6 Best Male Demihumans In Video Games, Ranked

By jim_clarke

10 July 2025

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Summary

Demihumans in video games often represent raw power, tragic backstories, and cool character designs.
Male demihuman characters like Zagreus, Messmer, and Kazuya explore themes of identity and duality.
These characters, like Kratos, Alucard, and Dante, are compelling due to their supernatural abilities and emotional depth.

Demihumans are where things get interesting. They’re the mythological middle ground — part-human, part-something-else, often caught between two worlds and never quite belonging to either. In video games, that mix usually ends up being a recipe for raw power, tragic backstories, and some of the coolest character designs out there. From gods with daddy issues to half-vampires in flowing capes, demihumans have been used to explore themes of identity, duality, and what it means to be human, while also tearing through enemies like a buzzsaw.

These characters don’t just have compelling origins or lore — they feel unforgettable. Whether it’s their tragic upbringing, supernatural abilities, or how effortlessly they steal the spotlight every time they show up, these are the best male demihumans in video games.

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6 Zagreus (Hades)

The Prince Who Dodged Death With Style

Hades

10/10

Released: September 17, 2020

ESRB: T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s): Supergiant Games

Zagreus wasn’t supposed to exist, at least not in traditional mythology. But Supergiant Games had other plans, turning him into a rebellious son of Hades who’s more interested in escaping the Underworld than inheriting it. As the demigod son of Hades and Persephone, Zagreus balances divine blood with human stubbornness — and that combo fuels the entire structure of Hades.

Each of his escape attempts is a deeper dive into the lives and drama of Olympus. The more players fail (and they will), the more the story unfolds, revealing layers of character dynamics most roguelikes wouldn’t even bother with. Zagreus is sarcastic, charming, and emotionally nuanced in a way most action game protagonists aren’t. And while he’s technically a demihuman, his real power lies in his emotional core. It’s rare for a death god’s kid to become one of the most beloved video game characters in recent memory, but here we are.

5 Messmer the Impaler (Elden Ring)

Fire, Blood, and One Very Bad Childhood

Elden Ring

10/10

Released: February 25, 2022

ESRB: M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s): From Software

Messmer is FromSoftware’s latest contribution to the “why is this man so angry” category. Added in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, he’s a demigod whose bloodline ties him directly to Queen Marika and Radagon — though the exact details are shrouded in FromSoft’s signature murk.

What’s immediately clear, though, is that Messmer is not okay. He’s fused with the Flame of Messmer, which twists both his body and mind, turning him into a living weapon of hatred. The snakes wrapped around his arm aren’t just for decoration; they’re part of him, an echo of his inner torment. While technically not human, the remnants of his humanity can still be glimpsed under all that wrath. His fight is one of Elden Ring’s most theatrical, with snake summons, fire explosions, and one of the coldest boss themes in the series. He’s not just a demihuman — he’s a walking act of vengeance.

4 Kazuya Mishima (Tekken)

Devil Gene, Daddy Issues, and a Lot of Punching

ESRB: T for Teen: Crude Humor, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s): Bandai Namco Studios

At this point, the Tekken series could be retitled “Mishima Family Counseling Simulator,” and no one would blink. Kazuya is the face of that dysfunction — a man who was thrown off a cliff by his father as a child and climbed back up with a literal devil inside him. The Devil Gene, inherited from his mother Kazumi, makes Kazuya part-human, part-demonic force of nature. And he leans into the latter with unrelenting fury.

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In Tekken 7, Kazuya’s transformation into his devil form is more than cosmetic. His entire fighting style changes, gaining wings, laser beams, and the kind of power that makes veteran players sweat. The game’s story mode doubles down on his hatred for Heihachi, culminating in a showdown that’s basically Shakespeare with uppercuts. What makes Kazuya compelling isn’t just the carnage; it’s how he’s never fully in control. The Devil Gene is as much a curse as it is a weapon, and he’s been fighting it his whole life. That tension is what keeps him from being just another angry antihero.

3 Kratos (God of War)

Godhood, Grief, and the Art of Controlled Rage

ESRB: M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Developer(s): Santa Monica Studio

For a guy who’s technically a demigod, Kratos has killed more full-blown gods than most pantheons could even handle. Born to a mortal woman and Zeus himself, Kratos was always destined to be a storm of violence wrapped in Spartan muscle. But it’s how that violence evolves that makes him unforgettable.

In the original God of War games, Kratos was rage incarnate. He tore through the Greek pantheon with nothing but raw vengeance and a pair of Blades of Chaos. But in God of War (2018) and Ragnarök, his character undergoes a shift that redefines him. No longer a man lashing out at the world, he’s a father trying to break a cycle of destruction — all while hiding his godhood from his son, Atreus. He’s still a demihuman, but now he’s one grappling with guilt, restraint, and fatherhood. That blend of old fury and new wisdom is what makes his modern incarnation so powerful. Also, he still punches trolls in the face, so don’t worry — he hasn’t gone too soft.

2 Alucard (Castlevania)

Half Vampire, Fully Iconic

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Tag Page Cover Art

ESRB: T For Teen Due To Animated Blood and Gore, Animated Violence
Developer(s): Konami

Adrian Fahrenheit Tepes — better known as Alucard — might be the most stylish half-vampire to ever grace a pixelated hallway. The son of Dracula and a human woman named Lisa, Alucard has spent most of his existence trying to clean up his father’s mess. And in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, he finally takes center stage, staking his claim (and several monsters) as one of gaming’s most iconic demihumans.

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What makes Alucard so compelling isn’t just his pedigree or the tragic death of his mother — it’s how he wears his duality. He walks through Dracula’s castle wielding dark magic and holy relics, looking like a gothic novel cover come to life. His smooth animations and customizable arsenal set a new bar for 2D action RPGs, while his quiet melancholy gave him depth most 90s game protagonists lacked. Players can transform into mist, bats, or wolves at will, showing off his supernatural lineage in every room. And unlike his father, Alucard never let the darkness consume him — which makes his story all the more tragic.

1 Dante (Devil May Cry)

Demon Hunting With a Smile and a Sword the Size of a Door

ESRB: M for Mature: Blood, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s): Capcom

Dante is what happens when you take a demonic bloodline, add twin brother drama, and stir it with a lot of absurd charisma. As the son of Sparda, a powerful demon who fell in love with a human woman, Dante has all the makings of a tormented antihero. But he never wallows. He smirks, slices, and taunts his way through demonic invasions like he’s auditioning for a heavy metal concert.

In Devil May Cry 5, he’s older, scruffier, and somehow even more ridiculous. His combat style is a ballet of blades, bullets, and absurdity. One minute he’s juggling enemies with a talking motorcycle-sword hybrid; the next, he’s reading poetry mid-fight as Dr. Faust. Dante’s demihuman status is in every mechanic, from his Devil Trigger transformations to the way he shrugs off wounds that would kill lesser men. He’s he’s the cool uncle of hell itself, crashing through windows with flair and reminding everyone that stylish violence is an art form.