Top 20 Skimpiest Outfits in Video Games

“Borderlands” series (2002-19)

To survive on Pandora, everyone needs to be at least a little bit crazy. The fact Moxxi has the moniker of mad to her name goes a long way, not that it stops her from collecting husbands left and right. Might have something to do with her preferred wardrobe – which seems to be a combination of cabaret and clown. Her taste for the fine things in life has only expanded as the years have gone by, and along with it, her eagerness to show a little extra skin.

“Final Fantasy XV” (2016)

Boys, her eyes are up there. While on the ultimate road-trip to try and save their kingdom, Noctis and crew encounter this beauty after their car breaks down. Luckily for them, Cindy happens to be a whiz when it comes to repairing cars, and seemingly against buttoning up her top. With her bubbly personality and handy ability to upgrade the Regalia, she became a welcome supporting character who was all too easy to fall for. Alas, she’s married to her work so don’t expect any dates any time soon.

“Hitman: Absolution” (2012)

They’re here to deliver divine punishment and look good while doing it. Nicknamed the Angels of Death, this group may appear as ordinary nuns, but are actually elite assassins…who happen to sport latex outfits beneath their robes. Symbolically, it’s a way to reflect their true dark intentions while posing as women of the cloth. Practically, it’s possibly the biggest distraction in the game. We’re sure even Agent 47 had to blink twice once he got a gander at what the Saints were rocking.

“Lollipop Chainsaw” (2012)

What happens when you combine satirical raunchiness, a cheerleader, and a zombie horde? A ludicrously entertaining game featuring a spicy lead, complete with her own uniform that might just be a few sizes too small. Everything about Juliet is exaggerated, from the way she leans into the role as star cheerleader, how she hails from a zombie killing family, and especially her outfit. When the game has an achievement for trying to get a peek up her already incredibly short skirt, you know what you’re in for.

“Tekken” series (1994-)

We get it, Capoeira users need a lot of room to breathe given the acrobatics involved in their fighting style. But even then, we can’t help but find that Christie might be taking things to their limit. Ignoring the plethora of additional outfits she’s got waiting in the wings, her initial look certainly leaves little to the imagination. She’s without a doubt Tekken’s most dazzling and alluring fighter, but she’s one misstep away from having her top shelf exposed mid-fight!

“Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth” (2024)

Yes, this is purely about the swimsuit. The internet-breaking swimsuit. We won’t pretend that Tifa wasn’t already enticing with her classic tank-top, showcasing her beauty as well as her strength. It’s just that her beachwear in Rebirth put everyone on blast, reminding us all while she’s top of the podium when it comes to gaming’s greatest dream girls, something that will never come into doubt ever again. We give Cloud full credit for keeping his composure here. We’re not sure we could do the same.

“Street Fighter” series (1987-2023)

Japanese wrestling is no stranger to costumes that border on the excessive. That same spirit was channeled into R Mika – a powerhouse combatant who can deliver swift beatdowns. It just so happens that her particular outfit is a tad more revealing than most, especially at the back. Given that she also makes a habit of taunting her foes by slapping her posterior, it’s obvious that there's an intentionally sultry edge to her. Not that it prevented her and Capcom getting into hot water upon her debut.

“Nier Automata” (2017)

Yoko Taro knows how to make em’. While the world, lore and characters are personified by their pain, 2B’s design is nonetheless one of the most beguiling in recent memory. Pairing techno with gothic, the blindfold, dress and high heel combo cover more skin than you’d expectfrom a Nier game, but this android still finds a way to make it enthralling. Even in the midst of battle, the outfit continues to extenuate her frame in such a way you’ll need to occasionally pause the game to regroup.

“Batman: Arkham” series (2009-15)

Even if you’re aware that a single kiss from her spells your doom, this emerald femme fatale certainly doesn’t make it easy when it comes to trying to resist temptation. All superpowers aside, a wardrobe made up of a deep red top and undergarments seemingly fashioned out of foliage certainly leaves an impact. Sure, she’ll summon giant plants to devour you the first chance she gets, but you have to hand it to Ivy, she makes tree hugging look oh so attractive.

“The King of Fighters/Fatal Fury” series (1991-)

They don’t call her the alluring ninja for nothing. Should you find yourself taking on this skilled shinobi as an opponent across her many appearances in a variety of fighting games, then chances are not only will you have to avoid her fire-based techniques, but also endeavor not to be distracted by her…accessories. Something that is not made easy by the fact her uniform seems to be permanently loose, ensuring that for every punch and kick she throws there’s also plenty of top-heavy maneuvers.

