How many of these videogame horses can you name? (Or tell us what game they’re from because they’re just named ‘Horse’)
PC Gamer has launched an interactive quiz challenging readers to identify videogame horses and name the games they appear in. The quiz highlights a quirk of game design: many prominent in-game horses lack distinctive names or characterization, with some simply being called “Horse.” Despite their generic naming conventions, these characters often become memorable to players. The quiz tests gaming knowledge across a broad range of titles, inviting readers to demonstrate their familiarity with these often-overlooked NPCs.
The author notes the universal tendency among players to pause gameplay and enthusiastically interact with horses in games, approaching them with excitement regardless of context or danger—a humorous observation on the widespread appeal these creatures hold within gaming communities. This quiz represents one of PC Gamer’s ongoing series of gaming trivia challenges, which explore various aspects of game design and culture, from health bar designs to in-game currencies and unusual patch notes. The broader collection aims to engage the gaming community in celebrating the quirky details and conventions that define the medium.