BECOME A MEMBER!
No ads, leave comments,
influence content, live AMA’s,
and more.
See all the benefits

10 Video Game Villains Who Are Baddies In More Ways Than One

by: 
hello world!
Iain McParland
| September 10, 2025
hello world!

OK, we’re all going to be really respectful and mature about this. I don’t wanna see those comments popping off with drooling sycophants, writing disgusting things that your mama would be ashamed to see you write. Let’s stay classy out there, San Diego. 

But, damn, there are some hotties out there in our video games. More than that, there are some hotties out there that are trying to kill, maim, or destroy you in video games. Some designs of villains can be flirtatious, seductive, or just plain jaw-dropping. Even if the characters are not conventionally attractive or wearing revealing clothes, these baddies are BADDIES in every sense of the word. 

So without further ado, let’s get on with the ranking!

Please be aware, there will be SPOILERS within this article. It’s the nature of the beast when you’re talking about video game villains.

10 Jessie (Pokémon)

Prepare for Trouble! Team Rocket’s Jessie, although she is hardly ever separated from her cohort, James, is that kind of crazy that makes her very interesting. She also has a cool style and awesome pink hair. The dealbreaker with Jessie, though, is whether Team Rocket’s Meowth comes with her. I’ll let you decide which way that tips the scale.

9 Nora (Streets of Rage)

Maybe this is a little on the nose, but Nora has always been hot. Yeah, she’s a stripper, but until I researched this article, I had no clue about that. I just thought she was a girl who dressed cute and attacked with a whip. This infatuation goes all the way back to the original Streets of Rage, but in Streets of Rage 4, Nora’s design was upscaled and refined. She’s great, but I’m not sure if I’m down with the punishment that she’d deal with that whip.

8 Trilla (Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order)

Trilla is the main antagonist in the first entry of the Star Wars: Jedi series. For a good portion of the game, the Second Sister, a fallen Jedi turned Inquisitor, was hidden behind a mask akin to Darth Vader’s. When she finally unmasks, though, she is surprisingly appealing to the eyes. She’s also a badass and knows her way around a lightsaber. Ahhhh, the dances we could have… before she impales me with her red laser sword.

7 Megaera (Hades)

Meg is the first boss you encounter as you (Zagreus) attempt to escape the Underworld in Supergiant’s roguelike masterpiece, Hades. Calling her a villain is a little bit of a stretch because she and our protagonist have a complicated (and also amorous) relationship. However, she is an enemy in the sense that she’s trying to stop you from accomplishing your goal. Meg is a Fury, but her appearance belies her ferocity. Being of the Gods, she’s freaking beautiful.

6 Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower (Bloodborne)

What can I say about Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower that hasn’t already been said? The cover athlete of The Old Hunters DLC was so striking that Gehrman created the Doll in the Hunter’s Dream to resemble her. Studying under Gehrman as a formidable Hunter, she became trapped in the Hunter’s Nightmare after doing unspeakable things to the inhabitants of the Fishing Hamlet, all in the name of Kos. She’s an awesome boss with an absolutely banger of a soundtrack to accompany her fight. There’s a reason they made a special bot to look like her in Astro Bot.

5 Mileena (Mortal Kombat)

Who doesn’t love a girl with a beaming smile on her face? And that’s exactly what Mileena has. The Tarkat disease she has contracted has slightly deformed her facial features, but I’m choosing to see it as a positive. I mean, she also has that really long and flexible tongue. So what if Mileena is aligned with Mortal Kombat villainry? I can look past that for this girl.

4 Lady Dimitrescu (Resident Evil Village)

As soon as Lady Dimitrescu of Resident Evil Village was revealed, the internet became crazy obsessed and, let’s face it, a little bit weird about her. This 8-foot-tall vampire lady, voiced by Maggie Robertson, was being cosplayed by all and sundry, and those who weren’t dressing as her were asking her to step on them. In the game, she’s a stalker enemy, following you around to try to kill you at every turn. It’s pretty unsettling, but maybe a little exciting, too?

3 Monika (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus)

Do I have a problem? Probably. Monika is the main antagonist and your tormentor in Doki Doki Literature Club Plus. She messes with your mind, kills your friends and prospective girlfriends, and lets you sit with some disturbing imagery. But, come on, if there is someone who is going to be obsessed with you to this degree, you’d want it to be Monika. Right? RIGHT????

2 Malenia (Elden Ring)

Ignore the difficulty of the encounter and just take note of Malenia, Blade of Miquella. A towering red-haired demi-God, Malenia is a highlight of Elden Ring, featuring prominently in promotional media. She’s cool enough in her stylish armor, but in her second phase, she grows wings made from scarlet rot flowers and reveals her lovely face. Sure, her eyes are a little red, but maybe she’s just been getting in touch with her sensitive side under that Golden Era Flash helmet. 

1 Sniper Wolf (Metal Gear Solid)

Metal Gearrrrrrrr. Imagine it being said in the gruff voice of David Hayter. Metal Gearrrrr. Okay, I’m done.

Sniper Wolf was the formidable long-range sharpshooter in Metal Gear Solid, part of the notorious group, FOXHOUND. Aside from being a stone-cold fox, and wearing an impractical coat with a revealing cleavage, Sniper Wolf is also a lover of animals and has a softer side. I mean, there’s a reason Otacon loved her as much as he did.

So, go on! Tell me who I’m missing! Are you annoyed I didn’t have Ada Wong on this list? How about The Boss? Let me know in the comments the glaringly obvious misses in my list!

Hey fellow nerds! Before you dive back into that gaming session or start your next binge-watch, here’s the deal with Couch Soup: we’re a completely independent pop culture site run by genuine fans who get just as hyped as you do about the latest games, comics, movies, and TV shows. No corporate overlords, no AI-generated content, just real people who know their Metroid from their Mass Effect.

