- Subverted in Assassin's Creed I: in one eavesdropping mission, one of the two men Altaïr's listening to claims that "God helps those who help themselves" is a Bible quote, thus justifying his unsavory activities. The other man promptly corrects him, saying it's from one of Aesop's fables.
- Interestingly, in spite of this early subversion, the ending of the game leaves out subtlety and just quotes Bible verses outright. During the scene with Altaïr looking at the holographic map of the Earth, a voice in the background directly quotes a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes. Additionally, once Deus Ex Machina graciously gives Desmond the ability to use his Assassin's vision just as he learns he will soon be executed, you can see quotes from various religious books and legends on the wall above his bed, including one from the book of Revelation.
- Call of Juarez features Reverend Ray, who quotes fire-and-brimstone Bible Scripture every other line.
- A much straighter example is found in Bound in Blood, where William constantly cites the Bible to that very Ray, trying to prevent him from falling to the Dark Side. His words fail but his actions don't.
- Castlevania: Symphony of the Night falls into this trope, albeit surprisingly tastefully (considering the rest of the game's dialogue), with Dracula quoting Matthew 16:26 upon his final defeat — "For what profit is it to man if he gains the world, and loses his own soul?"
- Doom Series: The fourth episode of Ultimate Doom is entitled "Thy Flesh Consumed", which comes from Proverbs 5:11 (KJV). Every level title in that episode (Hell Beneath, Perfect Hatred, Sever the Wicked, Unruly Evil, They Will Repent, Against Thee Wickedly, And Hell Followed, and Unto the Cruel) come from the King James Version of the Bible, mostly completely and utterly out-of-context. But they sure do sound cool!
- Fallout 3 uses a quote from Revelation 21:6 (KJV): "I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely." It's the favorite quote of the protagonist's mother, and "Waters of Life" forms the Arc Words of the game.
- Another, more subtle example can be seen with the birthdate of the main character (7/13/2258). Micah 7:13 reads "And the earth will become desolate because of her inhabitants, on account of the fruit of their deeds." It aptly describes the Fallout series as a whole.
- Fallout New Vegas: DLC Honest Hearts features Mormon missionary, Badass Preacher and ex-legatus of Caesar's Legion, Joshua Graham (the Burned Man), who uses several aphorisms and occasional quotes from the Bible during the DLC. Of special note is his use of Psalm 137:1 & 7-9 to express his belief that one should Pay Evil Unto Evil to the White Legs.
- His unique sidearm has John 1:5 ("And the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness [hath] comprehended it not"; KJV) engraved in the barrel in Greek.
- Grand Theft Auto San Andreas: Big Smoke is prone to quoting the Bible ('Man cannot live on bread alone. I know, I tried that shit').
- Of course, BS is not exactly a saint.
- Halo 3: ODST: Used for a moment of comic relief during a pitched aerial battle.
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- Left 4 Dead: During the Swamp Fever campaign in the second game, has Ellis ask Coach if he has any words to say before they enter the swamp. Coach responds with "As I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil." Ellis says, "Okay. I was hopin' y'all wouldn't go all Fire and Brimstone on me."
- Mass Effect 2: EDI quotes "My name is Legion, for we are many" when Shepard is trying to come up with a name for the captured Geth platform.
- Legion comes up with the proper source: Christian Bible, gospel of Mark, verse five.
- Outlaws (1997):
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- Note: The Bible doesn't actually say that.
- The final story mission in Red Dead Redemption is named "The Last Enemy That Shall Be Destroyed" which is from 1 Corinthians 15:26. Of course, the game leaves out the last two words of the verse: "...is death," alluding to the fact that John Marston is killed defending his family.
- Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri quotes the Bible at various points, usually as part of the description of some new civilization-changing secret project. It quotes plenty of other literary works, too, including several written characters in the game.
- In particular, the game's opening cutscene begins with a quote from Genesis. The Universal Translator's quotation of the Bible comes across as very creepy, given the project's cutscene.
- So does Civilization IV.
- Xenogears begins by quoting Revelation 22:13, very similar to 21:6:
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- Likewise Xenosaga, although it is generally more inclined to quote Nietzsche, does borrow a quotation from the Bible: "Ye shall be as gods." This gets a lot more ominous if you happen to recall just who said the original words!
- Also present in Xenogears, as a message that is repeated endlessly, covering all computer screens on the opening cinematic.
- In Episode 1, Albedo quotes John 12:24 — "Except a corn of wheat fall to the ground and die, it dwelleth alone" to describe his immortality and his fear of living forever while his loved ones die.