Top 10 Bravest Video Game Heroes

There are worlds that are scary fun. Then there are some that are just awesome.

The Top Ten

Link (The Legend of Zelda)

Link refers to several incarnations of the protagonist in Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series. Each incarnation of Link is typically destined to protect Hyrule from evil forces, often wielding the Master Sword and bearing the Triforce of Courage. His main goal is usually to rescue Princess Zelda and... read more

Link is the definition of brave. The guy possesses the Triforce of Courage, for pity's sake! He has been battling creatures and villains multiple times larger than himself for years and still manages to come out on top! He's the best there is, simple as that.

He is the definition of awesome. I'm so into him. I love how he kills Ganon. You have to get The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Brave, small little boy who is incredibly gritty and, even in the scariest situations, almost never shows fear.
Master Chief (Halo)

Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, better known as Master Chief, is a SPARTAN-II commando serving the United Nations Space Command. He is the main protagonist of the Halo video game series. Master Chief is featured prominently in both the original trilogy and the Reclaimer Saga.

You will not believe the mental hardships he had to go through. Just to name a few: the fall of Reach, the discovery of the Flood, the destruction of Halo, having to rescue Cortana from a Flood hive, the death of Miranda Keyes and Sergeant Johnson, and thinking Cortana is dead only for her to turn her back on him when they meet again.
And through all that, he still answers the call to action.
Bravery is not looking for trouble. It's doing what's necessary when needed.

I would like to see Link or Doomguy go through a Flood hive. Link would run in the opposite direction. Doomguy would just run in thinking he could tear everything up because he was gifted by a god.
Mario (Super Mario)

Mario, originally named Jumpman, is the main character of the Super Mario Bros. franchise and was created by Nintendo of Japan's game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Mario appears in nearly every game in the series, including many spin-off titles, with a few exceptions such as New Super Luigi U, the Luigi's... read more

It's a game you'll love to play and never get tired of. I love it.
Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)

Lara Croft is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Tomb Raider video game franchise, published by Square Enix Europe. She is an English archaeologist and adventurer known for exploring ancient ruins and fighting enemies to uncover hidden secrets. The character debuted in the 1996 video game... read more
Gordon Freeman (Half-Life)

Dr. Gordon Freeman is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Half-Life video game series. He was created by Gabe Newell and designed by Newell and Marc Laidlaw of Valve Corporation. Freeman is a theoretical physicist who becomes a reluctant hero in a battle against alien forces. He is notable... read more

This man has no fear at all. He's just a regular scientist, but he was brave enough to fight his way to Lambda Core, even with the risk of death by HECUs and Xens.
He's not like any other scientists who just cry and wait for their death.
Leon S. Kennedy (Resident Evil)

Leon Scott Kennedy is a fictional character in Capcom's Resident Evil horror media franchise. He debuted as one of the two playable protagonists of the video game Resident Evil 2. Over time, he has become one of the most prominent characters in the series, appearing in multiple games and animated films... read more

The bravest man I have ever seen in my whole life. Like... how is he so fearless?
Isaac Clarke (Dead Space)

Isaac Clarke is the main protagonist of the Dead Space franchise. He is an engineer who was part of the emergency response team aboard the USG Kellion, which was dispatched to investigate the USG Ishimura after contact was lost with its crew. Among the missing was Isaac's girlfriend, Nicole Brennan.... read more

Well, to say I'm disappointed is an understatement. Why is Isaac only 21st? Think about it, he should be number one. He went up against necromorphs to save all of mankind three times - three times!
People, really, all by himself up in space fighting to survive something that wants to tear your limbs off. Think about that and upvote Isaac now!

Even Link would become a crying child when faced with a regular necromorph. Necromorphs have speed and a hunter's intelligence. And with Isaac, the whole necromorph planet is nothing - a planet!
Solid Snake (Metal Gear)

Solid Snake is a fictional character and one of the main protagonists in the Metal Gear video game series created by Hideo Kojima. He is a legendary soldier cloned from Big Boss's DNA and is tasked with infiltrating enemy facilities and destroying Metal Gear weapons to prevent global warfare. The character... read more

How can you not like this guy? He faces foes that could tear you apart in an instant, like Grey Fox and Metal Gear Rex, and he does it over and over again.

Snake is selfless, willing to give up his own life for others, and doesn't stop, even as an old man. Also, the Metal Gear series is awesome. Need I say more?
Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy)

Cloud Strife is a fictional character and the main protagonist of Square's 1997 role-playing video game Final Fantasy VII. He has also appeared in numerous sequels, spin-offs, and related media, including Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. Cloud is known for his iconic... read more
Commander Shepard (Mass Effect)

Commander Shepard is the player character in BioWare's Mass Effect game series: Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3.
Depending on the player's actions, Commander Shepard can be regarded as either a Renegade or Paragon type of hero. Their gender is also determined by the player, with... read more

The Newcomers

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Tidus (Final Fantasy)

