Ever wondered which video game NPCs have it the absolute worst? From Minecraft villagers constantly fleeing from zombies and being trapped in cramped villages, to the hapless pedestrians of GTA V who face daily chaos from trigger-happy players, some non-playable characters drew the short straw in life. This ranking explores the most unfortunate existences in gaming, comparing the daily horrors faced by background characters who exist solely to be terrorized, exploited, or caught in the crossfire. Whether it's living in constant fear, being used as target practice, or suffering repetitive dialogue loops for eternity, these digital souls endure fates that make us grateful we're on the other side of the controller.