Episode 27 - Playing for the Kingdom: Christian Video Games

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The gaming world has an awkward history with Christianity, and we're here to unpack it. Bible-based video games tend to be either terrifying or terrible, with little in between.

From Captain Bible battling darkness with scripture to Bible Adventures letting you throw baby Moses around, Christian games have struggled to balance faith with fun. We explore titles where Noah heals by reading Bible verses, exorcists fight tree-squid demons, and worship leaders rock out to contemporary Christian hits.

Most Bible games, made by well-meaning believers with limited resources, feel more educational than entertaining. Meanwhile, mainstream games often lean into darker Christian themes—demons, exorcisms, and apocalyptic chaos.

We examine 25+ games, their mechanics, reception, and spiritual value, including some surprising AI-generated rankings (Guitar Praise scores shockingly well!). Whether you grew up with these games or are just discovering them, join us for an honest, sometimes irreverent look at faith in gaming. Played any of these? Let us know what defined your childhood or what we should tackle on The Saints that Play coming later this year!

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