Best Games with a Person's Name in the Title
What are the best games with a person's name in the title? We live in a world where a game made by one single person is not only possible, but not unheard of – at least, not anymore. But there are some games out there where one person is responsible for the entire thing, whether it's a simple prototype or a full-on retail release.
It's an interesting thing to be able to identify a game by its developer, and while some of these games are obvious classics, others are…less so. Nevertheless, it's not an easy task to make a game, so we salute those developers who made it big, and those hobbyists who made something incredible with their bare hands. In no particular order, here are the best games with a person's name in the title.
The Pillars of Earth
Ken Follett's The Pillars of Earth depicts the creation of a grand cathedral in a unique art style. It's a novel, atmospheric, and relaxing little game.
Jericho
Clive Barker's Jericho has a specialized squad exploring the creation of humanity. It's a unique and stylish shooter with a story that takes unexpected turns.
Toxic Commando
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is an '80s movie vibes zombie buddy-shooter, with all the action of a movie made by the legendary director.
Getting Up
Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure is a dystopian game with spray paint rebellion as its central theme. It's also one of the few open-world games to feature a graffiti-based style of play.
Pro Skater
The early Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games popularized skateboarding games, and still hold up as fun, arcadey experience.
Tom Clancy's Games
Most Tom Clancy's games revolve around shooting bad guys, often non-white or Eastern European. Many of these games are technically excellent, and some are even good, but none are as Clancy himself.
King Kong
Peter Jackson's King Kong video game has fun stylistic differences between playing as the Great Ape and the humans. It's a bit repetitive, but still an enjoyable adventure.
Brain Training
Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training is exactly what it says on the tin: a fun and unconventional game based on neuroscientist Ryuta Kawashima's research into how to keep your brain healthy.
Getting Over It
Bennett Foddy's Getting Over It is a viral sensation, with absurd gameplay and a deep commentary on the nature of videogame fandom.
Might & Magic
Sid Meier's name has become a quality mark when it comes to strategy games, despite the fact that he's worked on every genre under the sun. There's a reason why the Civilization games are considered some of the greatest of all time – and that reason is Sid Meier.
Lumines
Tetsuya Mizuguchi's Lumines is a rhythm game with a unique aesthetic and a hypnotic soundtrack. It's one of the purest and most fun videogames out there.
Mega Man
The original Mega Man games are a staple of early '90s gaming, with all the cuteness and charm of a vintage Nintendo game.
