It’s no secret that gaming culture has long since moved from the dimly lit, Dorito-dusted corners of teenagers’ bedrooms. From East to West, from PC to consoles, video games have become a vibrant and globally recognized phenomenon that unites players in a digital melting pot of rage quits, epic victories, and late-night marathons.
But there’s a certain level of dedication, a unique bond between a gamer and their chosen virtual universe that transcends the digital divide — something a bit more… permanent. We’re talking about video game tattoos, of course!
Gaming tattoos have burst onto the scene like Mario on a star power-up, combining the love for expressive body art with the sentimental attachment to certain video game characters, symbols, and the unique graphic styles typical of our favorite game development studios.
Sure, in-game achievements are probably the epitome of satisfaction, but getting a gamer tattoo is no joke. Not to mention the simple joy of meeting a fellow inked player, exchanging a knowing nod, and realizing that you’re part of a global tribe, a secret society where cheat codes are the currency and keeping up with the latest releases is the norm.
So, for all those times you wished you could carry a piece of your gaming victories with you, we’ve compiled a list of the best gamer tattoos out there, a gallery of devotion that spans from pixelated retro classics to high-definition AAA games!
#1 Dark Souls Tattoo
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#2 Super Mario Game Tattoo
“Jedi Mario. Done by Rogério Opix at Black Nimbus Tattoo – São Paulo – BR.”
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#3 Galaga Arm Tattoo
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#4 Hollow Knight Video Game Tattoo
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#5 Pac-Man Tattoo
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#6 Minecraft Tattoo
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#7 Pokémon Video Game Tattoo
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#8 The Legend Of Zelda Tattoo
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#9 Zelda Video Game Tattoo
“After a million attempts trying to get this stenciled on yesterday, I finally got to tattoo this Zelda design for Vincente.”
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#10 Bloodborne Arm Sleeve Tattoo
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#11 Pokémon Game Tattoo
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#12 Jinx League Of Legends Leg Tattoo
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#13 Charizard Hand Tattoo
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#14 Hollow Knight Game Tattoo
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#15 The Sims Tattoo
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#16 Pac-Man Tattoo
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#17 The Legend Of Zelda Tattoo
“Zelda master sword with silent princess flowers by Heidi Kaye at Sad Peach Tattoo, London.”
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#18 The Legend Of Zelda Tattoo
“Legend of Zelda tattoo by Billy Tanos at Immerse tattoo, Brisbane, AUS.”
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#19 Final Fantasy Game Tattoo
“Added Vivi to my collection of video game tattoos! Done by Brit at Karmaknife tattoos in Jackson, MI.”
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#20 Final Fantasy Tattoo
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#21 Sonic The Hedgehog Tattoo
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#22 Dark Souls Tattoo
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#23 The Legend Of Zelda Tattoo
“Sibling zelda triforce tattoos done by Tony at Xclusive Ink in East Hartford.”
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#24 The Legend Of Zelda Tattoo
“Done by Shane Olds at Studio XIII in Orlando Fl.”
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#25 League Of Legends Tattoo
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#26 Chrome Mario Star Hand Tattoo
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#27 Mario Hand Tattoo
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#28 Video Game Tattoo
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#29 Crash Bandicoot Tattoo
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#30 Kirby Tattoo
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#31 Dark Souls Tattoo
“Gauntlet for the fiercely attractive, softly spoken and alluring Bear.”
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#32 Overwatch Game Tattoo
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#33 Overwatch Game Tattoo
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#34 Minecraft Tattoo
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#35 Game Boy Advance Hand Tattoo
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#36 Evolution Of Mario Tattoos
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#37 Nintendo Tattoo
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#38 Super Mario Anatomy Tattoo
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#39 Super Mario Toad Tattoo
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#40 The Legend Of Zelda Game Tattoo
“Midnas helmet.”
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#41 The Legend Of Zelda Game Tattoo
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#42 Spyro Game Tattoo
“Client snagged one of my originals! Was a lot of fun doing this Spyro skull!”
