Top 25 Sexiest Video Game Characters Of Each Year (2000 - 2024)

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Playing games with these characters is sure to make you blush. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down the men and women in video games who defined the last twenty years with undeniable, pixelated sex appeal.
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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down the men and women in video games who
00:13defined the last 20 years with undeniable pixelated sex appeal.
00:27Joanna Dark – Perfect Dark A futuristic super spy with major femme fatale
00:40energy, complete with an all-in-one tight-as-hell leather jumpsuit.
00:44Yeah, Ms. Dark was tailor-made for the early gaming scene.
00:47A callback to the sexy secret agents of spy thrillers past, Joanna's main exploits may
00:52have been conducted via FPS, but her allure is undeniable.
00:57Even more so when you include that fiery hairstyle of hers that she was rocking in
01:00Perfect Dark Zero.
01:02Just because she's more inclined to shoot than seduce doesn't mean we can't appreciate
01:05her time as Rare's most dazzling heroine.
01:14Lulu – Final Fantasy X
01:25We all know that the heart of this game is the love story between its star-struck leads.
01:29It's sweet, it's beautiful, it's tragic, but let's be honest, any time Lulu appeared
01:35on screen she instantly grabbed our attention.
01:38Sultry, sarcastic, and adorned in one of Final Fantasy's most freeing attires, Lulu manages
01:45to mesh eye candy whilst also being a decent magic caster for the group.
01:49She's the party's resident ice queen and motherly figure all rolled into one, who will
01:54likely cast a curse on you if you stare too long.
02:02Rain – Blood Rain Vampires have, and always will, walk the line
02:12between gruesome and alluring, though few have managed to encapsulate that more than
02:17this brutal bloodsucker.
02:19Whether she's eliminating other vampires or members of the Third Reich, Rain not only
02:23makes it seem easy, but looks good while doing it.
02:26Might have something to do with her signature leather corset, choker, crimson hair, as well
02:30as those twin blades of hers.
02:32She's as menacing as she is sensual, which is why her appeal has endured to this day,
02:36despite the dismal fates of her franchise.
02:47Jade – Beyond Good and Evil Half the reason fans have been so desperate
03:00for a sequel to this classic of the genre was thanks to how engrossing the world, combat,
03:05and narrative Beyond Good and Evil offered upon debut.
03:08The other half is very much due to how endearing its emerald fireball of a lead was.
03:13Inquisitive, handy in a fight, and armed with her iconic green attire.
03:17Jade lived up to her name in numerous ways, shining as a character and in the hearts of
03:22retro gamers everywhere.
03:33Jeanette and Therese – Vampire, The Masquerade, Bloodlines
03:48Vampire psychosis.
03:49You'd think such a thing would be terrifying, but thanks to the contrasting looks and personalities
03:54of these sisters, they somehow made it dangerously attractive.
03:58Jeanette is the party girl always up for a bloody good time.
04:02Therese is the no-nonsense politician rocking the glasses and suit combo.
04:06While you're free to pick your poison, the real kicker comes with the reveal that the
04:09two are actually twin personalities sharing the same body.
04:13The choice is yours if you'd rather have one version dominate the other, or allow both
04:17Jeanette and Therese to flourish together.
04:27Ada Wong – Resident Evil 4
04:35We could go on all day about Leon Kennedy and his flawless hair, but when it comes to
04:39femme fatales in video games, there are none who can match the likes of Ada Wong.
04:43And that's especially true when it comes to her time in the franchise's Apex entry.
04:48She's a scene stealer, a double agent as likely to kiss you as she is to kill you,
04:53and we're never truly sure whether she's playing Leon like a fiddle, or amping up the
04:57sexual tension out of habit.
04:59Ada has always been a catch, as uncatchable as she is, but nowhere is that better demonstrated
05:04than in this landmark game.
05:13Midna – True Form – The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess
05:26For the majority of Link's time navigating the Twilight Realm, he's accompanied by
05:30Midna, the adorable gremlin with a sharp tongue, sour personality, and mischievous sensibilities.
05:36Overall, a great companion.
05:39And then the finale happened, where Midna's true form was revealed as Princess of the
05:43Twilight Realm.
05:44To say she got a glow up is an understatement.
05:47Going from an imp to a goddess not only in terms of height, but also overall risque,
05:51Midna's true form honestly made us forget who Zelda even was.
06:01Nate & Drake – Uncharted – Drake's Fortune
06:10Is it the best of Drake's adventures?
06:12Definitely not.
06:13But it did introduce the world to one of gaming's most beloved treasure hunters.
06:17Inspired by the likes of Indiana Jones, with way more comedic chops amidst the bullets,
06:22Nate was an instant hit.
06:24It certainly didn't hurt that he was a ruggedly handsome joker at that.
06:27While his characterisation would only become more refined in the sequels to come, there's
06:32no denying he certainly made a splash throughout his initial romp through the jungle.
