Who are the most beautiful characters in games?
There's no official answer — beauty is subjective — but a handful of characters appear on almost every fan list: Tifa Lockhart and Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII, 2B from NieR: Automata, Lara Croft from Tomb Raider, Ciri and Yennefer from The Witcher 3, and Leon Kennedy from Resident Evil. What they share is striking design combined with a memorable personality.
Characters fans name most often
Female characters
- Tifa Lockhart (Final Fantasy VII) — the martial artist whose remake redesign became one of the most discussed in gaming.
- Aerith Gainsborough (Final Fantasy VII) — gentle, warm and central to one of gaming's most famous stories.
- 2B (NieR: Automata) — the android with a sharp, iconic look by designer Akihiko Yoshida.
- Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) — a gaming icon redesigned many times since 1996.
- Ciri, Yennefer and Triss (The Witcher 3) — each with a distinct style and long fan debates over favorites.
- Aloy (Horizon Zero Dawn / Forbidden West) — praised for a natural, grounded look.
- Jill Valentine and Ada Wong (Resident Evil) — longtime series favorites, especially in the remakes.
Male characters
- Leon S. Kennedy (Resident Evil) — the series' most popular hero and a staple of these lists.
- Geralt of Rivia (The Witcher) — rugged rather than pretty, but endlessly popular.
- Cloud Strife and Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII) — classic, instantly recognizable designs.
- Arthur Morgan (Red Dead Redemption 2) and Ezio Auditore (Assassin's Creed II) — admired as much for charisma as for looks.
Why these characters stand out
Strong silhouettes, a recognizable color palette and a personality that matches the design matter more than raw graphics. Many of these characters have stayed popular for decades, through several redesigns and remakes.
FAQ
Who are the best female video game characters?
Frequent picks include Lara Croft, Samus Aran, Ellie from The Last of Us, Aloy, Ciri, Tifa and Jill Valentine — chosen for their stories as much as their looks.
Who are the most legendary video game characters?
Mario, Link, Pac-Man, Sonic, Master Chief, Lara Croft and Samus are among the most widely recognized characters in gaming history.
Who is the most popular video game character?
Mario is generally considered the most recognizable video game character in the world.
Who is the strongest character in video games?
It depends on the universe, but fans often cite near-godlike figures like Kratos from God of War or characters from fighting and RPG franchises.