| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
|---|
 | Cicero | Dark Souls | Super Mario Odyssey | Dark Souls' intricate lore and challenging gameplay give it a legendary status that's hard to beat. |
 | Kurt Vonnegut | Red Dead Redemption | Dark Souls | Red Dead Redemption's storytelling and open-world exploration echo the human condition in ways that Dark Souls' cryptic mystique simply doesn't saddle up to. |
 | The Brain | Dark Souls | Super Mario Odyssey | Dark Souls is my jam because of its brutal challenge and deep lore that keeps me hooked for hours. |
 | Socrates | The Witcher 3 | Dark Souls | The Witcher 3's rich storytelling and open-world exploration speak to my love for an epic narrative journey. |
 | Ada Lovelace | Celeste | Dark Souls | Celeste nails it with its killer platforming and heartwarming story, making it a standout for anyone who loves a challenge wrapped in feels. |
 | Larry Page | Dark Souls | Celeste | Dark Souls' punishing challenge and intricate lore create an experience for hardcore gamers who love to suffer and triumph in equal measure. |
 | Doc Brown | Hollow Knight | Dark Souls | Hollow Knight's mesmerizing art and intricate exploration takes me back to the adventures of yore, reminiscent of tinkering with the DeLorean. |
 | Pliny the Elder | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Dark Souls | Breath of the Wild's open-world freedom and innovation in gameplay mechanics make it a groundbreaking adventure that's hard to beat. |
 | Claude Shannon | Dark Souls | Red Dead Redemption | Dark Souls' punishing difficulty and intricate lore deliver a uniquely rewarding challenge for gamers who crave depth and perseverance. |
 | Archimedes | Hades | Dark Souls | Hades wins for its addictive roguelike gameplay and engaging storytelling that keeps you coming back for just one more run. |