Brandon Sanderson, a renowned author of literary sagas such as The Stormlight Archive and Mistborn, has revealed his personal list of the ten video games that have impacted him the most, a fact that reflects his deep connection with the world of gaming. Something we have all wondered at some point, what are your 10 favorite games? Through a recent post on his official website, the writer shared his favorite titles, a topic he had already addressed in a previous video. This relationship with video games is not casual; Sanderson participated in the development of games like Infinity Blade and Moonbreaker, and had the opportunity to see one of his characters, Kelsier, integrated into Fortnite.
A little bit of everything, but there is one title that has taken up more hours
One of the most notable surprises on his list is the absence of Elden Ring, a title that has captured the attention of many players in recent times. However, Sanderson pays tribute to other great games in the industry, such as Bloodborne, also from FromSoftware. His selection includes iconic classics like Super Mario World, The Curse of Monkey Island, and Halo 2, as well as acclaimed works like Final Fantasy X and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
At the top of the list, Civilization VI stands out as the title that Sanderson has dedicated the most time to throughout his life, with his experience with the saga etched since his first year in college. Over that time, he has enjoyed countless gaming nights, a passion that has clearly influenced his narrative approach as a writer. Sanderson’s list highlights that his love for video games not only fuels his leisure time but can also inspire his creative work in writing and story development.