Court, flirt, and commit: 10 RPGs that pack the biggest romance rosters (and plenty of heart).
1) Baldur’s Gate 3 (2023)
Baldur’s Gate 3 turns high‑fantasy crushes into fully fledged relationships, marrying D&D 5e role‑play with cinematic character arcs. Almost every companion is romanceable regardless of the gender you roll, and the game reacts to your choices—approval scores, class flavor, even how you handled key bosses—by unlocking new scenes, jealous confrontations, or surprising tenderness. Campfire vignettes land because they’re earned, not checkbox chores, and several routes allow negotiated openness while others demand commitment, creating believable friction. Consent and communication are foregrounded, and characters remember what you did hours or acts ago, so a kind gesture or cruel bargain meaningfully shapes intimacy. Because romances intertwine with personal quests, you learn who these people are through combat synergies, quiet talks, and divergent endings. Whether you woo a faithful cleric, a haunted wizard, or a tiefling folk hero, expect fully voiced scenes, unique epilogues, and playful camp banter. It’s modern, inclusive, and reactive—an RPG that lets love, lust, and loyalty reshape the whole adventure.
2) The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
If “most options” means sheer numbers, Skyrim quietly wins. Wearing the Amulet of Mara unlocks marriage with dozens of townsfolk—blacksmiths, mercenaries, innkeepers, hunters, and several followers—turning romance into a province‑wide lifestyle rather than a single storyline. You can wed someone in nearly every hold regardless of your character’s gender, share a home, and adopt children with Hearthfire, then settle into routine domestic perks. Spouses cook daily meals, run profitable shops, and can accompany you as followers, bringing practical benefits as well as companionship on the road. The writing is lighter than companion‑driven RPGs and there’s no sweeping, branching courtship arc, but the freedom to pick who you like is unmatched. It’s equally viable to marry your favorite housecarl, a roadside sellsword, or the grocer who kept you fed on lean days. Vanilla monogamy keeps things tidy, yet the breadth of candidates—spread across guilds and villages—earns Skyrim a permanent spot on any romance‑minded list.
3) Star Wars: The Old Republic (2011)
Across class stories, expansions, and recurring events, Star Wars: The Old Republic offers a galaxy’s worth of romance. Each origin class begins with companion threads you advance through dialogue “flirt” prompts, and later storylines add favorites like Theron Shan and Lana Beniko whose arcs span multiple expansions. Alignment, species, and gender once gated certain pairings, but modern updates broaden options while preserving BioWare’s flair for messy affection and dramatic breakups. Because SWTOR is an MMO, you can pursue relationships at your own pace, hop into group content, then return to private cutscenes that rarely feel tacked on. Old flames sometimes leave, return, or confront your choices, turning commitment into an evolving narrative rather than a single‑quest checkbox. Whether you play a stoic Jedi, a ruthless Sith, or a flirtatious Smuggler, the number of possible partners across classes, planets, and years of content is enormous—rich enough that you can reroll alts for months and still discover new heart‑to‑hearts.
4) Fire Emblem: Three Houses (2019)
Three Houses turns tactical battles into a semester‑long courtship dance. As Byleth, you advise, share tea, gift, and instruct students and faculty from rival houses, watching support ranks blossom into S‑supports and epilogues that pair lovers or lifelong friends. Variety is enormous: different routes change who’s recruitable, same‑gender options exist for both Byleths, and the time skip nudges classroom camaraderie into adult partnerships. Instead of a simple “pick one” menu, relationships grow as you plan lessons, spar on the training ground, and risk lives together on the battlefield. Because cast members come from distinct nations and creeds, romances also explore politics, faith, and duty, producing heartfelt confessions or bittersweet farewells depending on your path. Not every S‑support is explicitly romantic, but the sheer number of potential pairings—and the chance to engineer pair‑ups between your students—makes this one of the most flexible matchmaking systems in RPGs. Replayability is sky‑high: new routes reshuffle availability and unlock fresh, flirt‑heavy scenes.
5) Persona 5 Royal (2020)
Royal elevates Persona 5’s coming‑of‑age heist saga with more confidants to befriend—and date. As Joker, you juggle school, stylish dungeon crawls, and a social calendar packed with potential girlfriends: classmates like Ann and Makoto, the brilliant Futaba, and adults with their own baggage such as Kawakami, Takemi, Ohya, Chihaya, and shogi prodigy Hifumi. Each romance evolves through ranked confidant scenes that double as powerful gameplay perks, deepening characterization while rewarding your time management. Royal adds Sumire’s storyline and a third‑semester arc that reframes several relationships, giving you new chances to pursue or reconsider commitments. Dating multiple people is possible but risky—Valentine’s Day will remember—and heartfelt endings reflect whether you chose exclusivity or chaos. Because bonds unlock combat tactics, shop discounts, and fusion options, romance connects directly to success in palaces and boss fights, turning late‑night coffee dates into strategic decisions. It’s a generous buffet of options with tone ranging from goofy to vulnerable, all backed by irresistible style.