06:45Juno Eclipse – Star Wars The Force Unleashed
06:59On second thought, maybe turning to the dark side isn't such a bad idea.
07:03An officer and ace pilot of the Empire, Eclipse is very much the dark reflection of Leia.
07:09Beautiful and beguiling, constantly trying to balance her own moral compass and her duty
07:13to those she has sworn to serve, becoming one of the contributing factors that leads
07:17protagonist Starkiller to the light.
07:19She may be a minor character in the vast tapestry of Star Wars bays, but she's certainly made
07:24an impact here.
07:35Ezio Auditore da Firenze – Assassin's Creed II
07:46The original Italian stallion, this master assassin continues to outshine his predecessors
07:51and successors throughout the course of the franchise and human history.
07:55How so?
07:56Well, aside from the disarming accent, impeccable drip and eagerness to make both love and war,
08:01Ezio is just a compelling character.
08:04He's flawed, vengeful, funny, wounded and yet finds a way to channel it all into this
08:08endearing eliminator who is way too easy on the eyes.
08:12No wonder none can reach the same heights he could.
08:20Miranda Lawson – Mass Effect 2
08:30She was engineered to be the perfect woman, from her combat skills to her intellect to
08:34her looks, the latter speaks for itself.
08:37Starting off as a stone wall before mellowing into a trusted companion, Miranda is a great
08:42ally to have should you invest the time into her loyalty mission.
08:45As for those who chose her as a romance, good boy.
08:48Let's just say, should Shepard make the right moves, Miranda's not afraid to use
08:52what she's got to her advantage, swapping out the icy exterior for something far more
08:57sizzling.
08:58Adam Jensen – Day of Sex, Human Revolution
09:12Icarus flew too close to the sun and torched his wings.
09:16Adam Jensen ate an explosion, was augmented with cybernetic ligaments and somehow came
09:20out sexier.
09:22Maybe it's the voice, maybe it's the built in shades, maybe it's how he can take a
09:26man apart with his bare hands.
09:28But even amongst the blood, carnage and robotics, Adam still finds a way to remain effortlessly
09:33attractive.
09:34Maybe that's why they added the shower scenes in Mankind Divided.
09:48Cortana – Halo 4
09:57This artificial companion to Master Chief has been around for a number of years, but
10:01it was in the fourth mainline entry that Cortana got the mother of all upgrades.
10:06Not only was her new enhanced appearance a feast for the eyes, but even in the midst
10:10of her suffering colossal glitches, Cortana's borderline sensual interactions with the Chief
10:15certainly awoke a few things in Xbox players.
10:18Say what you will about Halo 4, but the handling of Cortana was exceptionally well done.
10:23And that's not just because of her new high res graphics, we swear.
10:34Lara Croft – Tomb Raider
10:45You couldn't ask for a better reboot to one of gaming's most iconic leading ladies.
10:49Ironically enough, while Lara's character was greatly expanded and less focus placed
10:53in… other areas she was known for back in the day, this latest incarnation turned out
10:58to be infinitely more desirable.
11:00Turns out the hardships, gusto, moments of weakness and near death experiences not only
11:05humanised her, but also made her vastly more relatable, and as a result, quite the fetching
11:11survivalist.
11:12Who wouldn't want to be stranded on a haunted, danger filled island with Lara as their partner?
11:24Bayonetta – Bayonetta 2
11:30When it comes to style, sex appeal and savagery, few are as talented in encapsulating all three
11:40as this umbra witch.
11:42While she certainly struck a chord with many during her debut game, for our buck, it's
11:47her appearance in the sequel that left us the most starstruck.
11:50The blue wardrobe with the shorter hair?
11:52She had us under her spell from the first cutscene.
11:55Shooting angels slaying demons with her high heels and her particular brand of sass was
11:59just the cherry on top.
12:13Yennefer – The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt
12:23We can see why Geralt was willing to do so much in order to be reunited with his first
12:27love, because Yennefer of Vengerberg is a sorceress like no other.
12:31Her silver tongue can cut down anyone just as fast as her white wolf hubby can slay monsters.
12:37Her command of magic is only second to her ability to manipulate her political rivals
12:41and entice any to her cause.
12:43She might seem a tad prickly on the surface, but after she's established trust, it becomes
12:48clear Yennefer has a playful and wild side to her.
12:51And yes, we're referring to the stuffed unicorn.
12:57Widowmaker – Overwatch
13:14She's an elite assassin who always hits her mark.
13:17A feared sniper who has brought countless deaths to both NPCs and online players.
13:23She's also adorned in the tightest bodysuit in gaming and speaks like the
13:26sorciest French noblewoman you can imagine.
13:29Truly living up to her moniker, Widowmaker will blindside you with her beauty,
13:34before pulling the trigger.
13:35Given how the Overwatch community is more interested in plots than plots these days,
13:41it's fair to say this deadly damsel has had quite the effect.
13:532B – Nier Automata
13:57His wondrous grace has become a god.
