Summary
Superhero gamesare popular on all platforms, and there are plenty of options, from third-person shooters to open-world RPGs. With familiar faces like Batman and Spider-Man, fans love exploring the stories of their favorite heroes.
However, video games could use more female superheroes. While they are slowly becoming more popular in the gaming crowd, people are still waiting for the day when there are plenty of female heroes to play as. Until then, here are some of the best superhero video games with female protagonists.
10Batman: Arkham Knight - Catwoman’s Revenge
Catwoman
While not a full-fledged video game,Arkham Knightreleased the DLC called Catwoman’s Revenge. In addition to the main game, you can play as Catwoman in this short, story-based mission.
Attempting to get revenge on The Riddler for kidnapping her, Selena Kyle finds the location of his headquarters. You control her as she prowls around his twisted hideout, pickpocketing and knocking out guards. The hour-long playtime isn’t much, but it’s fun for fans of the female character.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 allows for some serious girl power. While it doesn’t strictly focus on female heroes, you have the option to create a team of all women. There are even buffs andbonuses for all-female teams.
For example, The Femme Fatale team is composed of Black Widow, Elektra, Elsa Bloodstone, Gamora, Psylocke, and Phoenix. The Women of Marvel team is another option with a long list of female members. Regardless, it’s clear there are powerful, playable female protagonists in the game.
The first game from the Invincible universe, Invincible Presents: Atom Eve allows you to play as the fan-favorite female superhero. As Eve navigates her life as a superhero, she learns how to use her powers for good while balancing her friends and family.
The visual novel features turn-based combat and lets you choose between various dialogue options that can impact how the story plays out. Even though it’s just under an hour of playtime, the depth of the story and combat make the game worthwhile.
Gamora may not be playable in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, but she’s still a female protagonist. Surrounded by other guardians, you play as Star-Lord. Despite that, you feel like you are collectively playing as the entire team, including Gamora, as you command them all during battle.
She shines during combat, twisting through the air with her sword, and her emotional scenes in the game allow you to connect with her character.
While Marvel’s Avengers is an ensemble game, the main storyline follows Kamala Kahn, also known as Ms. Marvel. An optimistic young woman who idolizes the Avengers, she finds herself front and center in their latest plot.
While the game was controversial among fans due to live service issues, there is a fan base who enjoys playing as the young heroine as her story unfolds.
5DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power
Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and More!
While not as well-known as other games on this list, DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power is aNintendo Switch gamefocused solely on female superheroes. The adorable game allows kids to play as their favorite characters from the TV series.
Players join the fight as Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Batgirl save Metropolis, with other friendly faces along the way. Geared to a younger audience, it provides much-needed female hero representation for child gamers.
Gotham Knights is another ensemble game where you may switch between Batgirl, Red Hood, Robin, orNightwing. You can, however, opt to play the entire game as Batgirl.
Each team member has different strengths. Barbara Gordon is a resilient hero highly trained in combat and a strong hacker, able to dig for information easily. She bounces back from attacks fairly quickly and her stealth abilities are strong, making her a solid choice for the game’s story.
Gravity Rush 2 centers on Kat, a teenage girl who can manipulate gravity. In the game, she is drawn from her home in Hekseville into another universe and fights to save it as the fabric of reality begins to unwind.
The Gravity Queen’s powers are unique, as she can manipulate gravity to fall, fly, climb walls, hurl debris, and other impressive feats. The mind-bending adventure provides players with one of the best female superheroes in gaming.
Infamous: First Light is an open-world prequel about Abigail “Fetch” Walker, a super-powered human imprisoned in a government facility. Using her neon and superspeed powers, Fetch takes down holographic foes before revealing the story of her arrest.
All of this leads up to the events inInfamous: Second Son. Her origin story is a great choice if you’re seeking a superhero game with a strong female protagonist.
Control is the best superhero game with a female protagonist. The third-person game focuses onJesse Faden, the director of a secret government agency focusing on battling paranormal forces.
Jesse gains powers throughout the game, keeping you on your toes. Players use her growing abilities to defeat an enemy called The Hiss. The well-paced story keeps you engaged without the hype of a well-known, comic-book superhero.
