Video games allow us to escape from an ordinary reality, rarely rich in exciting moments, and take us to an entirely different world, where we can become someone we aspire to be.
The history of games remembers many exceptional heroes — both male and female. Their variety and diversity allow everyone to embody whomever they want and feel full immersion and integration with the character.
Similarly, with genres — thanks to the many different types of games, everyone can find something that best suits their taste and needs.
Today’s article is dedicated to the fair sex in the darkest, most thrilling games of the horror genre. Here is a list of some of the most interesting, memorable women who played important (main roles) in unforgettable games. Are you ready? Let’s get started!
| Game | Release | Genre | Developer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Tormented Souls | 2021-08-27 | Adventure | Abstract Digital works |
 | Alien Isolation | 2014-10-06 | Action & Shooter | Creative Assembly |
 | The Last Of Us Part I | 2023-03-28 | Action | Naughty Dog |
 | Resident Evil Biohazard Hd Remaster | 2015-01-19 | Adventure | CAPCOM CO., LTD. |
 | Fatal Frame Project Zero Maiden Of Black Water | 2021-10-28 | Adventure | Koei Tecmo |
 | Resident Evil 0 Biohazard 0 Hd Remaster | 2016-01-19 | Adventure | CAPCOM CO., LTD. |
 | World Of Horror | 2020-02-20 | Indie | panstasz |
 | Resident Evil 2 Biohazard Re2 Deluxe Edition | 2019-01-25 | Action | Capcom Development Division 1 |
 | Control Ultimate Edition | 2019-08-27 | Action | Remedy Entertainment |
 | A Plague Tale Innocence | 2019-05-14 | Adventure | Asobo Studio |
 | Signalis | 2022-10-27 | Indie | rose-engine |
Caroline Walker
| First appearance: | 2021-08-27 |
Caroline Walker is the main character in Tormented Souls, an adventure action game with a survival horror atmosphere released in 2021.
Caroline is a young woman with short, auburn hair. One day, she receives a letter from the old Wildberger Hospital, containing a photograph of two missing girls, Emma and Anna Wildberger.
She goes there to learn more about the disappearance and the sender of the letter, but upon arrival, she suffers a migraine and loses consciousness. She wakes up naked in a bathtub, with her eye surgically removed, and suffering from amnesia. Now, her goal is also to discover why she was imprisoned in this old hospital resembling a mansion.
Players love Caroline for her determination and perseverance. Trying to help the missing girls, she herself becomes a victim of a mysterious accident. Despite this, she doesn’t lose her spirit — alone and injured, she continues to try to solve the dark mystery and escape from danger.
Jill Valentine
| First appearance: | Resident Evil (1996) |
Jill Valentine is a character in several games from the iconic Resident Evil series (and other franchise works). She made her first appearance in this saga in its very first installment, released in 1996.
Jill is American, and her appearance has changed moderately over the course of the RE series. However, blue has always been dominant in her outfits.
She naturally has light-brown hair, but in one instalment, she is blonde (due to experiments performed on her). She has had both long hair, hidden under a cap, and a short hairstyle.
Jill worked for the legendary S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team Rear Security unit, and later joined the Private Anti-Biohazard Unit Operative B.S.A.A. Operative.
Although she has had different goals and missions over the years, she has always been distinguished by the strength and courage that have captivated players. As a special agent, she is also excellent with firearms and can handle herself in combat. This character is considered by many players to be one of the faces of the series.
Claire Redfield
| First appearance: | Resident Evil 2 1998 |
Claire Redfield is another character from the iconic RE series. She first appeared in Resident Evil 2, but later had her role in other games and movies within this spooky universe.
Claire is the younger sister of Chris Redfield (a special officer and B.S.A.A. member). Like Jill, she has had slightly different hair colours in various game instalments — from red, to dark blonde, to brown.
Red is dominant in her outfits (most often a red jacket). Claire is known for her love of motorcycles and her membership in Terra Save.
Redfield is a fearless young woman who, like Jill, knows no fear and handles pistols very well. Her unconventional hobby makes her a truly cool character!
Heather Mason
| First appearance: | 2003-05-23 Silent Hill 3 |
Heather Mason is the main character in Silent Hill 3, released in 2003. She also appeared in Play Novel: Silent Hill, Book of Memories, and several other games as a playable character.
Heather is a reincarnation of Alessa Gillespie and Cheryl Mason, who were once one, but the dark side was separated from the good one — Heather was their reunion.
She was also the adopted daughter of Harry, known from the first game instalment. The girl’s story is quite complex: Alessa was impregnated with the embryo of a dark god worshipped by the Silent Hill cultists, but during the ritual (in which she merged with Cheryl), the girls died and were reborn as a single infant.
To protect his adoptive daughter from the cult, Harry hid her past, changed her name, and dyed her hair. Unfortunately, the family was tracked down, Harry was murdered, and Heather embarked on a journey to understand her destiny and face it.
Heather Mason is one of the favourite characters of Silent Hill fans. This teenage girl embodies courage, even in the toughest situations. Despite her sharp sense of humour, she is also very kind-hearted and empathetic, with a strong sense of justice.
Nicole Wilson
| First appearance: | 2020-02-19 |
Nicole Wilson is the main playable character in The Suicide of Rachel Foster, a narrative adventure game with a thriller atmosphere.
Nicole is the daughter of Leonard McGrath and Claire Wilson — the married owners of The Timberland Hotel. Years ago, Nicole and her mother left the place after discovering her father’s affair with the titular teenager and Nicole’s classmate, Rachel Foster, which resulted in a pregnancy and Rachel’s suicide.
Ten years later, Nicole, as the sole heir, returns to the place to settle it and prepare it for sale, with the proceeds intended as compensation for the Fosters family. However, upon arrival, Nicole is cut off from the world by a snowstorm and becomes engrossed in the mystery hidden by the hotel.
Nicole’s past is quite shocking, but she found the strength to return to the place that was the source of her trauma. Players appreciate her determination and courage — in the end, she was left alone in a terrifying hotel reminiscent of The Shining…
Marianne Rekowicz
| First appearance: | 2021-01-28 |
Marianne Rekowicz is the main protagonist of The Medium, released in 2021. This title combines adventure and survival horror, and was inspired by the Silent Hill series.
Marianne is a young woman who, shortly after her father’s death, receives a phone call from a mysterious man offering to help her discover her past and understand her extraordinary gift.
When she arrives at the arranged place, the Niwa Resort, she finds an abandoned building whose secrets she must uncover… and survive. Marianne can separate her soul from her body and transfer it to the Spiritual World, full of spirits and ghosts.
Marianne is appreciated for her kindness and calm demeanour, as well as her great supernatural abilities. She can communicate with spirits and constantly tries to help them.
