To create this list, we decided to impose the rule of not including more than one character from the same video game or game franchise. Otherwise, we would have a top 100 with only characters from League of Legends, Street Fighter, and Overwatch.
Additionally, we made an effort to be objective, taking into account the opinion of many gamers on the internet. If your favorite isn't included, why not add her in the comments?
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Although somewhat forgotten over time (and really, due to the lack of games), when Bioshock Infinite was released, we all saw in Elizabeth a life companion. But it was in the Burial at Sea DLCs that her most attractive, mature, and mysterious side came out... | © 2K
It's a kick in my arrow-injured knee that Bethesda decided to include Serana as part of the Skyrim Dawnguard DLC, and not as part of the main game (for that, we have Lydia). But the real crime? That you can't marry her. It's no wonder there's a highly downloaded mod to remove this restriction... | © Bethesda
Let's be honest: There are certain characters who have conquered hearts based on an attractive physique and revealing clothing. But in the case of Kasumi, she stands out in a franchise as full of these stereotypes as Dead or Alive, perhaps because she is the protagonist. At least we know her heart is in the right place. | © KOEI TECMO
Although more cult than classic, the queen of platform games is none other than Shantae. As the protagonist of many eponymous titles, this half-genie manages to win us over with her charming personality, always funny and entertaining. | © WayForward
It's very possible that you're not an Apex Legends player, and yet you know Loba. And why is this? Well... you know why. But putting aside all the fan-art, she is a character with a dark past, and as her name suggests, a lone wolf who had to fend for herself to become the warrior she is today. | © EA
The beautiful tavern keeper from Borderlands is another one of those characters who have managed to become known beyond her base game. And so great is the appeal of Mad Moxxi that she has made more than one unsuspecting player buy a terrible, terrible DLC. But you know what? She's just looking for a little love. In fact, she's already had 3 husbands and is looking for her fourth... | © 2K
Although HoYoverse is an expert by now at creating cool anime characters, one of the reasons many gamers decided to try Honkai: Star Rail was thanks to Ruan Mei. Not only is she an attractive and elegant scientist, but her connection to her family is also captivating. Definitely waifu material! | © HoYoverse
Although personally I'm team Sophitia, it's a reality that Ivy is one of the most popular characters in the Soulcalibur games, partly because Bandai Namco decided to exploit her looks appeal. But putting aside the strong mommy vibes, Ivy is a character of will, who will stop at nothing to obtain the Soul Edge... not even in front of her father, Cervantes. | © Bandai Namco
Yes, I'm sure your favorite Pokémon characters are Misty or Serena, but we're talking about women from the main games, not girls. However, the determined trainer Cynthia is not just a challenge to overcome, but also a warm and supportive woman who aids you on your journeys to catch them all. | © Pokémon Company
As always, HoYoverse stands out again (If we didn't include anyone from ZZZ, it's because it's too recent). And of course, their flagship character Mona is one of the reasons so many people decided to try Genshin Impact. She is a wise sorceress, who, although she can be a bit proud, her passion for the pursuit of knowledge is endearing. | © HoYoverse
I think there's a pattern of strength among some video game women loved by gamers... And in the case of Bayonetta, she is a witch who uses her hair not only as clothing but also as a weapon to whip her enemies. Yes, she definitely has that 'step on me' vibe... | © SEGA
Even if you've never played a King of Fighters game, you're well aware of Mai Shiranui as one of its most popular characters, perhaps for the wrong reasons... However, she is a charming and somewhat temperamental girl, who appreciates beauty in herself and others. It's a pity she's in love with another character... Oh, and that she's not real, that's also important. | © SNK
Your partner in crime for Persona 5 is none other than Makoto Niijima. I love these kinds of characters for not just being a pretty face, but a woman of principles who values order above all else. She's ideal to have on your side! | © SEGA
Perhaps it's a sin to rank Ranni The Witch so high considering that Elden Ring is a relatively recent game, but you know what? More players have decided to pursue her ending than the regular ending of the game. Sorry, Melina, but there's only one girl for me in The Lands Between. | © FromSoftware
The only real romantic interest, and I'm including all games. Although she can be rebellious and tough to crack, Morrigan is a tender witch if you manage to increase your relationship points with her. Even though she has a difficult relationship with her mother, she's the kind of character who, once you earn her trust, you'll have an ally for life. | © Bioware
Tali is not only the best waifu in all of Mass Effect but in all of Bioware (sorry, Morrigan). Despite never revealing her face because her species can't breathe our air, and even giving us one of the most awkward intimate scenes in video games, we continue to love her in her shyness. That says a lot about her personality! | © Bioware