“Mortal Kombat” series (1992-)

This clone of Kitana fused with Tarkatan DNA may not have the best dentistry, but toss a veil over her mouth and look past the carnivorous psychosis, and she is quite the looker. This is especially true following her reintroduction in the 2011 reboot, where her costume isn’t so much practical as it is…an afterthought. Kitana and Jade are also guilty of this, but Mileena’s design for the first few entries of the new timeline went beyond the pale of distracting. The fatality jokes write themselves.

“Mass Effect” series (2007-12)

Your eyes aren’t deceiving you, Jack’s choice of upper garments consist entirely of straps, while the insane number of tattoos covering her body acts as a second skin. While Miranda might seem to be the obvious choice given that her Cerberus uniform seems way too snug to be standard issue, Jack takes home the gold here given how little she’s actually wearing. We can only assume she’s using her biotic abilities to keep everything in place, but knowing how hardcore she is, we doubt Jack would care if she suffered any wardrobe malfunctions along the way.

“Ninja Gaiden” (2004-12)

When taking on an enemy as numerous and as powerful as the Fiends, a ninja will take any help they can get. That apparently includes a hunter with a talent for handling massive hammers and a love for all things leather. With her combat uniform cut in such a way that the majority of her torso is on display, we can imagine it took a lot of discipline for Ryu to remain focused on the mission while Rachel was around.

“Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain” (2015)

Kojima, we love your games and think you’re a visionary, but you’re not fooling anyone when it comes to the reason as to why this sniper has to wear as little clothing as possible. Due to a parasitic form of surgery, Quiet is left with a condition that causes her to breathe through her skin, meaning should she wear too much clothing, she will literally suffocate. In short - the lesser the better. Uh huh, whatever you say Kojima.

“Stellar Blade” (2024)

As far as combat potential goes, Eve’s standard outfit is perfectly serviceable. Unimaginably tight and prone to push the jiggle physics as far they can go, but still not the craziest sci-fi loadout we’ve seen. And then you get into her customisation options. It’s honestly admirable how many of Eve’s alternative nano suits seem to just recede with every new unlock. From playboy bunny to swim wear, to practically nothing, they really went all out here, once again leading to another controversy among certain public outlets.

“HuniePop” series (2015-21)

She’s a love fairy, of course her attire walks a little on the wild side. Alas, Kyu is also the most promiscuous love fairy out there, which just so happens to be reflected in her casual clothing. Along with her signature wings, you’ll often find Kyu sporting babydoll lingerie, her underwear and…that’s about it. Given that she’s invisible to the naked eye, she doesn’t really have to worry about public indecency. Except for the players of course, who end up getting an eyeful each time they load up the game!

“Darkstalkers” series (1994-2013)

This stray kitty knows how to strut her stuff. With a consistently cheerful personality and the dream of one day becoming a pop star, the last thing you’d expect would be for this hybrid to be any good at fighting, but as many Capcom and Marvel characters can attest, Felicia does indeed have some claws on her. Then again, it’s not just her cutesy nature that distracts opponents, given that her clothing consists of next to nothing. Well, if superstardom doesn’t work out, she could always try burlesque.

“Soulcalibur” series (1995-2018)

We guess the hunt for the ultimate sword draws all types, including heiresses whose clothing has only seemed to have diminished over the course of the franchise. With the task of destroying Soul Edge, Ivy has become a mainstay combatant, in part due to her signature sword style…but mostly due to how her clothes can no longer contain her assets. The fact she’s able to fight so well despite her dominatrix-brand of clothing and excessive proportions is a testament to her skills.

“Onechanbara” series (2004-19)

Starting off as a way to mock franchise lead Aya, Kagura decided to adopt the swimsuit and cowboy look for herself…and in doing so might just take the crown as the raunchiest leading lady to ever helm a Japanese hack and slash game. And that is no small mountain to climb. While we can appreciate her willingness to commit to the bit, given how little she’s actually wearing throughout the game, we have to wonder why she bothered with anything at all – function clearly wasn’t part of the design philosophy.

“Prince of Persia: Warrior Within” (2004)

Armor in fantasy video games can take on a variety of forms. More often than not, it’s about style over substance. That being said…we’re not even sure we can call this armor because…just look at it! The only protection Shadee’s costume offers is against an r-rating due to how it just about covers her most intimate areas. The creators clearly understood the assignment here. Maybe she wouldn’t have met her demise if she had made the tactical decision to have at least something put in place to protect her torso.

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