Space, the final frontier. The world beyond the clouds boasts an incredible amount of secrets to behold. The mysteries left to unravel are endless, and so too are the dangers. Brave are those who explore the unknown. Being an astronaut takes an incredible amount of courage and conformability to the uncertain. The ones who choose this profession are not afraid to dive into the unknown and explore.
Often, that is the fun part of their job. They never left their child-like instincts to explore the unknown and places that have never been seen. Games with a setting in space are often filled with their own mysteries to explore. The most important aspect of a game that takes place in space is a strong protagonist that captures that wonder!
10 Olimar
Starting off this list is the unlucky Captain Olimar from the Pikmin series. This quirky astronaut is one of the most vigilant workers at his company. While on vacation he gets shipwrecked on a mysterious planet. He then embarks on an amazing journey to fix his spaceship.
While on the planet PNF-404 he discovers cute and curious creatures. Together the quirky Captain and the Pikmin restore Olimar's ship and get him back home. With his likable charm and intelligence, it is hard not to pick this man when talking about the best astronauts!
9 Samus
With Samus being one of the world's most famous bounty hunters it is not hard to see why she makes the list. She has been a famous name in video games since her debut Metroid in 1986. Players cannot count on both hands the number of perilous journeys they have been through with Samus. She is one of the most iconic female protagonists fans have in video games. Doubtless, many players cannot wait to get their hands on her next adventure in Metroid Prime 4!
8 Master Chief
Being the protagonist of one of the most famous shooters in the industry is nothing to sneeze at. The thing is, the Halo series is partly as famous as it is because Master Chief is the protagonist. Master Chief is a Spartan that leads many battles in the ongoing feud between the humans and their many threats depending on what game in the series fans are playing. Master Chief has been the star of some of video game's most iconic moments, which makes him a no-brainer for the list!
7 Commander Shepard
Commander Shepard is the main protagonist of the Mass Effect series. The amazing thing about Commander Shepard is the fact that everyone who played their games most likely had a completely different experience with them. Bioware games (Like the Dragon Age series) are famous for letting the player choose how the characters react to certain situations.
This gives such a personal touch to the character, making them unique in every playthrough. The common thing between all playthroughs, however, is that Commander Shepard is an astonishing individual.
6 Fox McCloud
Barrel rolling into the next spot is the famous Starfox! Fox McCloud is a pilot of the Arwing in the Star Fox series. He leads the Starfox team on missions throughout the cosmos. While some of his games have been less than great, his presence invariably stays in many fans' hearts.
This charismatic fox was the pilot through a bunch of high-velocity adventures and continues to kick butt in the Super Smash Bros series. Hopefully, players will see him take the Arwing out for a spin again in a new adventure!
5 Isaac Clarke
Being on an abandoned spaceship is scary. Being on an abandoned spaceship when aliens are running amok makes for an absolutely traumatizing series! Isaac Clarke, the protagonist of the Dead Space series, has been through both scenarios.
This science-fiction game series brings players face to face with the most horrific creatures in space. Fans certainly won't forget Isaac's adventures in Dead Space anytime soon.
4 The Traveler
Speaking of astronauts that are tasked with exploring the unknown, the Traveler in No Man's Sky is the next on the list. No Man's Sky is a procedurally generated game that brings the player on an adventure where they will never truly know what's around the corner. The only thing the player needs is a hunger for discovering new planets and species throughout the universe!
3 Fortnite Astronaut
Fortnite is a franchise known for the abundant amount of cool skins players can acquire (Like the new Scarlet Witch skin). Among the many sets of skins that have been released, some of the most notable are the space travelers.
Some of the more recognizable ones were released in Fortnite's third battle pass. The battle pass included the ability to unlock The Mission Specialist, The Moonwalker, and The Dark Voyager. While the first three have definitely been around for a long time, there are even more space-themed skins that look amazing!
2 Crewmates
In Among Us, the game that took the world by storm, players take control of the Crewmates. These little astronauts are trapped on a spaceship to do a multitude of tasks while a major threat looms. This danger is perhaps the scariest threat that any of the astronauts on this list have had to deal with. No, it's not giant aliens or asteroids. The thing that threatens their lives is each other.
1 Mario
Astronauts are people who strive to travel the lands unknown. A certain kind of drive is required to be an astronaut. That drive is a burning desire for adventure. When it comes to adventure, one character has done it all.
Mario has been on countless journeys and thankfully for this list, those journeys are not limited to space. The most iconic video game character of all time has traveled space in more than one game and maybe, just maybe, we will see him travel it once again in the future!