#6 Lara Croft
Despite the many attempts to sexualize her through the years, through her trademark tank top and shorts, a slinky black dress, or a legless wet suit, Lara Croft remains one of gaming’s most iconic women. She serves as a badass role model and the reason why many women not only play games today, but also become interested in game development. Initially thought of as a female Indiana Jones, Lara has carved her own look sound through her strength, determination, and refusal to back down from a challenge. Her latest game takes her back to her origins, learning to survive on her own after being shipwrecked on an island, hoping to concentrate on her human elements rather than her almost superhero status in her previous games.
