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Top 20 craziest crossovers in video games

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Ignacio Weil

Gaming - October 4th 2024, 14:30 GMT+2

Cropped About — About this gallery:

For this list, we decided to include only one crossover per series (unless the gameplay changes drastically, as in the case of *Mortal Kombat*), otherwise it would just be a list of *Fortnite* crossovers.

Also, think of this less as a ranking and more as a collection of strange crossovers in the world of video games. Which one is your favorite? | © Nintendo

Cropped Marvel vs Capcom Clash of Super Heroes — 20. Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes (1998)

Capcom’s iconic characters like Ryu and Mega Man squaring off against Marvel heroes like Spider-Man and Wolverine? Sign us up. The flashy, over-the-top combos combined with the absurdity of seeing Capcom's lineup go toe-to-toe with Marvel superheroes makes this one of the most delightfully strange fighting games out there.

| © Capcom, Marvel

Cropped Mario Kart 8 x Mercedes Benz — 19. Mario Kart 8 x Mercedes-Benz (2014)

Seeing Mario cruising around in a realistic Mercedes-Benz in *Mario Kart 8* is like seeing your childhood hero suddenly get a car loan. It's bizarre, it's hilarious, and it’s the kind of marketing stunt that makes you question if there’s any line Nintendo won’t cross. Who knew Rainbow Road was the perfect spot for luxury car endorsements?

| © Nintendo, Mercedes-Benz

Cropped Battletoads Double Dragon — 18. Battletoads & Double Dragon (1993)

The classic beat-'em-up crossover we never expected. *Battletoads* and *Double Dragon* joined forces to create one of the weirdest—and toughest—co-op games of the 90s. Punching aliens with Billy and Jimmy alongside mutant toads is exactly as bonkers as it sounds, and that's what makes it unforgettable.

| © Rare, Tradewest

Cropped NBA Jam x Mortal Kombat — 17. NBA Jam x Mortal Kombat (1993)

If you thought regular basketball was exciting, wait until you see Sub-Zero and Scorpion dunking on each other in *NBA Jam*. The secret *Mortal Kombat* characters added an unexpected layer of absurdity, turning the classic arcade sports game into an over-the-top fantasy showdown. Flawless dunk, anyone?

| © Midway Games

Cropped Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney — 16. Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (2012)

The puzzle-solving gentleman meets the shouty courtroom ace, and the result is a charmingly peculiar mix of brain-teasing puzzles and dramatic "Objection!" moments. You wouldn't expect a mild-mannered archaeologist and a defense attorney to make such a good team, but here they are solving crimes like it's nobody’s business.

| © Level-5, Capcom

Cropped Monster Hunter World x The Witcher 3 — 15. Monster Hunter: World x The Witcher 3 (2019)

Geralt of Rivia stepping into the world of *Monster Hunter* makes a lot of sense—he is a monster hunter, after all. But watching him interact with the *Monster Hunter* crew and facing off against beasts in a far more colorful world feels just a little bit weird. It’s like Geralt stumbled into the wrong portal and decided to just go with it.

| © Capcom, CD Projekt

Cropped Yakuza Like a Dragon x Virtua Fighter — 14. Yakuza: Like a Dragon x Virtua Fighter (2020)

*Yakuza: Like a Dragon* decided to pay homage to Sega’s past by including a fully playable arcade version of *Virtua Fighter*. It’s like stepping into a nostalgic time machine while playing an RPG, and nothing screams "immersion" quite like taking a break from saving the day to beat up some virtual opponents in an arcade.

| © Sega

Cropped Minecraft x Mass Effect — 13. Minecraft x Mass Effect (2013)

Bringing *Mass Effect* to *Minecraft* feels like someone combined two entirely different genres for the heck of it—and somehow, it works. The blocky, colorful universe of *Minecraft* gets a sci-fi makeover, complete with Commander Shepard skins and Normandy builds. It’s like Shepard took a vacation and decided to become a master builder.

| © Mojang, BioWare

Cropped Final Fantasy XV x Assassins Creed — 12. Final Fantasy XV x Assassin's Creed (2017)

Noctis and his bros dressing up as assassins and parkouring around in an *Assassin's Creed*-inspired festival is both cool and hilariously out of place. The mix of fantasy RPG shenanigans with stealthy assassinations creates a bizarre yet entertaining mashup that feels like an elaborate cosplay convention gone right.

| © Square Enix, Ubisoft

Cropped Dead by Daylight x Stranger Things — 11. Dead by Daylight x Stranger Things (2019)

The Demogorgon making its way into the *Dead by Daylight* horror realm feels like a natural fit, but the sight of Nancy and Steve running around trying to survive adds a wonderfully strange twist. Nothing says "survival horror" quite like desperately trying to repair generators while being chased by an Upside Down monster.

| © Behaviour Interactive, Netflix

Cropped Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed — 10. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (2012)

Imagine Sonic the Hedgehog racing against a Shenmue character, Ralph from *Wreck-It Ralph*, and even *Team Fortress 2*'s Heavy—all in transforming vehicles. It’s one of those crossovers where the sheer randomness of the roster is half the fun. Sure, Sonic could probably just run faster than everyone, but where's the chaos in that?

