We believe that gamers are pretty natural at cosplaying given that they know exactly how to customize their character’s look, thanks to years of experience playing RPGs. It only gets better when you pick the best Halloween costume for gamers from the market. With Halloween just around the corner, this is your chance to prepare and showcase your ability to be the best cosplayer in your neighborhood. Be it a character from classic games or modern games, no matter what you choose, be sure to pick one that you’ll enjoy.
In this article, we’re going to list our top favorite character cosplay costumes that will make your decision all the more easy. We’ve got a wide selection of characters from games over the many years, so we’re sure you’ll have something that you like. These costumes and accessories are made with superior quality materials and a lot of detail is poured into them.
What are the Most Popular Game Character Halloween Costumes in 2024?
Dante, Lady Dimitrescu, Vault Dweller, Scorpion, Master Chief, and Lara Croft are some of the most popular cosplays for Halloween. You’ll find all of their costume links below.
Surviving a post-apocalyptic world isn’t easy but as a Vault Dweller, you’ll at least have clean clothes to wear. Bringing the high-spirited energy of a Vault Dweller to Halloween can be a game-changer and you could be that person with this game-accurate costume. Made from high-quality materials, you’ll feel comfortable throughout your journey.
Dante is the person you go to when you need monsters to be taken care of — the man is the best in the business. He is charismatic, stylish, and a little bit arrogant, and we love that about him. So for Halloween, there’s no better character to cosplay than him. If you think you can take care of some spirits in style, then this long red jacket is what you need to become Dante.
Lady Dimitrescu quickly became one of the most well-known characters in the Resident Evil series and has been a fan favorite right from the first trailer for Resident Evil: Village. With this super-accurate dress and accessories, you can transform yourself completely into her. So, if you’re looking to create some panic in your neighborhood, then you have to cosplay as Lady Dimitrescu. This is one of the best video game costumes for adults.
Gotta catch ‘em all! Instead of catching a Pokémon, this Halloween your task will be to claim all the candies in the neighborhood with this Ash Ketchum costume. It has a blue jacket, gloves, and the iconic red and white hat. This is a unisex costume, so this is one of the best Halloween costumes for gamers, male and female.
Leon Kennedy has extensive experience dealing with weird things that take over the city, so why not bring him to Halloween as well? Featuring his iconic RPD uniform from the games, this is all you need to deal with creatures that lurk on the streets during Halloween. It’s made from super high-quality material and is worth the money you spend on it.
Get ready to light up your city with this David Martinez stylish jacket from Cyberpunk Edgerunners. The jacket color is bright and vibrant just like the Night City. Wear this jacket over a printed T-shirt to complete the look and jump into the streets to hunt down all your bounties. The reward is all the candies that you’ll ever want.
Master Chief is a one-of-a-kind super soldier that we can only wish to be. His missions are legendary and have set an example for future generations of soldiers. With this stunning costume, you can try to be like him and follow in his footsteps to save the world from all kinds of creatures on Halloween this year. The suit is highly detailed and worth every penny you’re going to spend on it. This is one of the most professional gamer costumes on the market.
Get your kid ready to head into a legendary quest this Halloween with the help of this super cool Link costume. The journey ahead is exciting, but let them know to always keep their shield and sword at the ready because they will be facing a lot of dark forces on their way. Traversing through dungeons or jumping off of sky temples, they’ll be building a memory of a lifetime during Halloween this year.
Get ready to power up your Halloween with this Mario costume. Don his iconic red hat with the “M,” a mustache that covers half his face, and a blue jumpsuit with a red shirt. Perfect for jumping into action and always ready to chase those tempting candy coins. Whether you’re battling Bowser or just searching for candy, Mario’s here to add a dose of fun to the festival.
If you’re cosplaying as Mario and have a son who you want to cosplay with, then this Luigi costume is perfect! Drop into Luigi’s oversized shoes this Halloween and bring this green Mario brother to life! Quite similar to Mario, but he wears a green and blue jumpsuit with a larger-than-his-head green hat with the letter “L” on the front. Wherever you go, both of you are going to be the life of the party!
This Halloween, there’ll be plenty of abandoned places to raid (houses) and hundreds of artifacts (candies) to collect, and with this Lara Croft costume, the exploring becomes a lot easier. The set includes her iconic tank top with shorts, holster, and gloves. Be as fearless and intelligent as Lara is and head into the unknown, and you might just find something more than what you expected.
Sub-Zero’s icy powers are colder than the night of Halloween and everybody knows not to piss him off. Wear this iconic iconic blue ninja outfit and mask to embody the legendary Lin Kuei ninja. When the kids come by the house for trick-or-treating, you can make some ice pops for them and be nice for once.
Scorpion is a fiery rival of Sub-Zero and their rivalry is legendary — this is known to all Mortal Kombat fans. But it doesn’t always have to be that way — you and your best friend can dress up and hit the streets. Maybe on the way you can encounter some creatures that you will have to take down.
2B is an android but also an amazing warrior in the world of Nier: Automata and this outfit is every bit as awesome as she is. It is a black dress with tons of details that fits 2B’s personality very elegantly. With her sword in hand and the pod hovering over you for backup, you’ll be ready to take down giant Halloween bosses without breaking a sweat. This is a great female video game costume idea.
Step into the crowd and blend like an assassin, just like Ezio did. Despite being the fiercest assassin of the Renaissance era, he has a charming personality, and that is why Ezio is one of our favorites from the franchise. This richly detailed costume is a very faithful inspiration to the game and is something that you should definitely try if you’re a fan too.
Become the ultimate fantasy game character with this Cloud Strife costume. With his ability to slice monsters in half, there will be nothing left standing between you and your adventure. Be it trick or treating on Midgar or Earth, you go out there and have fun in style! Be sure to take the whole gang with you, because trick-or-treating isn’t fun alone.
Cloud Strife doesn’t need to go alone on his adventures as Tifa is always ready to follow him to the end of the world. You and your partner can dress up as a couple to enjoy the spooky season together. This Tifa costume is just like in the games, so you’ll have an authentic look that you and everyone else around you will love. This and Cloud costumes are definitely some of the best Halloween costumes for gamers couples.
