Top 20 Queer Games For The Nintendo Switch (Ranked)
02.10.2023 - 17:27
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The comfortability of a handheld console like the Nintendo Switch makes it the perfect hub for gamers seeking diverse and inclusive experiences. Despite being a six-year-old console, the Switch offers an ever-growing library of games. Today, we choose to highlight those that celebrate queer representation and relationships. You’ll find tactical RPGs, heartfelt narratives, and (lots of) quirky dating sims in this list.
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Rank Breakout
- 1. Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- 2. Life is Strange: True Colors
- 3. Celeste
- 4. Unpacking
- 5. Hades
- 6. Stardew Valley
- 7. Coffee Talk
- 8. Boyfriend Dungeon
- 9. Night in the Woods
- 10. If Found…
- 11. Gone Home
- 12. Undertale
- 13. Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
- 14. Arcadia Fallen
- 15. A Normal Lost Phone
- 16. Long Story
- 17. Monster Prom
- 18. Ikenfell
- 19. Unsighted
- 20. Neo Cab
1. Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem is a tactical RPG and a masterpiece of storytelling. As a teacher at a prestigious school, you can choose from several same-gender romance options. However, there’s more variety for female protagonists. The wedding scene may disappoint, but the character development and voice acting are top-notch.
2. Life is Strange: True Colors
All Life is Strange games are on Nintendo Switch now, which I highly recommend you sit down and play back-to-back. However, LiS: True Colors was nominated for numerous awards and is the latest release. This story-based game focuses on inclusion and diversity. You make crucial decisions, including the option for a same-sex relationship, in a plot-rich narrative that captivates the LGBTQIA+ community every time.
3. Celeste
A challenging platformer with a deep message, Celeste is a visually stunning game that handles LGBTQ+ representation deftly. The director, who is openly non-binary, confirmed the protagonist’s trans identity, making this game a beacon of queer visibility.
4. Unpacking
Unpacking is a zen game about getting a person’s items out of boxes and arranging them in their new house. It’s not a simulator, though. This unique game tells a touching story through the act of unpacking. With no words, you gradually piece together the protagonist’s life, offering unexpected LGBTQIA+ representation without clichés or plot-defining moments.
5. Hades
It’s Hades, the gritty roguelike game that combines combat with dating sim elements. As Zagreus, you can engage in romantic pursuits with male and/or female characters, collecting keepsakes that aid your progress. The game’s smooth gameplay and engaging story make it a must-play.
6. Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley hardly needs an introduction. It’s a chance to live your best farmer life. Cultivate crops, explore mines, and help destroy the