Hey All
Hope someone can help. I am looking for any games, of any genre or category. The games could be dating sims or visual novels, or even RPGs where the sexual orientation of the main character is a major factor.

I am more looking for games where the sexual orientation of the main character is either the sole focus of the game, or a major part of it. For example a dating Sim like Coming Out on Top is all about gay dating so it fits my requirements, where as Mass Effect, where you can choose any orientation, but it has no significant impact on the overall story, doesn't fit my requirements.

Any Help is Appreciated :)

Edit : Edited Title to better reflect the objective of this thread.
Edit 2 : Added small example that i used in a reply to original post.

3 years ago*

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Every game from Christine Love, e.g., Analogue: A Hate Story, Ladykiller in a Bind, Get In The Car, Loser!.

3 years ago
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Oh, the above curator reminded me about Love is Dead (https://store.steampowered.com/app/453910/Love_is_Dead/). You can set any pronouns for both of your protagonists, from options he/she/they or a write-in. It has no mechanical consequences, but is a nice gesture

3 years ago
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I'll recommend 2064: Read Only Memories - https://store.steampowered.com/app/330820/2064_Read_Only_Memories/
It was made by queer developers and there are a lot of LGBT+ characters and even nonbinary ones. You also can choose your pronouns at the start of the game. The game takes place in the same universe as VA-11 HALL-A (it was already written about in the thread), so check both games.
(Also, both VA-11 HALL-A and ROM will have sequels, so wishlist them
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293910/Read_Only_Memories_NEURODIVER/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/914210/N1RV_AnnA_Cyberpunk_Bartender_Action/)

3 years ago*
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haven't seen NeoCab on here yet, so: https://store.steampowered.com/app/794540/Neo_Cab/

also in Paradise Killer the lead is a bisexual woman and provided you cultivate the relationship you can sleep with another woman. the rest of the relationships in this particular game are all heterosexual in nature so the LGBT aspect is truly only there because of the lead, which i found to be p cool.: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1160220/Paradise_Killer/

that's all i've got to add, since most of the games i've played give you the option to be gay but it's a choice like Mass Effect, not hard-coded. good luck on your search!

3 years ago
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Wow, thanks a lot for the huge list, I'm sure I can find a couple games to play in a near future or even add to my wishlist. Thank you :)

3 years ago*
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You're welcome!

I know how hard it is to actually find gay content when it's wrapped up in the LGBTQ+ tag and you end up with a lot of lesbian content to sort through.

I'm glad you made the topic, I'll bookmark it myself to see if anyone suggests something I've missed.

3 years ago
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Actually I'm not the one who made the topic, you'll have to thank knaunko for that. I just ended up stumbling upon the topic and got to add some games to my wishlist for myself.

Once again, thank you <3

3 years ago
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Oop, my bad, I'm terrible at checking names when I'm tired.

3 years ago
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There aren't enough blue hearts in the world to throw at you

3 years ago
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^^ I'm glad I could help, it is one of my very few skills~

3 years ago
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Admit it, knauknko is merely your alt account, this was just a cleverly manufactured plan so you could post this. I'm onto you.........

3 years ago
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XD Man, I wish I had an eight year old steam account... SO JEALOUS

3 years ago
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Trap Shrine and Legends, Full Service, half of nitro+ novels, half of manga gamer novels,

3 years ago
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Lots of great recommendations in this thread already. Of those, I consider Gone Home and Analogue: A Hate Story pretty much essential plays for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ gaming. Given the cultural space they occupy now, I think they're a bit harder to appreciate currently than at release because they're not nearly as landmark as they were back then, but I do think they're well worth playing as games and also as LGBTQ+ cultural touchstones.

Also, here's another recommendation that I haven't seen yet:

Fragments of Him is a first-person narrative adventure game. A little clunky and unpolished in places, but it has heart.

Finally, this isn't necessarily what you're looking for knauko, but for anyone else in the thread who might be on the market for a game like this: Bastard Bonds is basically Fire Emblem, but make it bara.

3 years ago*
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Not sure if it's been mentioned yet but Newfound Courage.

Also, ik it's not what you're looking for but you can play Stardew Valley and just choose the same gendered love interest.

3 years ago
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3 years ago
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An awesome thread.

An LGBT+/coming of age VN We Know The Devil and a yuri VN Heaven Will Be Mine from the same universe.

I also second the quality of Hella Yuri curator (which is, only about women).

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Why?

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