Games aren’t always about brutal gunfights and world-ending storylines. Sometimes, more simple and grounded ideas such as love and romance are explored. And when it comes toRPGs, players often have more than just one love interest to pursue. These interests are vastly different from each other and choosing one character over the other is sometimes the hardest decision in the entire game.
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9Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Love in a Time of War
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Vikings weren’t exactly known for tender romance, butAssassin’s CreedValhalla gives players the chance to form meaningful relationships amid the backdrop of war and conquest. Eivor, whether male or female, can engage in multiple romances throughout the game, some fleeting and others carrying lasting emotional weight. While casual flings exist, deeper relationships like Randvi’s storyline bring serious consequences, as pursuing her while she’s still with Sigurd affects the main story.
Beyond traditional romances, the game introduces unique interactions, like Broder’s humorous post-romance reaction and Petra’s playful archery date, showing how these moments blend into Eivor’s journey.
8Greedfall
A Pirate’s Heart Is Hard to Tame
Romance inGreedFallisn’t just about picking the right dialogue options, but is deeply tied to the game’s intricate companion system. With four romanceable companions, Kurt, Vasco, Siora, and Aphra, each relationship requires understanding their motivations, loyalties, and backgrounds. Whether it’s Siora’s devotion to her people, Vasco’s struggles with his past as a Naut, or Kurt’s deep-seated military honor, every potential romance feels distinct.
The game’s 17th-century-inspired setting brings another layer to these relationships, as cultural and political tensions can interfere with love. Certain choices can even lock players out of romances permanently, making courtship in GreedFall feel more organic and rewarding.
7Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Forbidden Love in a Medieval World
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Realistic and historically accurate,Kingdom Come: Deliverancetreats romance with the same grounded approach as its combat and survival mechanics. Unlike games that offer a broad selection of partners, Henry, the game’s protagonist, has only two romance options: Theresa and Stephanie.
However, fewer options mean that the two that are present are extremely well written. Theresa, a miller’s daughter, offers a slow-burning relationship that starts with simple flirtations before culminating in a heartfelt courtship. Lady Stephanie, on the other hand, presents a more bittersweet romance, as her nobility puts her out of Henry’s reach in the long term.
Romance in Kingdom Come isn’t just about picking dialogue options; players must engage in activities like shared walks, gifts, and making the right choices in quests if they want a fruitful conclusion to a relationship.
6Cyberpunk 2077
Loving in the Neon Dystopia
Cyberpunk 2077
Night City is ruthless, butCyberpunk 2077ensures that V can find love amidst the neon-infused chaos. Unlike many RPGs where romance is a secondary feature, Cyberpunk makes relationships a core part of V’s personal story. Each major romance option: Judy, Panam, River, and Kerry, has their own quests, personalities, and requirements tied to V’s gender and voice type.
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What sets Cyberpunk 2077 apart is how these relationships evolve. They don’t just end in a simple romance scene but go as far as to affect the epilogues, with partners reacting to V’s choices throughout the game. Judy’s storyline is particularly emotional, as her connection with V is tied to her struggles with Night City’s corruption. Panam’s romance, meanwhile, involves becoming part of the Aldecaldos, showing how relationships in Cyberpunk aren’t just personal but also shape V’s place in the world.
5Mass Effect Trilogy
Love Is in the Stars
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
Bioware perfected romance-driven storytelling with theMass Effect trilogy, offering players some of the most beloved relationships in gaming history. From Liara’s enduring love that spans Mass Effect 1-3 to Garrus’ awkward yet heartwarming courtship in Mass Effect 2, every romance feels unique. Choices made in one game carry over to the next, making these relationships feel like an evolving journey rather than isolated interactions.
Romanced characters have unique dialogues, additional story beats, and even major moments in the final battle against the Reapers. The trilogy’s ending adds emotional weight to these relationships, as seeing a beloved partner mourn Shepard’s fate makes the consequences of the player’s choices all the more impactful.
4Stardew Valley
Farming, Friendship, and the Idea Of Together Forever
Stardew Valley
What begins as a simple farming simulator quickly transforms into a heartwarming tale of community, relationships, and life in Stardew Valley. With twelve romanceable villagers, each with their own personalities, struggles, and backstories, marriage in Stardew Valley feels like more than just a gameplay mechanic.
Each character has a unique journey, from Shane’s battle with alcoholism to Sebastian’s desire to break free from his isolated lifestyle. Romance isn’t just about giving gifts; players must genuinely connect with their chosen partner, unlocking heart events that add depth to their story. Unlike many games where marriage ends the romance arc, Stardew Valley continues to develop these relationships, showing how life together unfolds beyond the wedding.
3Persona 4: Golden
Not Just Your Typical High School Romance
Persona 4 Golden
Balancing high school life with demon-slaying was already chaotic, but add multiple romance options to the mix and the game sounds like it’s juggling too many balls. But somehow, Persona 4: Golden manages to make it all work seamlessly and, dare I say, surprisingly well. Each of the 8 romanceable characters in the game has their own unique storylines andSocial Links. There’s the shy Naoto, the tomboyish Chie, and the kindhearted Yukiko, to name a few.
What makes romance inPersona 4stand out is how it affects both the story and gameplay. Building relationships strengthens Personas, making battles easier while also adding depth to the overarching narrative. However, the game also allows players to romance multiple characters, leading to some hilariously awkward consequences if not handled carefully. Now if only there was a way to romance Kanji…
2Baldur’s Gate 3
Love Is Just a Skill Check
Baldur’s Gate 3
Larian Studios took RPG romance to the next level withBaldur’s Gate3, offering deep, dynamic relationships that react to player choices. Each companion, Astarion, Shadowheart, Lae’zel, Karlach, Gale, and Wyll, has a fully fleshed-out romance arc, influenced by moral decisions, alignment, and actions in the world. The game also supports polyamory, giving players more freedom in how they approach relationships.
One of the most impressive aspects of Baldur’s Gate 3 is how Larian Studios built romance into the game’s foundation rather than as an afterthought. Dialogues and interactions feel natural, with unique responses tied to race, class, and personal history. Even outside of major story beats, romance plays into campfire conversations, party banter, and private moments. It’s one of the most dynamic and well-crafted romance systems in RPG history, proving that love in a world of mind flayers and eldritch horrors is anything but predictable.
1The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Geralt’s Love Life Is as Complicated as His Contracts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Few RPGs handle romance with the same level of nuance as TheWitcher 3: Wild Hunt. Geralt’s relationships with Triss and Yennefer are more than just side stories and are integral to his character arc. The game forces players to make difficult choices, as pursuing both women leads to one of the most famous rejection scenes in RPG history.
Unlike many romance systems that reset between games, The Witcher 3 carries forward the emotional weight of Geralt’s past. Yennefer’s history with Geralt, dictated by fate, contrasts with Triss’ more personal, self-made connection, making the decision between them all the more difficult. The game’s multiple endings also ensure that these relationships have lasting consequences, reinforcing The Witcher 3 as one of the best RPGs when it comes to love, loss, and difficult choices.
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