In an age where so much happens online, urban legends and myths have found a home in the
In an age where so much happens online, urban legends and myths have found a home in the

form of creepypastas.
form of creepypastas.

It only takes a quick google search to see that there’s a creepypasta about almost
It only takes a quick google search to see that there’s a creepypasta about almost

anything, so it’s no surprise that the video game industry has its fair share of digital
anything, so it’s no surprise that the video game industry has its fair share of digital

horror stories that have been spooking players out for a handful of years now.
horror stories that have been spooking players out for a handful of years now.

So today, we’re diving into some of the most compelling, most popular and most irksome
So today, we’re diving into some of the most compelling, most popular and most irksome

of these urban legends with our list of the top 10 gaming creepypastas.
of these urban legends with our list of the top 10 gaming creepypastas.

10 The Perfect Video Game Starting off our list is a creepypasta about
10 The Perfect Video Game Starting off our list is a creepypasta about

a video game console.
a video game console.

Released back in the early 90s, this console had promised the most immersive games imaginable,
Released back in the early 90s, this console had promised the most immersive games imaginable,

but it was quite different than other consoles released around that time.
but it was quite different than other consoles released around that time.

It had no cartridge slot, no reset button, one controller port, and barely any were released
It had no cartridge slot, no reset button, one controller port, and barely any were released

– less than 50.
– less than 50.

One game in particular on the console was considered ‘the perfect game’ – incredibly
One game in particular on the console was considered ‘the perfect game’ – incredibly

lifelike graphics, impressive gameplay, smart NPCs, and an endless amount of content.
lifelike graphics, impressive gameplay, smart NPCs, and an endless amount of content.

Everyone who played it never wanted to stop.
Everyone who played it never wanted to stop.

The author began to search for this console, intrigued by its rumours, and interviewed
The author began to search for this console, intrigued by its rumours, and interviewed

a few people who had played this perfect game.
a few people who had played this perfect game.

They said that the better you got at the game, it started to sustain you-you didn’t need
They said that the better you got at the game, it started to sustain you-you didn’t need

food or water.
food or water.

But the more you played, you would start to feel the physical impacts that your character
But the more you played, you would start to feel the physical impacts that your character

in the game would feel – if you were attacked by a whip, you would feel the impact in real
in the game would feel – if you were attacked by a whip, you would feel the impact in real

life.
life.

In both accounts, their parents had to drag them away from the console and throw it out
In both accounts, their parents had to drag them away from the console and throw it out

and took them to the hospital.
and took them to the hospital.

The author researched further and eventually found some startling information – there
The author researched further and eventually found some startling information – there

were 15 separate incidents where people had died in front of their TVs while playing a
were 15 separate incidents where people had died in front of their TVs while playing a

‘bootleg console’, appearing ‘butchered’.
‘bootleg console’, appearing ‘butchered’.

Their autopsies would later reveal that their internal organs had dissolved.
Their autopsies would later reveal that their internal organs had dissolved.

When authorities tried to contact the console’s manufacturer, the address and sticker on the
When authorities tried to contact the console’s manufacturer, the address and sticker on the

back of the system lead them to the site of a warehouse that had been demolished over
back of the system lead them to the site of a warehouse that had been demolished over

80 years ago.
80 years ago.

Creepy.
Creepy.

9 Pikachu Lost Silver Moving on to a more depressing story, this
9 Pikachu Lost Silver Moving on to a more depressing story, this

creepypasta is the tale of a gamer who wanted to replay his copy of Pokemon Silver for the
creepypasta is the tale of a gamer who wanted to replay his copy of Pokemon Silver for the

Gameboy color.
Gameboy color.

But he no longer had the cartridge; so instead, he had to hunt down a copy of it at GameStop.
But he no longer had the cartridge; so instead, he had to hunt down a copy of it at GameStop.

When he popped it into his Gameboy, there was a save file already on it, so just for
When he popped it into his Gameboy, there was a save file already on it, so just for

fun, he decides to load it.
fun, he decides to load it.

The game has 999 hours clocked, along with a full Pokedex, and all gyms beaten.
The game has 999 hours clocked, along with a full Pokedex, and all gyms beaten.

