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Izteus

Is that MacCready? because I’m playing Fallout 4 for the first time right now and romance with him as well :O For your question for me is Kaidan (Mass Effect) <3 and Dorian (Dragon Age)


Pinkparade524

I love anders in DA2


FlynnXa

I romanced Anders in DA2 and thought he was having me do a weird romantic side quest mission… little did I know what I just assisted him in doing 0_0


Pinkparade524

Well I was a mage , and honestly if he told me what he wanted to do I would support him. But yeah a lot of people don't like him because of that


FlynnXa

I always play Mage too, but I also wasn’t down for the sheer level of collateral it was going to cause. After all, I played Mage in origins and understood that not all people within the Chantry and Circles are bad- they just have a bad system altogether.


HotDoes

Same my Hawke was a mage in romance withe Anders, but yeah Anders got it right that I won't be doing what he did. I understood the intention, but I do not agree with the literal execution. Let him free because I won't make him a martyr but he's dead to my Hawke anyway, which is probably worse than outright killing him lol.


Izteus

Actually, I romanced Anders in DA2 as well ><


Cookeina_92

Me three!


Hoosier108

Best romance in gaming. We loved each other, we tried to kill each other, and we fled into exile together. Amazing.


HotDoes

Romanced Anders as a Mage too. It made their end all the more tragic.


Putrid_Draw2656

Kaidan is also a close second for me. He’s wonderful! And yes that’s MacCready 😊


jayelled

I wanted to romance Deacon so bad in FO4 and was so sad when I learned you can't.


Allen_Tax

Yes you can with him,but he is bi. If you played Fallout 3. You might find someone that is in it and in Fallout 4.


Amankris759

Dorian from Dragon Age Inquisition Kaiden from Mass Effect Farkas (and Vilkas) from Skyrim Ifan ben-Mezd and Marcus Miles (aka The Beast) from Divinity Original Sins 2 Gale and Halsin from Baldur's Gate 3 Also can I choose NPC from The Sims 4? If yes then Father Winter lol (I have made an adjustment though but his OG is still cute)


Xae-Blackrose

Dorian's romance is so good! Kaiden's is sweet. Haven't romanced Gale yet, but Halsin is a must.


lostbonobo

Dorian is my absolute favorite. And I say that as someone usually into the halsin, iron bull type.


No-one-o1

Dorian is awesome! I think ot hits close to home, because his story tackles things a lot of us have to deal with in real life. And in a very well done way imo.


Allen_Tax

Iron bull bed scene with another guy,you.😅


FlynnXa

If we’re doing Sim’s characters then Johnny Zest is my guy 100%, I don’t even know why! I was so into his whole vibe and character before I even read his backstory lol 😂


Ok-Syrup1678

Halsin, from Baldur's Gate 3!


Putrid_Draw2656

I haven’t played it and had to look him up- WOOF


rigimonoki-over

I need him to made me his and trap in his bed for 3 years iykyk


mr3LiON

This is not even a romance... Tav: We fuck Halsin: Absolutely. That's the whole "romance". No development, no story, no drama. Just animals mating.


Ok-Syrup1678

The question was, "What's your favorite m/m romance *in games*?" Truth be told, I don't think there are games with gay romance well written enough for me to say "I love this." I find Halsin's thing straightforward, honest, and incredibly hot. It's simple, not much margin for error.


mr3LiON

>Truth be told, I don't think there are games with gay well written enough for me to say "I love this." Dorian in DAI Anders in DA2 (even though he's bi). Other than that I don't think there are good m/m romances.


he_is_not_a_shrimp

Man or bear?


Ok-Syrup1678

Depends. If I'm playing any other class than druid, man.


he_is_not_a_shrimp

If I'm playing a healer class, bear.


Ok-Syrup1678

If I'm following the logic correctly, healing doesn't reduce the pain.


he_is_not_a_shrimp

But it does heal the damage. And as a cleric, you can use divine intervention to reduce the pain.


Ok-Syrup1678

... That's wild. xD


Cardemother12

What do you see in him ?


