Butlers may be loyal to their masters and mistresses, but nothing can prepare them for the perils that commonly face them in gaming. It is safe to say that many butlers have it rough when it comes to games, as they are expected to follow the protagonist through their adventure, being there to support them no matter what the cost is.
Butlers are hardly ever thanked for their service and on many occasions are instead tormented and pestered by players who would rather run circles around them in glee. That's why in this list butlers are getting the spotlight as they are finally being thanked for their service, though a raise can't be agreed upon.
6 Indeedee – Pokemon Sword And Shield
This Pokemon hasn't had it as bad as other Butlers in gaming, as a Pokemon, it is still expected to battle it out against others to please its trainer. Indeedee is known as being an emotion Pokemon, however, by reading its description, as well as its design, it is clear to see that it was greatly influenced by old-fashioned English butlers.
These Pokemon are willing to serve others which suggests that they enjoy helping their trainers as well as others in the Galar Region, as they especially take a liking to certain roles depending on the gender of the pokemon. Male Indeedees tend to be skilled at being valets while female Indeedees who take on the appearance of a maid tend to gravitate towards looking after children and therefore make great babysitters.
5 Jakob – Fire Emblem Fates
As the loyal butler of Corrin, the main protagonist of Fire Emblem Fates, Jakob will join the player as an ally no matter which route the player decides to take in the game. He has grown up alongside the main character who has supported him in his pursuit to become a butler within that family until he eventually became the loyal servant of Corrin.
Jakob won't join straight away if the player decides to choose male Corrin, but this doesn't stop his attempt to fulfill his role as he will eventually return to the player in later chapters of the game. His class is also incredibly useful when going up against other opponents as his starting class, also named Butler, is not only agile to deal with enemies but also a great support healer class.
4 Alfred – Batman: Arkham Series
Keeping up with his role as he did in the films and comics, Alfred Pennyworth once again deserves a spot as one of the best butlers for his undying devotion to Bruce Wayne. Although he is only mentioned in Batman: Arkham Asylum, players finally get to meet the well-experienced butler in Arkham City, as well as in the rest of the series.
Alfred has been known to air his concerns about many of the plans Batman has had. This confidence to speak out of turn shows how caring of a man Alfred is, especially as he essentially raised Bruce after his parents were tragically killed. Alfred has continued this loyalty nevertheless as even if Bruce does not listen to his concerns he will continue to aid him in his mission to make Gotham a safer place.
3 Codsworth – Fallout 4
Although a machine, Codsworth has been shown to have not only a dedication to his job but also to the player when they finally appear out of cryogenic stasis after two hundred years. Codsworth is surprisingly in good shape for a robot that was subjected to the nuclear bombs and has been attempting to keep the house in shape while his master and mistress have been away.
It's a shame when the player finally finds him, as with a good charisma skill, players can ask the robot how he is really feeling, and that's when he will reveal how stressful it has been. The poor machine has been getting by raiders or struggling to remove rust from the surfaces, though he no longer needs to fret as the player has returned. Unfortunately, that means he may have to become a companion instead that is dragged across the Commonwealth.
2 Ignis – Final Fantasy 15
Ignis may never formally be called a butler, but this doesn't hide the fact that he is still a retainer of Prince Noctis, and therefore he must look after him at all costs. Tasked with a variety of domestic duties, this well-dressed man is the designated driver of Noctis as well as being in charge of creating a variety of delicious meals for the player and their companions.
A lot of the duties that he is tasked with he put on himself, as Ignis' composed and serious personality makes him believe he is the only one skilled enough to do any of these duties. Similarly to Jakob, Ignis grew up with Noctis and that may be why he is so devoted to the prince, though besides this Ignis is still a fascinating character to explore.
1 Winston – Tomb Raider
The sad matter of fact is many players are terrified of poor Winston. He can be found in the Croft manor within the original timeline of the Tomb Raider games making his first most horrifying appearances in Tomb Raider 2. In his faithfulness, he will follow the player everywhere, which many find very creepy as they can't get rid of him.
This poor Butler is just trying to do his job and players have found ways to get rid of him when they are trying to complete the level. Although hilarious it is very cruel to this tiny bunch of pixels as players have found ways to lock Winston in the freezer of the Croft Manor, making him not only the best butler but also the scariest.