History Main / MolotovCocktail

** In ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto2'', however, Molotovs somehow function more like a grenade but with a (presumably) much shorter time fuse compared to the actual version. The former is far more popular with players compared to the latter for this reason.
** ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoSanAndreas'' features a mission where you have to torch a house with Molotovs (and then battle your own flames, to save a girl you trapped inside without knowing she was in there). Later on in the game, pedestrians riot and throw molotovs around, including at you. However, outside of said mission and the riot mode at the last legs of the game, Molotovs are only in [[PowerEqualsRarity three or four spots across the entire state map]].

** As is typical of the game, ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoIV'' takes a more realistic (but less fun) approach to them than previous installments. The actual fire caused by the weapon is generally contained to a pretty small area, and you have to get more or less a direct hit in order to effectively light a person or vehicle.

* In ''VideoGame/TheNamelessMod'' characters with a high demolitions skill (pretty much useless in [[VideoGame/DeusEx the base game]]) can make Molotov cocktails out of alcohol (also useless[[note]]Despite the abundance it is only used twice in the beginning of the game to grease the same character into [[AllThereInTheManual providing some background information.]][[/note]]) and various chemicals.
* {{VideoGame/Oddworld}}: In Soulstorm, you can craft Brewnades from Soulstorm Brew bottles (a non-alcoholic but very flammable drink), anti-viral wipes for the cloth and lighter for the flame. It's the second most lethal improvised weapon in the game, second only to the [[HomemadeFlamethrower improvised flamethrower]].

* One of the special weapons in ''VideoGame/EightEyes''.

* ''Series/FBIMostWanted'': In "Incendiary", Binh uses homemade incendiary bombs incorporating homemade napalm as weapons that the team describes as "Molotov cocktail-like".

* ''{{LightNovel/Durarara}}'': In the flashback to [[spoiler:Masaomi's time with the [[{{Delinquents}} Yellow Scarves]], Walker saves Masaomi's girlfriend from the Blue Squares with two bottles of gasoline, one used as a molotov.]]

* ''CommandAndConquerRedAlert3'': Russian Conscripts can switch between AK's and Molotovs to alternate between anti-infantry and anti-garrison warfare. Uprising gives the Union an even more efficient version via Mortar Cycles, which do horrible things to infantry (especially in large numbers).

--> '''Boyd:''' It's fortified with what the world wants! ''What the world deserves!''
** So, yes, they are indeed the kind that explode.

* A staple in ''VideoGame/{{Worms}}'', useful for creating flaming pits of death. Their flames are unique in that barring worm damage, their flames stay between turns instead of burning out in a matter of seconds, ensuring the pit ''stays'' flaming for a good while.
* Fire Bottles from ''VideoGame/RedDeadRevolver'', ''VideoGame/RedDeadRedemption'' and its [[VideoGame/RedDeadRedemption2 prequel]] are basically Molotov Cocktails in all but name.

* You can make them in ''VideoGame/{{Terraria}}'', although you'll need to craft the other key components of it first (a torch for the light, silk for the rag that helps to bear the fire from the torch, brewed ale for the fuel, and glass for the containers). It is easily the strongest of the pre-Hardmode consumable weapons.

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* ''Film/PrairieFever'': When the wagon is being pursued by James and Earl, Preston gets Abigale and Blue to tears strips off their skirts, and passes his precious case of whiskey to Lettie, who stuffs the strips into the bottles and lights them; turning entire box into one giant Molotov cocktail. The box is then hurled out the back of the wagon where it explodes in a fireball that spooks outlaws' horses.

* In ''Fanfic/TheNightUnfurls'', both Kyril and Soren have Molotovs under his disposal. For the latter, they're useful for [[BurnBabyBurn starting a fire at a cathedral]] to burn it down.

* In ''Fanfic/TheNightUnfurls'', Soren has these under his disposal. Useful for [[KillItWithFire starting a fire]] at a cathedral to burn it down.

** Molotov Cocktails returns as Multiplayer weapons in ''[[VideoGame/CallOfDutyWWII WWII]]'', ''[[VideoGame/CallOfDutyModernWarfare2019 Modern Warfare (2019)]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOpsColdWar Black Ops Cold War]]''.

For a person who uses this and other handheld explosives or incendiaries as a WeaponOfChoice, see ThrowDownTheBomblet. Compare BizarreBeverageUse for when they use the liquid ''in'' the bottle for ulterior motives.

* ''[[VideoGame/CounterStrike Counter Strike Global Offensive]]'' adds these to the series's grenade arsenal. It starts a fire that lasts about 10 seconds once it hits the ground (and only the ground; it just bounces off walls), damaging and slowing down whoever walks through it. It's used mostly for the sake of area denial, but can be put out by a smoke grenade. The weapon is exclusive to the Terrorist side, but Counter-Terrorists have incendiary grenades that function identically. Humorously, despite consisting of gasoline mixed with high-proof alcohol in a galss bottle, and a hastily-added rag on top, it costs '''$400''' (and used to be ''more than twice that!''). Of course this is for balance purposes, but it does make people wonder if the Terrorists either got a bad deal on their molotovs, or are secretly connoisseurs, using well-aged alcohol to fight against the enemy.

* ''VideoGame/CounterStrike: Global Offensive'' adds these to the series's grenade arsenal. It starts a fire that lasts about 10 seconds once it hits the ground (and only the ground; it just bounces off walls), damaging and slowing down whoever walks through it. It's used mostly for the sake of area denial, but can be put out by a smoke grenade. The weapon is exclusive to the Terrorist side, but Counter-Terrorists have incendiary grenades that function identically. Humorously, despite just being the traditional glass bottle full of gasoline and a rag, it cost '''$400''' (and used to be more than twice that).

[[caption-width-right:330:Burns your throat as well as your face!]]