Highlights
- Sibling dynamics in video games add depth through rivalry, camaraderie, and tragedy; resonating with many players.
- From iconic pairs like Mario and Luigi to emotionally charged stories, sibling duos enhance gaming narratives.
- Through loss, protection, and unity, sibling bonds like Joel and Tommy in The Last of Us create compelling gameplay experiences.
In the realm of video games, sibling dynamics often add layers of depth, rivalry, and camaraderie to storytelling. The bonds between siblings resonate with many players. Whether it involves fighting side by side, challenging each other, or the tragic loss of a loved one, these stories are often compelling.
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Exploring iconic siblings in video games reveals diverse and emotional narratives that enhance the gameplay experience. From well-known pairings to more obscure relationships that may surprise you, here are the best sibling duos in video games.
10 Timmy And Tommy Nook
Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing
- Released
- September 16, 2002
- Engine
- Havok
- ESRB
- e
- How Long To Beat
- 100+ hours
Animal Crossing wouldn’t be the same without the iconic Nook brothers, Timmy and Tommy. Nearly inseparable, the twin apprentices of Tom Nook attempt to speak in unison, with one often repeating the other.
There is no actual blood relation to Tom Nook, but he has nonetheless taken them under his wing. The wholesome raccoon brothers run shops on the island and are always cheerful when greeting visitors. Fans of the game love their similarities and closeness.
9 Henry And Sam
The Last of Us
The Last of Us
- Franchise
- The Last of Us
- Released
- June 14, 2013
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Engine
- Proprietary (overall), Havok (physics)
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
- Expansions
- The Last of Us: Left Behind
- How Long To Beat
- 15 Hours
- Metascore
- 95
In a far more tragic story than the previous brothers, Henry and Sam are from The Last of Us. The brothers are faced with violence, infection, and other dark conflicts as they attempt to survive.
Henry is fiercely protective of his younger brother, Sam, and acts more like a father figure than a brother. In this post-apocalyptic world, they only have each other. They eventually join Joel and Ellie in an attempt to escape violence, with tragic consequences. Older siblings relate to Henry’s protection of Sam, while younger siblings feel Sam’s appreciation of his older brother.
8 Hawke And Carver/Bethany
Dragon Age 2
Dragon Age 2 allows you to customize your character, Hawke. Depending on your class, Hawke has either a younger brother, Carver, or a sister, Bethany. They are mutually exclusive companions in the game, though one perishes in the prologue and leaves the other alive.
Regardless of which survives, Hawke is deeply impacted by losing the younger sibling and fiercely protects the surviving brother or sister. Players feel the older sibling’s love and devotion for the living sibling.
7 Logan And David “Hesh” Walker
Call of Duty: Ghosts
Logan and David “Hesh” Walker are brothers in Call of Duty: Ghosts. The siblings grew up hearing stories about a special operations unit, Ghosts, from their father. After destruction in Los Angeles leads to war, the brothers become Ghosts alongside their dad.
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The Ghosts endure a lot throughout the game, with this brotherly bond facing numerous tragedies. Despite the violence they go through, their bond always remains strong as they would defend each other to the death if necessary.
6 Claire And Chris Redfield
Resident Evil
Chris and Claire Redfield are siblings in the Resident Evil universe. Always looking out for each other, the brother and sister are the last surviving members of their family. Chris first appeared in the original Resident Evil, while Claire didn’t come along until the second game.
While they are frequently separated, you can feel their loving bond throughout the franchise. Each sibling is willing to run into danger to save the other in the zombie-filled world, and players feel the duo’s love throughout the game.
5 Evie And Jacob Frye
Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate
Evie and Jacob Frye are twins in Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate, with Evie being slightly older. Always more mature than her brother, she strategizes while Jacob is more impulsive. They are both members of the Assassin Brotherhood and serve as the game’s main protagonists.
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Their conflicting methods and personalities result in a lot of bickering, but they balance each other out. People with siblings in real life can probably relate to that dynamic. Despite their differences, they work better as a team than they ever would solo, making them a strong sibling duo.
4 Nathan And Sam Drake
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Third-Person Shooter
Adventure
- Released
- May 10, 2016
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Blood, Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
- How Long To Beat
- 15 Hours
- Metascore
- 93
Nathan Drake is the main Uncharted protagonist. In Uncharted 4, his older brother, Sam, appears after Nathan believes him to be killed in a prison escape. They reunite when Sam seeks Nathan’s help in finding lost treasure.
The pair lived in a boy’s home together as kids and had a very close relationship. They fled from the police together to finish their mother’s work. As adults, Sam takes a bullet for his little brother, proving their love and loyalty. Their devotion to each other is admirable.
3 Joel And Tommy Miller
The Last of Us
Joel and Tommy Last Of Us
The Last of Us wouldn’t be the same without Joel and Tommy Miller. The pair is close, but the end of the world can put a strain on any relationship. The two survived the initial onset of the apocalypse together, with Tommy’s priority being to protect his brother.
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Later on, the pair had a falling out over their violent lifestyle, though they eventually reunite, and the pair helps take care of Ellie together. The brothers endure a lot of violence and tragedy, but their bond runs deep. Fans feel connected to the pair and experience a lot of pain in the second game when the brothers are separated, proving they are one of the best sibling duos.
2 Sean And Daniel Diaz
Life is Strange 2
Life is Strange 2 focuses on two brothers, Sean and Daniel Diaz. Following a tragic incident involving the death of their father, Sean takes his younger brother, Daniel, under his wing as they flee Seattle.
Sean is more of a parental figure than a brother, so older siblings will feel his love and frustration. He is desperate to protect his little brother, even to his detriment. Their relationship is the heart of the game, and fans experience various emotional endings for the pair depending on their choices throughout the game.
1 Mario And Luigi
Super Mario Bros
Super Mario Bros. 3
- Franchise
- Super Mario
- Released
- October 23, 1988
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo R&D4
- How Long To Beat
- 5 Hours
Mario and Luigi are the most well-known sibling duo in video games. The title, Super Mario Bros, is proof of their legacy. The brothers are nearly inseparable, always willing to help each other.
Appearing on every Nintendo platform, the pair is well-known in popular culture. While Mario is featured more, Luigi has his standalone games, such as Luigi’s Mansion. No other sibling duo in video games has quite reached this level of fame.
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