20 Games Where the Companion You Romance Can Be Any Gender

Many games limit romantic options to specific couples, but a growing number allow you to build relationships with companions no matter your character’s gender. The games listed below feature systems where key companions – or potential partners who can join you on your journey – are available to all players. Eligibility isn’t based on your character’s orientation, but rather on things like how much you connect with them, story choices, or simply confirming mutual interest. For each game, we’ve explained how this system works and who developed it – including both the developer and publisher when applicable.

Baldur’s Gate 3

This role-playing game, created by Larian Studios, allows players to romance most of the main companions regardless of their character’s gender. Romance options with characters like Shadowheart, Astarion, Gale, Lae’zel, and Karlach become available as you build a relationship with them through story choices and completing quests. How intimate the relationship becomes depends on your decisions and actions. When playing with others, each player can pursue their own independent romances.

Divinity: Original Sin 2

In this game, developed by Larian Studios, you can pursue romances with a variety of characters regardless of your character’s gender. Building relationships with companions like Lohse, Ifan, Sebille, Fane, and the Red Prince depends on how well you get along with them and the choices you make in conversations. Each companion’s relationship with you is tracked separately and can change over the course of the game. While the story will sometimes test your commitment, it doesn’t limit who you can romance based on your gender.

Starfield

This space RPG, created by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks, lets you build relationships with any of the four main Constellation companions: Sarah Morgan, Sam Coe, Andreja, and Barrett. Developing a romance requires getting close to them and completing a special questline. Once you’ve done that, you can commit to a lasting partnership, and even get married through a dialogue option, unlocking unique moments and benefits. Your romantic connections will also carry over if you start a new game.

Fallout 4

Okay, so in this game, you can totally romance a bunch of different companions, and it’s awesome because it doesn’t matter if you play as a guy or a girl! I’ve been getting to know Piper, Cait, Curie, Preston, and MacCready, and if you build up enough affinity with them – basically, make the right choices and finish their personal quests – you can actually start a romance. It all comes down to earning their approval, and then you get this special ‘Romance’ conversation that gives you a nice little bonus for resting. It’s cool that my character’s gender doesn’t lock me out of anything!

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

This game, created by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks, features a unique marriage system where you can marry anyone, regardless of gender. After getting the Amulet of Mara and completing a quest for the person you want to marry, you can propose to them. Your spouse can then move in with you, run a shop, and even join you on adventures, depending on who they are. Updates to the game, including the Hearthfire expansion, have added more options to this system while keeping it open to all genders.

Saints Row IV

In this game, players can build relationships with their ship’s crew, regardless of their character’s gender. Once a crew member’s personal quest is completed, a simple conversation starts the romance, without any need for specific choices or checks. Each crew member reacts to the relationship in a unique way, but players are free to romance multiple characters – the system is designed to be simple and doesn’t affect gameplay or combat.

Dragon Age: Origins

BioWare and Electronic Arts created this game with a focus on inclusivity, especially in its companion romances. Players can develop romantic relationships with Leliana and Zevran regardless of their character’s gender, as long as they build a strong enough relationship through dialogue and actions. These relationships impact the game’s ending and how companions react during gameplay. While not all companions offer this level of openness, Leliana and Zevran showcase the game’s commitment to diverse player experiences.

Dragon Age II

This sequel, created by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts, lets you pursue romantic relationships with several companions – Anders, Isabela, Fenris, and Merrill – no matter your character’s gender. Building a strong friendship or even a heated rivalry with them is key to starting a romance. The game keeps track of both friendship and rivalry romances separately. Your choices throughout the story and as the plot progresses will affect and change these relationships.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

This game, created by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts, offers flexible romance options. Players can pursue relationships with the Iron Bull and Josephine regardless of their character’s gender, as long as they gain the companions‘ approval and finish their individual storylines. Building these relationships involves completing special missions through the war table and participating in companion-focused scenes. The game shows the outcome of these romances with unique ending slides, but doesn’t connect the relationship to the player’s gender.

Mass Effect Legendary Edition

This remastered collection of the Mass Effect trilogy, created by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts, includes same-sex romance options with several squadmates. For example, you can romance Liara T’Soni with any version of Shepard throughout all three games, and choices you make in the first game will affect the relationship. In Mass Effect 3, Kaidan Alenko also becomes a romance option for both male and female Shepard, depending on previous decisions. Your romantic relationships impact important missions and the game’s ending.