The character’s name is simply ‘…’ He takes a look at the character’s party of
The character’s name is simply ‘…’ He takes a look at the character’s party of

Pokemon – it’s all Unowns, who just so happen to spell out ‘LEAVE’.
Pokemon – it’s all Unowns, who just so happen to spell out ‘LEAVE’.

The gamer decides to keep playing with it, and the game becomes more and more glitched
The gamer decides to keep playing with it, and the game becomes more and more glitched

as he goes.
as he goes.

Every pokemon he battles has really strange moves with morbid names.
Every pokemon he battles has really strange moves with morbid names.

He then accidentally stumbles along a glitch that lets him walk outside of the character’s
He then accidentally stumbles along a glitch that lets him walk outside of the character’s

bedroom, and he transforms into a ghostly looking sprite version.
bedroom, and he transforms into a ghostly looking sprite version.

He keeps walking and eventually comes across a duplicate, seemingly normal sprite of the
He keeps walking and eventually comes across a duplicate, seemingly normal sprite of the

main character.
main character.

And when he speaks to them, they say “Goodbye, forever.”
And when he speaks to them, they say “Goodbye, forever.”

Then they use a move called Nightmare, and his own sprite spins around demonically before
Then they use a move called Nightmare, and his own sprite spins around demonically before

the screen flashes white, and then reopens inside of a cemetery.
the screen flashes white, and then reopens inside of a cemetery.

He opens up his pokemon party, and all of their icons have been replaced with skulls.
He opens up his pokemon party, and all of their icons have been replaced with skulls.

A Text box appears that reads RIP.
A Text box appears that reads RIP.

8 The Theatre The Theatre was a game released around the
8 The Theatre The Theatre was a game released around the

same time as the original Doom in 1993.
same time as the original Doom in 1993.

While you can find bootlegged versions these days, the original ones that came out back
While you can find bootlegged versions these days, the original ones that came out back

then were really odd – for starters, the case was completely white minus the caricature
then were really odd – for starters, the case was completely white minus the caricature

of a man known as the ticket-taker; an expressionless man who is drawn badly.
of a man known as the ticket-taker; an expressionless man who is drawn badly.

The game itself is more curious – it never installs properly on your computer.
The game itself is more curious – it never installs properly on your computer.

But if you manage to get the game open, you’ll see a menu screen with a lonely theatre and
But if you manage to get the game open, you’ll see a menu screen with a lonely theatre and

three menu items – new game, load and options.
three menu items – new game, load and options.

If you click options, the game crashes.
If you click options, the game crashes.

Load doesn’t do anything at all.
Load doesn’t do anything at all.

And new game opens up a first-person view of the empty movie theatre lobby, and the
And new game opens up a first-person view of the empty movie theatre lobby, and the

ticket taker standing down a hall that presumably leads to the theatres.
ticket taker standing down a hall that presumably leads to the theatres.

When you approach him, he says “thank you please enjoy the movie” and you enter the
When you approach him, he says “thank you please enjoy the movie” and you enter the

dark hallway, but then the screen fades to black, and you’re back in the lobby again,
dark hallway, but then the screen fades to black, and you’re back in the lobby again,

with the only option being to repeat the same thing over and over again.
with the only option being to repeat the same thing over and over again.

But as you keep playing, eventually the ticket taker will disappear, but the dialogue still
But as you keep playing, eventually the ticket taker will disappear, but the dialogue still

plays.
plays.

You walk forward, and it’s just nothingness, until eventually, the ticket takers head appears,
You walk forward, and it’s just nothingness, until eventually, the ticket takers head appears,

swirling.
swirling.

This is when people starting noting that their bodies physically began to hurt.
This is when people starting noting that their bodies physically began to hurt.

They then hear a piercing screech as the game glitches out, and then returns you to the
They then hear a piercing screech as the game glitches out, and then returns you to the

lobby.
lobby.

7 Tails Doll Sonic the Hedgehog has quite a few creepypastas
7 Tails Doll Sonic the Hedgehog has quite a few creepypastas

kicking around on the interwebs, and the one about the Tails Doll is perhaps one of the
kicking around on the interwebs, and the one about the Tails Doll is perhaps one of the

most compelling.
most compelling.

