RPGs With The Most Romance Options

Key Takeaways

• Some RPGs have a wide variety of romance options, with titles like Fable giving players infinite choices.
• Bioware games like Mass Effect and Dragon Age offer well-written romantic arcs that can impact gameplay.
• Games like Stardew Valley and Rune Factory allow player-character romantic relationships and even families.

For some gamers, romance is an integral part of any RPG experience. In the midst of saving the world, grinding out enemies, chasing down better gear, and leveling up, some players feel the need to find that special someone for their characters. For many, it’s an important part of role-playing within the world of the game.

Many of the more modern RPGs have embraced romance and given players a number of NPCs for their characters to woo. Here are some RPGs that have the most options when it comes to courtship, marriage, or just casual flings.

Updated November 20, 2024, by Mara Cowley: Valentine’s may be well and truly over as winter now makes its frosty approach, but true love never dies. For gamers looking for a heartwarming winter romance without having to leave the toasty comfort of their own home, they can delve into titles that offer believable and in-depth romantic stories alongside thrilling plots and gameplay. Gamers have undoubtedly already spent many hours wooing their chosen paramours in games such as Mass Effect and may now be looking for something new or something old they have yet to try. As such, this article has been updated to feature more of the best RPGs with romance options so that every gamer can find a partner that suits them.

36 Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition

Find Love Among the Companions

The first BioWare game to delve into romance, BioWare did so wholeheartedly with Baldur’s Gate 2. In a world fraught with danger and various factions levying their power for good or otherwise, not to mention the evil mage serving as the main antagonist, the player character can still make the time to woo their traveling companions if they wish to do so.

The original game consisted of only four romanceable companions, but the Enhanced Edition included a further four eligible bachelors and bachelorettes players could court while facing off against the dangers in the world. But there are some gender and race exclusions for certain characters. For example, players wanting to romance Jaheira must be a male human, elf, half-elf or halfling, something to take into consideration if the player’s eye falls on someone in particular.

35 Dragon Age: The Veilguard

All Companions Are Romanceable Regardless of Gender or Race

Romance is a staple component of any BioWare game, and this holds true in the fourth installment in the Dragon Age series, Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Set after the events of Inquisition, and subsequently Trespasser, Rook stitches together a rag-tag group to put a stop to the machinations of two elven gods who are trying to infect all of Thedas with the Blight.

In between fights for their lives, Rook can hop on back to the Lighthouse and spend some time getting to know the various companions, getting even closer to one of them if they wish. With seven disparate and intriguing romances, players will be spoiled for choice when selecting their chosen paramour.

34 Fire Emblem: Three Houses

A Wealth of Eligible Options to Explore

As the title of Fire Emblem: Three Houses suggests, there are three main houses that players will be given the option of joining as a teacher, but there is more to the job than grading assignments or pushing pencils. They will instead be readying their students for combat, teaching them mastery of weapons and even leading them into battle. The different routes lead the narrative in some different directions, affecting who Byleth will meet and potentially romance.

With a grand total of 35 romances, dependent on which House the player allies themselves with and whether they play male or female Byleth, there is an overwhelming amount of options. Thankfully, players aren’t just limited to one option and can instead romance more than one character if they find the decision too difficult to make.

33 Persona 4

Players Can Choose to Date One or More of Their Friends

Persona 4 is a game all about balance. In it, players need to devote their time to their studies, delving into the TV world to try and find the culprit of the murders while cultivating their bonds with others to strengthen their power of persona.

While developing these bonds, players can choose to take things to the next level with the girls they become friends with, totaling up to a generous 8 options. Each character is completely distinct, embodying a different personality the players may like or dislike depending on their tastes. If they have a tough time choosing, they can date more than one, but most of the girls won’t look too kindly on this decision, resulting in a sad Valentine’s Day for everyone involved.

32 Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Countless Women Are Available for Henry to Woo, Providing He has Ample Coin or Completed the Needed Side Quest

• Number of Romances: 2 Main Romances

Leading a quiet life as an apprentice to a blacksmith during the troubled 15th century, Henry’s quiet life is brought to an abrupt halt when soldiers attack and kill both of his parents, leaving him as an orphan with only one wish: to see his parents avenged. Achieving said revenge will be no small feat, however, as Henry will need to cultivate sword-play to stand a chance.

But there is more to life than blood and steel, and a young man fueled by revenge will need to settle down some way. Within the world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Henry can have his fill of ephemeral dalliances with countless bathmaids, and even a trio of witches, but there are only two women he can truly give his heart to: Lady Stephanie and Theresa. In order to woo either, Henry will need to fulfill certain requirements, such as choosing the right dialogue options and completing specific quests.