Unlike the big corporate sites, we don’t chase clicks or stir up drama. Sure, we might have some hot takes (looking at you, controversial season finale), but they come from a place of genuine passion and respect for the creators and fandoms we cover.

Want to support what we do and join what we think is the coolest community of pop culture enthusiasts on the internet? Check out our supporter tiers – each packed with perks that’ll level up your fandom experience. Every contribution helps keep us independent and lets us keep nerding out with you!

Thanks for being part of our quest – now, back to our regularly scheduled geekery!
Drew Lewis,
Editor-in-chief
Membership
Monthly
Yearly
Members Only Newsletter
5% Couch Soup Store Discount
Ability to Comment on Articles
Unlocked
Access to Couchsoup Community
Circle Forum
SIGN UP
Everything in free +
No Ads on the Site! Woohoo!
5% Couch Soup Store Discount
Monthly AMA chat with CouchSoup team members
Early access (up to 72hrs) to new
episodes
Access to exclusive members only
content (video & articles)
JOIN
Everything in free +
No Ads on the Site! Woohoo!
5% Couch Soup Store Discount
Monthly AMA chat with CouchSoup team members
Early access (up to 72hrs) to new
episodes
Access to exclusive members only
content (video & articles)
JOIN
Everything in free +
No Ads on the Site! Woohoo!
5% Couch Soup Store Discount
Monthly AMA chat with CouchSoup team members
Early access (up to 72hrs) to new
episodes
Access to exclusive members only
content (video & articles)
JOIN
Everything in free +
No Ads on the Site! Woohoo!
5% Couch Soup Store Discount
Monthly AMA chat with CouchSoup team members
Early access (up to 72hrs) to new
episodes
Access to exclusive members only
content (video & articles)
JOIN
Annual Membership
Everything in free +
No Ads on the Site! Woohoo!
5% Couch Soup Store Discount
Monthly AMA chat with CouchSoup team members
Early access (up to 72hrs) to new
episodes
Access to exclusive members only
content (video & articles)
JOIN
Annual Membership
Annual Membership
No Ads on the Site! Woohoo!
5% Couch Soup Store Discount
Monthly AMA chat with CouchSoup team members
Early access (up to 72hrs) to new
episodes
Access to exclusive members only
content (video & articles)
JOIN
Annual Membership
Everything in free +
No Ads on the Site! Woohoo!
5% Couch Soup Store Discount
Monthly AMA chat with CouchSoup team members
Early access (up to 72hrs) to new
episodes
Access to exclusive members only
content (video & articles)
JOIN
Annual Membership
Everything in free +
No Ads on the Site! Woohoo!
5% Couch Soup Store Discount
Monthly AMA chat with CouchSoup team members
Early access (up to 72hrs) to new
episodes
Access to exclusive members only
content (video & articles)
JOIN

About the Author

  • Iain McParland

    A northerner from England, Iain is passionate about all things film, TV, and video games (he has an obsession with popping them trophies in PlayStation games). When not consuming pop culture, Iain can be found drawing on MS Paint, learning Mandarin, watching football (soccer), or at pub quizzes. Mostly the pub thing, although he actually has not drunk a drop of alcohol since a messy Christmas Eve over a decade ago...

Share This

0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Comments are for members only. Sign up here to become a member for free.

The Bowl

Stephanie Judge
1 day ago
Wow! These. Are. Fire! I can't believe this release is in a month! Coleman Domingo as the Lion is peak casting. Everyone ate. No questions about it. From Boq's angry energy to Glinda's pink glow, I love how uniquely each one reflects the character and who they are perfectly. 
Drew Lewis
1 day ago
Adam Driver reveals he was developing a new Star Wars movie, ‘THE HUNT FOR BEN SOLO’ with Steven Soderbergh. Was set after ‘The Rise of Skywalker’. Lucasfilm loved the idea, but Disney said no — “They didn’t see how Ben Solo was alive”. Yet "somehow Palpatine returned" is literally the plot of Rise of Skywalker. […]
Iain McParland
6 days ago
Glen Schofield says he's more optimistic about a sequel to Dead Space 3 since the sale of EA. I'm not sure, dude. The head honcho Wilson is still in charge there, right? Even with the new owners, it seems like a long shot...
Media image
Iain McParland
9 days ago
Happy anniversary to Naughty Dog, Drake, Chloe, Elena, Sully, Tenzin, and that asshat Flynn! Walk with me down memory lane with the first episode of the Definitive Playthrough with Nolan North and Troy Baker.

    Shana Martin
    9 days ago
    Do you like point-and-click adventure games? Do you like Disney’s Haunted Mansion? You need to check out this trailer… and don’t forget your death certificate!

      1 9
      Buffalo Puzzles Advertisement

      Get our Newsletter!

      Featured

      What is Broadway Rave? We Went and Investigated

      We did it again. Couch Soup attended Broadway Rave, the premiere party for adult theater kids. Check out our coverage for a peek behind the curtain at this very silly, very niche, very fun traveling show.
      by Andrea CarterOctober 22, 2025
      1 2 3 1,086

      Read more

      PAX Aus 2025: Recapping The Best PAX Aus In Recent Years

      PAX Aus 2025 has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean we’ll stop talking about it just yet. Join Tom as he recaps some of his favourite moments from this year's event.

      Build, Hunt, Rise - V Rising Review

      Patrick Sutherland's look into the newest Steam game that'll drive you batty, V Rising. Gather your friends and prepare to spill some blood in this base-building, third-person, vampire survival game.
      1 2 3 261
      © 2025 CouchSoup, LLC. All Rights Reserved
      Terms of Service | Privacy
      © 2024 CouchSoup, LLC. All Rights Reserved
      crossmenuchevron-down