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Skeletons in Video Games

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skeleton ahead Account that shows the various games that our boney friends show up in. DMs closed. Run by @cynicalrazor.bsky.social

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Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Deadlock (Valve)

An upcoming hero in the recent Deadlock update (Sep 30th 2026) which appears to be a skeleton with a jetpack. More details about how the hero plays and their background is currently locked until they are voted in by the community.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

DragonStrike (DOS, 1990)

The death screen of the player whenever the rider or the dragon reaches 0 hit points in a mission.

DragonStrike is a 1990 flight simulator based on the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy tabletop role-playing game. It is set in the Dragonlance campaign setting.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom (Arcade, 1994)

Three skeletons ambush the player Fighter in the game "Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom", made by Capcom in 1994.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Valheim

A group of skeletons approach to attack the player in the game "Velheim".

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Darkest Dungeon

That's a nice stress bar you have. Would be a real shame if someone were to cause an Affliction on you.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (2006)

The stage intro for Goro's Lair starts with the camera pointing at a skeleton pinned to the wall before moving away to the centre of the stage where the two fighters are about to start the first round.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Orc Incremental

It's a giant skeleton firing a laser from its mouth. Not sure how else I can describe this.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: DeathKeep (3DO, 1995)

A skeleton ambushes the player while a second skeleton had been killed and fades away in the background.

DeathKeep is a 1995 video game based on the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. It was released on the 3DO platform, and later converted to the PC. The game is a sequel to Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Slayer.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer (Windows, 2000)

A screenshot of a party member that has turned into a Lich.

Necromancer party members can be promoted to a Lich by completing the quest "Find the Lost Book of Khel". Liches can learn grandmaster Learning, Meditation, Alchemy, Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Dark Magic instead of master, and expert Regeneration, which unpromoted Necromancers can't learn at all.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Sword of Vermilion (Mega Drive, 1989)

A random encounter that involves multiple skeletons ambushes the player in a dungeon in the game "Sword of Vermilion", by SEGA in 1989 for the Mega Drive.

The skeletons, armed with golden swords and shields, approach the character to inflict damage upon him.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Gore: Ultimate Soldier (Windows, 2002)

A horde of skeletons with chainsaws are standing menacingly in front of the player, in the game "Gore: Ultimate Soldier" for Windows, released in 2002.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Legendary Tales

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Mortal Shell II

A screenshot of two Pre-order bonus skins, one is Obsidian Harbinger, the other is Skeletal Harbinger.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Light Crusader (Mega Drive, 1995)

The player character attacking a group of skeletons, from the game "Light Crusader" for the Mega Drive/Genesis, made by Treasure in 1995.

The player is swinging their sword at a skeleton, which makes its head jump from its body.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

LEGO® Party!

Four LEGO skeletons dancing beside a fifth "normal" LEGO figure in front of a gate decorated with bats.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Endacopia

Two skeletons, one small and standing, and the other large and lying on its side with its hand on its head, are in the background while the player character is in a shaft.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Undercover Cops (Arcade, 1992)

A screenshot of the boss "Cone Head" turning into a skeleton after exploding when defeated, in the game "Undercover Cops" by IREM.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PlayStation, 1997)

Death talks to Alucard at the early stages of the game.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

UNDERTALE

It's Sans Undertale.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

LET IT DIE

A screenshot of the character "Uncle Death" greeting the player at the start of the game.

He is saying: "I forgot to mention... My name is Uncle Death."

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Doctor Doom's Revenge! (Amiga 500, 1990)

A screenshot of Captain America walking down a corridor, where he has to avoid fireballs thrown at him from across the screen. In the background are a line of skeletons chained to the wall, forever looping while the screen scrolls.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Fatum Betula

A screenshot of a skeleton spinning in place, with the text below it saying:

"Everyone is now a skeleton."

A screenshot of a skeleton spinning in place, with the text below it saying:

"A real disappointing ending I'm sure."

A screenshot of a skeleton spinning in place, with the text below it saying:

"No one has the eyes for art."

