Cosplaying on Halloween is so much fun, especially when you’re dressed up as your favorite video game character. With the best game-inspired Halloween costumes, you will have the opportunity to show off your cosplaying skill and passion for gaming at the same time. Be it a stealthy assassin or a bow-wielding teenager, they are more than just 3D models that we manipulate with our PS5 controllers. We are in love with these characters for their personalities and always look for ways to include them in our real lives. So, what better way to bring them to life than to take advantage of the spooky season and cosplay as your favorite video game character?In this article, we’ve listed some of our favorite PlayStation game characters that we love to cosplay, and we’d love for you to do it as well. In addition to PS characters, we’ve also included some other popular game characters that are worth cosplaying. So, go ahead and pick your favorite character to cosplay from our list of the best video game Halloween costume ideas, and enter a night filled with unknown adventures.
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Kratos, Ellie, Clickers, Witcher, and Final Fantasy characters are hugely popular for Halloween cosplaying. These characters have had a massive impact on the gaming community and gamers who cosplay their favorite characters. You’ll find costumes for all of them on our list below.
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Photo Credit: God of War
This Halloween, become Kratos, the God of War, and slay monsters and ghosts you encounter on your journey. His legends from the Greek lands to Midgard are famous among all mortals and this is your chance to add more stories to it. With rugged and highly-detailed armor protecting you, there is nothing that can stop you from celebrating Halloween the Spartan way.
Photo Credit: Silent Hill
This super accurate and scary nurse costume inspired by the Silent Hill games is going to scare everybody’s socks off. When you walk the through streets, all eyes are going to be on you. For anyone who is a fan of the games, this brings a lot of nostalgia while also reminding them of the creepiness caused by these nurses. An absolute must-cosplay if you’re a Silent Hill fan.
Photo Credit: The Last of Us
Despite being so young, Ellie is a fierce girl and is known for her survival skills in the ruthless post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us. Give her a pocket knife and a bow, and watch her wreck havoc on her enemies. If her determination and persistence are something that resonates with you, then cosplaying her is a fantastic choice.
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Being a Clicker and walking the streets in your neighborhood is one of the best ways to garner some great scares from people around you. This extremely detailed Clicker face mask is one of the best we’ve come across. It’s made from high-quality material with great craftsmanship that is fun to wear. Don’t worry, you don’t have to walk around blindly like a Clicker does, there are holes for the eyes.
Photo Credit: Final Fantasy XVI
Clive Rosefield is an incredible character from the Final Fantasy series that everyone who has played the game loves. He has the ability to conjure fire at will and with his highly impressive skills as a swordsman, he is one of the strongest characters in the game. If you can carry his personality, then make Clive Rosefield your Halloween spirit this year.
Photo Credit: Final Fantasy VII
With his spiky blonde hair and a massive sword, Cloud Strife is one of the most recognizable characters in gaming. As a former soldier, he knows his way with the sword and is always ready to cut through monsters and other dangerous creatures. So, bring Cloud to life this Halloween and join the rest of the gang on this adventurous night.
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Aerith Gainsborough is more than just a cute flower girl from Final Fantasy VII. She is a staff-wielding powerful mage who is ready to cast spells when the occasion arises. She is one of the best characters to have around in the journey on Halloween. You could cosplay her or someone you know who fits her personality perfectly could too.
Photo Credit: Uncharted
Nathan Drake is one of the OG treasure hunters in gaming. He is a good-looking chap with a great sense of humor and always thinks on his feet — that’s the kind of person you need when you’re out on an adventure. With this holster, you’re one step away from setting off on a high-octane adventure. Put on a Henley T-shirt underneath and you’re set to go! If you’re looking for an easy video game costume or last-minute DIY video game costumes, then this is it.
Photo Credit: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
With Geralt’s knowledge and the skills to ward off bad spirits from any location, this Witcher costume is the perfect choice for cosplaying. He is a skilled swordsman and magic user, the perfect combination to navigate through the night of Halloween. So practice your signs, sharpen your blades, and have potions and oils at the ready, you will have a lot of spirits to deal with this Halloween if you decide to be the Witcher.
Photo Credit: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Yennefer is a powerful witch from the Witcher series. If you’ve played the game, you know how fierce and strong she is, and this is someone you do not mess with at all costs. If you’re ready to look as elegant as her, then make use of this festive season and cosplay as Yennefer with this awesome game-inspired costume and become the talk among all witchers.
Photo Credit: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Known for her fiery red hair and compassionate nature, Triss Merigold is someone you can rely on to back you up. Her sorcery powers are surely going to come in handy for Halloween. Featuring her vibrant red hair with blue and gold robes, this cosplay is going to catch some eyes. This is definitely one of the best female video game costume ideas.
Photo Credit: Elden Ring
Melina has guided millions of Tarnished (gamers) on their journey in the Lands Between. With this elegant costume, you too could become a guide to the spirits that dwell in the streets on Halloween. Made from high-quality material, you get the complete set to transform yourself into the Melina.
Photo Credit: Marvel’s Spider-Man
Spider-Man, the web-crawling superhero is one of the most popular cosplay ideas for every event. But that doesn’t take away from the fact that you will look incredibly good in this jumpsuit. Made from soft materials, you will feel super comfy and won’t feel like taking it off. This is a great video game costume for adults to cosplay for all kinds of events.
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Cosplaying as Scorpion, from the Mortal Kombat series, is an idea that you shouldn’t pass on. This costume set has his signature yellow ninja outfit and all the accessories to look like him. So, get ready to unleash your inner warrior and bring some fiery energy on Halloween this year.
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When armed with her Steel Fans, no foe can stand against Kitana. She is a skilled fighter that brings strength and elegance together. This stunning Kitana costume is worthy of her name and is a great choice if you’re a fan of the game. You’ll get all the required accessories to completely transform yourself into the Kitana, making it one of the best adult PlayStation character costumes.
Photo Credit: Resident Evil 3
Nemesis is one of the most terrifying things in the Resident Evil games and has always kept us on the edge. If you’re planning to scare the wits out of your neighborhood kids on Halloween, then there is no better way than to cosplay Nemesis. This Nemesis mask is haunting and could quite possibly cause some minor trauma even to adults.
Photo Credit: Resident Evil 4
Transform into the iconic Leon Kennedy from the Resident Evil series with this striking costume! It features his signature blue jacket, tactical gear, and accessories that are straight out of the game. This costume reeks of coolness and nostalgia for anyone who played the original games during their childhood.
Photo Credit: Resident Evil 3
Jill Valentine is another fan-favorite and character from the Resident Evil games to cosplay. With this sleek blue battlesuit costume from the game and with a little bit of makeup and a wig, you could look exactly like her. Perfect for tackling any Halloween creatures!
Photo Credit: Assassin’s Creed
This Halloween, step into the crowd as Altair with this super stealthy costume from the very first Assassin’s Creed game. The costume has Altair’s traditional white robe with his accessories printed onto the robe. Made from high-quality materials, the costume feels soft owing to its premium quality materials. So, embrace the stealthy assassin vibe and prepare for an epic night of adventure this Halloween!
Can cosplay be a career?
Absolutely! There are several ways to make money by being a full-time cosplayer — you can create content on social media, participate in cosplay competitions, commission custom cosplays, and so much more.