14:01His grace has become a god.
14:06Forced to wallow in a future bound in deception, sorrow and death.
14:09An android who has encountered the worst of both man and machine.
14:13Who can cut you down in a nanosecond with that blade of hers.
14:17And yet, as soon as 2B steps onto the scene, all sense of moroseness fades as her design is,
14:23without question, one of gaming's most enthralling.
14:26From the blindfold to her dress, it's techno-gothic at its finest.
14:30Adding an erotic edge to a world marred in pain.
14:33Just how Yoko Taro likes it.
14:46Arthur Morgan – Red Dead Redemption 2
14:56Vanderlyn's most trusted associate.
15:00Raddem Cowboy.
15:01Or Cowgirl.
15:03Or anyone for that matter.
15:04The Dying West's most beloved gunslinger may not be a saint,
15:08but he sure as hell knows how to stir a fire in gamers everywhere.
15:12Maybe it's the nuances of his character as he deals with his own sense of honour,
15:16as well as both the innocence and ne'er-do-wells around him.
15:19Maybe it's that unsurpassed tearjerker of an ending.
15:22Or maybe it's the sheer gravitational pull of his voice.
15:25Not only is he able to wrangle horses like a champ,
15:28but it's fair to say Mr Morgan stole his share of hearts along the way.
15:39Dante – Devil May Cry 5
15:50This cockiest of devil hunters has been around for over 20 years now,
15:54and for the most part he's remained the same.
15:56A sly son of a bitch that loves pizza and slaughtering demons.
16:00But arguably his greatest appearance came from the franchise's most recent entry.
16:05The upgraded visuals certainly didn't hurt his looks,
16:07but most importantly of all, we got to see every facet of Dante on display.
16:12His complicated relationship with Vergil,
16:14his friendship with Krish,
16:15the paternal affection he has for Nero,
16:18as well as his usual smugness.
16:20All held together in a single hybrid demon package that had many a player salivating.
16:34Megara – Hades
16:42Let's not beat around the bush.
16:44The entire cast of Hades are walking thirst traps due to a combination of gorgeous artwork,
16:50expertly crafted personalities and stellar voice work.
16:54Though none fan the flames for Zag, or us, more than Meg.
16:58The first of the Furies is as lethal with her whip as she is with her voice.
17:02Whether she's demanding your surrender, verbally eviscerating you,
17:05or compelling you to get on the bed,
17:07she'll have you wrapped around her finger before you know it.
17:21Lady Dimitrescu – Resident Evil Village
17:33The internet collectively broke when it got a gander at Resident Evil 8's new villainess,
17:38and with good reason.
17:40Sure, there was certainly an element of fear to her,
17:42given that she's a 9 foot tall vampire matriarch determined to hunt you down.
17:47That being said, she's a 9 foot tall vampire matriarch determined to hunt you down,
17:52and we are very okay with that.
17:54The arousal of the online sphere aside, Lady D is a killer character in her own right.
17:59Her dialogue, the sense of dread she brings, and yes, the height difference.
18:03We're not sure how any RE villain is going to top her moving forward.
18:17Kratos – God of War Ragnarok
18:29Everyone's favourite Spartan has been taking heads and breaking beds for many a year by this point,
18:34but it wasn't until he grew a beard and became a daddy that Kratos transcended,
18:38not only as a character, but also as the biggest catch in the entirety of the Nine Realms.
18:43Maybe it's the beautiful writing,
18:45maybe it's Christopher Judge's unholy acting talent,
18:49but the added layer of wisdom and tenderness to the former God of War made all the difference.
18:54We doubt he's going to remain single come the third game.
19:02Astarion – Baldur's Gate 3
19:04Once everyone's in their bedrolls, we'll slip out of ours and find each other.
19:10You're eager, aren't you?
19:12He may be the vampire, but it was the rest of the world that was left thirsty
19:16upon Astarion's arrival into their lives.
19:19A blood-sucking spawn with razor wit and sass beyond measure,
19:22beneath the dark humour and masterful seduction
19:25lies a broken soul chained to a cycle of violence and abuse.
19:29Whether you prefer your vampiric hubby as a redemptive bad boy,
19:32or ascended tyrant, Astarion will always find a way to make your heart flutter.
19:38Neil Newbon is way too good at his job.
20:03All of them.
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20:10Eve – Stellar Blade
20:21There may not be one ounce of subtlety to be found among this artificial entity
20:26and her next level jiggle physics,
20:28but can you honestly say that Eve isn't easy on the eyes?
20:31And that's all before you get into the ridiculous amount of customisation that goes into her outfits.
20:37Or lack thereof.
20:38Controversy aside, Eve certainly succeeds where intended.
20:42As a beautiful, bodacious bringer of death,
20:45pulling off crazy hack and slash combos with a wardrobe that will leave any and all parties blushing.
20:56Which video game character still has your heart?
20:58Let us know in the comments.
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