20 Games Where the Companion You Romance Can Be Any Gender

Some games keep romance paths locked to one pairing, but plenty let you pursue companions regardless of your character’s gender. The titles below use systems where at least some core companions—or spouse candidates who can join you as followers or partners—are available to any player gender, with eligibility driven by affinity, story flags, or simple consent prompts rather than orientation gates. To keep things clear, each entry notes how the mechanic works and who made the game. Companies are the developer and, where relevant, the publisher.

Baldur’s Gate 3

Developed and published by Larian Studios, this RPG lets most origin companions be romanced by any player gender based on approval and story progress. Shadowheart, Astarion, Gale, Lae’zel, and Karlach all have gender-agnostic paths once their relationship checks are met. Camp events, personal quests, and dialogue choices determine intimacy scenes and commitment status. Multiplayer support means each player’s character independently unlocks eligible romances.

Divinity: Original Sin 2

Larian Studios developed and published this entry with a flexible approval-based system that enables romances across player genders. Origin companions such as Lohse, Ifan, Sebille, Fane, and the Red Prince can enter relationships if you hit key affinity thresholds and pick supportive dialogue. Relationship flags are tracked per character and can evolve across acts. Certain narrative moments test commitment but do not restrict by the player’s gender.

Starfield

Bethesda Game Studios developed and Bethesda Softworks published this space RPG, where the four main Constellation companions—Sarah Morgan, Sam Coe, Andreja, and Barrett—are romanceable by any player gender. Commitment requires high affinity and a dedicated companion questline, after which you can agree to an exclusive partnership. Marriage is available through a formal dialogue, unlocking unique scenes and companion buffs. Romance status persists across New Game Plus.

Fallout 4

Developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks, this game allows gender-agnostic romances with multiple companions. Piper, Cait, Curie, Preston Garvey, and MacCready can all enter romances once affinity and personal quests are satisfied. The system hinges on approval points from your choices, followed by a “Romance” conversation that grants the Lover’s Embrace rest bonus. Your character’s gender never affects eligibility.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Bethesda Game Studios developed and Bethesda Softworks published this title with a marriage system that is gender-agnostic and includes many follower-companions. Once you obtain the Amulet of Mara and complete a candidate’s favor, you can propose regardless of gender. Married partners can live with you, open shops, and accompany you as followers depending on the NPC. Hearthfire and subsequent updates expanded logistics but kept eligibility gender-neutral.

Saints Row IV

Volition developed and Deep Silver published this entry featuring informal “romance” prompts for ship crew companions that work for any player gender. After finishing a companion’s Loyalty mission, a simple dialogue can initiate the relationship without orientation checks. Each companion acknowledges the choice with a unique scene, but no long-term exclusivity system is enforced. The mechanic is intentionally streamlined and separate from combat progression.

Dragon Age: Origins

Developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts, this game includes companions with gender-agnostic romance availability. Leliana and Zevran can be romanced by a Warden of any gender once approval and key dialogues align. Relationship status affects certain epilogue outcomes and companion interjections. Other companions have orientation limits, but these two demonstrate the game’s inclusive design for companion paths.

Dragon Age II

BioWare developed and Electronic Arts published this sequel with broad companion romance flexibility. Anders, Isabela, Fenris, and Merrill can all be romanced by Hawke regardless of gender, provided you build friendship or rivalry to key thresholds. Rivalry romances are supported and tracked distinctly from friendship. Story beats and Act transitions lock or advance relationships based on your choices.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

Developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts, this entry mixes orientation-locked and gender-agnostic options. The Iron Bull and Josephine can be romanced by an Inquisitor of any gender if you meet approval and complete their personal quests. Courtship uses timed war table operations and companion scenes to secure commitment. Unique ending slides reflect relationship status without ever tying it to player gender for those two companions.

