The Top 10 Video Game Easter Eggs of All Time

With Easter on the horizon, it’s good to remember one of the most beloved traditions in video games. One that has endured decades and opened developers up to incredible amounts of creativity. Naturally, I’m talking about the classic “Easter egg” that can be found in many games.

These hidden references or jokes can be funny or interesting or even thought provoking sometimes. Of course, some Easter eggs have been truly impressive in their execution, humor, or how obscure they are.

Borderlands 2’s Hidden Areas (Borderlands 2)

The section of Borderlands 2 called “Caustic Caverns” is a gold mine for Easter eggs. Players who are intent on exploring the area well will eventually run into a wall made of textures that simply do not fit in the game. Upon punching this wall, they will be greeted by a familiar sound effect and block smash from one of the most beloved games ever – Minecraft.

Behind this breakable wall, the player will find the classic Minecraft monsters known as “Creepers” and even be able to get a special head and skin for their characters.

However, another secret area can be found, as well. Players who attempt to run across the area’s acid lake and actually survive will find something great. An homage to a Dark Souls bonfire, complete with a guy with a creepy laugh, of course.

Nathan Drake enjoys his pool games (Uncharted 2)

In Uncharted 2, series hero Nathan Drake has the option to dive into a really nice pool. Being the goofball he is, Drake will then attempt to start a game of “Marco Polo” with his companion. Of course, this was a funny little moment when it first appeared in Uncharted 2.

The thing that makes it so great, though, is that it has now become a series staple. Every game since then has included this joke hidden in some way. You even get a trophy for it, too.