Best Video Game Halloween Costumes

Nov 21, 2023

If you're stuck for Halloween costume ideas, why not turn to video games?

Halloween is a fantastic time of year. Spooky movies are played almost on loop, you can eat candy with no shame whatsoever, and you get plenty of excuses to dress up. Of course, picking an outfit can be incredibly hard, especially when you're determined to make reference to any of the gaming greats.

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Yes, the world of video games is ripe with characters to mimic for your Halloween costume, and whether you're a 'do it yourself' kind of person or a 'buy it all online' type of person, your fellow geeks will love seeing you dressed to the nines in something entirely nerdy.

Catch all the candy!

Ash Ketchum may be one of the most recognizable faces in gaming and anime history, and his getup is definitely part of that. This unofficial yet quality-looking costume set will turn any outfit into a Pokemon reference.

The set includes Ash's iconic baseball cap, a short-sleeve jacket, and some fingerless gloves - all you need to do is pair it with a white tee, some blue jeans, and some hi-tops, and you've got yourself an easy, comfy Ash cosplay. And now that he's a Pokemon Master, you can wear this costume with more pride than ever.

Feel like a princess

Who says that Halloween costumes have to be spooky? There's nothing wrong with dressing up as one of gaming's most iconic characters of all time: Princess Peach. This costume promises a feeling of elegance while still being as nerdy as any other video game reference outfit.

And hey, if Princess Peach is a bit too classic for you, Ugoccam also has Princess Daisy and Rosalina outfits for anyone who wants to be just a little more obscure in their references. Thanks to the massive success of the Super Mario Bros. Movie, there will be enough people that will recognise you.

You can always jump off to reach greater heights

You simply can't help but smile when you see one of these costumes - the comically tiny legs, the goofy way the Yoshi will dash about ahead of your child - it's a perfectly joyful sight.

This costume is officially licensed and comes with a battery pack, so it's self-inflating. One size fits most, so you can be confident that you won't be disappointed when this dinosaur hatches turns up at your door, just remember that you'll have to buy the iconic Mario mustache separately.

Persona not included

One of the most stylish JRPG protagonists in recent history, Persona 5's Joker has a great outfit. Forget stealing hearts, steal his outfit - something that Miccostumes makes very easy.

This ensemble comes with the jacket, the shirt, and the pants, so all you'll need is a nice pair of shoes and perhaps some black hair dye, and your Joker cosplay is complete.He's a little more obscure than some of the other costumes we've included on this list, but if another Persona super fan sees you wearing this, they'll be absolutely delighted.

Waka Waka

If you're feeling a bit fancier than usual and want to stunt on your friends by turning up to the party in a full-blown suit, you can't get much better than this. This suit turns you into the entire Pac Man board, complete with ghosts all over the place.

This might be a bit pricier than your usual Halloween fare, but you get what you pay for - the jacket, pants, and tie all come with the stylish yet geeky design, and while it's a bit ostentatious, you could totally get away with wearing this suit any time of the year.

Block this costume for Halloween night

Minecraft is a phenomenon of wild proportions. It's a game that has stood the test of time and taken the world by storm, enjoyed by all ages. Kids can express their fondness for the game by dressing up as Steve, the default player character skin that you play as when you take your first steps in Minecraft's blocky utopia.

This costume is officially licensed and gives the wearer an authentically pixelated look thanks to the extremely padded shoulders and square-shaped head. There are few video game characters as instantly recognizable as Steve - he even got into Super Smash Brothers, to the delight of thousands.

...or not to be.

There aren't many characters who you could call cooler than 2B from Nier: Automata. She exudes strength and confidence in everything she does, so of course it would feel incredible to dress up as her for Halloween.

This costume comes with everything you need for a great 2B look - from the leotard to the hair accessories and blindfold that make 2B a recognizable face in a sea of androids. The sheer detail in this outfit is incredible - you'll surely impress everyone at the party if you turn up rocking this - double points if you can snatch a suitable white wig to match.

Mario and Luigi are pretty easy to cosplay. All you need is red or green overalls, a matching cap, and a fake mustache.

Cosplay is a performance art in which fas try and emul;ate a character's look and attire as closely as possible, including weapons and physical attributes.

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Brought up on mascot platformers and role-playing games from Japan, Ryan has been passionate about gaming for over two decades. As an editor, he gets to blend his love for writing with a lifelong hobby.When he's not working or gaming, he can usually be found baking, reading about pirates, or watching classic sitcoms. He also loves manta rays and has a master's degree in clinical psychology that he never intends to use.