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25. Artyom
Artyom’s journey in Metro Exodus ends with a sacrifice that feels as heavy as the world he tried to save. Watching him give everything for Anna reminds players that even in a world built on survival, true heroism often comes at the highest price. | © 4A Games
24. Ethan Mars
Ethan spends all of Heavy Rain fighting to save his son, but depending on your choices, his story can end in heartbreak. After everything he endures, losing him feels like the final, cruel twist in an already devastating journey. | © Quantic Dream
23. Unnamed Boy
The boy’s journey in Inside ends as quietly and tragically as it began, with only silent clues hinting at his fate. After everything he endures, the lonely image of the treehouse and the flies says more than words ever could. | © Playdead
22. Commander Shepard
The final moments of Commander Shepard in Mass Effect 3 feel like the end of a journey players helped shape every step of the way. Whether they lived or died, saying goodbye to Shepard was like saying goodbye to a part of yourself. | © Electronic Arts
21. Vaas
Vaas was the soul of chaos in Far Cry 3, so taking him down never felt like a true victory. His death blurs reality and dream, marking the moment Jason loses whatever innocence he had left on the island. | © Ubisoft
20. Noble Six
Noble Six’s final stand in Halo: Reach isn’t about winning. It is about holding the line as long as possible, and watching that broken helmet fade into the dust reminds players that sometimes, heroes don’t get to survive. | © Bungie
19. Jackie Welles
Jackie’s death in Cyberpunk 2077 is one of those moments that creeps up on you, hitting harder the longer it sinks in. Watching him fade away after everything you’ve been through together makes Night City feel a whole lot emptier. | © CD Projekt
18. Shadowheart
Losing Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3 feels like cutting a story short right before it finds its meaning. Her death robs players of a powerful journey toward forgiveness and freedom, leaving behind only unanswered questions and what-ifs. | © Larian Studios
17. Joker
Joker’s death in Batman: Arkham City feels almost unreal, like a moment you can’t fully process. Even knowing what he’s done, it’s hard not to feel the weight of losing one of gaming’s most unforgettable villains. | © Warner Bros. Entertainment
16. Ezio's Family
Watching Ezio lose his father and brothers at the start of Assassin’s Creed II is like ripping the ground out from under him, and from the players, too. Their deaths don’t just set the story in motion; they leave a scar that defines everything Ezio becomes. | © Ubisoft
15. Claus
Facing Claus at the end of Mother 3 is like fighting a memory you don't want to lose. No amount of strength can make the final moments hurt any less, especially when you realize it was never really a battle you wanted to win. | © Nintendo
14. Lee Everett
Lee’s death in The Walking Dead isn’t just sad, it's completely shattering, as Clementine is forced to say goodbye to the person who meant everything to her. No matter how you face that final choice, it’s a moment that stays with you long after the screen fades to black. | © Telltale Games
13. Aerith
Aerith was the heart of Final Fantasy VII, which made it all the more crushing when Sephiroth ended her story with a single brutal strike. Her death wasn’t just a shocking moment; it left players searching for any way to undo it, desperate to bring her back. | © Square Enix
12. Mordin Solus
Mordin spent his whole life trying to fix a mistake he could never forget, and when the time came, he didn’t hesitate. Watching him quietly accept his fate while curing the genophage in Mass Effect 3 leaves a scar few players ever shake off. | © BioWare
11. 2B
2B was supposed to be the one who made it, the fighter who never faltered, until the virus took everything from her. Watching her stumble, break down, and beg for a mercy kill makes her final moments in NieR: Automata almost too painful to bear. | © PlatinumGames
10. Varl
Varl wasn’t just a fighter in Horizon Forbidden West; he was the heart of the group, always standing by Aloy with quiet strength. His death stings even more once you realize he had a family waiting for him that he never got to meet. | © Guerrilla Games
9. Hugo de Rune
Hugo sacrificed everything in A Plague Tale: Requiem, leaving players with the heartbreaking choice to end his life to save the world. After spending two games protecting him, letting go of such an innocent soul feels almost unbearable. | © Asobo Studio
8. Vesemir
Vesemir sacrificed himself in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to protect Ciri, showing the depth of his love and loyalty. His death isn’t just heartbreaking for Geralt and Ciri, this moment hits players just as hard. | © CD Projekt
7. Roach
Few moments in gaming feel as personal as the betrayal of Roach in Modern Warfare 2. Getting shot by someone you trusted, while hearing Soap and Price scream over the radio, makes this death sting even more. | © Infinity Ward
6. Sarah Miller
Sarah’s death at the start of The Last of Us is a heartbreaking scene that stays with players long after the main story is over. Even though you barely get to know her, seeing Joel lose his daughter makes the pain feel unbearably real. | © Naughty Dog
5. Aunt May
In Marvel’s Spider-Man, Peter faces his most devastating loss when he’s forced to choose between saving Aunt May or countless others. Knowing she was proud of him offers a small comfort, but it doesn’t lessen the heartbreak of saying goodbye. | © Insomniac Games
4. John Marston
John Marston’s death in Red Dead Redemption is a brutal reminder that even the strongest can’t outrun their past. Gunned down after fighting to protect his family, John’s sacrifice felt inevitable and devastating. | © Rockstar Games
3. Dominic Santiago
Dom’s sacrifice in Gears of War 3, set to the haunting sound of Mad World, delivered one of the most emotional gut-punches in gaming. Watching Marcus lose his best friend made it painfully clear that even heroes can’t escape heartbreak. | © Epic Games
2. Arthur Morgan
Red Dead Redemption will always be remembered for the slow and painful decline of Arthur Morgan, whose sacrifice in the end was one of gaming’s most heartbreaking moments. Watching him fight for redemption, knowing he’s doomed from the start, makes his death hit like a punch to the soul. | © Rockstar Games
1. Joel Miller
The death of Joel in The Last of Us Part II shattered players who had grown to love him through years of laughter, heartbreak, and survival. His brutal end wasn’t just a plot twist; it felt like losing a family member, leaving a wound that still defines the entire franchise. | © Naughty Dog
