Like all forms of storytelling, video games have many characters for people to relate to. If players have ever wondered which characters they are most similar to from some of the most iconic franchises in the world, they may choose to determine it through their MBTI.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a personality test with sixteen results. Based on introversion vs. extraversion, intuition vs. sensing, feeling vs. thinking, and perceiving vs. judging, people can learn more about themselves and how similar they are to others, including their favorite video game characters. Here are sixteen characters that most gamers will know and may relate to.
16 INFP - Cloud
Cloud Strife is the main protagonist of Final Fantasy VII and its related titles. Though his personality changed a lot throughout the game, he mostly appeared as an INFP. He doesn't get close to many people but cares deeply for those he trusts.
15 INFJ - Zelda
Zelda is the titular character of The Legend of Zelda and the princess of Hyrule. She is very smart and thinks carefully for her people. However, she also keeps her distance from them and is usually only close to Impa and Link. Her actions have impacted Hyrule for generations and she must think carefully on how to act against Ganondorf and her other enemies.
14 ISFJ - Joel
Joel is the main character of The Last of Us and played an important role in the sequel that released earlier this year. After the death of his daughter at the start of the game, he became distant. However, he changed a lot when he met Ellie, the other protagonist of the series. When he had to choose between saving her or humanity, his decision was made through his strong feelings towards her.
13 ISTJ - Kratos
Kratos is the protagonist in God of War. Though he has changed a lot from the first title of the series to 2018's critically acclaimed installment, he has mostly kept to himself and has made decisions that impact his entire world. He has lightened up a bit since starting a family but will always think carefully on what is best for his son.
12 ENTJ - Ganon
The main antagonist of The Legend of Zelda is none other than Ganon. He can be very outgoing in order to manipulate those that he needs to.
He also plans things out in advance and can think of many results for every action he makes, always ensuring his return if defeated.
11 INTJ - Sephiroth
Another brilliant mastermind is Sephiroth. There are few villains in Final Fantasy that are as frightening as the one-winged angel. Originally being Shinra's greatest soldier and Cloud's idol, he turned against humanity and plotted to destroy the world and become one with it. He is very calculating and does whatever he has to in order to reach his goal of becoming a new lifeform.
10 INTP - Tails
An incredibly intelligent character that is a hero rather than a villain is Tails. He has built a lot of things that have saved him and his friends countless times, always being prepared to make whatever they may need. Throughout the games, Tails has gone from being very insecure to being confident in his skills and becoming more comfortable with letting others into his life. However, he still keeps to himself when he isn't around his closest comrades.
9 ESTP - Sonic
Tails' best friend is Sonic. Always looking to help those in need and save the world, the fast hedgehog has gained a lot of friends over the years and looks out for them. Though he is mostly known for being incredibly fast, he is also quick to make decisions and usually looks to see what the best thing to do in the moment is rather than plan things out ahead of time.
8 ENTP - Ellie
Next to Joel, Ellie is the other protagonist of The Last of Us games. Though she was originally reluctant to join Joel, she became very close to him and many others on her journey. Infected but not affected, Ellie was the key to saving humanity. While Joel decided to save her, Ellie was willing to do whatever it took to save everyone else.
7 ESFP - Pikachu
Pikachu is very active and energetic, easily being able to make friends. Many trainers like to catch the electric mouse pokémon as they make good allies in battle. Pikachu is very caring towards its trainers and other pokémon and will always do whatever is needed for them.
6 ENFP - Sora
Sora is the main protagonist from Kingdom Hearts. He has made many friends in his travels with Donald and Goofy across various worlds based on Disney and Pixar films. He has also gotten close to most of the series' original characters and heroes from other Square Enix games. All of his decisions are based on his emotions though he can get lost in his head. There are times where not even his weird thoughts make sense to him.
5 ENFJ - Chris
Once the protagonist of the Resident Evil series, it seems that Chris Redfield may be an antagonist in the upcoming title, Resident Evil 8: Village. He gets very close to those around him and cares a lot about them. However, as a fighter, he has also had to make a lot of tough decisions that may hurt his friends.
4 ESFJ - Reinhardt
Reinhardt is a tank hero from Overwatch. Before the titular team disbanded, he was one of the friendliest members on it and tried to get along with everyone. He cared a lot about his comrades and has always tried to do right by them. He dedicates his life to helping them and saving the world, even if it isn't always what is best for him.
3 ESTJ - Bowser
Bowser is one of Mario's greatest enemies. However, he cares a lot about his family and army. He is a good leader and thinks about his actions carefully.
Never giving up on his goals, Bowser will always find a new way to try to win Princess Peach's heart and defeat the plumber brothers.
2 ISTP - Link
Link is the main character of The Legend of Zelda. Though many protagonists in video games are an ISTP, the user of the Triforce of Courage is probably the greatest example out there. Though he has a lot of allies, he prefers to work alone or in small groups. He thinks carefully on what he has to do in order to help Zelda whenever she needs him and defeat Ganon.
1 ISFP- Genji
Genji is a damage hero in Overwatch. Presumably being killed by his brother, Hanzo, Genji became a member of Blackwatch, a small group of members from the titular team that go on missions that they do not want the public to know about. He never got too close to any specific member of the group but will always help his comrades when the world is in need. He has tried to join forces with Hanzo again and is waiting until his brother is ready to restore honor to their bloodline. Until then, he watches him from afar.