Iconic Video Game Villains Trivia Quiz: Can You Name Them All?

Think you know video game villains? Test yourself with "Iconic Video Game Villains Trivia Quiz: Can You Name Them All?" and prove you’re a true gamer!

Iconic Video Game Villains Trivia Quiz: Can You Name Them All?

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Every great video game needs an unforgettable villain—a character so menacing, cunning, or downright evil that they make defeating them feel like the ultimate triumph.

From masterminds with sinister plots to monstrous beings that test your skills to the limit, video game villains are often as memorable as the heroes themselves. Whether it’s Bowser’s relentless pursuit of Princess Peach or Sephiroth’s chillingly calm destruction, these antagonists are iconic figures in gaming history.

25 Question Trivia Challenge: Can You Match the Character to the Video Game?

But how well do you know these digital baddies? Can you identify the games they terrorize and the heroes they face off against? This quiz will take you on a journey through the history of gaming’s most notorious villains, from retro classics to modern masterpieces.

Guess the Video Game by Its Soundtrack!

Only the truest gamers will be able to name them all.

Get ready to test your knowledge of video game villains and see if you can conquer this ultimate challenge. Let’s dive into the dark side of gaming!

Which villain is Mario’s arch-nemesis, constantly kidnapping Princess Peach?
Bowser (Super Mario Bros.)Donkey KongWarioKing Boo
Who is the sword-wielding antagonist in Final Fantasy VII known for his iconic silver hair?
ZemusCloud StrifeKefkaSephiroth
Which villain is known as the King of the Koopas?
BowserK. RoolGanonWart
What is the name of the villainous AI in Portal who loves testing humans?
HAL 9000SHODANAMGLaDOS
Who is the main antagonist of The Legend of Zelda series, often seeking the Triforce?
GanonZantVaatiDemise
What is the name of the tyrannical dragon from Spyro the Dragon?
RiptoMaleforGnasty GnorcCynder
Who is the evil ruler of Outworld in the Mortal Kombat series?
Shang TsungQuan ChiGoroShao Kahn
Which villain was introduced in Sonic the Hedgehog as a mad scientist with a love for robotics?
Metal SonicDr. Robotnik (Eggman)Shadow the HedgehogKnuckles
What is the name of the villain in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, described as the 'Lord of Light' and the 'ultimate enemy' in the World of Light?
GaleemTabuuMaster HandCrazy Hand
Which villain in Resident Evil is a former Umbrella employee turned bio-terrorist?
Mr. XNemesisAlbert WeskerBirkin
Who is is the main antagonist in BioShock?
Big DaddyAtlasFrank FontaineAndrew Ryan
What is the name of the evil sorcerer in World of Warcraft who became the Lich King?
Gul’danKel’ThuzadIllidan StormrageArthas Menethil
Which Street Fighter villain is the leader of the evil organization Shadaloo?
VegaM. BisonAkumaSagat
Who is the infamous villain in Metroid who is part dragon and part machine?
RidleyKraidDark SamusMother Brain
What is the name of the main antagonist in Red Dead Redemption 2?
Dutch van der LindeArthur MorganJohn MarstonMicah Bell
Who is the sinister villain in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
Gaunter O’DimmDijkstraThe Bloody BaronEredin
What is the name of the robotic villain in Mega Man who constantly plots against Dr. Light?
BassDr. WilyProto ManSigma
Who is the haunting villain in Five Nights at Freddy’s known for his purple hue?
Golden FreddySpringtrapFreddy FazbearWilliam Afton (Purple Guy)

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