A screenshot of a skeleton spinning in place, with the text below it saying:

"No one has the skin for touch."

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Culdcept Saga (XBOX 360)

A screenshot of the Creature Card "Skeleton", from the game "Culdcept Saga".

A colourless creature that costs 30g to play, it has 30 ST, 40HP, cannot use Scroll cards, and will regenerate all his HP if it survives a battle.

The card illustration was done by Naoyuki Katoh.

The skeleton is depicted as holding a sword and buckler, and wearing iron pauldrons.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Team Fortress 2

Skeletons are AI-controlled entities that are found in Halloween maps. Originally introduced in Helltower, they often spawn when a point is captured in Payload or Control Points. They can also be spawned using console commands with sv_cheats enabled.

There are two types of Skeletons that can spawn: team-colored and green. Team-colored Skeletons can only attack and receive damage from the opposite team, and are only spawned by players on the server using a Rare Summon Skeletons Magic Spell. Green Skeletons can attack or receive damage from either team and can spawn naturally on many Halloween maps.

There are 3 different sizes of Skeletons: Small (or "Babies"), Normal (or Medium), and crown-wearing Kings. Normal Skeletons spawn individually or in groups, while Small Skeletons only spawn from the shattered bones of destroyed Normal Skeletons. Singular Skeleton Kings, much larger with a greater pool of health, usually spawn accompanying a number of Normal Skeletons.

When destroyed, Normal Skeletons drop three glowing skulls, which then sprout into three Small Skeletons that then attack until destroyed.

The Skeleton King drops a Rare Magic Spell when it is destroyed by players; however, they do not drop any Magic Spells when they are destroyed by an environmental hazard or the Payload cart.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster

A close-up screenshot of Hell Biker, a recurring character in the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series.

Hell Biker is a human motorcyclist whose violent nature and hatred of himself and the world has turned him into a demon. He claims to come from hell, clothed all in black with a red scarf streaming, he rides full of rage calling himself the "Angel of Hell." His anger with himself and the world causes him to lash out, that everyone else would suffer as well.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Killer Instinct (1994)

A screenshot of Spinal's win screen, with the words "SUPREME VICTORY" written across the screen.

Spinal is a reanimated skeleton and the restless remains of an ancient warrior. It is a skeleton with a red bandanna and glowing red eyes, and wields a cutlass and shield.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

AI: The Somnium Files

A screenshot from the game "AI: The Somnium Files" in which the character Aiba is asking a skeleton what their name is.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

A screenshot of the player character standing beside Timmy and Tommy and a skeleton furniture piece in the background. The skeleton, despite being human sized, stands taller than the residents of the island.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Haunted Castle (Arcade, 1987)

A skeleton approaching Simon Belmont, from the game "Haunted Castle", an arcade game made by Konami in 1987.

Haunted Castle is a 1987 platform game developed and published by Konami for arcades. It is the second arcade game in the Castlevania franchise, following VS. Castlevania, an arcade port of the original 1986 NES video game released in North America. Unlike the previous arcade title in the franchise, Haunted Castle is not a direct port of an existing console game, but a newly-developed arcade game running on a custom JAMMA-based board. The game has the player controlling Simon Belmont, who embarks on a journey to save his wife Selena from the clutches of Dracula.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Panzer Paladin

A giant skeleton which resembles the Gashadokuro appears on the right side of the screen. This is a boss fight in the game "Panzer Paladin".

The Gashadokuro is depicted in retro graphics and has a grey colour scheme, with glowing red eyes.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

King's Field IV (PS2, 2001)

A horde of skeletons in a crypt, proceeding to attack the player, in the game "King's Field IV (King's Field: The Ancient City in NA)".

Armed with shields and either swords or axes, the skeleton has been a staple enemy in the King's Field series, extremely dangerous to those unprepared. There are roughly 9-10 skeletons in this screenshot.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven (1998)

The player examining an enemy Skeleton Knight in the game "Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven".