 It serves to justify the existence of the Tails Doll in 1997’s Sonic R - a racing
 It serves to justify the existence of the Tails Doll in 1997’s Sonic R - a racing

game that got a lot of mixed reviews and featured unlockable characters that some felt were
game that got a lot of mixed reviews and featured unlockable characters that some felt were

pretty lackluster.
pretty lackluster.

One of those characters was Tails Doll -  a mechanical doll version of Tails made by Robotnik,
One of those characters was Tails Doll -  a mechanical doll version of Tails made by Robotnik,

similar to Metal Sonic.
similar to Metal Sonic.

Except unlike Metal Sonic, Tails Doll never really caught on.
Except unlike Metal Sonic, Tails Doll never really caught on.

Probably because it’s creepy AF.
Probably because it’s creepy AF.

The story tells of a boy whose father brought home a copy of Sonic R one day.
The story tells of a boy whose father brought home a copy of Sonic R one day.

The two play it together and have a great time.
The two play it together and have a great time.

They finish the game’s main story, and as the credits roll by, the Tails Doll appears
They finish the game’s main story, and as the credits roll by, the Tails Doll appears

on their tv screen.
on their tv screen.

That night, after the boy went to bed, the father decided to keep playing the game himself.
That night, after the boy went to bed, the father decided to keep playing the game himself.

He saw that he now had the option to play as Tails Doll, so he went for it.
He saw that he now had the option to play as Tails Doll, so he went for it.

When he teamed up with Sonic in the game though, the screen went black and the system shut
When he teamed up with Sonic in the game though, the screen went black and the system shut

itself down.
itself down.

So the father decided it was time for bed himself.
So the father decided it was time for bed himself.

He abruptly woke up at 2am, heading thuds against his door.
He abruptly woke up at 2am, heading thuds against his door.

Thinking it was his son, he sleepily called out for the boy to go back to bed.
Thinking it was his son, he sleepily called out for the boy to go back to bed.

The thumping continued.
The thumping continued.

He got out of bed to investigate.
He got out of bed to investigate.

As he got closer to the door, he heard a whisper softly say “you are coming with me... forever”.
As he got closer to the door, he heard a whisper softly say “you are coming with me... forever”.

He opened the door to discover a blood-covered doll - the Tails doll - waiting for him on
He opened the door to discover a blood-covered doll - the Tails doll - waiting for him on

the other side.
the other side.

There are a few variations of this creepypasta, if you’re interested - seems like plenty
There are a few variations of this creepypasta, if you’re interested - seems like plenty

of people have bee creeped out by Tails Doll in the past.
of people have bee creeped out by Tails Doll in the past.

6 NES Godzilla   This creepypasta is about the 1988 NES Godzilla
6 NES Godzilla   This creepypasta is about the 1988 NES Godzilla

game, Godzilla: Monster of Monsters.
game, Godzilla: Monster of Monsters.

Written by Cosbydaf, it’s notoriously long.
Written by Cosbydaf, it’s notoriously long.

So the story goes that he found a cartridge of the game, and it seems really glitchy,
So the story goes that he found a cartridge of the game, and it seems really glitchy,

featuring unfinished areas and new monsters that weren’t in the game originally.
featuring unfinished areas and new monsters that weren’t in the game originally.

As he continues to play, things get weirder and weirder, and even included 'personality
As he continues to play, things get weirder and weirder, and even included 'personality

tests' and featured monsters that graphically wouldn’t have been capable of existing when
tests' and featured monsters that graphically wouldn’t have been capable of existing when

the game initially came out.
the game initially came out.

One, in particular, a foe named Red, was next to impossible to defeat.
One, in particular, a foe named Red, was next to impossible to defeat.

When Cosbydaf was defeated by Red, what appeared on his screen was chilling - the word “you
When Cosbydaf was defeated by Red, what appeared on his screen was chilling - the word “you

can’t win, Zachary”.
can’t win, Zachary”.

