The God of War franchise took a drastic turn with its revival in 2018. Until then, Kratos was a brutal, unforgiving killing machine hellbent on destroying the gods, but 2018's God of War revealed a softer side to the character. This entry made Kratos a single father, as the death of his wife Faye left him solely in charge of their young son, Atreus. Kratos' story is filled with exploring grief while also trying to protect a child, which makes it a fascinating parallel to another Sony exclusive: The Last of Us.