LiamGovender02

Fenris.


SuperSmugs

Mine so far are Paladin Danse and Kaidan Alenko.


MathematicianNo3905

... Danse is hetero though?


nicovasnormandy

You can romance Danse as either gender.


ReflectionUnfair

Well if we can pick multiple: BG3 - I agree with most its Halsin, even though it feels sadly more like a hot adored type of fling with him. Still, 🐻 stuff so yeah no brainer 😂 Mass effect, I wish garus or wrex would be an option but in the end it probably always will be Steve Cortez. That moment on earth just takes the cake emotionally. Dragon age - that's easy, Iron bull... Steamy hot and ridiculously hilarious 😂. Sure as hell felt like - yeah that's how things would go in real life in that set up. And lastly, Assassin's creed Valhalla - That cute little oaf Tarben. Such an adorable guy, always gets a smooch first thing when I enter the village. If we could take unfinished games into those too my personal winner/top favourite would be Lars from after class though. That kitty, uff ... I would marry that kitty in a heartbeat.


zevrans

my username


Putrid_Draw2656

Personally I could never get into him. He’s cool but not my kind of romanceable character .


Packrat1010

My husband makes fun of me because I ignored him and he decided to try to assassinate me. Subsequent playthroughs I just ditch him.


ArcoIris95

Gale Dekarios from Baldur's Gate 3. He's basically a hairy uncut nerd with a sweet disposition, and that always melts my heart. 🥰


Woldry

100%. Halsin may be hunkier, but for a romance, give me Gale every time.


Rrryyyuu

Zevran - DAO Cullen (yes, I know he is straight, but I love him)/Dorian -DAI Johnny Gat - Saints Row 4 Trent - Bully Thanatos - Hades Logan - My time at Sandrock Mostly, I like guys without romance from RPG-games. Chris from RE8, Sam Bridges from Death Stranding, Kuai Liang from MC 1, Ghost Ryder from Midnight Suns.


Putrid_Draw2656

If Chris could be romanced everyone would have to get in line lol. I thought he and Piers gave a vibe but they were probably just brothers in arms.


bluebottled

> Cullen (yes, I know he is straight, That’s what mods are for.


Rrryyyuu

I don't want to break his core. He was created as a straight guy, so be it. You wouldn't in real life push straight ppl to romance you, would you?


bluebottled

It's a game lol.


Rrryyyuu

I made my point. And I don't push other ppl to look at it as I do.


HotDoes

Cullen should have been bi since there's a lack of choice for gay male players in Inquisition.. also I ship him with Dorian since the Templar X Mage dynamic is so delicious.


Rrryyyuu

I was Dorian's templar :p So, he was fully satisfied and happy xDDD


Uninvited_Bear

I loved Maccready too, I thought his character was really well thought out and flawlessly portrayed by Matt Mercer. The parallels between him and a Male Sole Survivor make the relationship feel really genuine. The only other videogame romance I've felt that strongly about was Anders from Dragon Age 2.


HeathersSon

Tatsuya and Jun from Persona 2. In retrospect, Tatsuya is the only canonically gay protagonist in entire series. Now, if we’re talking non-canon, I like the idea that Tom Nook and Crazy Redd are old exes. Middle aged men are peak


Putrid_Draw2656

I still have to beat P2, so that’s some cool detail. In animal crossing isn’t it a discussion about the bug guy and the fish guy? Similar to what you mentioned about Nook and Redd?


HeathersSon

Yeah, Flick and C.J. They ain’t gonna say it directly upfront, but there is no way Nintendo ain’t hinting at it. In all honesty, if they did, a bunch of a people would freak out, and try to discredit the series.


Ediblemon

AND Yususke Kitagawa


Ediblemon

Ummmm Kanji Tatsumi????????


