Anime character crushes, or waifus as they are commonly referred to, are not limited to shows and manga. Plenty of video games use an anime art style or are based on an already existing anime property. There are a number of female characters that have taken the hearts of many gamers due to their cute outfits, charming personalities, and often incredible abilities.
Even though a lot of the initial draw towards these characters is visual, their in-game skills and their actual character are what make players fall for them entirely. From kind-hearted charmers to devious bad girls, there is a wide range of characters that invade the hearts and heads of gamers and live there rent-free.
10 Amber Is A Fiery Explosion Of Endearment
Genshin Impact
Amber is the one of first characters players come across on their adventure in Genshin Impact. She is a powerful Pyro user with a high energy and straightforward attitude. She is a model for justice who is always ready to fulfill her duties as a Knight of Favonius.
Amber is outgoing and charming, which makes her quite endearing. She wears a bow that looks like bunny ears, adding a touch of cuteness to her overall look and perfectly complimenting her sweet personality. Her fiery hot bow and arrow make her a formidable warrior and a great compliment to any team.
9 Catherine Is A Lovable Bad Girl
Catherine
Catherine is the titular character in the game Catherine and the main love interest of the protagonist Vincent. Players control Vincent has he dates Catherine and falls for her bewitching charms and seductive beauty. While she may seem innocent on the surface, she is in fact a Succubus intent on ridding the world of unfaithful, cheating men.
Some might consider Catherine to be evil in the way she goes about her business, but she is still charming, likable, and attractive. She is an embodiment of the "Bad Girl" tapping into that darker side of attraction, and some players can't help but be drawn to her.
8 Pyra/Mythra Are Two Sides Of The Same Sword
Xenoblade Chronicles
Pyra and Mythra are female protagonists in Xenoblade Chronicles, and are the dual personalities of the Aegis Blade. While Pyra imbues the power of fire into the blade, Mythra gives the player light-element attacks. Both Pyra and Mythra are beautiful warriors but are two different sides of the same coin, personality-wise.
Mythra is confident, reckless, and independent, while Pyra is soft-spoken and kind-hearted. These two contrasting personalties meld them into a perfect marriage of one single character that gamers have fallen for and wish they could spend more time with.
7 Shionne Vymer Imeris Daymore Is A Beautiful Sharpshooter
Tales of Arise
Shionne Vymer Imeris Daymore suffers from a magical affliction where anyone who touches her is shocked by thorns. Her curse has led her to live a life of isolation because of her inherent desire to not hurt anyone either through the curse or from her own words.
This endearing quality, combined with her headstrong attitude, makes Shionne a powerful woman who won't back down from a challenge. She is skilled at long-range weaponry and magical healing abilities, making her extremely important in a fight, and someone gamers want by their side in and out of combat.
6 Neptune/Purple Heart Is The Best Gamer Girl
Hyperdimension Nuptunia
Neptune, also known as Purple Heart, is a personified SEGA console, as the entire Hyperdimension Nuptunia series is based on characters that are personifications of video game consoles. As Neptune, she is charming, funny, energetic, and adorable.
When she transforms into her warrior state, Purple Heart becomes a fierce, powerful hero who is calm, cool, and collected. These two sides play off each other and give her a rounder personality that earns her a place in the hearts of players.
5 Reisalin "Ryza" Stout Is The Normal Girl With High Ambitions
Atelier Ryza
Reisalin "Ryza" Stout is an ordinary girl with ambitions for adventure and discovery. She trains in the world of alchemy and uses a staff to harness her capabilities and use hem in battles on her adventures.
Ryza is a bit of a tomboy and has a strong sense of justice and moral code. She may be stubborn and stand by her convictions, which can upset other people, but her heart is always in the right place. Her powerful abilities and loyalty to her friends make her a wonderful character that Atelier Ryza players can't help but crush on.
4 Makoto Niijima Revs Up And Takes Your Heart
Perona 5
Makoto Niijima is one of the many protagonists in Persona 5. While she comes off as the arrogant, selfish, self-entitled student council president, she is actually a strong, determined character. She is one of the few characters in the game who has her own life sorted out, knowing what she wants and what she needs to do in order to get it.
Makoto is extremely smart and entirely supportive of other people, meaning she is the type of person to help push them to be their best. She also looks like a total badass in her biker bodysuit atop a roaring motorcycle.
3 Asuka Is A Shinobi Who Embodies Courage And Compassion
Senran Kagura
Asuka is beautiful but deadly, wielding dual katanas and harnessing powerful magical Shinobi arts. While she may get nervous and scared at new challenges, Asuka is determined and focused.
Asuka has a dream of being the best Shinobi in the world and won't let anything stop her from achieving her goals. She is a great model of power and perseverance. Her compassion towards her rival ninja is often what helps save the day in Senran Kagura, as she can put aside petty squabbles and team up with "frienemies" for the greater good.
2 Chun-Li Is A Badass Beauty
Street Fighter
Chun-Li is the martial arts master of kicks from the Street Fighter franchise. She was the first playable female character in a fighting game to gain mainstream recognition due to her incredible abilities and powerful look. On the surface, she is not only beautiful but strong as well, boasting muscular legs that she uses to deal hefty damage to her opponents.
Canonically, Chun-Li is an Interpol officer, consistently on the hunt for revenge on M. Bison for her father's death. Her strong moral code and incredible abilities make her a fan favorite, standing above the rest of the male fighters in the series.
1 Mona Is A Crush Descendent From The Stars
The beautiful astrologist from Genshin Impact Mona has won the affection of many players with her charming, carefree attitude and somewhat revealing outfit. Her visual design might be what captured gamers' attention in the first place, but her simple tastes and powerful abilities are what sealed the deal with this crush.
Mona is a Hydro user, vanquishing opponents with waves of water, a valuable resource and part of any team. The power and determination in her eyes strike a chord within gamers, drawing them in and making it too easy to fall for her.