diff --git a/test/general/test_patches.py b/test/general/test_patches.py
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+import unittest
+from worlds.AutoWorld import AutoWorldRegister
+from worlds.Files import AutoPatchRegister
+
+
+class TestPatches(unittest.TestCase):
+    def test_patch_name_matches_game(self) -> None:
+        for game_name in AutoPatchRegister.patch_types:
+            with self.subTest(game=game_name):
+                self.assertIn(game_name, AutoWorldRegister.world_types.keys(),
+                              f"Patch '{game_name}' does not match the name of any world.")