Mass Effect: Andromeda

This game, a spin-off created by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts, lets you build a team with diverse characters, regardless of your own character’s gender. You can romance Vetra Nyx and Peebee as either Scott or Sara Ryder, deepening those relationships through special missions and personal conversations on your ship. These romances can be casual or committed, influencing what happens later in the game. While other team members have defined preferences, they’ll accept a player of any gender.

Star Wars: The Old Republic

BioWare created this online multiplayer game, and Electronic Arts released it. Over time, they added features allowing players to romance companions regardless of their character’s or the companion’s gender. Once players build a strong relationship with a companion and complete certain story steps, romantic options become available with both returning and new characters. These romances often continue as the game’s story progresses, triggered by new chapters or events. The game remembers each character’s relationships and reflects them in later content.

Fable II

This action role-playing game, created by Lionhead Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios, lets you build relationships and even marry characters of any gender. You’ll woo companions with gifts and expressions, reaching affection levels that lead to living together and starting a family. Your spouse can join you on adventures and will react based on your choices and how you play the game. The romance system works the same way no matter if you’re playing as a male or female character.

Fable III

This sequel, created by Lionhead Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios, continues to let you marry any character regardless of gender. You can build relationships, get married, and explore the game world with partners of your choice using the interaction wheel and in-game contracts. Two players can even form a relationship between their characters in co-op mode. Your family status will also carry over as the story progresses and you manage your kingdom.

The Sims 4

I love that in this life simulation game, developed by Maxis and published by EA, you can create characters and build relationships with anyone you want, regardless of gender. The character creation tool is super flexible, letting you customize everything without limiting who your Sim can date or marry. You can choose if people are just roommates or life partners, and they’ll join you in everything you do. Building a romance is all about how you interact and build those relationship bars. Plus, even with all the expansions and new stuff they add, they never force you to play a certain way or limit who you can fall for – it’s awesome!

Stardew Valley

This farming role-playing game, created by ConcernedApe and first published by Chucklefish (later by ConcernedApe themselves), allows you to develop romantic relationships with any of the available characters, no matter your player’s gender. You build these relationships by giving gifts and completing special story scenes. Once you get married, your spouse helps out on the farm and can join you for certain activities. The game fully reflects your chosen partner, with a dedicated room and daily routine, and treats all couples equally during festivals and events.

Rune Factory 5

I’m so excited about this new version of the game! One of the coolest things is that you can now marry whoever you want, regardless of gender! They really made it inclusive, letting you romance any eligible character through festivals, quests, and building up your relationship. And after you get married, your spouse actually becomes part of your daily life, helping out around the farm and even contributing to improvements. The best part? You can still keep romancing other people even after you’re married, and everyone remains available – it’s a really nice touch!

Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town (Remake)

This remake of the game, created by Marvelous and published by XSEED Games/Marvelous Europe, features a fully inclusive relationship system. Players can romance any of the main characters regardless of their own gender, building connections through gifts, special events, and as the seasons change. Getting married unlocks unique storylines and daily life interactions for all couples, with no restrictions based on sexual orientation. The farming and festival aspects of the game are the same for everyone, no matter who they choose to marry.

My Time at Portia

This life-simulation RPG, created by Pathea Games and published by Team17, lets you marry any eligible character in the game, no matter your character’s gender. You build relationships by giving gifts, going on dates, and completing tasks together, which can lead to marriage proposals. Once married, your spouse will join you on adventures and offer minor gameplay benefits. Importantly, the game allows you to pursue romance with anyone, regardless of gender.

Boyfriend Dungeon

This game, created by Kitfox Games, is a unique blend of dungeon exploration and dating simulation. You can build relationships with your weapon companions, who come in various genders, no matter your character’s gender. As you adventure through dungeons and strengthen these bonds, you’ll unlock new weapon upgrades and skills. The game offers customizable safety settings, letting you choose what content you see while still allowing all relationship possibilities. How your relationships develop impacts your weapon’s abilities, and isn’t limited by character orientation.

Hey everyone, if I left out any awesome romances where you could play as any gender and still have a great connection with a companion, please share them in the comments! I’d love to hear what you all thought and see if I missed anything!

2025-12-08 10:46