Odin is one of the most iconic and powerful gods in Norse mythology. This deity is mainly associated with war and death, being a highly revered figure that many mythology nuts are quite familiar with. Odin doesn't waste any time in reinforcing his authority time and time again and is a god that many people fear for obvious reasons.
The god's representation across various forms of media is pretty extensive, and the medium of video games is no exception to this golden rule. There are several great titles that have presented Odin in a powerful and awe-inspiring light, and the best of the bunch are mentioned below.
8 Valheim
Valheim is one of the best survival games ever made. Players have spent countless hours in a title that has a unique way to deal with the food problem in most of these games while also adding several other gameplay elements to make crafting and survival as unique as can be.
In this game, Odin sometimes appears as a mysterious shrouded figure who disappears when the player gets too close to them. Aside from keeping watch on the player, there's not really much of a role Odin plays otherwise. So, since he doesn't really show his powers all that often, he's relegated to the bottom of the list.
7 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is a brilliant action-adventure title that weaves the concept of mental health with Norse mythology to create something memorable and exciting. The manner in which Senua deals with her psychosis is engaging enough to forgive the uninspired and repetitive melee combat.
Odin doesn't directly appear in this title but has an indirect influence through his trials. These challenging sections of the game only hint toward's Odin's immense power, so this iteration of the god can't really be placed all that high on the list.
6 Too Human
Too Human is a game that had a really engaging concept and fleshed-out lore. The idea of combining a sci-fi setting with Norse mythology made for a great idea, and it's a shame that the game was such a massive commercial failure that its planned sequels were canceled before these ideas could gather any more steam.
Too Human's take on the gods of Norse Mythology was Aesirs, a group of cybernetically-enhanced humans who govern the entirety of Asgard. This includes Odin as well, whose name stands for Organically Distributed Intelligence Network. Since these gods are technically more advanced versions of humans, it's easy to see why these gods might be one of the weaker representations of Odin and the rest of the Norse deities.
5 Assassin's Creed Valhalla
After a long time, Assassin's Creed finally featured a Viking setting that fans were pining for all this time. Assassin's Creed Valhalla might not break any new ground in the open-world genre but is a perfectly serviceable title that fans will have a great time with.
Odin plays a major role in the series and is even one of the bosses that players can fight in the game. While he's definitely pretty powerful, this version of Odin still has some weaknesses that pull him back from being as strong as he could've been.
4 Odin Sphere Leifthrasir
A game that combines everything from fairy tales to Norse mythology, Odin Sphere is a wonderful game that is easily one of the PS2's most underrated gems. Fans of this title were happy to see an updated release on modern hardware called Odin Sphere Leifthrasir.
Odin takes on the form of a Demon King who serves as a thorn in the player's side time and time again. However, instead of being the game's biggest threat, he is disposed of to make way for a more powerful enemy, which really hurts his strength rating in this title quite a bit.
3 Jotun
An action-adventure title that is filled to the brim with massive bosses and clever puzzles, Jotun is an indie title that no one should be sleeping on. The excellent exploration and fun combat should be more than enough to entice players into trying this game out.
The fact that the game's final boss is against Odin itself shows just how impressive its lineup of bosses really is. Fans of games that delve into Norse mythology and do a great job of it will have a fun time with Jotun.
2 God Of War
Odin is yet to make an official appearance in God of War. Until Ragnarok hits shelves, the only mentions of Odin are through his ravens and the tales told by Mimir, which do a great job of portraying this god in a powerful and savage light.
Given Kratos' massive power and his impending showdown with Thor, it's only a matter of time until the God of War also faces down Odin. This will be an epic spectacle that is bound to do justice to Odin's massive reserves of strength.
1 Age Of Mythology
Age of Mythology does a great job of showing just how generous and ruthless some gods can be. All three civilizations in the game — four if players count the DLC — have unique gameplay of their own, with the Norse civilization being pretty unique in its own right.
Players who worship Odin in the game will enjoy a bunch of benefits provided by this god. His powers might not be combat-heavy, but his litany of support benefits make Odin one of the more resourceful gods to worship in Age of Mythology.