Because you like Simon Belmont in Castlevania

Raiden is an efficient soldier haunted by his repressed past. See them in Metal Gear Series.

The Kid doesn't talk. He just acts with determination. See them in Bastion.

Raz is a 10-year-old boy who mostly stays in his own head, which makes sense since that's where he is strongest. See them in Psychonauts.

A sexy succubus , Morrigan Aensland lives for pleasure. See them in Darkstalkers .

All who live know his name, and all who oppose him shall know Death. See them in Darksiders Series.

NiGHTS is a powerful but childlike spirit who hates being told what to do. See them in NiGHTS into Dreams.

A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.

Meat Boy tenaciously throws himself into danger, and when he fails, he immediately gets back up and tries again. See them in Super Meat Boy.

Big Boss is a disillusioned mercenary commander who wants to create a world for soldiers (and soldiers alone). See them in Metal Gear Series.

If anyone can stay optimistic and friendly under harsh alien rule, it's Alyx Vance. See them in Half-Life 2.

Char is always thinking two or three steps ahead of the enemy. See them in Mobile Suit Gundam Series.

Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.