Adventuring through a cave, a party of heroes encounter a group of skeleons scattered around the cave.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

F.E.A.R. First Encounter Assault Recon

The result of shooting an enemy soldier with the Type-7 Particle Weapon in the game "F.E.A.R. First Encounter Assault Recon".

On a killing shot, the beam will strip the target's flesh and apparel, leaving behind only a blackened skeleton and the target's weapon.

The screenshot depicts three enemies that have been killed by the Type-7 Particle Weapon, leaving their charred skeletons on the corner of the floor, and some splattered blood on the wall.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Slice N' Hook (PC, 1998)

A screenshot of a skeleton behind a counter, wearing sunglasses and smoking a cigarette. On the couter are coloured golf balls, a drink, a card, some matches, and a notebook.

The screenshot is taken from the game "Slice N' Hook, a miniature golf game for PC with a horror theme. Play 9 holes with up to 4 players in some haunted locations.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Greece Roma Sinhwa: Heracles-Ui Moheom (PC, 2002)

A Korean hack'n'slash platformer called "Greece Roma Sinwha: Heracles-Ui Moheom" from 2002.

The player character, Heracles, takes battle against some skeleton enemies in the late game.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

A skeletonised enemy from the game "MOUSE: P.I. For Hire". Normally, the common melee enemy would be an anthropomorphic rodent, but this one appears to be just a skeleton of a rodent while still wearing normal attire and weilding a club. The skeleton enemy is approaching the player with intent to attack, while the player is in critical health (21 hit points).

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

A screenshot of Platzor, a playable multiplayer character in "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves".

An alternate version of Skelzor, this skeleton's bones is covered in platinum, with glowing red eyes and a crimson heart.

Platzor is hiding behind cover, with an assault rifle in its hands, waiting for an opponent to show up so that it can attack them.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Arabian Fight (SEGA, Arcade, 1992)

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Far Far West

A horde of skeletons attacking the player character in the game "Far Far West".

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Labyrinth Of The Demon King

A skeleton about to attack the player in a dark corridor, from the game "Labyrinth Of The Demon King", released in 2025.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Dynamite Cop / Dynamite Deka 2 (SEGA, 1998)

A skeleton on a spinning X-Cross and more skeletons hanging on the wall in a late stage area in "Dynamite Cop", an arcade beat-em-up game by SEGA in 1998.

The spinning X-Cross skeleton acts as a stage hazard and will extend to attack anyone who stands in the danger area.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Paradise Killer

A screenshot of "Sam Day Break", a skeleton NPC from the game "Paradise Killer".

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Cuphead

A screenshot of The Devil's skeleton from the game "Cuphead".

After dealing enough damage in Phase 1, The Devil will pull his skeleton out from his skin and drop into a hole to start Phase 2 of the fight.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (2002)

A skeleton located in Fort Firemoth in Morrowind.

Despite the fact that it was meant to be a poor unfortunate fool whose arm is pinned to the wall by a saber, it clearly looks like the skeleton is greeting the Nerevarine (player character) by waving at them.

It's silly poses like this is why I made this account in the first place.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The Elder Scrolls: Arena (DOS, 1994)

A group of skeletons attacking the player in "The Elder Scrolls: Arena", the first of the Elder Scrolls series, released in 1994.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Slay The Spire 2

A playable skeleton from the game "Slay The Spire 2".

A Spireborn lich who seeks revenge. Calls upon her trusty left hand, Osty, in combat.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Tower Unite

A skeleton in the game "Tower Unite".

Sitting on the floor and wearing sunglasses, the skeleton named "King Arthritis" is asking the player to bring them some milk the next time they meet.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

DARK SOULS

A Skeleton Beast from DARK SOULS, encountered in the Tomb of Giants.

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (2006)

Skeletons in Video Games @skeletonsinvgs.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Golden Axe (Mega Drive)

A picture of a skeleton enemy from the game "Golden Axe" by SEGA. This particular screenshot shows the stats and measurements of the skeleton, which is as follows:

Skeleton

Height... 5'02
Weight... 89 Lbs.

Attack Level B
Move Level B