Summary
- Power fantasies celebrate overwhelming strength, unstoppable resilience, and near-immortality.
- Open-world chaos and big setpieces amplify the fun of being an unstoppable tank.
- From hulks and gods to mechs and marines, these games make players feel invincible and furious.
Power fantasies in gaming can take many forms, but some of the most enjoyable usually involve overwhelming strength, unstoppable resilience, and near-immortal survivability. These games allow players to revel in raw power, letting them tear through enemies and environments with impressive force while brushing off any attacks that come their way.
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Many games manage to successfully exemplify the thrill of indestructibility, whether that's through superhuman abilities, futuristic armor, or sheer godlike might. They remind players why sometimes the most satisfying gameplay comes from being an unstoppable tank, rather than strategy or precision.
Prototype
Become A Living Weapon
Prototype
- Released
- June 9, 2009
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- m
- Developer(s)
- Radical Entertainment
- Genre(s)
- Action, Open-World
Prototype gives players control of a shapeshifting antihero capable of ripping vehicles apart with his bare hands. The regenerative powers and brutal arsenal of mutations make the player nearly impossible to kill, and explosive attacks, along with the ability to consume enemies for health, add to the feeling of invincibility.
The open-world chaos of the city amplifies the power fantasy. Enemies throw everything at the player, from soldiers to helicopters to tanks, yet nothing can keep them down for long. The game’s sheer brutality ensures that players feel like an indestructible force of nature with nothing to stop their rampage.
The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
The Rampaging Hero Brought To Life
The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
- Released
- August 23, 2005
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T // Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Radical Entertainment
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure, Open-World
The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction fully embraces the fantasy of becoming the Hulk, allowing players to smash, leap, and devastate entire cities with nothing but a pair of green fists. Cars become weapons, tanks crumble, and enemies scatter in fear, as players quickly find themselves spoiled for destructive choices.
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The sheer scale of destruction is unmatched. Unlike other superhero games that limit power, this title unleashes the Hulk’s full potential, making players feel truly unstoppable. It’s a pure expression of what it means to be a living tank, driven by pure rage and strength throughout.
Armored Core 6: Fires Of Rubicon
Becoming A Mechanized Titan
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon
- Released
- August 25, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- t
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Genre(s)
- Action, Shooter
Armored Core 6 delivers the fantasy of piloting an indestructible war machine, outfitted with weaponry, allowing players to unleash firepower that levels enemies in seconds. Reinforced armor and responsive movement ensure survival even in the most chaotic battles, and in the end, nothing can stop the player.
The satisfaction comes from mastering both speed and durability. Players can absorb punishment while dishing out overwhelming barrages of missiles, energy beams, and explosives. Few games capture the same balance of agility and unstoppable power, lending Armored Core 6 a unique feeling that effortlessly blends both mobility and sheer power.
Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2
Super-Soldiers Taken To New Heights
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
- Released
- September 9, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence
- Developer(s)
- Saber Interactive
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Hack and Slash
In the Warhammer 40K universe, Space Marines are humanity’s ultimate tanks, and Space Marine 2 brings that to life. Clad in massive power armor, players crush xenos with chainswords, bolters, and sheer resilience, and their durability makes them feel like walking fortresses, shrugging off swarms of enemies with no trouble at all.
Exploring vast battlefields filled with Tyranid hordes, the sheer scale of combat emphasizes the Marines’ indestructibility. Every encounter reinforces the fantasy of being an unyielding war machine and embodying the idea of a soldier who will stop at nothing to achieve victory.
Saints Row 4
Unconventional Powers That Lead To Chaos And Absurdity
Saints Row 4
- Released
- August 20, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
- Developer(s)
- Volition
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Open-World
Saints Row 4 transforms players into a supercharged hero, with super strength, speed, and invulnerability, and using those powers, the city becomes a playground of chaos as players sprint faster than cars, leap over skyscrapers, and smash enemies without breaking a sweat.
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The over-the-top powers completely reframe the open-world structure. Enemies pose little real threat, serving more as punching bags for wild abilities. The game is a comedic yet satisfying take on becoming a walking tank, which makes the experience feel both funny and rewarding.
Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War
A Warlord In The Land Of Mordor
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War
- Released
- October 10, 2017
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence
- Developer(s)
- Monolith
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
Middle-earth: Shadow of War evolves the power fantasy established in its predecessor, turning the player into a near-immortal warrior. Enhanced by the spirit of Celebrimbor, they can withstand overwhelming odds and surpass any challenge that comes their way, even with the ever-growing dangers in the world.
Exploring Mordor feels less like survival and more like domination. Even when surrounded by captains and warbands, the player's skills and powers make them feel unstoppable. The game perfectly captures the sense of being a one-man army in a hostile land, rewarding players with a power fantasy set in one of the most iconic fantasy universes out there.
God Of War (2018)
Wielding The Power Of A God
God of War
- Released
- April 20, 2018
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Santa Monica Studio
Kratos has always embodied the indestructible tank fantasy, and in 2018's God of War, players can shrug off injuries that would kill mortals and take the fight to gods, titans, and mythical beasts without any fear or risk at any point.
The scale of the encounters emphasizes the player's durability. From grappling giants to clashing with deities, the game proves again and again that size is just an illusion and that willpowerr, rage, and determination are more than enough to transform a single individual into a fearsome force to be reckoned with.
Crackdown 3
Fighting Crime With Pure Force
Crackdown 3
- Released
- February 15, 2019
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ due to Blood, Drug Reference, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Sumo Digital
- Genre(s)
- Action
Crackdown 3 doubles down on the series’ signature power fantasy, transforming agents into indestructible super-soldiers. With maxed-out abilities, players leap over skyscrapers, toss vehicles, and absorb gunfire without faltering, and they really do become the ultimate crime-fighting weapon.
The joy of Crackdown 3 lies in the progression. As agents grow stronger, threats diminish, and enemies become minor nuisances rather than actual threats. After progressing far enough, players feel less like law enforcement and more like an invincible tank patrolling a toy city.
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