The Giant Enemy Spider!

Well, what better way to start the month about spooky related things than talking about my greatest phobia ever!... Why do i do this to myself.

I do not necessarily despise spiders, in fact I do agree that they are a fantastic animal that serves a great part in the ecosystem, but let's just say that when I'm near one those positives thoughts vanish in favor of a flight or fight response that results in me flighting or just getting almost paralyzed out of fear... and hey, in videogames is no different! Listen, I gotta be honest, I was the kind of guy that used to get startled at the sounds of Spiders in fucking MINECRAFT... yeah, it's that bad...

Anyhow, I know very well I'm not alone in this fear (even if for most people is not as exaggerated, tho luckily in videogames is far more tolerable for me), and that results in wouldn't you know, being a very common topic of both videogames AND media in general! Giant spiders are one of the most common kind of enemies you can imagine in a fantasy setting, plus a perfect candidate for a horror setting, and so, this list will seek out to compile every instance of this being present in the videogame realm!

Also, most of these entries have been lifted from this lovely site that compiles games that have spiders in general, so it's worth taking a look!

Also also, check out @electrode's fantastic list about this topic, they let me use the entries that weren't already here, so check it out, it's very worth it and even goes into what are the specifics enemies in each game!

Keep in mind that they have to be giant spiders, that being at least close to half of the main character's size or more, so a taking into account that, every suggestion is more than welcomed as always, and let's get into it!

Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight
Deepnest gives me chills to this day, god what a great area that I absolutely love despite how scared I was the first time I played the game.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Dark Souls
Dark Souls
Dark Souls II
Dark Souls II
Minecraft
Minecraft
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Grounded
Grounded
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
The normal spiders aren't really that big, but the face spiders or ''Trite'' are REALLY big, so it counts.
Resident Evil
Resident Evil
Well would you look at that! They are right there in the cover, and in fact I plan on playing the remake of this game this month... sweet Dedede have mercy on me...
Bloodborne
Bloodborne
Metro Exodus
Metro Exodus
Pokémon Gold Version
Pokémon Gold Version
Ariados my beloved, the only spider I'll ever truly adore...
Pokémon Scarlet
Pokémon Scarlet
Ok I lied I also adore Spidops, just a silly little dude.
Pokémon Black Version
Pokémon Black Version
Ok, Joltik and Galvantula are also really cute... there might be more spiders that I like than I initally thought...
Limbo
Limbo
No nevermid I'm scared shitless of them again...
Ōkami
Ōkami
Kirby Triple Deluxe
Kirby Triple Deluxe
Darksiders
Darksiders
Total War: Warhammer III
Total War: Warhammer III
Brütal Legend
Brütal Legend
Ghostbusters: The Video Game
Ghostbusters: The Video Game
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Undertale
Undertale
Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact
League of Legends
League of Legends
Both the champion Elise and the old boss from the old Twisted Woods map make it count.
Dragon Age II
Dragon Age II
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Pokémon Ultra Sun
IT'S ALL FUN AND GAMES UNTIL THE ARAQUANID BECOMES GIANT
Dead by Daylight
Dead by Daylight
A Hat in Time
A Hat in Time
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone
Terraria
Terraria
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Final Fantasy XIV Online
Final Fantasy XIV Online
Final Fantasy XV
Final Fantasy XV
Borderlands 2
Borderlands 2
Don't Starve
Don't Starve
Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3
Darkest Dungeon
Darkest Dungeon
Miitopia
Miitopia
Even Miitopia has them?? Wel... at least we will always have Mario...
Super Paper Mario
Super Paper Mario
OH GOD NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Cult of the Lamb
Cult of the Lamb
Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy
It Takes Two
It Takes Two
Xenoblade Chronicles
Xenoblade Chronicles
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft
Doom
Doom
Doom
Doom
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Mortal Kombat 11
Mortal Kombat 11
Added by @conman
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy
Added by @Drax
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Added by @electrode
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Added by @electrode
Link's Crossbow Training
Link's Crossbow Training
Added by @electrode
Nintendo Land
Nintendo Land
Added by @electrode
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring the Legend of Zelda
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring the Legend of Zelda
Added by @electrode
Pikmin
Pikmin
Added by @electrode
Pikmin 2
Pikmin 2
Added by @electrode
Pikmin 3
Pikmin 3
Added by @electrode
Pikmin 4
Pikmin 4
Added by @electrode
New Super Mario Bros.
New Super Mario Bros.
Added by @electrode
New Super Mario Bros. 2
New Super Mario Bros. 2
Added by @electrode
Mario Party 7
Mario Party 7
Added by @electrode
Paper Mario: Sticker Star
Paper Mario: Sticker Star
Added by @electrode
Yoshi's Woolly World
Yoshi's Woolly World
Added by @electrode
The Hobbit
The Hobbit
Added by @electrode
Blood
Blood
Added by @electrode
Last Year
Last Year
Added by @electrode
Demon's Souls
Demon's Souls
Added by @electrode
Resident Evil 0
Resident Evil 0
Added by @electrode
Resident Evil Code: Veronica X
Resident Evil Code: Veronica X
Added by @electrode
Bladed Fury
Bladed Fury
Added by @electrode
Castle Crashers
Castle Crashers
Added by @electrode
Chaos Heat
Chaos Heat
Added by @electrode
Devil May Cry
Devil May Cry
Added by @electrode
Devil May Cry 2
Devil May Cry 2
Added by @electrode
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
Added by @electrode
Castlevania
Castlevania
Added by @electrode
Shade: Wrath of Angels
Shade: Wrath of Angels
Added by @electrode
Vindictus
Vindictus
Added by @electrode
Global Defence Force
Global Defence Force
Added by @cowboyjosh
Nightmare of Decay
Nightmare of Decay
Added by @paqgamer_
Deadly Creatures
Deadly Creatures
Added by @Drax
Shinobi
Shinobi
Added by @Drax
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Added by @seymourflux
Blaster Master Zero 2
Blaster Master Zero 2
Added by @DeltaWDunn
Yoku's Island Express
Yoku's Island Express
Added by @DeltaWDunn
Into the Breach
Into the Breach
Added by @DeltaWDunn
Environmental Station Alpha
Environmental Station Alpha
Added by @DeltaWDunn
Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain
Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain
Added by @Armorchompy
Metroid Fusion
Metroid Fusion
Added by @Armorchompy
Thief: The Dark Project
Thief: The Dark Project
Added by @Armorchompy
Thief II: The Metal Age
Thief II: The Metal Age
Added by @Armorchompy
Spelunky
Spelunky
Added by @Armorchompy
Spelunky Classic
Spelunky Classic
Added by @Armorchompy