Mass Effect Legendary Edition

BioWare developed and Electronic Arts published this remastered trilogy, where certain squadmates support gender-agnostic romances. Liara T’Soni is romanceable by Shepard of any gender across the series, with continuity flags carrying from the first game forward. In ‘Mass Effect 3’, Kaidan Alenko’s romance becomes available to both male and female Shepard if prior conditions are met. Relationship state influences key missions and epilogue content.

Mass Effect: Andromeda

Developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts, this spin-off features squadmates with gender-agnostic options. Vetra Nyx and Peebee are available to either Scott or Sara Ryder, with progress tied to loyalty missions and private ship conversations. Relationship flags allow casual or committed states that impact later scenes. Other squadmates have specific orientations, but these companions accept any player gender.

Star Wars: The Old Republic

BioWare developed this MMO and Electronic Arts published it, later adding gender-agnostic companion romances via expansions and updates. Select returning and new companions support romance for players of any gender once affection and storyline gates are cleared. Dialogue-driven courtship often resumes after chapter content or alliance alerts. Relationship status is stored per character and acknowledged in later episodes.

Fable II

Developed by Lionhead Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios, this action-RPG allows the Hero to marry and romance NPC companions of any gender. Courtship uses expressions and gifts to meet affection thresholds, leading to cohabitation and family mechanics. Married partners can accompany you on certain activities and respond to your morality. The system functions identically regardless of the Hero’s gender.

Fable III

Lionhead Studios developed and Microsoft Game Studios published this sequel with the same gender-agnostic marriage features. You can court, wed, and adventure with partners of any gender using the game’s interaction wheel and contracts. Co-op allows two players to formalize a relationship between their characters as well. Family status persists through the story’s time-skip and kingdom management phases.

The Sims 4

Maxis developed and Electronic Arts published this life sim where romantic partnerships are gender-agnostic by design. Create-a-Sim includes gender customization options that do not restrict dating or marriage, and households can assign companions as roommates or spouses who accompany daily activities. Relationship bars and social interactions determine courtship progression. Expansions add venues and scenarios but do not impose orientation gates.

Stardew Valley

Developed by ConcernedApe and originally published by Chucklefish (with later self-publishing by ConcernedApe), this farming RPG lets you romance any bachelor or bachelorette regardless of player gender. Gifting and heart events advance relationships toward marriage, after which your spouse joins farm life and can accompany certain tasks. Spouse rooms and schedules reflect who you choose without gender limits. Festivals and special events acknowledge the partnership identically for all pairings.

Rune Factory 5

Marvelous developed and XSEED Games (North America) and Marvelous Europe published this entry with same-sex marriage added as a standard feature. Any eligible bachelor or bachelorette can be courted regardless of the protagonist’s gender through festivals, quests, and heart levels. After marriage, your partner joins daily routines and shares home upgrades. Postgame maintains relationship features without altering eligibility rules.

Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town (Remake)

Developed by Marvelous and published by XSEED Games/Marvelous Europe, this remake introduced “Best Friend” systems as full same-sex marriage equivalents. All main candidates can be romanced by any player gender via gifts, heart events, and seasonal progression. Marriage unlocks spouse events and household routines without orientation restrictions. Farm management and festivals function the same for every pairing.

My Time at Portia

Pathea Games developed this life-sim RPG, with Team17 as publisher on many platforms, and it supports marriage to any eligible NPC regardless of player gender. Relationship points rise through gifts, dates, and commissions, leading to proposals and spouse routines. Partners can accompany you on certain activities and contribute small buffs. The system keeps all candidates available without gender-based exclusions.

Boyfriend Dungeon

Developed and published by Kitfox Games, this dungeon-crawler/dating sim lets your character date weapon companions of diverse genders regardless of your character’s gender. Dates unlock as you progress through dungeons and raise love levels, providing new weapon forms and abilities. Safety settings allow you to opt into or out of content while keeping eligibility open. Relationship outcomes affect weapon skill trees rather than being restricted by orientation.

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