Tidus is the main protagonist of Final Fantasy X, a role-playing video game developed and published by Square in 2001. He is a star Blitzball player from Zanarkand who is transported to the world of Spira after an attack by a mysterious creature called Sin. His journey involves helping the summoner Yuna... read more
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Zidane Tribal (Final Fantasy)

Zidane Tribal is the main protagonist of Final Fantasy IX, a role-playing video game developed by Square and released in 2000. He is a skilled thief who is part of a group of bandits and performers known as Tantalus.
Zidane's story explores themes of identity, belonging, and sacrifice as he uncovers... read more

The Contenders

Samus Aran (Metroid)

Samus Aran is the protagonist of the science fiction action-adventure video game series Metroid, developed by Nintendo. She is a galactic bounty hunter who typically wears the Power Suit, a piece of advanced armor that provides her with enhanced abilities and access to a variety of weapons. Samus made... read more

I love her. She is so awesome! She looks way better without her suit, but the suit still has a lot of power.
Dante (Devil May Cry)

Dante is a fictional character and the main protagonist of Capcom's Devil May Cry series. He is a demon hunter with supernatural powers who uses a combination of firearms and swords in combat. Dante first appeared in the original Devil May Cry game, released in 2001, and has since appeared in numerous... read more
Ryu (Street Fighter)

Ryu is a fictional video game character created by Capcom and a central protagonist of the Street Fighter series. He is a disciplined martial artist who travels the world seeking to improve his fighting skills. Ryu is famous for signature moves such as the Hadoken, Shoryuken, and Tatsumaki Senpū Kyaku... read more
Strider Hiryu (Strider)

Strider Hiryu is a fictional character co-owned by Capcom and the Japanese manga studio Moto Kikaku. He first appeared in the Strider Hiryu manga in 1988 and made his video game debut in the arcade game Strider in 1989. The character is a futuristic ninja known for his speed, acrobatics, and plasma weapon... read more
Ratchet (Ratchet & Clank)

Ratchet is one of the main protagonists of the Ratchet & Clank series. The franchise was created and developed by Insomniac Games and originally released exclusively for PlayStation. Ratchet is a Lombax mechanic who travels across the galaxy alongside his robotic companion, Clank.

One badass furball. He has saved the universe so many times and fought some of the most dangerous foes ever. How can you not like him?

Ratchet saved the galaxy many times with only the help of a robot and his weaponry.
Alucard (Castlevania)

Adrian Fahrenheit Țepeș, better known as Alucard, is a character in Konami's Castlevania series of video games. He is the son of Dracula and a central figure in several titles, most notably Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Alucard is known for opposing his father and possessing powerful magical abilities... read more

Alucard is literally the bravest character ever, and in Castlevania, he could also easily beat anyone else on the list.
Nathan Drake (Uncharted)

Nathan "Nate" Drake is the central character in the Uncharted video game series, developed by Naughty Dog. He is portrayed as a witty and daring treasure hunter with a knack for solving ancient mysteries. The series includes several titles and has become one of the flagship franchises for the PlayStation... read more

Nathan Drake should at least be in the top ten. The guy fought organizations of evil, pirates, mutants, and even giant snow demons! Lara Croft can't top that!
Sora (Kingdom Hearts)

Sora is a fictional character and the central protagonist of Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts video game series. He is portrayed as a cheerful and courageous boy who wields the mystical Keyblade. Throughout the series, Sora travels across various worlds inspired by Disney films on a quest to fight darkness... read more

Will do anything to keep his friends safe. A very dependable hero, friend, and warrior.
John Marston (Red Dead Redemption)

John Marston is a central character and the main protagonist of Red Dead Redemption and its expansion, Undead Nightmare. He is portrayed by actor Rob Wiethoff. Marston is a former outlaw seeking redemption and a new life for his family on the American frontier.
Ezio Auditore da Firenze (Assassin's Creed)

Ezio Auditore da Firenze is a fictional character in the video game series Assassin's Creed. He first appeared as a video game protagonist in Assassin's Creed II (2009) and became one of the series' most iconic characters. His story arc spans three main games and numerous appearances in other media within... read more
Liu Kang (Mortal Kombat)

Liu Kang is a fictional character and one of the main protagonists of the Mortal Kombat fighting game series, originally developed by Midway Games. He was introduced in the original 1992 Mortal Kombat game as one of its seven playable characters. Liu Kang is portrayed as a Shaolin monk who enters the... read more
Reyn (Xenoblade Chronicles)
Shulk (Xenoblade Chronicles)

Shulk is a fictional character and the protagonist of Monolith Soft's 2010 role-playing video game Xenoblade Chronicles, part of the overarching Xeno series of video games. He is known for wielding the Monado, a powerful weapon that grants him visions of the future. Shulk has also appeared as a playable... read more
Dunban (Xenoblade Chronicles)
Sonic (Sonic the Hedgehog)

Sonic the Hedgehog is the title character and protagonist of the video game series of the same name released by SEGA. He has since appeared in numerous spin-off comics, several television shows, an animated OVA, and a live-action movie trilogy. Known for his incredible speed and signature blue color... read more

Sonic is absolutely carefree and always ready for action. He's the kind of character you know would not back down from a good fight.