Image source: dom.soreo_art
#43 Hollow Knight Tattoo Tattoo
“Slime Rancher x Hollow Knight with a sprinkle of Mario fun mashup.”
Image source: dokidokitattoos
#44 Super Mario Game Tattoo
“Mario by Branden Martin at Scars and Stories in Terre Haute, IN.”
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#45 Minecraft Tattoo
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#46 Overwatch Game Tattoo
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#47 League Of Legends Tattoo
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#48 League Of Legends Tattoo
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#49 Metal Gear Solid Patch Tattoo
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#50 The Last Of Us Forearm Tattoo
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#51 Assassin’s Creed Video Game Tattoo
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#52 Bloodborne Tattoo
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#53 Last Of Us Tattoo
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#54 Crash Bandicoot And Spyro Tattoo
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#55 Joystick Tattoo
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#56 Digimon Masters Tattoo
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#57 Sonic The Hedgehog Tattoo
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#58 Video Game Tattoo
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#59 Dr. Mario Tattoo
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#60 Half Arm Kirby Tattoos Sleeve
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#61 Wii Matching Tattoos
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#62 Destiny 2 Game Tattoo
“Based off a book cover in the video game Destiny 2 titled “Unveiling”. Done by Jing at Jing’s Tattoo in Queens, NY.”
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#63 Legend Of Zelda Game Sleeve Tattoo
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#64 Hollow Knight Tattoo
“Had lots of fun with this Hollow Knight custom, thanks for the trust Jake!”
Image source: inkvinny
#65 Super Mario Tattoo
“What’s better than an extra life, check out this 1-Up Mario mushroom tattoo done by Cam.”
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#66 Junimos In Stardew Valley Tattoo
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#67 Pokémon Tattoo
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#68 Skyrim Game Tattoo
“Incredible Daedric War Axe tattoo that I was so fortunate to get from lunacy tattoos.”
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#69 Mega Man Tattoo
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#70 Video Game Arm Tattoo
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#71 Crash Bandicoo Game Tattoo
“Aku Aku — Crash Bandicoo.”
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#72 Hollow Knight Tattoo
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#73 Tetris Tattoo
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#74 Bloodborne Tattoo
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#75 The Sims Wrist Tattoo
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#76 Dark Souls Tattoo
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#77 Pac-Man Tattoo
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#78 Super Mario Game Tattoo
“Mario Kart 64 Donkey Kong done by me, Marc Durrant, for a client at Hidden Los Angeles Tattoo.”
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#79 Overwatch Game Tattoo
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#80 Pac-Man Game Tattoo
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#81 Sonic The Hedgehog Arm Tattoo
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#82 Doom Game Arm Sleeve Tattoo
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#83 Matching Portal Calf Tattoos
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#84 Gamepad Tattoo
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#85 Mario Video Game Tattoo
“Mario dagger done yesterday. I’m always happy to do stuff like this.”
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#86 The Legend Of Zelda Game Tattoo
“Got to do this Zelda boopi.”
Image source: sengtattoos
#87 Devil May Cry Video Game Tattoo
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#88 Hades Tattoo
“Stygian Blade — Hades.”
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#89 Dark Souls Tattoo
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#90 The Sims Tattoo
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#91 Dark Souls Tattoo
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#92 World Of Warcraft Tattoo
“Durotan from World of Warcraft piece done by Max LaCroix at Akara Arts in Milwaukee, WI.”
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#93 Pac-Man Tattoo
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#94 Super Mario Game Tattoo
“Mario Hunter S. Thompson by Sean Grimes at VISUAL TATTOO in Arcata, Ca.”
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#95 Video Game Tattoo
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#96 Minecraft Tattoo
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#97 Thresh From League Of Legends Hand Tattoo
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#98 Life Is Strange Tattoo
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#99 Oblivion Game Tattoo
“Done by Imperial Body Art artist Travis Harper in Meridian, Idaho. Symbol is from the video game Oblivion. It’s my first of many.”
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#100 Assassin’s Creed Tattoo
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#101 Spyro Arcade Tattoo
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#102 Grand Theft Auto Arm Tattoo
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