Fighting game is no stranger to ghostly settings and characters. Half Mortal Kombat the cast would make a perfect Halloween costume, and there are plenty of horror-themed games (Darkstalkers remake please!!!). But sometimes games like to go a step further and amp up the creepy seasonal vibes with some truly epic creepy scary costumes.

These are the best Halloween themed skins for fighting games from Mortal Kombat to Street Fighter.

As one of the most terrifying characters in Mortal Kombat, Mileena is a fierce fighter who shows no mercy. It makes sense that during a Halloween season on MK 1, Mileena decides to dress up as a Cannibal killer. Part of the Masquerade Pack, her blood covered straitjacket with broken buckles showed she was in a fight and won. The bottoms look like prison pants with a fashionable touch with the mix-and-match height boots with a stylish ankle monitor. Her hair adds another level to her look with the side shaved ponytail. Compared to other MK releases, this skin is one of the best suits in the franchise. Maybe Mileena is a fan of Hannibal Lecter because they are both carnivores!

Mortal Kombat always brings players innovative and fresh Halloween-inspired outfits. The MK 11 Masquerade Pack features a Halloween costume for three characters, one of which is Jade, who dressed up as a witch. Instead of her usual green outfit, Jade’s skin is light witch green. She wears a large pointy witch hat with feathers and a bird skull. She wears a matching dress (available in a variety of colors) and a belt filled with witch potions and bird claws. In a truly evil way, this costume is so detailed and realistic. Who would have thought that a serious assassin and spy like Jade was into Halloween?

In the All Hallows’ Eve skin pack from MK 11, Johnny Cage transforms just in time for the full moon on Halloween night. Dubbed the ‘Beast Within’ Cage is the coolest wolf in the pack, wearing a varsity jacket with matching shades. In true Hollywood fashion, Cage probably took inspiration from the 1985 movie “Teen Wolf.” I’m sure Cage’s favorite Halloween song is Thriller!

In 2018, Street Fighter 5 Arcade Edition added Halloween costumes for select fighters. Cammy got a living-dead makeover. Her light blue shade contrasts with her bright white but tattered wedding dress. The details, like her golden crown, are covered in rose vines that flow down her waist. Cammy dressed as an undead chick is a creative choice for the British special forces agent. Too bad the bride-to-be didn’t get to see her big day.

Continuing the tradition, MK 1 released a Masquerade pack for Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Mileena. Both Sub and Scorpion drew inspiration from the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos. As terrifying as Scorpion is, his new costume adds a cultured flare with his wide-brimmed sombrero and skull face paint with a matching skull mask. As a warrior who rose from hell, he is all too familiar with death.

Mortal Kombat is known for its alien and menacing characters. Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns players can unlock limited edition skins for multiple characters. These skins can be unlocked by completing Halloween Towers. Once the tower is completed, the player can unlock Li Mei’s Order of Darkness outfit skin palettes. Her outfit looks like ancient clothing worn by a warrior. The outfit skins are called “Spectral Constable” and “Supernatural Police”. Both costumes feature a double-slit Chinese-inspired Cheongsam dress in green-purple and green-orange color combinations.

Bandai Namco Tekken 8 released a huge update that included Halloween-themed items for character customization. Divided into two purchasable packs, players can purchase the Grim Reaper Pack and the Seductive Pack. The Grim Reaper bundle comes with the Hooded Cloak Set and Skeleton Suit Set. The pack also comes with a Grim Reaper Scythe as a back piece. All parts of the set can be used for all male fighters in the game. The seductive package features several pieces, including a purple latex leotard, long hair, succubus wings and a devil horn headband to complete the outfit. The parts create a succubus outfit that all female fighters can wear.

Mortal Kombat 11 had various DLC skins that players could purchase to change their combatant outfits. Players could celebrate Halloween by purchasing the All Hallows’ Eve skin pack. This included Halloween costume skins for select players. Sub Zero was one of the costumed characters. His “Blizzard King” skin will send cold shivers down the spines of those who dare to face the Lin Kuei Grandmaster. Wearing his signature blue color was fitting for an Ice King costume. Sub Zero wears a samurai-style suit with a noticeably patterned mask that instantly becomes freezing cold.

Players who complete Halloween Tower in MK1 can earn Halloween skins for Smoke. Once the tower is completed, the player can unlock Smoke’s Order of Darkness outfit skin palettes. Each fit features seasonal colors, such as ‘Insatiable Zombie’ with its green-purple pattern and ‘Undead Carnivore’s orange-green pattern. Smoke’s pale, undead skin is covered in open wounds and deep scratches on his face. His zombie-like appearance gives this skilled Lin Kuei assassin extra flair.

During Street Fighter 6’s Spooky Party, the Fighting Pass included a bunch of Halloween-inspired additions. One of the items included in the premium pass was a giant cat zombie costume that players can use to customize their avatar’s appearance. The cute but not so cuddly cat is dressed in a Halloween-inspired, clown-like costume. Its outfit is stuffed and stitched with fluff, purple claws and orange paws. Juri’s mask has sharp, jagged teeth that are used to bite opponents. Its compound eyes – one is a button – add to the overall creepiness of Juri, the seasonal clown.