Games where there is a "dark" version of the protag

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Some clarifications because this list has gotten a lot of attention.
- Shadow versions of a character count especially if they're supposed to be "the dark version of you" or "your inner darkness personified"
- Foils don't count since they are a completely separate person from the protagonist. This counts for entities that were created by an antagonist to counter the protagonist (Examples: Jeanne from Bayonetta, Metal Sonic, Shadow, Crunch Bandicoot)
- Shadow versions of NPCs don't count but I'll count shadow versions of party members
- I try to verify everything I add to this list so if there's something I can't verify I might ask for clarification
Thanks!

82 Games

Minecraft
Minecraft
Herobrine
Elden Ring
Elden Ring
Mimic Tear
Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight
Shade
Celeste
Celeste
Badeline
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy
Cosmic Clone
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Every player fights a shadow version of themselves in the "story" mode
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Dark Link
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Cosmic Clones
Super Mario Sunshine
Super Mario Sunshine
Shadow Mario
Super Mario 3D Land
Super Mario 3D Land
Cosmic Clones
God of War
God of War
Doppelgängers
Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts
Antisora
Rayman Legends
Rayman Legends
Dark Rayman
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Dark Link
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Shadow Link
Kingdom Hearts II
Kingdom Hearts II
Antiform
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Doppelgänger
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Doppelganger @ Shivering Isles DLC
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Secret Boss Shadow Link
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Cosmic Clones
Kingdom Hearts III
Kingdom Hearts III
Vanitas
Metroid Fusion
Metroid Fusion
SA-X
Metroid Prime
Metroid Prime
Dark Samus
Final Fantasy XVI
Final Fantasy XVI
Infernal Shadow
Persona 5 Strikers
Persona 5 Strikers
Akane's Joker
Silent Hill 3
Silent Hill 3
Memory of Alessa
Mega Man 2
Mega Man 2
Doppelgänger
Kid Icarus: Uprising
Kid Icarus: Uprising
Dark Pit (AKA Black Pit in Japan lol)
Mega Man
Mega Man
Doppelgänger
Persona 4
Persona 4
Every party member has a "shadow" form
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Doppelganger boss
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Dark Link
Alan Wake II
Alan Wake II
Mr. Scratch
Dragon Ball: Xenoverse
Dragon Ball: Xenoverse
Inner Weakness
Jak II
Jak II
Dark Jak
Darksiders
Darksiders
Doppleganger
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror
Shadow Kirby
Mega Man 3
Mega Man 3
Doppelgänger
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Antisora
Jak 3
Jak 3
Dark Jak
Scribblenauts
Scribblenauts
Evil Maxwell
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
Dark Prince
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Dark Samus
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Vanitas
Street Fighter IV
Street Fighter IV
Evil Ryu
Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Shadow Maya, Yukino, Tatsuya, Lisa, and Eikichi
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
Doppelgänger
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
Dark Link
Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Mr. Scratch
Streets of Rage
Streets of Rage
Mona and Lisa
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Dark Links in the Den of Trials
Sonic the Fighters
Sonic the Fighters
Mirror Fights
Tomb Raider: Underworld
Tomb Raider: Underworld
Dark Laura
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Dark Laura
Street Fighter Alpha 3
Street Fighter Alpha 3
Evil Ryu
F-Zero X
F-Zero X
Blood Falcon
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Doppelgänger
Persona 4 Arena
Persona 4 Arena
Almost every character has a shadow form (this is the same for ultimax as well)
Street Fighter Alpha 2
Street Fighter Alpha 2
Evil Ryu
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Doppelgänger
Soul Hackers 2
Soul Hackers 2
Doppelgänger
The King of Fighters 2002
The King of Fighters 2002
Kusanagi
Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
Doppelgänger
Ninja Gaiden Black
Ninja Gaiden Black
Ryu Doppelganger
Streets of Rage 3
Streets of Rage 3
Mona and Lisa
Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
Doppelgänger
Going Under
Going Under
The Impostor
Spider-Man: Edge of Time
Spider-Man: Edge of Time
Future Peter Parker
Fear & Hunger 2: Termina
Fear & Hunger 2: Termina
Doppelgangers for 3 of the selectable protagonists
Shin Megami Tensei II
Shin Megami Tensei II
Doppelgänger
Styx: Master of Shadows
Styx: Master of Shadows
Doppelganger
Thymesia
Thymesia
Late game boss (slight spoilers I guess?)
Castlevania Chronicles
Castlevania Chronicles
Doppelgänger
Shin Megami Tensei if...
Shin Megami Tensei if...
Doppelgänger
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
Double Illusion
Postal: Brain Damaged
Postal: Brain Damaged
The Other Dude
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Evil Ryu
Megami Ibunroku Persona
Megami Ibunroku Persona
Doppelgänger
Rayman Adventures
Rayman Adventures
Shadow Ray
Darkseed II
Darkseed II
Jack
Rayman Mini
Rayman Mini
Shadow Ray
Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku
Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku
Doppelgänger

39 Comments

stale_cheeto

6 months ago

@TimAlien There are more MegaTen games with doppelgangers and evil clones.
SMT II
SMT if...
SMT Devil Summoner
Soul Hackers
Raidou vs. King Abaddon
Soul Hackers 2
Giten Megami Tensei
Megami Ibunroku Persona

There's also Street Fighter Alpha 2/3, IV, and USFII's Evil Ryu.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse has a DLC that lets you fight your own CaC's ego.

I don't know if you'll bother adding all of this tho lol

bitterbatterdog

6 months ago

For Spider-man, Peter Parker is also the antagonist
https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Peter_Parker_(2099)_(Earth-TRN199)
For Tales of Bersaria, maybe fit's less as I forgot that someone possesses the original.

Also Alan Wake ii still has Mr.Scratch

TimAlien

6 months ago

@stale_cheeto Love all these suggestions! I'm having a hard time finding info on the Xenoverse one to verify it so I'll leave it out for now but I've added all the other ones.
@bitterbatterdog That makes a lot more sense! Thanks for the clarification and for catching Alan Wake II!

stale_cheeto

6 months ago

@TimAlien This video gives context for the Xenoverse DLC. https://youtu.be/F476CicB6RA?t=9m54s

When you train with the Elder Kai, he notices that the protagonist's ego has a "weakness," so they have to fight it in order to cleanse their mind from impure thoughts.

TimAlien

6 months ago

@stale_cheeto Thanks for the clarification! I think that fits perfectly. Xenoverse added!

putaslayer

2 months ago

dont know if youre still updating this, but fear & hunger 2: termina has doppelgangers for three of the eight selectable protagonists

TimAlien

1 month ago

@putaslayer The lists will never die

wreith

1 month ago

Infernal Eikon & Infernal Shadow from FF16. The fight has quite a few reveals before the fight, so video linked is when the Infernal Eikon fight starts, but ik they yap during cutscenes mid-fight as well so viewer discretion adviced ig.

https://youtu.be/Fx4SAcsYulA?t=341

TimAlien

1 month ago

@wreith Noyce
TimAlien

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