Here Are 30 LGBTQ Video Games Being Released In 2023 To Look Forward To
A new year means new LGBTQ content we can look forward to. It’s not always easy, juggling different media and hoping to find something actually good that we don’t have to suffer through.
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It's not impossible, though.
If books and movies aren't really your thing, or if you're looking for some video games for when you can't bring yourself to drag your eyes across the page and don't have the right mindset to watch something, this list might be what you're looking for.
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The gaming world has come a long way, and now there are actually a lot of video games with some pretty good LGBTQ representation.
So here we go — these are the queer video games to look out for in 2023.
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Disclaimer: We did not play these games; therefore we do not know whether the LGBTQ representation portrayed in these games is good or bad. This is just a list of video games that present themselves as having queer content.
1.Beneath Her Starry Sky
Protagonist Freya Fae lives in a world trapped in an endless loop. On top of that, there’s a terrible beast bringing ruins to the ill-destined cities in it. To save the future and all those who live in it, you must wear her shoes while tracking down the master assassin behind the havoc.
Available for: PC
Release date: Jan. 4
2.Wilderless
For those who are not big fans of quests, fights, and missions, Wilderless is an open-world video game where you literally can go anywhere and everywhere, doing whatever you like, without having to worry about enemies suddenly attacking you. With multiple scenarios to explore, it’s your chance to just live in a fantasy world for a while.
Available for: PC
Release date: Jan. 11
3.Fortune the Fated
Dystopian worlds and fantasy quests all mixed into a galaxy full of thriller and noir mysteries await those who choose to play this interactive novel, which allows you to assemble and customize plot parts and characters to create your own unique story.
Available for: PC
Release Date: Jan. 19
4.The Symbiant
We’re moving on to full yaoi with this intergalactic love story between a man and a beautiful alien his spaceship has to transport. Full of mystery and love, the adventure is only the opportunity to explore their love story…who knows what will happen in the end?
Available for: PC
Release date: Feb. 2
5.Changeling Charade
A supernatural romance in the midst of high society in a city where magic is illegal? Say no more! Changeling Charade is a gripping interactive novel created by Ruth Vincent. You will be playing as a woman — gay, straight, bi, poly, or monogamous, that’s your choice. As it will be your choice whom to court.
Available for: PC
Release date: Feb 9
6.Bernadette and the Demon Circus
What would you do if you were to wake up in a strange hospital completely alone and thrown into a nightmarish circus of horrors you apparently can’t escape? In this video game, inspired by classics of the genre such as Silent Hill, you must impersonate Bernadette and navigate the weird figures of this circus, whose pasts all have one thing in common: the terrors of transphobia.
Available for: PC
Release date: February
7.OscarWildeCard
Except for the fact that this digital card game is inspired by Oscar Wilde’s familiarity with dinner parties and society’s elite, there doesn’t seem to be anything else queer in the story. But some twists might surprise you. In OscarWildeCard, you must get to the top of the building the Golden Palace by hosting dinner parties while making and breaking alliances. And maybe something more.
Available for: PC
Release date: March 3
8.Mask of the Rose
A fallen London with a gothic atmosphere, a city buried down deep beneath the Earth, a new order of society, and new masters who seem to be interested only in love stories: How about a Victorian era reimagined as dark and eerily amusing? In Mask of the Rose’s universe, you can literally choose anything you like.
Available for: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Xbox Series X/S
Release date: April
9.Kiss/OFF
“Xargazorg Intergalactic proudly presents Kiss/OFF, the hottest new dating show in the galaxy!” This is how the game presents itself, and this is really all you need to know. You can expect literally anything from a space dating show where the three main love interests are anything but boring. Get ready for some surprising twists!
Available for: PC
Release date: TBD
10.Frogsong
If you like frogs, as many of us do, you’ll love this indie video game set in a fantasy world of…you guessed it: frogs. Protagonist Chorus dreams of protecting the world, but because he is a tree frog, his destiny is to be relegated to religious studies. No warriors among tree frogs. Will he be able to fulfill his dreams?
Available for: PC, Nintendo Switch
Release date: Q1
11.Love in a Bottle
“Hot single women in your area” is taken to a whole different level with Love in a Bottle, where all sorts of creatures create quite the unusual world. As a Love Demon who wants to prove she's able to make it on her own, how far are you willing to go to find love and some fun?
Available for: PC
Release date: TBD
12.My Boyfriend's a Werecat!
You are Zack, and everything’s going well in your life: You’re in your 20s and living as a college grad with Spencer, your longtime boyfriend. But what happens when you start to notice concerning changes in your body and your personality that might suggest something supernatural? It is up to you to navigate this new life without letting it sink forever.
Available for: PC
Release date: TBD
13.Hellmall
Hellmall is some tech company’s version of heaven, and of course, it’s as far from heaven as anyone could imagine. To survive it, you must beat your enemies and save your soul, making alliances and breaking them all while relying on your strategic abilities.
Available for: PC, iOS
Release date: TBD
14.Hades II
If you’re already familiar with the world of Hades, you know what this is about. If not, prepare to be introduced to an epic fight in the Underworld where gods, demons, and titans all battle for the ultimate power. Keeping the best aspects of the original game, this sequel follows the immortal Princess of the Underworld as she explores every possibility in Olympus and the Underworld.