| © Sumo Digital, Sega

Cropped Street Fighter X Mega Man — 9. Street Fighter X Mega Man (2012)

Ever wondered what would happen if *Mega Man* had to fight Ryu and Chun-Li? Capcom made it happen in this fan-made project turned official release. It’s a bizarre platforming adventure featuring Street Fighter bosses that shoot hadoukens at a blue robot—because why not? Turns out, *Mega Man* fans and *Street Fighter* fans have more in common than we thought.

| © Capcom

Cropped Lego Dimensions — 8. Lego Dimensions (2015)

*Lego Dimensions* is like a crossover fever dream: Gandalf, Batman, Homer Simpson, and the Ghostbusters all meet in one place—and they’re all made of Lego. The sheer madness of all these universes colliding makes you wonder if Traveller’s Tales just put a bunch of franchise names in a hat and drew at random.

| © Traveller's Tales, Warner Bros. Interactive

Cropped Tekken X Street Fighter — 7. Tekken X Street Fighter (2012)

Two of the most iconic fighting franchises square off in an epic face-off, and it’s just as ridiculous as you’d expect. Seeing *Tekken*'s more realistic martial artists take on *Street Fighter*’s fireball-throwing fighters is a weird but oddly satisfying clash of styles. It's all about whether you prefer bear wrestling or hadouken spam.

| © Bandai Namco, Capcom

Cropped Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe — 6. Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (2008)

Watching Superman try to land a punch on Scorpion while Batman grapples with Raiden was certainly an ambitious crossover. Combining *Mortal Kombat* fatalities with the superheroic world of DC proved to be both entertaining and awkward—turns out, it's hard to mix hyper-violent spine-ripping with the Justice League's no-kill policy.

| © Midway Games, Warner Bros.

Cropped Mario Rabbids Kingdom Battle — 5. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017)

This is what happens when you let Ubisoft’s Rabbids loose in the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario with a laser gun alongside Rabbid Peach? It’s as weird as it is hilarious, and surprisingly, it works. This tactical strategy game takes a bizarre concept and makes it into a surprisingly engaging experience, complete with toilet humor and a heap of charm.

| © Ubisoft, Nintendo

Cropped Soulcalibur Series — 4. Soulcalibur series (1999-present)

Every *Soulcalibur* game comes with a new batch of wild guest characters, and each addition makes you scratch your head in the best way. From Link and Spawn in *Soulcalibur II* to Geralt of Rivia, Yoda, and even Darth Vader in later installments, it's a franchise that’s perfected the art of "what on earth is going on here?" with style.

| © Bandai Namco

Cropped Kingdom Hearts — 3. Kingdom Hearts (2002)

*Kingdom Hearts* is the crossover that we never knew we needed: Square Enix characters hanging out with Donald Duck and Goofy in a convoluted, emotional rollercoaster. On paper, it sounds like a fever dream, but somehow this RPG managed to craft a beloved series out of friendship, heartless monsters, and Mickey Mouse wielding a giant key.

| © Square Enix, Disney

Cropped Fortnite Concerts — 2. Fortnite concerts (2019-present)

Concerts in *Fortnite* are like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. From Travis Scott transforming into a giant hologram to Ariana Grande taking players on an interdimensional journey, these events blur the lines between video games and virtual concerts. Watching players float, dance, and emote while iconic artists perform is one of those surreal moments that makes you realize we're living in a bizarre yet exciting digital age—and honestly, who doesn’t love a little chaos with their live music?

| © Epic Games

Cropped Super Smash Bros Ultimate — 1. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)

Nintendo’s ultimate brawler isn’t just a game; it’s a party where everyone is invited. Mario, Sonic, Pikachu, Solid Snake, and even Minecraft’s Steve are here, throwing down in an arena that defies all logic. The only question is: how did all these gaming legends end up together, and why are they using items like banana peels to fight?

| © Nintendo

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Video game crossovers are like the ultimate "what if" scenarios—what if Mario teamed up with Sonic? What if Ryu fought against Wolverine? Or what if Batman decided to play basketball with Sub-Zero? These strange, unexpected mashups are some of the most delightful surprises in gaming, often blending franchises that seem to have no business being together

In this list, we're counting down the top 20 craziest crossovers in video games. Whether they’re hilarious, bizarre, or just downright confusing, these crossovers prove that anything is possible in the gaming world—and that sometimes, the most chaotic combinations are the most fun.

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Video game crossovers are like the ultimate "what if" scenarios—what if Mario teamed up with Sonic? What if Ryu fought against Wolverine? Or what if Batman decided to play basketball with Sub-Zero? These strange, unexpected mashups are some of the most delightful surprises in gaming, often blending franchises that seem to have no business being together

In this list, we're counting down the top 20 craziest crossovers in video games. Whether they’re hilarious, bizarre, or just downright confusing, these crossovers prove that anything is possible in the gaming world—and that sometimes, the most chaotic combinations are the most fun.