Daylight or an Outlast-style experience where players must escape his terrifying Circus of Strange.
#7 Spider-Man – Marvel
Multiple iterations of Spider-Man exist, some of which are undeniably terrifying. Imagine a game where Peter Parker faces off against ghastly manifestations like Man-Spider or Patton Parnel—it would create a true nightmare scenario, especially for those with arachnophobia.
#8 Batman – DC
Batman boasts a rogues’ gallery filled with real monsters and lunatics. A horror game centered on this character could explore encounters with figures like Man-Bat or Professor Pyg. However, it may be more intriguing to play as a character trying to evade Batman, given his ability to instill fear—players might find themselves attempting to escape from Arkham Asylum instead.
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