One of Marvel’s most iconic characters, Wolverine has appeared in various media, making his way over the last 50 years and rising to the top of the superhero mountain. With his razor-sharp claws, limitless healing power, and charismatic demeanor, fans have been captivated by Wolverine since his first appearance five decades ago, appearing in the final panel of The Incredible Hulk #180.

Among these various appearances, Wolverine has appeared in numerous video games, a number of which are unfortunately forgettable and fail to capitalize on the rich story provided by the source material. With a full arsenal of unique adventures, Wolverine, or Logan, has a number of them that would solidify his presence in the video game realm.

ten Wolverine: Bloodlust This could be a Doom-style tale of a Berserker’s rage and redemption.

Gamers could only dream of playing the violent DOOM-like adventure that would result from the adaptation. Wolverine: Bloodlust in a video game. With mythical creatures venturing into the wilds of northern Canada and a bloodthirsty and savage Wolverine, it’s easy to imagine the magnitude of such a story coming to the world of video games.

Perfectly demonstrating the savage creature that is Wolverine in Logan, adapting Wolverine: Bloodlust The game would embody fans’ deepest desires for a game about the character, alone and on the hunt. A horror game that uses Wolverine’s stealth and features another classic battle between his humanity and ferocity could potentially be epic. Addressing Wolverine’s inner turmoil is a must for any story turned video game.

9 A team of web-slingers and time-travelers featuring Spider-Man

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Given Insomniac’s recent success with the Spider-Man brand, a video game pitting the young, witty, and lighthearted Peter Parker against the brutal, realistic, and much older Wolverine would be a great introduction to a new iteration of one of Marvel’s flagship characters alongside a (rare) more well-known peer.

On top of that, the beloved limited edition series The Amazing Spider-Man and Wolverine features a variety of locations to explore, a coterie of villains, and even time travel and dinosaurs. With plenty of opportunities for lighthearted humor and touching story points, a game starring two of Marvel’s biggest stars would be a great modern addition to Wolverine’s video game appearances. This adaptation could also build on the Insomniac universe that so many gamers have fallen in love with.

8 The final chapter of a legend could make a gripping story

Another recent story, The Death of Wolverinebegins in Wolverine Vol. 5, where, due to a manufactured virus, Wolverine’s healing ability deteriorated and the near-immortal Logan became vulnerable to a fate he had escaped for so long. Embracing such a change of pace would make for an incredibly compelling story for gamers and Marvel fans alike.

In what would be a dark action adventure with a known ending before it begins, this character-driven story would be a great way to take audiences on a deeply emotional retrospective of Wolverine’s life as he comes to terms with his mortality and his final journey. While this story could kick off a series of X-Men tie-in games, the story itself can stand on its own, a dark adventure into Logan’s psyche as he faces his final battle.

7 Wolverine: Enemy of the State could lead players into a bloody, relentless chase

This story follows Wolverine, who is brainwashed by the Hand and becomes someone else’s weapon (a theme that runs through many Wolverine stories). Killed, resurrected, and reprogrammed to do the Hand’s bidding, readers watch as Wolverine goes on a bloody rampage that affects both his former friends and his former enemies.

This would be an incredible video game based solely on the ability to play a villainous adaptation of Logan, potentially creating some incredible “what ifs” if a potential studio wanted to explore and expand on the ideas in that story. Also touching on Wolverine’s massive connection to Japan, Enemy of the State could bring a much darker version of Logan that would make for a fun video game and overall experience.

6 Wolverine: Logan to Offer Players New Adventure in Japan

Soon after regaining his memories and with his past now intact, Wolverine’s path in Wolverine: Logan Brian K. Vaughan’s The Wolverine Story explores his past, returns to Japan (a common theme for the character), and delves into Wolverine’s journey during the events of World War II that shaped much of who he would later become.

Featuring many shots that could be iconic to players in a video game, Wolverine: Logan would make a fantastic adaptation and would add to the many AAA games that have ventured into Japan recently. Venturing into the past and returning to the present as Wolverine begins to understand his history better would be a great story for any studio to revisit.

