The world is still on a thorny path when it comes to LGBT acceptance. Video games are no exception. Every year, more and more signs of same-sex love appear in games. Sometimes they hide in tricky dialogues or additional side quests.
Recently, homosexuals and lesbians have even played the role of protagonists. For you, we have selected 10 games that include LGBT characters.
Attention! Get the kids away from screens! The editors are not responsible for the reading of the material by persons under the age of 18. The sole purpose of this post is to educate readers about the narrative element of the game. We are not calling for anything or promoting non-traditional attitudes. Sexual orientation is a personal matter for each individual.
10. Mass Effect 3
Release date: March 6, 2012
Developer, publisher: BioWare, Electronic Arts
Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox360, WiiU
The Mass Effect series is highly regarded for its storytelling, romance system, and decision making that can change your adventure.
At the start of the Mass Effect games , you have the option to choose between Male Shepard or Female Shepard, but that doesn't change anything other than your character's appearance.
Regardless of which version of Shep you choose, you can pretty much date and tinker with a bunch of other heroes, whether they're women, men, or some weird alien species - we don't judge people in space.
If you are tired of classic FPS and want variety in the genre, then third-person shooters are definitely for you. In this collection we have collected the best ...
9. Dream Daddy: Dad Dating Simulator
Release date: July 20, 2017
Developer, publisher: Game Grumps
Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Android
Dream Daddy: Dad Dating Simulator is the moment when the name speaks for itself.
As a single dad, you get the chance to date other gay dads, each with their own personality and personality.
You can flirt with your rocker dad on the street, or go on a cute coffee date with a rude man named Robert.
After you customize the appearance of your character, placing a piece of yourself in it, you can choose one of 7 fathers to further develop your relationship.
8. The Sims 4
Release date: September 2, 2014
Developer, publisher: The Sims Studio, Electronic Arts
Platforms: PC, PS4, X-One
The Sims franchise has almost always allowed players to date members of the opposite sex, but this is especially true in The Sims 4 . You can marry your partner, adopt children and allow yourself to do almost everything that heterosexual couples can do if they are not in the Russian Federation.
In the first Sims game, you didn't get the chance to marry your partner of the same gender, but EA went out of its way to make it all appear in The Sims 2.
The developers wanted you to be proud of your sexuality both in the game and in reality. The Sims 4 is the ultimate game where you can choose your ideal life and love whoever you want.
If computer-controlled sims are already fed up with their easily predictable behavior, try replacing them with real players. Friends can...
7. Fallout 4
Release date: June 3, 2015
Developer, publisher: Bethesda Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks
Platforms: PC, PS4, X-One
What else to do in a post-apocalyptic setting, how not to have some kind of romance for the sake of a night together on a dirty mattress?
Bethesda allows the protagonist to develop relationships with certain Fallout 4 characters , as well as "date" several people at the same time.
You are not allowed to marry or form a true monogamous relationship with anyone, but you can still have fun with heroes like Preston and McCready.
The only oddity is that at the start of the game, you automatically marry a member of the opposite sex.
But this does not last long, since the impending nuclear attack leads to the fact that the main character is placed in suspended animation and he wakes up after a while to avenge the death of his soul mate.
6. Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Release date: October 5, 2018
Developer, Publisher: Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft
Platforms: PC, PS4, X-One
What's the point of exploring Ancient Greece if you can't afford to fall in love with everyone you meet? Regardless of which of the two main characters you start your journey, Alexios and Kassandra can have fun with a few NPCs that will tickle your imagination.
Ubisoft lets you be whoever you want to be, and if you want to slay all the guys in Greece with Alexios, you have plenty of chances.
Being able to explore your sexual identity in a virtual space is a good option for some people, and there is no better way to do it than playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
5. Overwatch
Release date: May 24, 2016
Developer, publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Platforms: PC, PS4, X-One, Switch
Blizzard 's futuristic online team shooter has gone global and has a very passionate fan community that regularly dances in the fan art and cosplay field.
Overwatch provides players with over 30 characters to choose from, each with their own unique playstyle and abilities. All of them received detailed backstories thanks to short animated films and stories that can be found on the Internet. Moreover, the two main characters in the franchise are part of the LGBT community - the fan favorite Soldier 76 and the face of the Tracer game.
4. My Time At Portia
Release date: January 15, 2019
Developer, Publisher: Pathea Games, Team17
Platforms: PC, PS4, X-One, Switch
My Time At Portia is a game about restoring an abandoned workshop to its former glory through growing crops, hiring, and romance with other eligible bachelors and bachelors.
You are free to date any My Time At Portia NPC, regardless of gender or race. As long as the NPC is not married, elderly, or a child, you can marry anyone.
You are only allowed to go on one date a day, but the developers also allow you to meet with several people at the same time. Be careful though, some NPCs will be jealous if they see you hanging out with another citizen, and trust me, you don't need all that drama in your quiet farming life.
3. Dragon Age: Inquisition
Release date: November 18, 2014
Developer, publisher: BioWare, Electronic Arts
Platforms: PC, PS4, X-One
In the last installment of the Dragon Age saga, the player becomes the Inquisitor, a Chosen-style character who must embark on a journey to settle civil unrest on the continent of Thedas and close a mysterious hole in the sky that unleashes demons into the world. BioWare and EA's
Dragon Age series has always allowed players to admire non-playable characters of the opposite sex, but Dragon Age: Inquisition has eight heroes to romance with. There are some checks, however, as there are two characters that are limited in both gender and race, which means you cannot romance them if you don't meet the specified criteria.
In Dragon Age: Inquisition even has its first trans-character Bioware has , Kremizius Akklasi, received praise from the community nontraditional. The game received a special award from GLAAD, an American non-governmental LGBT organization.
2. Stardew Valley
Release date: February 26, 2016
Developer, publisher: ConcernedApe, Chucklefish Games / 505 Games
Platforms: PC, PS4, X-One, Switch, Android / iOS,
At first glance, Stardew Valley may seem like a simple farming game, but there's a lot more content here that you might not even know about. For example, there is such a thing as marriage ... same sex marriage.
Your Stardew farming town is home to 6 male and 6 female characters who are single and ready to mate. You can go on a date or marry any of them, regardless of your character's gender.
After entering into a marriage union, your significant other will move in with you and begin to help with the housework. All of this will lead to kissing and funny dialogues.
1. Life is Strange
Release date: January 30, 2015
Developer, publisher: Dontnod Entertainment, Square Enix / Feral Interactive
Platforms: PC, PS4, X-One, Android / iOS
The game focuses on 18-year-old student Max Caulfield, who finds she can turn back time at any moment. This girl must use her powers to save her hometown from the impending storm.
When Max Caulfield isn't experimenting with her time-rewinding abilities, you'll find herself exploring her own sexuality with none other than her best friend Chloe Price.
There are times in this story-driven adventure game where you get the chance to get Max to kiss Chloe. She, of course, will gladly answer her request.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm and Life is Strange 2also touch on the idea of homosexuality. The characters here love to talk about what kind of people they are attracted to, but the show never actually uses the term "gay".
It's actually really nice to see that the developers are allowing players to choose how they want to develop their romantic relationship without being labeled as too loud.