31 Pathfinder: Kingmaker

Level Up Companion Approval to Win Their Hearts

• Number of Possible Romances: 3, Possibly 4

When one slays a local bandit leader in a troubled territory that is ruled by no man, the last thing they expect is to be crowned the region’s next leader. Well, this is exactly what happens to the player character in Pathfinder: Kingmaker, as this act of heroism lends them the title of the Baron or Baroness of the region, and they inherit all the troubles that come with it. Trolls, an infection turning people into beasts, and even an ancient lich are all troubles they must contend with, but players need not do it alone.

They can recruit companions to the cause, and the time spent together along with the dangers they survive can strengthen the bonds to friendship or maybe even something more. There are 3 romances in the base game, with the tiefling DLC adding a set of twins that the players can choose to woo if they wish. Each is well-written with its own merits that can make choosing a tough decision.

30 Persona 3 Reload

Players Need to Devote Time to Form Romantic Bonds

• Number of Romances: 6, Possibly 7

The rerelease of Persona 3 Reload changed many things, adding new mechanics while tweaking old ones. But the roster of characters never altered, and neither did the romance options players had the pick of.

In order to woo the lady of their choice, players would need to spend time with them to increase their Social Link while choosing the right dialogue options. Even the Velvet Room guide Elizabeth could be ‘romanced’ in a way, but she would not become the protagonist’s girlfriend in quite the same way as the others. Nevertheless, each pick provides a different sort of romance, as every character has a unique personality, with different prerequisites.

29 Dragon’s Dogma 2

Players Can Romance Nearly Any NPC, But There Are Two That Provide an In-Depth Love Story

• Number of Romances: Infinite, 2 Main Romances

The long-waited successor to Dragon’s Dogma sees players taking on the role of the Arisen once more, charged with the onerous task of slaying the dragon that marked them as two rival kingdoms clash. In Dragon’s Dogma 2, players can summon Pawns to aid them with their quest and explore the fantastical world by their side.

Like it’s predecessor, players can romance nearly every NPC they meet, but there are two NPCs that grant them a more in-depth romance: Ulrika and Wilhelmina. Romancing them won’t be easy, however, as there are certain prerequisites that must be fulfilled.

28 Thousand Arms

Dating and Romance Are Strongly Tied to Level Up Mechanics

This classic JRPG offers a refreshing and unique game with its Steampunk setting and how intrinsically dating is tied into the gameplay. Players can recruit many different characters, who are essential for leveling up weapons.

As those weapons will be necessary in order to defeat the Dark Acolytes organization that seek to corrupt the peace of the world, players will need to raise the intimacy levels of the cute characters they recruit and take them out on dates. It’s a win-win situation.

27 Dragon Age 2

Regardless of Gender, Nearly All Options Are Fair Game

• Number of Romances: 4, or 5 with DLC

Though it is a sequel by name, Dragon Age 2 runs parallel to the events of Dragon Age: Origins for the most part, following the Hawke family as they flee to Kirkwall from the threat of the Darkspawn. Unfortunately, they come to find life in Kirkwall anything but peaceful, as political tensions ramp up between the Mages and Templars, eventually breaking out into a civil war.

When not trying to ease tensions and solve other peoples’ problems, Hawke can spend time getting to know their rag-tag group of fellow adventurers and even get cozy with a couple. The four main companions, Fenris, Anders, Isabela, and Merrill, can be romanced by Hawke of any gender, but the DLC character Sebastian is available only to female Hawkes. Each of the characters is totally disparate from the others, giving players plenty of different romance options to choose from.

26 Cyberpunk 2077

Every Character Feels Real and Disparate to One Another

The world of Cyberpunk 2077 is rife with danger, dystopias, and enemies gunning to take V’s head. Following a mission gone awry, the main character code-named V gets a chip stuck in their head that seems to contain the personality and memories of a dead musician, Johnny Silverhand, and this virtual ghost is intent on rewriting all of V’s memories and taking them over, leaving them only weeks to find a way to stop it.

Night City is filled to the brim with missions to complete, cyberpsychos to hunt down, and people to meet, some of whom, such as Judy, Panam, River, Kerry, and a few extras, can even be romanced. The Night City is also home to Joy Toys for players who may be feeling a little lonely but don’t want anything too serious.

25 Dragons Dogma: Dark Arisen

With So Many Choices, Even the Pickiest Will Find the One

• Number of Romances: Infinite

In this fantasy RPG, there is a dragon who is a herald of the end days and is defeated by a noble Knight and his other brave companions, resulting in them believing the world to be saved. But this peace is fractured when the same dragon returns and steals the heart of the protagonist, marking them as the Arisen, the one destined to face the dragon and stop the apocalypse or die trying.

