What makes video games so compelling? Is it experiencing a different reality? It could be the interactive storytelling. Or maybe just losing track of time as you become someone else. Either way, if you love to play, this collection of video games and apps character costumes are exactly what you need this Halloween.
Passionate gamers will appreciate all the minute details in these fantastic DIY costumes. Check out Mario, Luigi, Princess and the rest of the gang. Discover how the Mortal Kombat homemade costumes were made. And learn how to create your own fabulous Minecraft characters.
In addition, there are some real throwbacks that are high in nostalgia. For instance, homemade costumes from Pacman to Donkey Kong will make you feel warm inside.
So find your costume inspiration here by browsing through this section of video games and apps character costumes. And create for your best DIY costume this Halloween!
Latest Apps and Video Game Character Costumes
- A Labor of Love: Grammy’s Five Nights at Freddy’s Springtrap Costume
My grandson Clayton, an avid fan of the Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) video game series, requested a Springtrap costume … Read more - Minecraft Takes Over Halloween: Crafting Herobrine and Giant Alex Costumes
As the new year began, my family embarked on brainstorming ideas for our children’s upcoming Halloween costumes. Tasked with costume … Read more - Cool Bowser Crochet Suit for Halloween
My youngest wanted to be Bowser for Halloween. Of course theres no crochet pattern for that. So what did I … Read more - Cool Piranha Plant Costume and Crochet Hood made by 12 Year Old
Inspired by Mario Bros., Ariana, (12) made her own Piranha Plant Hood. It took quite some time crocheting it in … Read more - Coolest DIY Gatling Pea Shooter Costume from Plants vs. Zombies
Every year my oldest grandson asks me to make him his costume. So being the best Nana ever, according to … Read more - Cool DIY Sackboy Caterpillar Costume from Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Here’s the story behind our Sackboy caterpillar costume – My daughter wanted to be a caterpillar for Halloween and really … Read more - Awesome Homemade Dad and Baby MechWarrior Costume
Years ago I saw other dads on several other costume websites make a mech suit for their kids. I’m here … Read more - My Costume From Dream to Reality: I am Master Chief!
How do you write how-to directions for a 1 year build process? Well, you really don’t. The first step is … Read more - Handmade Donkey Kong Costume
This is a Donkey Kong costume I made. The base of the head piece is paper mache. I covered the base … Read more - Want a Fun and Easy Homemade Costume? Be Pac-Man!
This costume was fairly easy to make, and didn’t take a lot of time or money. The response to this … Read more - Homemade Candy Crush Costume
This homemade Candy Crush costume is my first DIY costume for Halloween 2013 – Candy Crush Saga! There is a … Read more - Halo 4 Warrior Costume for 9-Year-Old Boy Entirely Scratchbuilt!
My son, Lukas, likes to play video game Halo. So it was easy for me to pick Halo for his … Read more
Featured Apps and Video Game Character Costumes
Coolest Mrs. Pac-Man Costume
I made this Mrs. Pac-Man costume the year I wanted a family friendly, yet fun costume to wear to both a kids’ Halloween party and my friend’s adult party. I thought about what my favorite things from my childhood were and looked online for inspiration. I found many Pac-Man costumes, but thought it would be fun to incorporate the game. Read more »
Link and Zelda Couples Costume
Link and Zelda have been an icon of my childhood. It wasn’t until recently I decided that I would finally make my own Link and Zelda couples costume. My brother accompanied me as Link, and, in January 2015, we stepped out onto the convention floor as Link and Zelda, granted, we could’ve done better, but it was a good attempt at a last minute costume. Zelda follows basic sewing techniques as well as simple drape drafting. Her armour follows basic craft foam molding, so it is easy to complete. Her gloves will be easy for anyone to complete as all it is are rectangles with lining. Read more »