10 Best Alternative Female Heroes In Video Games

5. Susan Ashworth (The Cat Lady)

Susan is far from a famous character, but the indie title The Cat Lady enjoyed some praise when it came out in 2012. Many appreciated the point-and-click horror game for its dark storyline and character development.

Far from your typical manic pixie girl, Susan begins as a depressed and suicidal woman in middle age, known by her neighbours as the creepy “cat lady” whose apartment is home to a large pack of strays.

Her obsession with death takes her on a dreamlike journey to eliminate a string of serial killers. She endures plenty of horror and misery before finding her chance at a meaningful, platonic relationship with another woman.

Susan deserves a place on this list because her struggles - while portrayed as a disturbing, gore-splattered revenge quest - represent a reality that many women endure in silence. The game lays bare a fear of being misjudged, mistreated, and living out the rest of your life with nothing but the company of your cats... and gives players a chance to find peace through a unique (albeit twisted) form of catharsis.