7 Most Iconic Video Game Heroines of the Last Decade

Gamers on the Internet love compiling these silly little top charts about their favorite games, genres, characters, bosses, etc. People really seem to enjoy comparing those lists to their own preferences, and then arguing about how this or that entry is pure crap, because they don’t like it. Yeah, the Internet is a great place!

So how about we talk a bit about the coolest video game heroines of the last decade? You can tell me how wrong I am in the comments. It’s going to be fun!

The New Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)

The new and improved “Tomb Raider” is all about surviving, solving ancient mysteries, and kicking butts! Sounds a lot like the old Lara Croft, but this time around she’s much more fleshed out. And I don’t mean her beautiful polygons.

2B Android (Nier: Automata)

The game itself is a masterpiece with a ton of subtext, deep, thought-provoking ideas, and ever-changing play styles. Oh, and how about all those endings? But let’s go back to 2B: she graciously flies all over the screen, taking out hundreds of robots, titanic bosses and whatever else comes her way.

Senua (Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice)

Senua’s story goes very deep, quite literally. She’s going through Helheim, the Nordic equivalent of Hell, to reunite with her family. Slaying monsters, hearing whispering voices in her head, fighting for her loved ones. You as a player, never quite know if the voices are helping you or trying to end you. The game is a 10/10 masterpiece, helping everyone experience what it’s like to have a mental disorder, and the titular heroine will live on to become a true gaming icon!