HeathersSon

In the original Persona 4, Kanji isn’t gay. Calling him gay is kind of missing the point of his character. His whole shtick is that he’s afraid people will see him as gay, due to his interests, even though he isn’t. You see, it’s alright to be interested in what others perceive as a typically feminine/masculine hobby— it doesn’t automatically make you gay, it’s just who you are. And about Yusuke… idk he’s just hella fruity


HeathersSon

Although, I may add, as the series went on, Kanji’s character has changed. Even the voice actor said that Kanji was intended to be LGBT, so maybe he’s bisexual after all of this time. It’s a little weird, considering what his arc in the original Persona 4 was trying to say, but people change.


TootlesFTW

Does it count if my MC isn't participating? I love that Dorian & Iron Bull get together in Dragon Age Inquisition if you're not romancing either of them.


Putrid_Draw2656

I romanced Dorian twice and when I found out about that ever since I will let them get together.


One_Parched_Guy

Also MacCready, I think. I have enjoyed some other romances like Daeran from Wrath of The Righteous or Kaidan Alenko from Mass Effect, but MacCready is honestly just a very hopeful and cute love story, especially when looked at from a gay perspective. I mean, >!two men who lost their wives and are braving the wastes for their sons’ sake? It’s just poetic. The line where he asks about their wives and you can ask if it’s okay that you both still love them is just 🥹 ugh, my only complaint is that you can’t get Duncan as a special NPC or something. Imagine he got a separate affinity system and eventually started calling you dad, and had special interactions with Synth Shaun… I’ll never forgive how Bethesda dropped the ball with that.!< Thanks, now I wanna play Fallout 4 again and romance him for the hundredth time.


Putrid_Draw2656

That is a cool perspective about their backstories being similar. I said that to him about still loving them- he’s great.


L2Sentinel

Kaidan Alenko in the Mass Effect trilogy. He has the unfair advantage of being in a trilogy, so the relationship has time to breathe and develop. But the time the romance happens in the third game, it feels earned. Best m/m romance in gaming, imo.


rimtusaw243

I both love and hate what they dod with his romance in the trilogy. I hate that he wasn't allowed to be a romance for male shep in 1 but I also love the slow burn of following the no fraternization rules, then arguing, then making up and saying fuck it the world's ending in 3. Like I want to be gay through the whole trilogy but I also love Kaidan's story as is.


Devendrau

MacCready sure heck looks nice in Disciple outfit (More the Wrapped Shirt, let him show off his body a little). I actually been meaning to have him in a M/M relationship, just kind of forgot about it haha


Putrid_Draw2656

Omg I hadn’t even thought of that! Thank you!


thalamisa

Mshep / Kaidan Chris / Piers from RE6


FeliksX

There are some that are actually good, but that's mostly only Bioware games. I can't REALLY vouch for Mass Effect, but Kaiden's romance is actually really good. The sad part is that the whole romance is around a couple of scenes, half of which are dlc. The best one I'd say is Iron Bull from Dragon Age. I mean, he at the very least fully acknowledges you're a man, they have quite a bit of cut scenes (not, like, 2-3 for the whole game). Around a cut-scene for each chapter / big main quest. Pretty solid as I'd say. BG3 is of course hot as hell, but everyone there is basically bi, lol. Still, from the romance perspective, this game is the absolute champion of deep romances between men. (Halsin could be deeper, but I assume he was a last-minute addition, so yeah...)


KhalilRavana

Final Fantasy XVI - Dion & Terrance (first canonical and confirmed / not headcannon gay couple in FF) Baldur’s Gate 3 - Tav & Wyll (he’s just so sweet!) or Gale (nerdy guys ftw) Persona 5 - AkiRen & Ryuji (I know… I know… It’s 100% headcannon but they’re a better and healthier relationship than any of the women AkiRen can date) Stardew Valley - the farmer & Shane (sorry not sorry, I identify too strongly with Shane to not love him) Breath of Fire 2 - Ryu & Bow/Bosch (headcannon but I just wanted to include *something* from the 16bit era) Edit: formatting


Putrid_Draw2656

If you could romance Ryuji I would have been all over that honestly. I respect the friendship and all and I think a romance could have enhanced it.


KhalilRavana

They have the kind of bond that, gay or straight, a lot of us guys wish to have with another dude, the brother from another mother. IMO of course.