We have to pay tribute to the classics, and none reach the heights of Samus Aran. When she first removed her helmet to reveal a woman with pixelated blonde hair, every gamer's mind was blown. We would like to see more of her and her story in depth in future installments of the franchise, but we know she's a tough bounty hunter dedicated to her job of exterminating violent aliens. | © Nintendo
Sorry, fans of Yennefer (and even Shani), but Triss Merigold is the true love of not only Geralt but of all players. I think it's because, in the case of Triss, she's more of a companion who knows she loves you and what the right path to follow is, rather than someone who scolds you all the time with her arrogant attitude... | © CD Projekt
To make it twice as unreal, Cortana is an AI within a video game, so your chances of having a relationship with her are even slimmer than with the rest on this list. But that hasn't been a deterrent for many players who, when donning Master Chief's helmet, consider her an invaluable companion in the battle against The Covenant. | © 343 Industries
One of my more controversial picks, considering how much I love Jill Valentine (and how much the internet loves Lady Dimitrescu), but I believe Ada Wong is the perfect middle ground. Not only is she a spy as beautiful as she is elegant, but she is a capable woman who matches Leon. And although it may not always seem like she's on our side, you can bet she's looking out for us from the shadows. | © Capcom
Ah yes, we return to paying tribute to the classics. And with so many Mario titles that have come out of the Nintendo factory, Princess Peach feels like someone who has always been there, like a childhood friend, who went from being a simple trophy for the player to a woman with a developed personality who can be as charitable as she is tough. And you know what? She will soon be the protagonist of her own video game! | © Nintendo
I think the appeal of Morrigan Aensland is such that many drool over her, even when not many people know or have played the Darkstalkers series. In fact, with so few titles, it's a testament that she is still thought of when creating any list of female characters in video games today. It's only a matter of time before she reappears with a new game... | © Capcom
It's very unusual that SEGA attempted to create an anthropomorphic seductive character for the world of Sonic the Hedgehog, and even more unusual that they succeeded. But Rouge the Bat has become so iconic to the franchise that, despite being a secondary character, it's impossible to think of creating a new Sonic game without including her. | © SEGA
Tifa is a character who, although somewhat shy and reserved, remains as charming as she is beautiful, and is willing to give her all for Cloud and her friends. But she's not just a pretty face, because she sure knows how to fight! | © Square Enix
There are hundreds of champions in League of Legends we could have included, perhaps for their popularity like Jynx, or for their physical appeal like Miss Fortune, but in the middle of them all stands Ahri. The nine-tailed fox lady has captivated players since the beginning of the game, and she is a character who manages to balance all the attractive aspects of a woman. And she turns out to be a very good middle laner! | © Riot Games
Classic? Check. Modern? Also check. You can take any Zelda game, and you'll have thousands of fans sighing for the titular character. With the most recent games, we have been introduced to a character who, as befits her position, is willing to sacrifice herself for any of the inhabitants of Hyrule, or what remains of the kingdom. | © Nintendo
So many Overwatch characters could be on this list, like Tracer, Widowmaker, or Mercy, but who else would be the gamers' favorite if not one from their own culture? That's right: What stands out most about D.Va is that she shares the same tastes as all gamers, both as an esports champion and as a consumer of snacks and sodas. | © Blizzard
Street Fighter has a similar problem with an entire cast of characters that could be on this list, but perhaps because she is the most iconic of all, we cannot ignore Chun-Li. This is due to her many representations not only in the games, but also in animated series and even in the movie. And by now, she's as much a protagonist as Ryu! | © Capcom
It's impossible to think of "woman" and "video games" without Lara Croft coming to mind. She is the kind of heroine who has transcended companies, games, and eras. And although she was once just a few polygons that would poke your eyes out, today she is a fearless, strong, all-terrain adventurer, capable of enduring the toughest conditions in search of artifacts from ancient civilizations. | © Crystal Dynamics, Inc.
All the reasons why other women have made it to this list are found in 2B. She is a character so popular that she has managed to transcend the game in which she stars. She is not only a physically attractive lady (or android?), but she also has the most important thing: A personality that has gradually made us fall in love with her, transitioning from a tough commander who firmly stands against the "humanities" of 9S, to slowly discovering her own human side that feels so personal and intimate that it's impossible not to connect with her. 2B, you are the best waifu out there! | © Square Enix
Over the years, the video game industry has produced female characters who have captured our hearts, whether for their physical appeal, their personality, or simply for the way they kicked butt. That's why we've decided to take a look at the history of video games to select the top 30 waifus with whom we've imagined a romantic relationship, even if it only exists in our minds...
