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Realism in gaming has reached a whole new level, as video game deaths aren’t just walking into a small chasm and popping up from the checkpoint again, unharmed. FromCall of DutytoMortal Kombatdeath isn’t pretty in there. It can be gut-wrenching and may lead anyone to say,‘That was cruel’.
But that’s what makes those games worthwhile, though not for children under a certain age. Some of the kills may even cause players to induce mercy, even though they have developed hatred towards a character. Such are some gruesome video game deaths as found on X/Twitter via user NikTekofficial, listed below.
8William Carver’s Death From Telltale’s The Walking Dead
In the case ofThe Walking Dead‘s antagonist, karma hit him badly, and so did Kenny. In the game, Carver is held hostage and is shot in the leg, crippling him. But what followed was more brutal.
Kenny asks the people to leave him alone, and as everyone leaves the both of them inside the room, Kenny beats him to death, leaving the victim’s face disfigured.
7The Alpha Biophage in The Callisto Protocol
During the fight with Ferris, the boss turns into a ruthless monster, and he develops a hunch on his back. If the player comes into his grasp, he shows no mercy to the victim.
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First, he sends a spike through the body, and while that’s enough to feel the pain, he breaks the body into two like it’s a rotten piece of wood.
6The Bloater From The Last of Us
While our protagonists fromThe Last of Usvideo games are skilled and can tackle every danger they confront, they aren’t very lucky some of the time.
The thick, fungus-filled enemies are incredibly strong and aren’t mandatory enemies to fight, players need to make some distance from them if they choose to engage. Or they may be deprived of their jaws after they have enjoyed the last dance with them.
5The Dentist Chair Execution in Manhunt
2003’s Rockstar game follows the story of death row inmate James Earl Cash, who, at first, appears dead but is actually sedated. What follows is his‘hunt for freedom’where he is supposed to kill the bad guys.
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While there are gruesome deaths happening now and then in the game, the dentist chair torture remains on top of the franchise. Despite the game not being high definition, we can almost feel the pain.
4Leon vs. Novistador Struggle in Resident Evil 4
Without a shadow of a doubt,Resident Evil 4still has the potential to give anyone nightmares, and we are talking about the original one and not the remastered version.
In one of his missions, he encounters this flying monster, dubbed Novistador, trying to take Ashley away. Though they can be killed without breaking a sweat, they can give the player a burn of a lifetime if they fail during the struggle.
3When Mileena Loses Control in Mortal Kombat X
This doesn’t come as a surprise to the fans, asMortal Kombatgamesare known for their brutal deaths. Still, Mileena’s rage deserves a special mention here, as the victim sees what’s happening to them at the moment.
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It’s gut-wrenching, literally. In one of these fatalities, fans can see Kitana’s cloned sister tearing her victim apart.
2Delille’s Final Moments With Isaac in Dead Space 2
Unfortunately, the game’s beginning is the end for Delille, a character who frees Isaac from the asylum.
As they are in a conversation, Delille is attacked from behind, and before players can understand what’s happening, Isaac’s new friend is turned into a murderous creature.
1The Corpse Gate in Call of Duty: World War 2 Is Definitely the Most Gruesome of Video Game Deaths
Last but not least, The Corpse Gate will give the players an impression if they are in the Jigsaw killer’s lair. Even users on Social media platform X were nonplussed after witnessing this brutality.
Why the hell was this in a call of duty game?
— willbraham (@vvillbraham)June 09, 2025
Just when the players are about to enter the freezer area, the trap is set and the man can be seen screaming just before he is torn from limb to limb.
Which of these moments strikes you as most gruesome? We would like to know your thoughts in the comments section below.
Anurag Batham
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Anurag Batham is a video games correspondent at FandomWire. With over two years of experience in writing for different industries, his past works show his passion for the metaverse and his awareness of the environment. He’s always playing with ideas to turn them into captivating stories.A gaming enthusiast who can prove it when you have a round of Call of Duty (COD) with him. And it may take more than a coffee with him if you are to talk to him about Marvel. One can find a reader in him who’s always keen to perfect what he already knows and to learn everything new.
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