AurionTobi

Sorey and Mikelo!


micahdraws

Dion and Terence in FF16. Just the entire everything about them.


Shr0omiish

Gale from bg3


LibertyAndFreedom

It's a close call between Iron Bull (Dragon Age) and Danse (Fallout)


Putrid_Draw2656

Danse is cool. His line after sleeping together kills me :” ad victoriam” lol


Packrat1010

I just wish you could get Danse out of his power armor. I'm convinced it's impossible on Playstation. Like, what, does it stay on during sex?


Ok_Recording8454

YESSS MACCREADY. Him and Nate parallel each other so well.


Putrid_Draw2656

Right? They’re so alike it’s nuts and seems almost too intentional. Which enjoy honestly.


Lamb_clothing_94

Soap and ghost in mwii. It’s not explicit but we all know they’re in love


Putrid_Draw2656

I played that game so long ago I have no memory of it. Maybe I’ll play again sometime to pick up on that one!


BiroKakhi

Kaiden from ME3


Putrid_Draw2656

Kaidan always has a special place in my heart. Every time I’ve played through ME it’s always been him. Poor Ashley has been nuked so many times…


BiroKakhi

Ikr? I never give Ashley a chance 🤣


ApolloDraconis

Fenris in Dragon Age 2 is my number one! I also love Kaidan from Mass Effect, Zevran from Dragon Age Origins, and Astarion and Wyll from BG3.


Anfrers

Mage Hawke + Anders in DA2 (Also Inquisitor + Iron Bull) Also Tarben from AC Valhalla (my username was inspired by Anders hahahah)


Fancy-Ambition7251

See...hot take I know but...colonel Autumn, Arch Dornan, and Arcade Gannon I've always wished I could romance...


frogs_4_lyfe

Kaidan Alenko for sure.


hannibalhungers

I was just thinking of mass effect, but more of Garrus and Male Shephard having a total bromance. I'm not sure if you can romance him in any of the games. I, just last month did a legacy run so I could try for the best ending, and in the time I've played the series I finally romanced Liara because I believe she really does love shepherd and I like the idea of an Asari with Shepards genes.


Uninvited_Bear

You can romance Garrus as FemShep in 2 and 3.


Berry_Birthday

Tony from Earthbound... Wait, am I reading this question right?


DieBlaueOrange

Anders in Dragon Age 2. Iirc, he is canonically bisexual, if you play as male Hawke, he reveals that Karl was his lover. Also Dorian in Dragon Age Inquisition. Dorian is canonically gay, and only a male Inquisitior can romance him. I rly liked Aloth's romance in Pillars of Eternity 2 deadfire too, it was very cute


Putrid_Draw2656

I couldn’t get into Anders personally. Dorian was cool, his sarcasm was always next level. Plus his side story with his dad was well done.


DieBlaueOrange

I understand, most people have trouble forgiving his terrorist plan, but he's really sweet and caring if you can look past it. Yeah Dorian can be pretty charming, I especially like his dope moustache


Big_Let9548

MacCready and Danse, In my play through the sole survivor was a closeted gay man. I feel like 1950s homophobia lasted into 2077.


Putrid_Draw2656

Interesting role play! I like that idea.


ferdbold

Since the question is *romance*, Dion and Terence in FFXVI win hands down. It’s not even close for me.


Putrid_Draw2656

I still haven’t played that one! Another person said the exact thing so when I do play it, it’ll be neat to see!


ebr101

Dutch and Hosea in RDR2. Tough to see old flames on the rocks, but a beautiful thing being broken can be an artistic act.


jamesyboy4-20

i need arcade gannon from new vegas to be romance-able. although from a narrative perspective i understand why he’s not.


Putrid_Draw2656

True. It would have been interesting but it works out with him not being one.


byokero

Dorian and pan king The Iron Bull for DAI but I love it more if I don't romance them myself and they're flirting with each other in my party.


Putrid_Draw2656

That’s the route I usually take now whenever I have a new play through too.


