Mario
The plumber himself.
Key pieces: Red cap with M, blue overalls, mustache
📈 Most-searched video game costume in 44 US states (CSGOGem); #9 Mental Floss.
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Gaming Group Halloween Costumes
Games come with a built-in cast, which makes them perfect for groups. Cubold Gaming's tip: make sure each person is recognizable on their own, so the costume still works when you get separated at the party.
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🏎️ Mario Kart group
Each person picks a racer and a kart-themed accessory.
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Video GamesEasy
Luigi
Mario's taller brother.
Key pieces: Green cap with L, blue overalls, mustache
📈 Most popular non-Mario game costume in 16 states.
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Video GamesEasy
Yoshi
Mario's loyal green dinosaur.
Key pieces: Green hoodie, white belly, red shell/saddle, orange shoes
📈 Kreepy Halloween notes the Super Mario Galaxy Movie renewed interest in Mario characters, with Yoshi suited to families and groups.
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Princess Rosalina
Cosmic princess from Super Mario Galaxy.
Key pieces: Teal gown, crown, star wand, LED lights
📈 Breakout search 'princess rosalina costume lights' (Frightgeist).
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Video GamesMedium
Bowser Jr.
Bowser's mischievous son.
Key pieces: Spiked shell backpack, bandana with drawn mouth
📈 Listed on Google Frightgeist 2026.
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Couples & GroupsEasy
Mario & Luigi
Brothers duo.
Key pieces: Red & green caps, overalls
📈 Mario/Luigi top game costumes (CSGOGem).
⛏️ Minecraft mobs
A Creeper, Warden, Steve and friends make an easy set.
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Video GamesEasy
Steve (Minecraft)
Default Minecraft hero.
Key pieces: Teal tee, blue jeans, cardboard pickaxe & box head
📈 Evergreen (no 2026 ranking source).
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Video GamesEasy
Minecraft Creeper
The silent green exploding mob.
Key pieces: Green clothes, cardboard box head with Creeper face
📈 Cubold Gaming: a box head and green clothes turn you into a Creeper in minutes.
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Minecraft Warden
The Deep Dark's blind guardian.
Key pieces: Dark teal clothes, box head with glowing chest/ribs, LED accents
📈 Cubold Gaming calls the Warden 'a great choice if you want something that looks a little more intimidating'.
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Video GamesEasy
Chicken Jockey (Minecraft)
Baby zombie riding a chicken.
Key pieces: Ride-on inflatable chicken + green zombie face
📈 Listed among top game costumes by state (CSGOGem).
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🔥 Trending
Video GamesEasy
Verity (Minecraft)
Smiling horror figure from ThatMob's Minecraft series.
Key pieces: Blocky smiley head box, Minecraft skin outfit
📈 #7 Frightgeist overall.
⚡ Pokémon trio
Ash, Misty and Brock with Pikachu for Pokémon's 30th anniversary.
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AnimeEasy
Ash Ketchum
Pokémon trainer.
Key pieces: Red cap, blue vest, Poké Ball
📈 #6 Frightgeist kids list.
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🔥 Trending
Couples & GroupsEasy
Misty & Brock (Pokémon 30th)
The original Pokémon anime companions.
Key pieces: Yellow crop top, denim shorts, red suspenders, orange side ponytail (Misty); orange shirt, green vest, brown pants (Brock)
📈 SheKnows notes 2026 is Pokémon's 30th anniversary, making it 'never been a better time' for Pokémon costumes.
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Video GamesEasy
Pikachu
Electric mouse Pokémon.
Key pieces: Yellow hoodie, ears, red cheek dots
📈 Evergreen (no 2026 ranking source).
🧸 Poppy Playtime
Mascot-horror toys from the Playtime Co. factory.
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Huggy Wuggy (Poppy Playtime)
Poppy Playtime's blue grinning mascot.
Key pieces: Blue fuzzy hoodie/onesie, toothy grin mask, red hands
📈 Editorial pick: Huggy Wuggy is not on Google's 2026 list (Lily Love Braids is), but got a Fortnite skin in Fortnitemares 2025 per Dot Esports.
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Lily Love Braids (Poppy Playtime)
Mascot-horror toy from Poppy Playtime.
Key pieces: Long braid wig, toy-like dress, stitched makeup
📈 #5 Frightgeist overall.
🎮 Fortnite squad
Mix funny, spooky and dramatic skins.
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Video GamesEasy
Fortnite Peely
Fortnite's walking banana.
Key pieces: Yellow sweatsuit, banana-peel hood, big drawn-on eyes
📈 Esme Patterson calls Peely 'the funniest choice' among 2026 Fortnite costumes; Spirit Halloween stocks a licensed Peely.
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Video GamesEasy
Fortnite Skull Trooper
Fortnite's OG skeleton soldier.
Key pieces: Black clothes with white skeleton print, skull face paint, glow paint
📈 Named 'the best overall Fortnite Halloween costume for 2026' by Esme Patterson.
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Fortnite Raven
Fortnite's dark feathered hooded skin.
Key pieces: Black hood, feathered shoulders, purple LED glasses or eye paint
📈 Esme Patterson calls Raven 'the coolest choice' among 2026 Fortnite costumes.
👾 Among Us crew & more
Everyone picks a color; one person is the impostor.
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Video GamesEasy
Among Us Crewmate
Sus little astronaut.
Key pieces: Colored hoodie, foam backpack, blue visor
📈 Evergreen meme-game costume (no 2026 source).
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Video GamesEasy
Pac-Man & Ghosts
Retro arcade icons.
Key pieces: Yellow circle board / ghost sheets in 4 colors
📈 Evergreen (no 2026 ranking source).
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🔥 Trending
Couples & GroupsEasy
Jason Duval & Lucia (GTA 6)
GTA VI's Bonnie-and-Clyde style criminal duo.
Key pieces: Graphic tee, cargo pants, bandana (Jason); crop top, denim shorts, gold hoops, red bandana (Lucia)
📈 POPTOPIC: 'has the potential to explode in October', rated Easy for gaming couples, though GTA VI launches after Halloween.
❓ FAQ
What are good video game group costumes?
A Mario Kart lineup, Minecraft mobs, an Among Us crew, Left 4 Dead survivors and Plants vs. Zombies all work, according to Cubold Gaming, because each person is recognizable alone.
What is a good Pokémon group costume?
Ash, Misty and Brock (plus a Pikachu) is the classic trio, and 2026 is Pokémon's 30th anniversary.
What Poppy Playtime costumes go together?
Huggy Wuggy and Lily Love Braids pair well; Lily Love Braids is #5 on Google Frightgeist's 2026 trending costumes.