He asked the game how it knew his name.
He asked the game how it knew his name.

Red replied, “I’ve known you for a long time.
Red replied, “I’ve known you for a long time.

I’ll tell you a secret”.
I’ll tell you a secret”.

“I killed Melissa”.
“I killed Melissa”.

It then challenged him to send his last monster - Godzilla - to try to defeat him.
It then challenged him to send his last monster - Godzilla - to try to defeat him.

Godzilla didn’t stand a chance.
Godzilla didn’t stand a chance.

That’s when Cosbydaf started to become numb in real life.
That’s when Cosbydaf started to become numb in real life.

But before he passed out, a familiar character he encountered previously in the game appeared,
But before he passed out, a familiar character he encountered previously in the game appeared,

stating she was Melissa and gave him a new monster to use to fight Red.
stating she was Melissa and gave him a new monster to use to fight Red.

He defeated Red, and the game ended.
He defeated Red, and the game ended.

The next day, he decided to sell the cartridge on eBay.
The next day, he decided to sell the cartridge on eBay.

5 Come Follow Me – Pokemon The Lavender Town Syndrome urban legend is
5 Come Follow Me – Pokemon The Lavender Town Syndrome urban legend is

one that most Pokemon fans are familiar with.
one that most Pokemon fans are familiar with.

It’s the story of multiple children in Japan died after playing the original Pokemon Red
It’s the story of multiple children in Japan died after playing the original Pokemon Red

and Green games back in 1996.
and Green games back in 1996.

They would become depressed and commit suicide after playing the games, specifically after
They would become depressed and commit suicide after playing the games, specifically after

they got into the Lavender Town portion.
they got into the Lavender Town portion.

It was rumored that the score of the game and it’s high pitch is what was driving
It was rumored that the score of the game and it’s high pitch is what was driving

these children insane.
these children insane.

Come to follow me is a continuation of that – this time, following the detectives who
Come to follow me is a continuation of that – this time, following the detectives who

were investigating the cases of these children, which also resulted in their own deaths and
were investigating the cases of these children, which also resulted in their own deaths and

the deaths of everyone close to them.
the deaths of everyone close to them.

10 years later, the detective who originally found the evidence for the cases was drawn
10 years later, the detective who originally found the evidence for the cases was drawn

to pop in one of the pokemon red cartridges into a Gameboy.
to pop in one of the pokemon red cartridges into a Gameboy.

He started hearing a voice that said, come follow me, and fell into a trance, pulled
He started hearing a voice that said, come follow me, and fell into a trance, pulled

in by the voice as he played the game.
in by the voice as he played the game.

He began to hear the voices of all of the dead children.
He began to hear the voices of all of the dead children.

The voice saying come to follow me lead him to his old gun, stored away in his apartment.
The voice saying come to follow me lead him to his old gun, stored away in his apartment.

He then shot himself in the head.
He then shot himself in the head.

4 Sonic.exe Sonic.exe is perhaps one of the most famous
4 Sonic.exe Sonic.exe is perhaps one of the most famous

creepypastas in video game history.
creepypastas in video game history.

Essentially, it’s the story of a player who is given a PC port of Sonic the Hedgehog
Essentially, it’s the story of a player who is given a PC port of Sonic the Hedgehog

for the Sega Genesis from his friend.
for the Sega Genesis from his friend.

His friend also left him a note, saying to destroy it, saying it’s too late for him.
His friend also left him a note, saying to destroy it, saying it’s too late for him.

Confused, the player pops in the disc, which is marked simply as Sonic.exe.
Confused, the player pops in the disc, which is marked simply as Sonic.exe.

As he plays, he sees that the game looks like a horrific version of the Sonic game he once
As he plays, he sees that the game looks like a horrific version of the Sonic game he once

knew and loved, and the character select gives him the option to play as Tails, Knuckles
knew and loved, and the character select gives him the option to play as Tails, Knuckles

or Robotnik, but at first, he can only choose Tails.
or Robotnik, but at first, he can only choose Tails.

He then proceeds to play as all of these characters, and things are really messed up.
He then proceeds to play as all of these characters, and things are really messed up.