38 Comments


7 months ago

There was a big hubbub about arachnophobia and the Krypt in Mortal Mombat 11, which featured giant enemy spiders. So much so that they confirmed in a Kombat Kast that there wouldn’t be giant enemy spiders in MK1

7 months ago

Surprised you forgot about Tarantox from Super Mario Galaxy.

7 months ago

@conman I'll say that adding giant spiders to a fighting game of all things is pretty mean, even if a bit funny XDDD. I'll add it right now, thank you so much!

@Drax True! It's kinda one of the most forgettable bosses from that game for me so that might be why I forgot about it, but you are absolutely right. To the list it goes, thank you! :D

7 months ago

It took me a second to find this but my extreme deja vu wouldn't let me ignore it; maybe it will provide some ideas. As I did there, I will also recommend the Earth Defense Force games as being particularly appropriate. Hope you make it through this arachnophile season unscathed! <3

7 months ago

@cowboyjosh Electrode themself shared the list on discord and gave me permission to add all the remaining games I didn't have, and it has indeed helped A TON, I can't thank them enough. I haven't added EDF yet tho, I'll add it right now! Thank you so much both for the suggestion and the words of encouragement! Hopefully I won't suffer too much when I play RE Remake XDDDD

7 months ago

Nightmare of Decay has a giant spider boss (as well as smaller enemy spiders). Never thought there were that many giant spiders out there!

7 months ago

@paqgamer_ Before doing the list I already imagined there would be A TON of game that would fit here, but I also didn't expect to be this many, it's kinda insane how common of a trope this is xD. And thank you so much for the suggestion! I'll add it right away! :D

7 months ago

a fear of spiders? someone clearly has not been informed of the horrors of aircraft related accidents. we're talking falling 30000 feet out of the sky, engine failure, broken rudders. a humble spider could never give you hypoxia

Webbed also fits this list!

7 months ago

@moschidae Hah! Nice try there, but I have been gone through enough airplane trips for the information to be immune on me; hypoxia ain't got shit on spiders!... well, technically it does, but still...

