5. Warhammer 40,000: Regicide

Warhammer 40,000: Regicide Trailer

Coming in at number 5 on our list is Warhammer 40,000: Regicide. This chess-like strategy game is a creative and original twist on the Warhammer 40,000 franchise, which is why we’ve ranked it at 5. While this game actually has no plot, it does feature two games in one. The first game is a regular chess game that can be played against either a computer or other players from around the globe. The second game, and the real life blood behind this game, is “Regicide Mode.”

Despite the blood shooting out of his chest, he's still standing.

In “Regicide Mode,” players engage in a regular chess match, but with the addition of points that can be spent to purchase special items after each turn. These special items can be used to deal damage to your enemy or even block attacks. Warhammer 40,000: Regicide amps up the traditional chess movements by having pieces actively slaughter each other in an unnecessary splatter of gore that we’ve come to love and respect.

If the chess pieces in Harry Potter were this scary, Ron wouldn't have died.

Warhammer 40,000: Regicide Gameplay