The 16 Best Video Game Moms, Ranked By Gamers

Jonathan H. Kantor
Updated October 15, 2024 16 items

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Vote up the most engaging video game moms.

Video games have been around for decades, and while players often remember their favorite characters, one group isn't frequently considered. Many video games feature rich backstories that include a player character's mother, and in some cases, the player character is a mom.

Some exceptional characters from a variety of video games are also moms. This list looks at the many maternal characters players tend not to forget, making them the best of the best. If you find a video game mom you'd clean your room for, be sure to give them an upvote before you go!


  • 1

    Joyce Price - 'Life is Strange'

    Her Story: Joyce Price is Chloe Price's mom in Life is Strange and has been a longtime resident of Arcadia Bay. She works at the Two Whales Diner and is considered by many to be an excellent cook. She appears in “Chrysalis” but doesn't get a proper introduction until “Out of Time,” where she's presented as a loving, strong mother - even though she and her daughter bicker sometimes.

    Why She’s A Magnificent Mom: Despite her status as the town's permanent server at the diner, Joyce has a positive outlook on life and treats her daughter well. She doesn't hold a grudge against her friend Maxine “Max” Caulfield and steps in to help her fellow citizens whenever an opportunity arises. In many ways, Joyce is as real as any video game character can be, especially because she has flaws and preconceived notions just like anyone in the real world. This makes her a more relatable character.

    47 votes
    Engaging mom?
  • 2

    Yennefer Of Vengerberg - 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'

    Yennefer Of Vengerberg - 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'

    Her Story: Yennefer of Vengerberg is a powerful sorceress and the youngest member of the Brotherhood of Sorcerers. She is also the lover of protagonist Geralt of Rivia, and while she doesn't have any biological children, she quickly becomes a mother figure to Ciri, Geralt's adoptive daughter. Despite almost always having her own thing going on, Yennefer stops at nothing to care for Ciri and demonstrates this numerous times.

    Why She’s A Magnificent Mom: Yennefer sacrificed her ability to have children to become a powerful sorceress. She still regretted losing her fertility, though, so when Ciri showed up as a child in need of help, Yennefer showered her with motherly love. She not only protected Ciri on numerous occasions; she also taught her to use magic, transforming her into a strong and capable warrior.

    44 votes
    Engaging mom?
  • 3

    Ana Amari - 'Overwatch'

    Ana Amari - 'Overwatch'

    Her Story: Ana Amari is one of the founding heroes of Overwatch and is considered by many to be the greatest sniper in the world. In addition to her marksmanship abilities, she's a dedicated leader capable of making difficult decisions on the fly. She's also the mother of Fareeha Amari, whom she raised among Overwatch's agents.

    Why She’s A Magnificent Mom: Raising Fareeha amid a militaristic setting helped build her into a powerful fighter following in her mother's footsteps. She goes by the name Pharah and is a playable character (as well as one of the primary protagonists) in the game. Ana's skills as a fighter and her abilities as a mom apparently intertwined to turn her daughter into a capable warrior, so it's fair to say she did a good job raising her.

    34 votes
    Engaging mom?
  • Her Story: General Sonya A. Blade is the commander of all operations of the Outer World Investigation Agency, an Earthrealm Special Forces unit. She's also an excellent fighter and constant adversary of the Black Dragon and its leader, Kano, who killed her former partner. She married (and later divorced) Johnny Cage, with whom she shares a daughter, Cassandra Carlton Cage, who works alongside her mother in the OIA and is a formidable fighter in her own right.

    Why She’s A Magnificent Mom: Despite being a formidable fighter and the leader of Earthrealm's defenses, Sonya is also a mom, and like any good parent, she puts the needs of her daughter above her own. Sonya ensured Cassie learned to fight and defend herself, and they often spar together. Sonya started in the franchise as a female archetype constantly needing rescue, but she's evolved well past that and became a military leader capable of great things.

    37 votes
    Engaging mom?
  • 5

    Anling - 'Undying'

    Her Story: In Undying, the player character is Anling, the mother of Cody. She is bitten by a zombie and knows her end is near, so she spends most of her time teaching her son how to survive by himself after she turns. She also searches for a safe place Cody can call home.

    Why She’s A Magnificent Mom: The entire story of Undying centers around Anling's love for Cody. Her only purpose in the game is to prepare her son to survive on his own. While that's typical maternal behavior, it's not easy, and the challenge for the player is making Anling's goals a reality.

    28 votes
    Engaging mom?
  • 6

    Toriel - 'Undertale'

    Her Story: In Undertale, the player assumes the persona of Frisk, the game's main protagonist. Toriel is the second character players meet. She saves them from Flowey (a misleadingly cute flower) and guides them through the Ruins. Her only interest is in teaching Frisk to survive the dangers of the Underground, but she's got an interesting backstory. Toriel is the former queen of the monsters and the mother of Asriel Dreemurr (the final boss of the game's True Pacifist Route).

    Why She’s A Magnificent Mom: While Toriel isn't Frisk's mother, she certainly acts like it, and is a mother-figure to all within the Underworld. She demonstrates an apparent love and affection for the Frisk - granted, it's a tough love, but it gets the job done. She loves all children, and was happy to welcome Asriel into the world, as well as her adoptive child, the Underworld's first human. Her guidance is vital in navigating the game, so she has a commanding and necessary presence as the “mom.”

    27 votes
    Engaging mom?