Each stage is really horrific, and each character is chased by a demonic Sonic who eventually
Each stage is really horrific, and each character is chased by a demonic Sonic who eventually

seemingly kills them.
seemingly kills them.

After he finishes with Robotnik, the demonic Sonic appears on his screen, along with the
After he finishes with Robotnik, the demonic Sonic appears on his screen, along with the

message ‘Hide and Seek’.
message ‘Hide and Seek’.

Some versions of this end with Sonic coming out of the screen and killing the player.
Some versions of this end with Sonic coming out of the screen and killing the player.

Other versions end with the player being hunted down in real life, resulting in their mysterious
Other versions end with the player being hunted down in real life, resulting in their mysterious

death.
death.

3 BEN drowned   BEN Drowned is the Legend of Zelda’s most
3 BEN drowned   BEN Drowned is the Legend of Zelda’s most

well-known creepypasta – and it has to do with the creepiest game of the franchise,
well-known creepypasta – and it has to do with the creepiest game of the franchise,

Majora’s Mask.
Majora’s Mask.

Initially, from 4Chan, this story tells of a haunted cartridge, and a player who, upon
Initially, from 4Chan, this story tells of a haunted cartridge, and a player who, upon

starting the game for the first time, noticed that it had a saved file already on it, titled
starting the game for the first time, noticed that it had a saved file already on it, titled

Ben.
Ben.

When he started a new game, all of the NPCs still referred to him as BEN, so he decided
When he started a new game, all of the NPCs still referred to him as BEN, so he decided

to delete the saved file in hopes of fixing the issue.
to delete the saved file in hopes of fixing the issue.

But that didn’t fix it – the NPCs stopped referring to him altogether.
But that didn’t fix it – the NPCs stopped referring to him altogether.

So, the player thought he’d try something out – the fourth-day glitch, which is the
So, the player thought he’d try something out – the fourth-day glitch, which is the

glitch that allows you to play past the third day in the game, when the moon crashes into
glitch that allows you to play past the third day in the game, when the moon crashes into

the planet, and the game ends.
the planet, and the game ends.

This is when things got really weird.
This is when things got really weird.

The player began to notice weird textures, NPCs missing from their usual locations, music
The player began to notice weird textures, NPCs missing from their usual locations, music

playing backward, and the constant repetition of the phrase “You shouldn’t have done
playing backward, and the constant repetition of the phrase “You shouldn’t have done

that.”
that.”

The player began posting videos of gameplay footage.
The player began posting videos of gameplay footage.

Then, the player apparently moved out of his dorm room unannounced, and his roommate replied
Then, the player apparently moved out of his dorm room unannounced, and his roommate replied

to his threat on 4chan, saying that the player left a final movie and text file behind, which
to his threat on 4chan, saying that the player left a final movie and text file behind, which

indicated the ghost of ben would soon break out of the cartridge.
indicated the ghost of ben would soon break out of the cartridge.

2 Killswitch Killswitch is the game that no one has ever
2 Killswitch Killswitch is the game that no one has ever

played, but has one hell of an urban legend behind it.
played, but has one hell of an urban legend behind it.

It’s almost impossible to verify its existence, yet the myth has stood the test of time – the
It’s almost impossible to verify its existence, yet the myth has stood the test of time – the

game’s story is said to be about a woman who wakes up in a coal mine.
game’s story is said to be about a woman who wakes up in a coal mine.

The game is said to be programmed to self-terminate if it’s ever completed, and only 5000 copies
The game is said to be programmed to self-terminate if it’s ever completed, and only 5000 copies

of the game were created.
of the game were created.

You play either as Ghast or Porto – Ghast is an invisible demon but extremely powerful,
You play either as Ghast or Porto – Ghast is an invisible demon but extremely powerful,

and Porto was just a regular woman.
and Porto was just a regular woman.

Typically people only played as Porto because not being able to see Ghast made the game
Typically people only played as Porto because not being able to see Ghast made the game

incredibly difficult.
incredibly difficult.

When players finally get to the end of Porto’s journey, the screen turns white, and you’re
When players finally get to the end of Porto’s journey, the screen turns white, and you’re

unable to play the game again – it deletes itself.
unable to play the game again – it deletes itself.