5 X-Men: Schism opens a breach in the ranks of the X-Men with Cyclops

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This story is not entirely a Wolverine story, but one that also covers Cyclops and the X-Men as a whole. X-Men: Schism offers a philosophical tale pitting Wolverine against Cyclops as they disagree over the future of mutants, breaking up the X-Men and the potential destruction of their species.

In what would be an interesting, narrative-driven story, players could embody both sides of the conflict and its consequences, aligning themselves with whichever side of the argument they agree with. X-Men: Schism This would be a great opportunity to explore freedom of choice. With each player’s choices having a direct impact on the story and even the potential team their version of the X-Men can field, any potential game would be a fun and unique experience.

4 Wolverine’s origin story could make for some interesting character analysis

Revealing many secrets about the mysterious character of Wolverine, Origin depicts the early days of Wolverine. Born James Howlett, the son of a wealthy plantation owner in 19th-century Canada, Wolverine appears to lead a normal life for the time, although he must deal with allergies and sickly behavior.

This would be a poignant game to introduce Wolverine’s complex character even before his powers manifest. Such an adventure would draw players into a narrative-driven story, allowing Wolverine’s growth to be a central aspect of the plot and gameplay through the character’s heartbreaking origin. This story also offers the opportunity to explore character traits that aren’t often highlighted due to the gruff demeanor fans are accustomed to.

3 Weapon X Reveals Wolverine’s birth is an Adamantium-infused weapon

Weapon X is perhaps the most well-known Wolverine story, featuring the most pivotal moment in Logan’s history as his skeleton is adorned with unmatched adamantium and his humanity is stripped away. Any game could draw heavily on Wolverine’s animal nature, pushed to the limit in order to survive chaotic obstacles that push Logan beyond his sanity.

While this story has been overused throughout all of Wolverine’s media appearances, turning this story into a game showcasing his capture, torture, and eventual escape would be a beautiful tale of triumph through incredible adversity, depicting some of the great loss and pain that shaped Wolverine into the complex character he is today.

2 The Original Wolverine Limited Edition Would Take Players Back to Wolverine’s Comic Book Origins

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Wolverine’s first solo adventure in 1982 laid the foundation for the character and what he is today, popularizing him and placing him on a pedestal among other Marvel elites, such as Spider-Man and the Hulk. Set in Japan, this unique atmosphere depicts Wolverine facing multiple external threats that pose an internal threat greater than anything the character has faced before.

Trying to overcome his animal nature and savage side, Wolverine fights tooth and nail to take a nobler path and become a better man. This would be a perfect story to adapt into a video game because of how the studio can showcase the most prevalent conflict within Wolverine’s character, overcoming an insurmountable obstacle.

1 Old Logan This would bring players into a true Marvel dystopia.

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What better setting for a dystopian open-world action-adventure than the Marvel landscape featured in Old Logan? Featuring a dark setting with some of the most gruesome depictions of popular characters ever seen, this post-apocalyptic environment with Logan seeking redemption for a mistake he can’t run from.

With a wide range of characters who have delved into depravity not often seen in mainstream Marvel media, Old Logan offers a mature adaptation that has the potential to be bigger than just a Marvel game, but could be a great addition to the post-apocalyptic genre. Gamers would be thrilled to have a more adult Marvel experience, with such a game delving into the darker parts of the human psyche in the same vein as the hugely popular To fall series.

Wolverine

Wolverine first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #180, where he battled the Jade Giant to a standstill, before joining Marvel’s X-Men in 1975. Since then, the angry berserker with the unbreakable claws has proven to be one of Marvel’s most popular characters. The mutant hero was also the backbone of the X-Men film franchise, which ran from 2000 to 2020, and critics consider his solo film, Loganone of the best superhero movies ever made.

Known as an invincible tank capable of cutting through anything, Wolverine isn’t technically one of Marvel’s most powerful heroes, but he’s one of the deadliest characters on their team. Even villains like Magneto and the Juggernaut have learned to be wary of Wolverine’s claws.