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A 2D adventure game where you'll explore the town of Possum Springs, Night In The Woods also has plenty of LGBTQ characters that are portrayed in a subtler manner than most games.

On the surface, it's easy to miss the LGBTQ+ themes in Night In The Woods, but delve a little deeper, and you uncover complex backstories that evoke feelings that many of us can relate to.

When seven unlikely friends enter the haunted Ermengarde Mansion, they're pursued by a bloodthirsty ghost until they can find a way to break the curse.

The more you investigate, the more you learn about Sam's backstory, personal struggles, and journey toward gender discovery. The same-sex relationship in the first game isn't explored much initially, but later games in the series dive deeper into it.

Nothing is more validating than seeing your community represented in your favorite form of entertainment.

Family ties

A visit back to your childhood house becomes a riveting mystery in Gone Home. Everything from the hand-drawn visuals to the tear-jerking plot is nothing short of breathtaking.

This beautifully told, heartbreaking tale—and its prequel, Life Is Strange: Before the Storm—thoughtfully explores what it means to grow up and to be a true friend.

Here’s a look back at the great games that broke new ground by integrating LGBTQ+ characters and themes. has a unique, minimalist art style that keeps you focused on the story.

That's the question asked in the puzzler A Normal Lost Phone. Even better, you don't have to buy a $500 home console to experience it yourself, since there's plenty of good queer representation available on mobile devices.

10 Best LGBTQ+ Games On PC

PC is home to a wide assortment of stories representing LGBTQ+ characters!

Whether you own an iPhone or Android, you can download dozens of excellent LGBTQ+ titles, including thought-provoking puzzlers, cozy farming sims, and even blood-curdling horror games.

In the character designer, you can pick from a range of gender identities and sexualities alongside the expected options for facial hair, clothes, and body type. Can she and her friends crack the case?

In addition to its gripping plot, the game features a stellar cast of characters, many of whom are members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Whether they live or die is up to you.

The game excels thanks to its phenomenal characters, two of whom are openly bisexual. It's a touching, unique story that offers something different from the traditional visual novel.

Where To Buy:

iOS | Steam | Switch

7 Unpacking

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game that is about unpacking.

Who owned this phone you just found? Not all these games wear inclusivity on their sleeve, so many games offering fantastic representation are hard to find.

We've done the hard work and uncovered the best LGBTQ+ games across all platforms. Along the way, you'll meet a host of characters from Greek mythology who help you in your quest.

It sounds basic, but the longer you play, the more you'll be drawn in by the unspoken story. The plot spends plenty of time exploring their coming-out journeys, and there's even a heartwarming lesbian romance option. A bisexual, transgender woman named Sam disappeared on her 18th birthday, and it's your job to search through her text messages, photos, and dating apps for clues.

Released in 2020, it's an original story featuring a transgender protagonist. We won't spoil who they are, but we can guarantee you'll be thinking about them for days.

Where To Buy:

Steam | Xbox | Playstation | Switch

12 Gone Home

Gone Home was released in 2013 and remains one of the best walking simulators.

LGBTQ+ mobile games span a wide variety of genres, from charming puzzlers like A Normal Lost Phone to visual novels like If Found.