The game’s developers, Karvina Corp, released a statement saying that the game was intended
The game’s developers, Karvina Corp, released a statement saying that the game was intended

to give you a unique playing experience – like reality, it is unrepeatable, irretrievable
to give you a unique playing experience – like reality, it is unrepeatable, irretrievable

and illogical.
and illogical.

Death is final, death is complete.
Death is final, death is complete.

One player decided to buy a copy of the game and record it so that he’d be able to share
One player decided to buy a copy of the game and record it so that he’d be able to share

it – Yamamoto Ryuichi from Toyko.
it – Yamamoto Ryuichi from Toyko.

He bought it in 2005 for $733,000 at an auction.
He bought it in 2005 for $733,000 at an auction.

The only video that has ever surfaced from his footage though is a one minute 45-second
The only video that has ever surfaced from his footage though is a one minute 45-second

clip of him sitting at his computer, crying.
clip of him sitting at his computer, crying.

1 Misfortune.gb The story behind Misfortune is a bit of an
1 Misfortune.gb The story behind Misfortune is a bit of an

obscure mysterious one.
obscure mysterious one.

So Misfortune is a game for the original Game Boy handheld console, but no known hard copies
So Misfortune is a game for the original Game Boy handheld console, but no known hard copies

or ROMS of it currently exist, so all information about it is passed on by word of mouth – or
or ROMS of it currently exist, so all information about it is passed on by word of mouth – or

rather, via creepypasta these days.
rather, via creepypasta these days.

In the game, you play as a young boy walking around a Gothic building.
In the game, you play as a young boy walking around a Gothic building.

Eventually, you cross paths with a demonic looking character – it never identifies
Eventually, you cross paths with a demonic looking character – it never identifies

itself.
itself.

A dialogue box pops up and reads “I exist within the very fabric of reality.
A dialogue box pops up and reads “I exist within the very fabric of reality.

Do you want to challenge me?”
Do you want to challenge me?”

If you say yes, you end up solving a bunch of puzzles, periodically being told by the
If you say yes, you end up solving a bunch of puzzles, periodically being told by the

demon things like “choose wrong and misfortune will befall your loved ones.”
demon things like “choose wrong and misfortune will befall your loved ones.”

If you ever make a mistake or fail to solve the puzzles correctly, the screen cuts to
If you ever make a mistake or fail to solve the puzzles correctly, the screen cuts to

black, and an image of the demon appears with a text box that reads “I am a god here”
black, and an image of the demon appears with a text box that reads “I am a god here”

in the text that looks like pixelated blood dripping.
in the text that looks like pixelated blood dripping.

Those who have allegedly played the game have claimed that after losing the game, they’ve
Those who have allegedly played the game have claimed that after losing the game, they’ve

experienced severe depression and feelings of dread.
experienced severe depression and feelings of dread.

Others, who shared their tale online, disappeared, and were rumored to have died.
Others, who shared their tale online, disappeared, and were rumored to have died.

On forums, people would debate about whether the myth was true, some saying it was all
On forums, people would debate about whether the myth was true, some saying it was all

a joke.
a joke.

Others speculated that the game was found within other cartridges, or rather, host games,
Others speculated that the game was found within other cartridges, or rather, host games,

like Pokemon Red and Legend of Zelda Link’s Awakening.
like Pokemon Red and Legend of Zelda Link’s Awakening.

Regardless, there’s a whole lot of unanswered questions about Misfortune.
Regardless, there’s a whole lot of unanswered questions about Misfortune.

And, fun fact, it’s speculated that misfortune, being one of the OG video game urban legends,
And, fun fact, it’s speculated that misfortune, being one of the OG video game urban legends,

was what likely inspired the authors of other video game creepypastas, like Sonic.exe.
was what likely inspired the authors of other video game creepypastas, like Sonic.exe.

There we have it, friends!
There we have it, friends!

Which of these freaked you out the most?
Which of these freaked you out the most?

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Are there other gaming creepypastas that you think should’ve made a spot on our list?

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