Waiting for God of War series? Top 5 video game adaptations like The Last of Us, Castlevania, and more to check out before Kratos arrives
Kratos is one of gaming’s most demanding characters, both physically and emotionally. That pressure comes at a time when video game adaptations are finally getting things right. From prestige TV hits to box office surprises, these recent successes show exactly what God of War needs to become a true screen powerhouse.
1. The Last of Us
Few adaptations hit as hard as The Last of Us. At its core, it is about loss, fear, and found family. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey sell every quiet moment and every brutal choice. The action is sharp, but the emotions stay with you longer. It proves game stories can be mature and devastating on screen.
Image credit : Prime Video | Few adaptations hit as hard as The Last of Us
- Platform: HBO Max/JioHotstar
- Release date: Season 1 in 2023, Season 2 in 2025
2. Fallout
Fallout takes a risky tone and makes it work. It mixes dark humour with shocking violence and deep world building. Walton Goggins steals scenes as the Ghoul, turning a game icon into a screen legend. The show respects the games while welcoming new viewers. It is stylish, strange, and confident.
Image credit : Prime Video | Fallout takes a risky tone and makes it work
- Platform: Prime Video
- Release date: 2024
3. Castlevania
Castlevania is proof that animation can handle adult game stories without holding back. It delivers blood soaked battles, tragic villains, and strong character arcs. Trevor, Sypha, and Alucard feel mythic yet human. Fans of God of War will recognise the same mix of brutality and fate driven storytelling.
Image credit : Netflix | Castlevania is proof that animation can handle adult game stories without holding back
- Platform: Netflix
- Release date: 2017 to 2021
4. A Minecraft Movie
Minecraft surprised everyone. Instead of copying the game beat for beat, the film leaned into creativity and fun. Jason Momoa and Jack Black bring energy that keeps the story moving. It is lighter than others on this list, but its success shows game adaptations can win big when they respect imagination.
Image credit : X/@DiscussingFims | Minecraft surprised everyone
- Platform: JioHotstar/Prime Video (on demand)
- Release date: 2025
5. Resident Evil film series
Resident Evil live-adaptations may not be critically loved, but its impact is massive. These films built the blueprint for game based action cinema. Milla Jovovich’s Alice became an icon through pure spectacle and relentless pacing. The franchise proved that audiences would show up for game worlds long before prestige TV arrived.
Image credit : X/@chiku20004 | Resident Evil may not be critically loved, but its impact is massive
- Platform: Various streaming platforms
- Release date: 2002 to 2016, reboot in 2021
Each of these adaptations solves a problem God of War will face. Emotional depth, violent scale, world building, and casting all matter. If done right, Kratos and Atreus could stand beside the very best. These shows and films prove the path is already there.
