Top 10 Video Game Princesses

It’s a game as old as time, traverse impossible landscapes, jump, fight and sometimes save fair maidens from the evil big boss. Or step into the beautiful shoes of these royal characters and save the world yourself. I am talking about Video Game Princesses and games with Princesses at their hearts.

Here is my list of the Top 10 Gaming Princesses... and then many more that didn’t quite make the cut.

 

 

 

10. Witch Princess – Harvest Moon

The Witch Princess of Harvest Moon is cute and mischievous. She’s also one character who is able to be married, though it’s quite a challenge compared to some of the other single ladies. Still, The Witch Princess shows up in multiple Harvest Moon games, is often a cosplay favourite, and does have a fanbase.

9. Sun Lian – Jade Empire

Sun Lian was pretty badass in the fact that she led an entire secret life as the Silk Fox, displaying some awesome ninja skills. Not only that, but she becomes a huge part of the main storyline, even influencing the ending, depending on which way in the story you go. Sun Lian is a pretty tough princess, as far as the stereotype goes.

8. Princess Elena – Street Fighter

Princess Elena first showed up in Street Fighter III: New Generation, though she’s been in multiple Street Fighter games since then. She’s tall, silver haired and blue eyed, and can probably kick your butt. But she has a cheery, if not a little saccharine, disposition, which makes her a rather underrated opponent. She’s a princess of an East African nation that reveres fighting, so that’s probably why she’s not your average princess.

7. Princess Plump – Fat Princess

Fat Princess sounds like a terribly mean game and maybe at its base it’s a little crass, but you can’t help if it a princess likes to eat. Princess Plump is the main princess of the storyline and the one teams have to move from one side of the map to the other. Of course, the more she eats, the heavier she gets and the harder she is to move. But Princess Plump doesn’t seem to mind.

6. Princess Daphne – Dragon’s Lair

Probably one of the sexiest princesses on the list, Daphne awaits being saved by a knight and vows to marry the one who saves her, which turns out to be Dirk, the main protagonist in Dragon’s Lair. She was based off a model and wears an extremely revealing outfit, dons long blonde hair, and is pretty much a pinup of princess status. This has made her popular among much of the male gaming population.

5. Princess Kitana – Mortal Kombat

Also sexy, but way tougher, Princess Kitana does not play around, being the daughter of Queen Sindel and all. she loyally served Shao Kahn for a good amount of time, until she found out the truth about where she came from and that her twin sister, Mileena, was just a clone made of her. Within her time frame in the Mortal Kombat series, she has been both a foe and a good guy, so she kind of walks a fine line between the two.

4. Princess Nadia/Marle – Chrono Trigger

First introduced at Marle, you learn her real name is Princess Nadia, and she’s at odds with her father. She’s an awesome character to have as she had the best healing techs of any character in the game, making her practically indispensable. And becoming Crono’s love interest and eventual wife is pretty awesome too.

3. Ashe – Final Fantasy

Also known as Ashelia B’nargin Dalmasca (say that three times fast), Ashe is one of the main playable characters in Final Fantasy XII and the former princess of Dalmasca. Even though Vaan is the protagonist of the game, fans consider her the true main character as the plot really changes to focus on her once she joins the party. Ashe has a huge following and probably is one of the most popular Final Fantasy characters, and princesses, in gaming. If you need FFXIV Gil, click here.

2. Princess Zelda

There’s no better honour for a princess than having an entire series named after her (although, that confused many people back when the games first came out). And Zelda totally deserves such recognition. While in the beginning of the series she was nothing more than a princess to be saved, she eventually evolved to fight alongside Link, whether hidden as Sheik or outright in Twilight Princess. Zelda is beautiful, powerful and worth saving Hyrule for.

1. Princess Peach

The Duchess of princesses, Princess Peach (once known as Princes Toadstool) is the yin to Mario’s yang. She is the quintessential princess that needs to be saved from the castle, at least in video game terms. She’s grown a lot as a character, carving a name for herself in Mario Kart, Smash Bros and other franchise games where she’s a great playable character. In Super Princess Peach, she did some of her own saving of Mario, as well. She might seem prim and proper in pink, but she’s definitely the top princess in our kingdom.

 

Looking for more video game princesses? here are some that didn’t make the final list:

Princess Daisy – Super Mario Bros.

Daisy is a recurring character in the Super Mario Bros. series, often appearing as a playable character or in a supporting role. She is the princess of Sarasaland and is known for her spunky personality and love of adventure.

Princess Rosalina – Super Mario Galaxy

Rosalina is a major character in the Super Mario Galaxy series, serving as a guide and mentor to Mario and Luigi as they explore the cosmos. She is the protector of the Lumas and is known for her calm and gentle demeanor.

Princess Luna – My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Luna is one of the main characters in the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic series. She is the younger sister of Princess Celestia and is known for her playful and mischievous personality.

Princess Celestia – My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Celestia is one of the main characters in the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic series. She is the ruler of Equestria and is known for her wise and regal demeanor.

Princess Erendira – Age of Empires II

Erendira is a playable hero in the Age of Empires II expansion pack, The Forgotten. She is the daughter of the Aztec emperor Moctezuma and is known for her bravery and skill in battle.

Princess Elincia – Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Elincia is a major character in the Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance game. She is the princess of Crimea and is known for her kind and compassionate nature.

Princess Melora – The Elder Scrolls Online

Melora is a character in The Elder Scrolls Online game, appearing as a member of the Aldmeri Dominion faction. She is a princess of the Altmer race and is known for her fierce determination and loyalty to her people.

Princess Anna – Frozen: Olaf’s Quest

Anna is the main character of the Frozen: Olaf’s Quest game, which is based on the popular Disney movie. She is the younger sister of Elsa and is known for her bravery and determination.

Princess Tiana – The Princess and the Frog

Tiana is the main character of The Princess and the Frog game, which is based on the Disney movie of the same name. She is a hard-working waitress who dreams of opening her own restaurant and is known for her determination and strong will.

Princess Kida – Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Kida is a major character in the Atlantis: The Lost Empire game, which is based on the Disney movie. She is the princess of the lost city of Atlantis and is known for her bravery and love for her people.

Princess Fiona – Shrek

Fiona is a major character in the Shrek series, serving as the love interest of the titular character. She is known for her spunky personality and fierce independence.

Princess Aurora – Sleeping Beauty

Aurora is one of the many Disney Princesses in the Disney Princess Game Enchanted Journey, in which the player must enter her world and clear it of all the shadowly creatures that have appeared.

Princess Merida – Brave

Merida is the main character of the Brave game, which was one of the only Disney Princesses to get her own dedicated game. She is the princess of the Scottish kingdom of DunBroch and is known for her adventurous spirit and fierce independence.

Princess Leia – Star Wars

Leia is a major character in the Star Wars franchise, serving as a member of the Rebel Alliance and later as a leader of the Resistance. She is known for her intelligence, bravery, and fierce determination to fight against the Empire.

Princess Gumball – Adventure Time

Gumball is a character in the Adventure Time game, serving as the ruler of the Candy Kingdom. She is known for

The Unicorn Princess

This short but sweet horse-riding game sees a young girl become the unicorn princess after hearing the horned horse call to her for help. Most of the game, she rides a normal horse but when she hears the call she changes her horse for a Unicorn and collects items from around the world.

All Disney Princesses

Thanks to Disney’s Dreamlight Valley, you can meet all the Disney princesses in their digital form in this sweet farming/life simulator.

 

Which video game princesses are your favourite?