Available for: PC
Release date: TBD
15.Deliria
The game describes itself this way: "DELIRIA is a bar located at the edge of time and space — its existence can't be explained by human logic. It is actually an entity with a life of its own, which guides lost souls, sheltering them inside." So many possibilities just behind the corner — what will you make of it?
Available for: PC
Release date: TBD
16.Solace State: Emotional Cyberpunk Stories
Where are the cyberpunk fans? Anyone? Well, if you happen to like the aesthetic, you will love playing as Chloe, a young hacker whose goal is to find her missing friend Rebecka as a biotech crackdown embroils the city of Abraxa. How far are you willing to go to save those you care about?
Available for: PC
Release date: TBD
17.Andromeda Six
It is the year 3025, and you’re a lost traveler with no memory of your past. In this sci-fi-inspired visual novel, you will find a choice-based story and a lot of romance that will take you wherever you want. Also, with whomever you want.
Available for: PC
Release date: TBD
18.This Bed We Made
"February 17, 1958. Sophie's shift at the Clarington Hotel begins like any other — until she opens the door to room 505 and a crimson light comes out…" Does that appeal to your curiosity? If so, this noir investigation full of guilty pleasures and a nosy maid is perfect for you. And of course, you’ll be able to form all sorts of bonds with the hotel guests you usually work for.
Available for: PC
Release date: TBD
19.Guilded Hearts
Self-discovery, heartache, and love: These are the ingredients that await you if you decide to be Julian, the protagonist of this visual novel divided between the real world and a fantasy MMO. Follow Julian in his everyday life with the boys he’s trying to pursue.
Available for: PC
Release date: TBD 2023
20.Tales of Aravorn: An Elven Marriage
An arranged marriage in the Elven realm is a serious matter: It’s the first of its kind in ages, and its uniqueness, of course, will attract some powerful enemies. You must play as Elenor/Saren to make sure no one gets hurt, with the help of some old friends, new faces, and all that unravels in between.
Available for: PC
Release date: Q3
21.Paradiso Guardian
Paradiso Guardian is an action RPG in Metroidvania style where you will play as a battle angel from the Paradiso Army. Lenga Valentine has to reclaim a castle sieged by evil forces, and he might encounter some very interesting characters during his difficult missions. They might make things easier…or not.
Available for: PC
Release date: Eventually
22.The Fairy's Secret
Another sequel that might just surprise, if only for the adorable lesbian couple who managed to get a happy ending in the first one. But of course, a new crisis lurks in the shadows, or we wouldn’t have a second chapter to play. Will you be able to stay out of trouble and, most importantly, keep your relationship sane?
Available for: PC
Release date: Q1
23.Romancelvania
Take Castlevania, but make it a darkly comic genre mashup where Transylvania’s most dangerous creatures are all thrown into a monster reality show hosted by the Grim Reaper. As weird as it sounds, even Count Dracula just wants to find love. Will it be love at first bite?
Available for: PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
Release date: TBD
24.Love Shore
Love Shore is a futuristic city that transforms at night, populated by cyborgs, old gods, and humans. Experiments on DNA created a new form of life. You will play as either Sam or Farah, two completely different characters, each with their own story, choices, and romances.
Available for: PC
Release date: TBD
25.Lock & Key: A Magical Girl Mystery
Discover what it means to be a magical girl in this mystery visual novel set in a world shaped by your interpretation of the magical girl genre. Sherry and Kealey are married and on the verge of losing their magical powers and becoming a normal couple, but that’s not all their path has in store for them!
Available for: PC, Nintendo Switch
Release date: TBD
26.Skate & Date
The title might suggest something from the early '00s, and that’s exactly the atmosphere this game gives. You will play Maggie, a high schooler fond of Roller Derby with an incurable crush on her rival Patricia. Some rivalry with a cute love story and maybe fluff. Also, lesbians!!!
Available for: PC
Release date: TBD
27.Chronotopia: Second Skin
We know the story, right? A damsel in distress trying to escape a castle, Prince Charming ready to save her, and a "happily ever after" everyone’s waiting for. But things don’t always go as planned, not when you’re playing in a much darker version of Cinderella. In this gloomy story of power, violence sex, and all the possible mixes of the three, you’re in for quite the ride. Warning: partial nudity and sex scenes ahead.
Available for: PC
Release date: TBD
28.Flower Knight Hú Dié
Flower Knight Hú Dié’s story is a sapphic, magical girl romance set in the solar-punk city of Yánghuāchéng, Japan. Seriously, what more do you need to know?
Available for: PC
Release date: TBD
29.Thirsty Suitors
The title is as self-explanatory as it gets: culture, relationships, family pressures, and self-expression. As Jala, you will have to navigate your family, your ex-lovers, and your friendships…all before your sister’s wedding, which is getting closer and closer. Aren’t you curious about how the story will develop?
Available for: PC
Release date: TBD
30.High Elo Girls
What is your purpose in life: friendship or success? The answer might be difficult when you’re a competitive athlete in an ambitious esports team. The more you play as Rafaela, the more you will have to learn to embrace your dreams to become stronger.
Available for: PC
Release date: Spring
