The need for accurate and respectful representation has grown in all forms of media over the years, especially in gaming. With such potential as a storytelling format, games are a great opportunity to respectfully explore and depict various identities and orientations. These are some of our favorite LGBTQ+ inclusive video games for heartwarming stories about identity, finding love, and queer representation.
Be warned, there are spoilers ahead!
While you don’t play from the perspective of Katie’s sister, Gone Home is all about finding out what exactly happened to her. This short point and click adventure that comes off a bit ominous, but as you search through your family’s home and find the clues Sam left behind, the heartwarming, and sometimes awkward, story of her love with Lonnie unfolds. Their story is a relatable one, full of teenage impulses and mistakes, but also imbued with the warmth that only one’s first real love can bring.
Source: IGN.com LGBTQ+ Inclusive Games That Will Steal Your Heart