6) Fallout 4 (2015)
Fallout 4 splits the difference between breadth and bespoke companion writing. A hefty chunk of your companions—Piper, Cait, Curie, Hancock, Danse, MacCready, Preston, and DLC’s Porter Gage—are romanceable regardless of your Sole Survivor’s gender, with approval systems that reflect your moral style. Flirt too soon and you’ll be rebuffed; build trust and you’re rewarded with unique companion perks, late‑night conversations, and wry tenderness amid the ruins. Because companions double as combat partners and settlement helpers, romance carries mechanical weight; sleeping near a lover grants the Lover’s Embrace XP bonus, and traveling together unlocks personal quests that deepen bonds. Unlike some RPGs, monogamy isn’t enforced, and there’s little jealousy, letting you explore different connections across a long playthrough without melodrama. The Commonwealth’s open structure means you can pursue love between clearing radiants and crafting junkyard mansions, then take your favorite partner to watch the fireworks at the end. It’s practical, surprisingly sweet, and quietly expansive.
7) Mass Effect: Andromeda (2017)
Andromeda answered “more romance” with a loud yes. The Tempest crew and key NPCs form a sprawling dating board that respects orientation and play style: Ryder can pursue flings or long arcs with humans and aliens alike—Cora, Liam, Peebee, Vetra, Jaal, Suvi, Gil, Reyes, Keri, and others—many of whom react to plot beats across planets. BioWare’s cutscene craft shines in quieter exchanges in the ship’s corners, while the lighter tone embraces goofy courtship as much as steamy payoffs. Options deliberately vary: a few connections are casual, some are exclusive, and others can run concurrently if you’re honest, producing different end‑mission wrap‑ups. Because romances tie into loyalty quests, you’ll see them bloom in outposts, caverns, and on Nomad road trips, not just dialogue wheels. Taken together, it’s one of the series’ most expansive sets of partners, broad in gender, species, and temperament, and generous enough to encourage second characters simply to see who you click with next.
8) Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous (2021)
Wrath of the Righteous builds on Kingmaker’s courtship with a larger, stranger lineup of partners and mythic‑path twists that few RPGs dare. Companions like Daeran, Arueshalae, Lann, Wenduag, Sosiel, and Camellia bring alignment‑skewed baggage, while certain notable NPCs tempt bold players with audacious late‑game entanglements. Romance ties directly to party approvals and crusade decisions; become an Angel, Demon, Lich, Azata, Aeon, or Trickster and your love life mutates in step, unlocking unique scenes, surprising ultimatums, or hard theological questions. Alignment and gender rules are present but flexible enough to accommodate many playstyles, and several arcs allow messy, human missteps before mature reconciliation. Owlcat stages big moments amid sieges and sanctums, but the best beats are quieter camp conversations where wounded idealists, zealots, and misfits figure out who they want to be with you. If you crave systems‑heavy RPGs with romance that reacts to everything, this crusade serves a feast.
9) Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord (2022)
Bannerlord treats romance like feudal politics—because it is. As a fledgling lord or lady, you court nobles across Calradia through persuasion mini‑games, clan reputation, and battlefield clout. The pool is huge: dozens of eligible nobles across cultures, many with kin who reshape your diplomatic map once you marry. While it lacks companion banter or cinematic confessions, the systemic depth is unmatched; your spouse can lead a warband, govern a fief, or anchor dynastic ambitions with heirs. Courtship unfolds as a series of timed visits and skill checks, followed by negotiations with a guardian and a brisk ceremony, after which married life merges seamlessly with the grand strategy loop. It’s less about poetry and more about power, yet the role‑play spark is present when a battlefield rival becomes an ally at your side. If “romance options” means choice and consequence, Bannerlord’s numbers and sandbox freedom make it a surprisingly romantic war story.
10) Stardew Valley (2016)
Beneath its cozy sprite art, Stardew Valley hides a keen model of long‑term relationships. Twelve marriage candidates—six bachelors and six bachelorettes—each have heart events, gift preferences, and arcs that continue after the wedding when you share chores, redecorate, and sometimes hit rough patches. There’s no gender gating, and while the tone stays PG, the emotional beats feel real: awkward dances, midweek detours to the saloon, and the gentle rhythm of two people building a farm together. You can date several people at once by giving bouquets, though jealousy and a notorious group confrontation discourage permanent juggling. Proposals use the Mermaid Pendant, and after marriage your partner adds a personal room, helps with chores, and joins festivals. Divorce and even memory wipes exist if you want a fresh start, and Krobus can become a platonic roommate for a different flavor of domestic life. It’s a generous, wholesome take on romance with surprising bite.
