The best Spanish video games in history

The best video games developed by Spanish studios

Video games in Europe play an important role and no one can deny that there are a lot of gamers who dare test your skills with all kinds of titles. But you might not know that some of these games were developed by Spanish studios. Or that after so long you can’t remember who the big project is.

Therefore, we are going to review the games that marked a before and after in the history of video games in Europe. A list of those games which, for many, they have become a before and an after. And they have even accompanied us throughout these years to launch us into this great world full of adventures and stories with unforgettable characters and enemies who can take us out of our boxes.

The best Spanish games

There are many games that have become a global revolution, to the point of serving as inspiration for major video game developers. Therefore, we are showing you some of the names that you may have heard on a certain occasion and that you might even have in your collection without noticing that they were developed in a Spanish studio.

The crime abbey

The Abbey of Crime (1987)

In the panorama of successful titles in Europe, we find this surprising title. And it is possible that it is one of the big unknowns today for young players, although its development took place in the golden age of Spanish software. It’s not a title that has big sales behind it, although yes he has great recognition. His plot? A title in which we have to investigate a series of crimes that take place in an abbey, although in order to carry out this investigation we had to follow the orders of the abbot, so the player was obliged to always be aware of the weather forecast to be able to eat or pray at the right times.

PC Football

PC Football (1992)

The first PC Fútbol made its big appearance in 1992 to offer football fans a unique experience. And although Dinamic Multimedia said goodbye to its journey with the ever-developing football saga, that didn’t stop the occasional surprise for players to come out in the following years. Having on his cover the insolvent Michael Robinson.

Commando 2

Commandos 2 (2001)

Although recently we could enjoy an HD version of this same title, Commandos 2 at the time was developed by The Pyro Studios team. Taking us into a strategy and action game in WWII, we let ourselves be carried away by an authentic experience where we combine the skills of our elite corps to be able to defeat the enemies.

Run away

Fugue (2001)

This is the first chapter of a great point-and-click job developed by Pendulum studio

Blade: Edge of Darkness

Blade: Edge of Darkness (2001)

This is a 3D action video game who introduced us to Eresh Kigal, a former knight who was armed with a chain mail to face a great war against evil. A brave warrior who, although he was victorious in this great war, ended up dying and, with his body on the altar, Evil reappeared, at which point our opportunity to choose a character with whom to defeat this great enemy arrives again.

Praetorians

Praetorians (2003)

For fans of strategy games, one of the most unforgettable can be found under the name of the Praetorians. Based on the campaign of Julius Caesar, players have an incredible experience to fully focus on military strategy. And the best part is, for this title it hasn’t always been necessary to resort to resources, although it is highly recommended.

Castlevania: Shadow Lords (2010)

In this incredible development we have a tormented hero who will fight alongside the Brotherhood of Light with the intention of protecting and defending human beings against a great threat posed by evil. A fantastic Hack and Slash in which Hideo Kojima worked in close collaboration with the Spanish studio MercurySteam.

The Return of Metroid Samus (2017)

Although many players haven’t stopped thinking about it, this remake for Nintendo 3DS It has, in its development, a Spanish team. Tasked with bringing Samus Aran back on his fearless adventures for the Nintendo handheld console, we certainly got to enjoy some unprecedented gameplay. And all, with a team that has not finished surprising us, as you saw a little above.

Rhyme

The Tequila Works team surprised us in their time with a story that manages to convey great emotions without the need for words. It’s a adventure where puzzles play a big role and where we play a child who must explore a large colorful island. Although not everything will be easy because it will be full of monsters. Although nothing prevents us from being carried away by the incredible beauty of the surroundings and enjoying the sounds of the place.

RIME (2017)

GRAY (2018)

The arrival of GRIS was one of the big surprises in the world of video games and it is because this Spanish title has managed to go around the world in a unique way. Its plot does not attempt to present us with great obstacles or enemies with which to fight. But its essence is centered on enjoy a story very well accompanied by music and to know, through great works, the suffering of the young protagonist.

Blasphemous

Blasphemous (2019)

If you really want to put your skills to the test, you can’t miss the unique Blasphemous experience. This game gives us all kinds of unique matches this, on more than one occasion, will make us lose our patience. Although the best thing is to know that this title inspires its great beauty in Seville to make us know a most surprising art.

Temtem (2020)

Enjoy an MMO episode in which the capture and training of pretty creatures is very present. While the proposal may sound striking on its own, it’s more about thinking that we can profit from fights against enemies at the same time that we have the possibility to personalize our house. A striking proposition that answers some of the points most requested by Pokémon players since it offers a certain freedom of play.

Candle

Candle (2016)

Adventure adventure titles shouldn’t just limit their stages to point-and-click or a very defined style. The Teku Studios team did not miss the opportunity to create a very unique work in which we are presented Typical platform games offerings to, in this way, play a defenseless character who must overcome obstacles with a candle that he has instead of his hand. You will have to take the opportunity to overcome the missions and each of the puzzles.

Cursed Castile (2012)

There is a lot of jewelry that this developer has offered us, but one of the most spectacular proposals is Maldita Castilla, a work that even has a remastered version. Along with showcasing a spectacular story and gameplay, it includes new weapons, items, and upgrades that we can’t ignore. A wonderful adventure which, without a doubt, is a unique tribute to pixel art proposals and arcade classics.

The Metroid series continues to grow, this time with a spectacular and unique proposal in which the 2D action and adventure returns with new strength. Of course, the platform component will once again take center stage to ensure that players enjoy the proposition. All this while its design and graphic style are intended to be striking and unforgettable.