Even with the stakes so high, there is still time for the player to meet some of the eligible bachelors and bachelorettes that can become the Arisen’s beloved. Nearly every character one can meet is romanceable, opening up hundreds of options, including notable characters such as Quina.

24 Yakuza: Like A Dragon

Romancing Can Be Tough But Rewarding

Yakuza: Like A Dragon is an AAA title with romance options that could benefit the player at the end. Players will explore their family’s past, grow in the ranks, and take some much-needed downtime doing various activities, like dating. With six options, players will have to develop a certain aspect of personality, as well as offer gifts to romance certain women.

Each character is different and is interested in certain personality quirks, so players should look ahead at what they should work on when pursuing. Once players reach a certain bond with these characters, they’ll receive rewards that could help them in the future. They also have the chance to date every character to receive the best rewards.

23 Baldur’s Gate 3

All Romantic Choices Are Fantastically Written and Diverse

Larian’s hit D&D-themed RPG is a fantastic example of the famed tabletop game in video game form, following the story of the player character and their companions who have been infected by a mind flayer parasite that will transform them unless they find someone capable of removing it. Traveling with a party of companions guarantees bonds will deepen, and said connections might even flourish beyond friendship.

Even though Baldur’s Gate 3 only has six romance options, it’s still a well-diverse, great list of characters that can be romanced. Like most of the RPGs listed, all characters have a specific list of needs that need to be met in order to gain a relationship. And like more of the recent releases of RPGs, these characters are all romance options, no matter which gender the player is.

22 The Witcher 3

Players Have the Choice of Devoting Their Love or Playing the Field

The Witcher 3 might be surprising to see on this list due to there only being two well-known romance options; however, there are five minor characters who Geralt can romance that have no effect on the choice of either picking Triss Merigold or rekindling the love with Yennefer of Vengeberg.

Granted, players can even choose an eighth option if Geralt ventures into the Brothels to enjoy some added company along his journey. However, whether players want to enjoy their time with several ladies or just stay loyal to the one, it’s completely up to them.

21 Divinity: Original Sin 2

Realistic Romance Routes, With Players Needing to Prove Their Worth

Divinity Original Sin 2 is a top-selling RPG game on Steam with several diverse romance options for players to choose from. While there is an option for players to experience the journey on their own, it’s always nice to have someone beside them as they traverse the world.

Players who wish to romance these characters will need to focus on their storyline and try to grow a friendship and relationship with them, so it’s best to see what is required to romance them.

20 Dragon Age: Inquisition

Plenty of Interesting and Unique Choices with Different Arcs

Dragon Age: Inquisition had the most romantic options in the series, featuring eight possible candidates over multiple playthroughs. Many of these individuals have race and gender preferences the player needs to meet if they wish to romance them. For instance, a female Elf has far more options than a human male.

Each option is a fully fleshed-out character with backstories and motivations related to the story. From a Qunari mercenary to the Hero of Orlais, the player has some interesting choices in Dragon Age: Inquisition.

19 Mass Effect 2

Unlike the First Game, Players Can Romance Their Alien Squad Mates

Another BioWare game to offer a number of romantic options is Mass Effect 2. In this game, players can romance up to nine characters across playthroughs. Three options prefer the player character to be male, three prefer female, and three have no preference one way or the other.

From the nomadic Quarian to the purple-skinned Asari, the player has some intriguing options. Female players have stranger choices with the Turian C-Sec officer Garrus and the Drell assassin Thane, along with the human Jacob.

18 Fallout 4

Potential Partners React to Story Choices

Fallout 4 introduces nine romantic partners the player can swoon over during their playthroughs. Unlike other games, the player’s preferred playstyle and actions can have consequences on these characters’ perception of them. As a result, players will need to be on their best (or worst) behavior to seduce these individuals.

Options include the robot Gilda Broscoe, ghoul John Hancock, and robot-turned-synth Curie. Most of these romanceable partners can also serve as companions to help in missions and combat. It’s also interesting to see how each of the characters reacts to different encounters because of their unique personalities and perspectives.

17 Mass Effect: Andromeda

More Choices With Unique Arcs

Mass Effect: Andromeda has the most romance options out of the series, featuring 10 possible partners. Once again, they have preferred genders, with male player characters having more options than female player characters.

The options include a number of humans, such as the criminal kingpin Reyes, Asaris, and the new Angara aliens. Interestingly, some of the options, like Avela, are merely flings, while others are more developed characters that impact the story.