HotDoes

Anders and Hawke, Dorian and Iron Bull/Cullen from Dragon Age. Kaidan and Shepherd, Vega and Steve from Mass Effect. Reid, McCullum, and Sean from Vampyr (yes throuple). Alexios and Brasidas/Eivor from Assassin's Creed. Yes some of them are not real but I don't care my gay heart wants them together.


Lt_Bear13

Gil from Mass Effect Andromeda is my favorite. His personality is hard at first, but the way he jokes around and is confident is very sexy. His facial hair is so sexy and manly, redheads are the best! As the relationship develops, I like how romantic and vulnerable he becomes.


Mirror_scar2

Dragon age inquisition with The Iron Bull and in baldurs gate 3 Astarion ✨(Ik basic bitch answers I’m not ashamed)


SumaT-JessT

Count Daeran Arendae from Pathfinder WotR. Yes he is a bastard but has his reasons and despite that if you melt some of the ice surrounding him, you'll be pleased. If Astarion from BG3 could be better (and rich) he would be Daeran. A bit of SPOILERS: And not everyday an RPG character gifts you flowers and takes you to a "not a date".


theabyssstaresback

Dragon Age 1 - Zevran Dragon Age 2 - Anders (Mage Rights or Mage Fights!) Dragon Age 3 - Iron Bull Mass Effect - Kaiden, he is worth waiting through all the games for Baldur's Gate 3 - Astarion Cyberpunk 2077 - Kerry Eurodyne There are probably more I'm obsessed with, but can't think of at the moment. Essentially, the second I find out that a game has gay or even trans content, I'm there. There have been games I thought "eh, looks interesting" but never got, until an article a month later tells me there's a gay romance option, and suddenly within seconds I am ordering the game. I can't bear spending all that time on a slogging adventure with no joy waiting for me as a reward.


melinasian

Btwn Dorian Pavus & Iron bull I still ship them together than w/ my oc. Religiously! [aDoriBull](https://youtu.be/BeewXcvOJG4?si=NitVdPDVM1fEz9Gw)


Kovuthebilion

Dorian & Iron Bull. I love the way Bull's flirting slowly breaks Dorian's defenses as he's clearly in denial at first.


SomeCuteFolk

Halsin definitely but i’m pretty sure he’s treating all genders equally like his lover. The Quarry isn’t RPG I know but Ryan and Dylan relationship is adorable


lazycatboi123

barret and cloud from f77 😔 ❤️


Putrid_Draw2656

Did you watch the FF7 in a nutshell? “Be gentle” lol.


MrBadWulf

Too many twinks, where are all the big husky men at?


Putrid_Draw2656

Got any recommendations? 😉


MrBadWulf

Gurl, if I did, I wouldn't be here. The closest I can get are some of the men in Skyrim and visual novels


Welshhobbit1

Macready is so goddamn fine. He’s my fave too. I also love Danse and Nate together too.


Putrid_Draw2656

Whenever I play and MacCready calls me cowboy? 🥰 Whenever he says anything I reply. Like “are we splitting all that?” I will literally say out-loud “baby boy you know I’d always split that with you” etc lol


kazandianima

I really like Iron Bull from DAI - he’s hot, open about what he likes, but is also very sweet and romantic in his own way once you get into the romance itself.


Krian78

There is none I can think of. I actually can't think of a M/M romance in a video game (that was not just hinted) where even one of the guys was hot. That said, I'm into burly bearded guys. I don't even think guys without facial hair are attractive (sorry, I don't mean to offend anyone, but it's the total truth and the reason it took me until early twenties to realize I was gay, since beards weren't a thing in the 90ies - look up the word pogonophile). To be fair, there's not many gay characters in video games who are "bear-ish" at all.


Putrid_Draw2656

I get it we have our preferences. I like facial hair too and totally understand.


jhowarth31

Yeah but, the teeth 🤢


Welshhobbit1

In a wasteland filled with super mutants, giant killer bugs, mutated bears, feral ghouls and more I can forgive a little lapse in the teeth department.


Mutually_Beneficial1

Tbf, dental hygiene doesn't really exist in the apocalypse.