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.
Undertale
Undertale
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
Added by @DeltaWDunn
Doom
Doom
A Hat in Time
A Hat in Time
Kirby Triple Deluxe
Kirby Triple Deluxe
The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo
The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo
Limbo
Limbo
No nevermid I'm scared shitless of them again...
Pokémon Scarlet
Pokémon Scarlet
Ok I lied I also adore Spidops, just a silly little dude.
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Paper Mario: Sticker Star
Paper Mario: Sticker Star
Added by @electrode

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Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3

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Bloodborne
Bloodborne

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Borderlands 2
Borderlands 2

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Castle Crashers
Castle Crashers
Added by @electrode

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Darkest Dungeon
Darkest Dungeon

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Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
Added by @electrode

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Doom
Doom

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Environmental Station Alpha
Environmental Station Alpha
Added by @DeltaWDunn

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Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact

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Into the Breach
Into the Breach
Added by @DeltaWDunn

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It Takes Two
It Takes Two

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League of Legends
League of Legends
Both the champion Elise and the old boss from the old Twisted Woods map make it count.

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Lisa: The Painful
Lisa: The Painful
Added by @Armorchompy

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Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Rise
Added by @faea

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New Super Mario Bros.
New Super Mario Bros.
Added by @electrode

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New Super Mario Bros. 2
New Super Mario Bros. 2
Added by @electrode

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Pikmin 4
Pikmin 4
Added by @electrode

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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...

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Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2
Added by @Armorchompy

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

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Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy
Added by @Drax

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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.

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

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Alien Soldier
Alien Soldier
Added by @Armorchompy

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Armored Core
Armored Core
Added by @DeltaWDunn

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Armored Core 2: Another Age
Armored Core 2: Another Age
Added by @DeltaWDunn

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Bladed Fury
Bladed Fury
Added by @electrode

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Blaster Master Zero 2
Blaster Master Zero 2
Added by @DeltaWDunn

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Blood
Blood
Added by @electrode

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Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain
Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain
Added by @Armorchompy

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Brütal Legend
Brütal Legend

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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

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Castlevania
Castlevania
Added by @electrode

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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

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Chaos Heat
Chaos Heat
Added by @electrode

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Cult of the Lamb
Cult of the Lamb

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Dangerous Seed
Dangerous Seed
Added by @DJSCheddar

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Darksiders
Darksiders

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Dark Souls
Dark Souls

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Dark Souls II
Dark Souls II

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Dead by Daylight
Dead by Daylight

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Deadly Creatures
Deadly Creatures
Added by @Drax

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Demon's Souls
Demon's Souls
Added by @electrode

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Devil May Cry
Devil May Cry
Added by @electrode

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Devil May Cry 2
Devil May Cry 2
Added by @electrode

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Don't Starve
Don't Starve

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Dragon Age II
Dragon Age II

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Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: Inquisition

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Added by @seymourflux

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Earth Defense Force 2017
Earth Defense Force 2017
Added by @Corrugated_Fox

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Earth Defense Force 2025
Earth Defense Force 2025
Added by @Corrugated_Fox

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Earth Defense Force 5
Earth Defense Force 5
Added by @Corrugated_Fox

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Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon
Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon
Added by @Corrugated_Fox

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Final Fantasy XIV Online
Final Fantasy XIV Online

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Final Fantasy XV
Final Fantasy XV

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Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Added by @LEGObrionicle

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Ghostbusters: The Video Game
Ghostbusters: The Video Game

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Global Defence Force
Global Defence Force
Added by @cowboyjosh

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Global Defence Force: Tactics
Global Defence Force: Tactics
Added by @Corrugated_Fox

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Grounded
Grounded

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Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy

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Hrot
Hrot
Added by @Armorchompy

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King's Field: The Ancient City
King's Field: The Ancient City
Added by @Momoka

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Last Year
Last Year
Added by @electrode

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LEGO Lord of the Rings: Elrond Edition
LEGO Lord of the Rings: Elrond Edition
Added by @DJSCheddar

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Lies of P
Lies of P
Added by @Armorchompy

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Link's Crossbow Training
Link's Crossbow Training
Added by @electrode

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Lisa: The First
Lisa: The First
Added by @Armorchompy

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Mario Party 7
Mario Party 7
Added by @electrode

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Metro Exodus
Metro Exodus

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Metroid Fusion
Metroid Fusion
Added by @Armorchompy

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Miitopia
Miitopia
Even Miitopia has them?? Wel... at least we will always have Mario...

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Minecraft
Minecraft

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Monster Hunter 4
Monster Hunter 4
Added by @faea

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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Added by @faea

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Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
Added by @faea

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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Added by @faea

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Mortal Kombat 11
Mortal Kombat 11
Added by @conman

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Nightmare of Decay
Nightmare of Decay
Added by @paqgamer_

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Nintendo Land
Nintendo Land
Added by @electrode

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Ōkami
Ōkami

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Pikmin
Pikmin
Added by @electrode

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Pikmin 2
Pikmin 2
Added by @electrode

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Pikmin 3
Pikmin 3
Added by @electrode

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Planet of Lana
Planet of Lana
Added by @The_Gaming_Dog12

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Pokémon Gold Version
Pokémon Gold Version
Ariados my beloved, the only spider I'll ever truly adore...

38 Comments


8 months ago

@LEGObrionicle To the list it goes then! Thank you so much! :)))

8 months ago

Lies of P has a pretty spidery guy

8 months ago

@Armorchompy Oh, and they can kill you instantly... JOY. Seriously tho, and again, thanks a bunch for the suggestion, I'll add it in a moment :D

8 months ago

Oh, also "Spider: The Video Game" (shockingly) has spiders in it

8 months ago

@Armorchompy There are are spiders, which are already scary, and then there's spiders with GUNS. I always forget about this game and each time I remember it I find it horrifiying as much as it is funny. I'll add it right away!

8 months ago

I suppose one of the Earth Defense Force games could be added to this list as they are loaded with giant insects, including spiders. I don't know if all games in the series have spiders, but this wiki lists the ones that do.

8 months ago

Got some more:

Armored Core in the mission "Exterminate Organisms"
Armored Core 2: Another Age in the mission "Eliminate Biological Menace"
Armored Core 6 has the Sea Spider (Only saw this because it kept showing up when I searched for the other two)
The final level of Rocket: Robot on Wheels features a giant enemy spider.

8 months ago

@Corrugated_Fox Actually, cowboyjosh already suggested for Global Defence Force to be added! However, I'll add the remaining games you linked right away, thank you so much! :D

@DeltaWDunn Didn't expect the AC series to have this many spider enemies. Thanks a bunch for all the suggestions, I'll add them right away! :D


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