Jokes aside, I've been looking into Webbed, and while it's a game where you do play as a spider, I couldn't find anything in regards of them being enemies or bosses; if there are and I just missed it, please do tell me and I'll add it, but for now the only thing I could find things about the spider main character and allies. Still, thank you so much!

7 months ago

thats what all the people who are in airplane accidents tend to say

i just assumed because it was a bug game youd face off with other spiders but maybe theres not 0: ill look into it later

7 months ago

a.k.a games to avoid for arachnophobes 😎👌

7 months ago

I miss when Resident Evil had these :(

7 months ago

@stale_cheeto Pretty much, to be honest xDDD

@seymourflux I mean, to each their own, I'm personality just happy they appear only in one of the games xDDDD. Seriously tho, thank you for the suggestion! I'll add it right away :DDD

7 months ago

Mockrantula from Blaster Master Zero 2
Spider from Yoku's Island Express
Spider Leader from Into the Breach
Tomb Spider from Environmental Station Alpha

7 months ago

Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain has big ol demon spiders https://legacyofkain.fandom.com/wiki/Demon_spiders_(enemies)

7 months ago

@DeltaWDunn I'll add all in a moment, thank you so much for all of these! :D

@Armorchompy To the list it goes then! Thank you! :)))

7 months ago

as for monster hunter, MH4, MH4U, MHGU, MHRise and MHR:Sunbreak all have spider monsters (nerscylla, shrouded nerscylla, rakna-kadaki and pyre rakna-kadaki). world doesn't have a spider monster, i checked the site you linked and it says there are spiders as endemic life and i couldn't confirm or deny that but those are just wildlife creatures that you can catch, not sure how strictly you're sticking to the title but they wouldn't count as 'enemy' spiders (wouldn't know if they're 'giant' either lol, tho i think most endemic life is pretty small)

7 months ago

Here's a couple more :)

Metroid Fusion - Yakuza
Thief: The Dark Project, Thief II: The Metal Age - Green Spider
Spelunky Classic, Spelunky HD, Spelunky 2 - Giant Spider)
Alien Soldier - Back Stringer
Lisa The First, Lisa - Marty Spider (Just a hallucination, idk if you count it)
A lot of Megami Tensei games - Tsuchigumo
HROT - Chairman of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia Klement Gottwald (And also a more normal one)
I'm not sure if non-enemies count but Squitter from Donkey Kong Country 2

7 months ago

@faea Yeah, it was a mistake on my part, the ones in MH World shouldn't count, I'll correct it then and add all the MH games you've said. Thank you so much for pointing it out and for all the suggestions! :D

@Armorchompy Yo, thank you so much for all of these, I'll add them in a moment. Again, thank you! :)

7 months ago

👍will let you know if i think of more

btw i'd probably list Megami Tensei II over SMT IV if you're (understandably) not gonna do all of them since that's the first game with Tsuchigumo

7 months ago

@Armorchompy Oh, great call! I'll change the game then, I normally wouldn't have a problem with putting several games of the same series, but this one seems to be a recurring foe, so I'd prefer to put the first game it appeared in. Thank you!

7 months ago

Do giant robot spiders count? If so, Namco scrolling shooter "Dangerous Seed" has a good one

7 months ago

Also Shelob has gotta be in a bunch of LOTR games right

7 months ago

@DJSCheddar They do count! A spider is a spider after all, I'll add it in a moment. I also looked into what games Shelob makes an appereance, and it seems that the Return of the King game and LEGO Lord of the Rings, so I'll include both of them and look into if there are any more. Thank you so much! :D

7 months ago

I must shill for my beloved King's Field IV :D! The first proper "boss" is a giant spider on a ceiling that shoots awful webbing making you move slow as heck for what feels like a minute straight, maybe more. Regardless, GIANT ENEMY SPIDER moment.

7 months ago

@Momoka A Giant Enemy Spider moment indeed! It fits perfectly on the list then, I'll add it in a moment. Thank you so much! :D
Just beat planet of lana, and I am pretty sure one of the monsters you run into is a giant spider

7 months ago

@The_Gaming_Dog12 Checked it and it seems to be a giant spider, so it counts. I'll add in a moment, thank you! :D

7 months ago

Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones features a high number of human-eating giant demon spiders :)


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