Summary
- Powerful goddesses like Cosmos, Lady Palutena, and Freya play significant roles in iconic video game series.
- These goddesses aid heroes, manipulate events, and contribute to the rich lore of their respective games.
- Characters like Athena, Amaterasu, and Gwynevere also demonstrate the diverse representation of goddesses in gaming.
Video games are full of diverse and memorable characters that countless gamers love to interact with. Aside from regular humans, these characters take on all shapes and sizes in order to diversify the kind of people that players get to interact with during their travels throughout world of gaming.
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As such, it's easy to see why most video games have their fair share of gods and goddesses that players will encounter. Some of the best and most iconic goddesses in this medium are beloved by the masses and make their respective games all the more memorable. For various reasons - both good and bad - these are some of the best goddesses in video games.
8 Cosmos
The Goddess Of Harmony Who Brings Together Notable Final Fantasy Heroes To Fight For The Side Of Good
Dissidia Final Fantasy
- Released
- August 25, 2009
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- t
- Genre(s)
- Fighting
The conflict in Dissidia Final Fantasy revolves around the goddess of harmony and the god of discord, with both summoning powerful warriors from various Final Fantasy universes to aid them in this conflict. The most iconic heroes in the series are summoned by Cosmos in this crossover fighting game.
This goddess is an easy force to rally behind as players control the series' best heroes and take out their opposition in style. This eventually builds up to a fight against Chaos that's no joke and will force players to employ the best fighting skills to attain victory.
7 Lady Palutena
The Goddess Of Light Who Aids Pit
Kid Icarus: Uprising
- Released
- March 23, 2012
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- E10+ For Everyone 10+ due to Comic Mischief, Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter
Kid Icarus is an underrated series of video games that has been oddly silent after the release of Uprising. Countless fans love the rich world that the game provides and how they get to control the chosen hero of Lady Palutena, a legendary goddess.
Many gamers only know about Lady Palutena because of Super Smash Bros., which is a shame becasue of how incredible the Kid Icarus series truly is. Those even slightly curious should definitely get their hands on Uprising to check out why fans love this series and why it's in dire need of a comeback.
6 Almalexia
The Hidden Antagonist Of Bloodmoon
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
- Released
- May 1, 2002
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Blood, Violence
- Genre(s)
- RPG
The Elder Scrolls 3 was a major step forward for Bethesda as a studio. Their open-world formula was improved in this title, with Tribunal and Bloodmoon serving as excellent additions to the base game that many fans still love to this very day.
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Bloodmoon lets players explore the island of Solstheim, where it's possible to interact with a goddess named Almalexia, a figure who is supposed to be kind and revered,. That is until the Nerevarine finds out that this goddess has lost her powers and has gone mad in a bid to reclaim them. This prompts her to try and kill the Nerevarine, only to be killed herself and turned into a Saint.
5 Izanami-no-Okami
A Goddess Working Behind The Scenes In Order To Manipulate Humanity
Persona 4
- Released
- July 10, 2008
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Alcohol Reference, Animated Blood, Language, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Genre(s)
- JRPG
Even after uncovering the identity of the serial killer and ending the threat once and for all, there was still one final danger to conquer in Persona 4. After players uncover the true identity of the gas station attendant the protagonist met at the start of the story, they explore the game's last dungeon to deal with the true final boss.
Izanami-no-Okami is a powerful threat who shouldn't be ignored, with her massive power making her nigh unstoppable as the protagonist's friends fall one-by-one in battle. However, Narukami manages to channel the power of his bonds to overcome Izanami-no-Okami's threat and remove the fog plaguing Inaba.
4 Athena
A Greek Goddess Who Aids Kratos In His Quest For Revenge
God of War
- Released
- March 22, 2005
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
- Genre(s)
- Hack and Slash
One of the few Greek goddesses to aid Kratos in his quest for revenge, the guiding voice of Athena helps the protagonist in his adventures more often than not. Even if it turns out that she was using Kratos for her own gain, fans can't help but miss her presence once she dies for good.
While her spirit tries to manipulate Kratos in the third game, the God of War refuses to let divine beings decide his course of action once again. Despite their tumultuous history, it's hard not to love her cameo in 2018's God of War, where she appears in front of Kratos as he acquires the Blades of Chaos.
3 Amaterasu
A Legendary Goddess Who Takes On The Form Of A White Wolf
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Okami
- Released
- September 19, 2006
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Blood and Gore, Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco
Okami is a great game that more gamers definitely need to check out, especially with a much-deserved sequel finally coming out. In this game, players control Amaterasu, a divine being who takes on the form of a white wolf and wields a Celestial Brush.
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This brush allows her to complete overworld challenges and deal damage in combat, too, making for a unique gameplay system that many gamers will love. Those who want to enjoy an adventure inspired by the classic Zelda formula where they control a god will find Okami to be right up their alley.
2 Gwynevere, Princess Of Sunlight
One Of The Most Revered And Celebrated Characters In Dark Souls' Lore
Dark Souls
- Released
- September 22, 2011
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Soulslike, Adventure
Gwynevere is one of the most legendary characters in the lore of Dark Souls. This figure was hailed as the Goddess of Sunlight, but it's clear that her power has waned by the time the events of Dark Souls start, given how the Abyss has corrupted most of Lordran.
In fact, the "Gwynevere" that players encounter in Anor Londo is an illusion used by Gwyndolin to make it seem like things are under control in the capital. This is far from the case, however, and the Chosen Undead can kill this illusion to reveal the darkness enveloping the capital.
1 Freya
Kratos Encounters This Norse Goddess During His Adventures In The Reboot
God of War
- Released
- April 20, 2018
WHERE TO PLAY
One of the most well-written characters in God of War, Freya makes a resounding impact as a character who aids Kratos during his adventures. So, it's shocking when players find out that the vengeful Baldur is her son. This god cursed Freya for making him incapable of feeling pain.
After this immortality is undone and Kratos kills him, Freya swears vengeance against the God of War. However, an enlightening adventure in Ragnarok leads to them reconciling. She becomes a stalwart ally in Kratos' adventures, assisting him in stopping a cataclysmic event from taking place.