Games Featuring Transgender Characters
Inclusive of nonbinary/gender neutral characters. Please be aware that not all of these games will feature positive depictions of trans people and that some notes may contain spoilers.
If you know of a game not listed, please mention it to me!
** I choose not to include characters who are considered intersex, since not all intersex people consider themselves transgender. Exceptions are only made if the character is stated or considered to be intersex as well as transgender.
** I also choose not to include the titles Hogwarts Legacy and The Last of Us: Part II. While these games do have trans characters in them, due to the fact that JKR (who I am aware was not directly involved, though I still feel that giving the game any positive attention would still benefit her) and Neil Druckmann are enormous bigots who have their bigoted views written directly into the stories of their creations, and that they have both used money they've made off their IPs to fund harmful charities, I do not believe either of these people should be supported, monetarily or otherwise. I am not changing my mind about this and anyone who attempts to argue with me will be ignored, you are just wasting time for us both. Create your own list if this bothers you.
6/13/23: Now includes what platforms these games are available on!
If you know of a game not listed, please mention it to me!
** I choose not to include characters who are considered intersex, since not all intersex people consider themselves transgender. Exceptions are only made if the character is stated or considered to be intersex as well as transgender.
** I also choose not to include the titles Hogwarts Legacy and The Last of Us: Part II. While these games do have trans characters in them, due to the fact that JKR (who I am aware was not directly involved, though I still feel that giving the game any positive attention would still benefit her) and Neil Druckmann are enormous bigots who have their bigoted views written directly into the stories of their creations, and that they have both used money they've made off their IPs to fund harmful charities, I do not believe either of these people should be supported, monetarily or otherwise. I am not changing my mind about this and anyone who attempts to argue with me will be ignored, you are just wasting time for us both. Create your own list if this bothers you.
6/13/23: Now includes what platforms these games are available on!
373 Games
You can choose to be referred to with either he/him, she/her, they/them, or no pronouns at all.
Available on: Itch.io
Available on: Itch.io
Hiiragi is a trans woman, though she is mainly a comic relief character (the jokes being made at the expense of her gender). Other characters in the game constantly misgender her, even though she explicitly tells them she is a woman.
Available on: Playstation 2
Available on: Playstation 2
Iochi is nonbinary.
Available on: Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Playstation Vita
Available on: Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Playstation Vita
Alucain and Phoenix are nonbinary.
Available on: Itch.io
Available on: Itch.io
Several characters are nonbinary/genderless and referred to with either they/them or it/its pronouns.
Available on: iOS, Android
Available on: iOS, Android
Eli Kawase is genderfluid, and likely uses any pronouns (though the game usually uses he/him, and she/her is implied to be a mistake when used).
Eli wears a dress for a majority of the time on dates. On the first date with Eli, the player gets to ask about Eli's pronouns and in response, Eli explains that he is a new Eli every day, going from wearing dresses, going to the gym, etc. and doesn't actually say what pronouns are prefered.
Available on: Steam
Eli wears a dress for a majority of the time on dates. On the first date with Eli, the player gets to ask about Eli's pronouns and in response, Eli explains that he is a new Eli every day, going from wearing dresses, going to the gym, etc. and doesn't actually say what pronouns are prefered.
Available on: Steam
The two main characters are transmasculine.
Available on: Itch.io
Available on: Itch.io
A visual novel where you play as a trans woman who is worried about whether she passes or not. With the help of a magical webpage, she becomes a ghost and peeks into the minds of others to determine how they feel about her.
Available on: Itch.io
Available on: Itch.io
The player character can be nonbinary.
If romanced, Ashley will confess to not feeling 100% boy or girl.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One
If romanced, Ashley will confess to not feeling 100% boy or girl.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One
The love interest Asra (he/him) is nonbinary, and minor characters Nazali, Valdemar, and Vulgora (all they/them) are also nonbinary.
Scout mirrors whatever pronouns the player character (who can also be nonbinary) uses, which can include they/them.
Available on: iOS, Android
Scout mirrors whatever pronouns the player character (who can also be nonbinary) uses, which can include they/them.
Available on: iOS, Android
The main character is nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Itch.io
Available on: Steam, Itch.io
In-game text refers to Arachnia as male, however, in a scene in Yo-kai Watch Blasters, specifically the congratulatory photo for completing the "Yo-kai Ladies' Society" Yo-kai Circle, shows Arachnia as part of a group of female Yo-kai, which could imply they're actually a trans woman.
The yokai she is based on, and her yokai name in Japanese, the Jorōgumo, are also exclusively female yokai.
Available on: Nintendo 3ds
The yokai she is based on, and her yokai name in Japanese, the Jorōgumo, are also exclusively female yokai.
Available on: Nintendo 3ds
The protagonist Alex Cole is a trans girl.
Available on: Steam, Itch.io
Available on: Steam, Itch.io
The English translation features a sidequest from a "transfixing woman" to retreive her "blue pill bottle", which she says contains hormones that are very important to her.
Available on: Playstation Portable
Available on: Playstation Portable
Quinn is nonbinary and the player character is able to be nonbinary. You can also change the gender of your character at any time.
Available on: Steam, Itch.io, Nintendow Switch, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Available on: Steam, Itch.io, Nintendow Switch, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
All of the main characters are nonbinary and are referred to with they/them.
Available on: Itch.io
Available on: Itch.io
Mangle makes an appearance in this episode.
Available on: Game Jolt
Available on: Game Jolt
KJ is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns.
Available on: Steam, Itch.io
Available on: Steam, Itch.io
Kirara is a trans woman and Kurumi is nonbinary/transfeminine.
(A note from the submitter: Kirara's design is unfortunately exaggerated in a transmisogynistic manner and she is comic relief, but Kurumi's design and personality are not.)
Available on: PS Vita, coming to Nintendo Switch
(A note from the submitter: Kirara's design is unfortunately exaggerated in a transmisogynistic manner and she is comic relief, but Kurumi's design and personality are not.)
Available on: PS Vita, coming to Nintendo Switch
One of the romance options, Min, is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns.
The protagonist can also be nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Android, iOS
The protagonist can also be nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Android, iOS
The protagonist can be nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Android, iOS
Available on: Steam, Android, iOS
Alex and Arihi are trans men, Anoki (he/she/they) is genderfluid, Catherine is a trans woman, Emhari (she/her & he/him) is a bigender trans woman, and Inaya (she/they) is nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Itch.io, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Available on: Steam, Itch.io, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Bell is a trans woman.
Available on: Itch.io
Available on: Itch.io
Max Lao is a transgender police officer whose gender identity is revealed in a conversation with the player character where she indicates her attendance at an all-boys school when she was a child.
Available on: Steam, iOS
Available on: Steam, iOS
Carmen is a trans woman and Yang is implied to be transmasculine/nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch
The player character can be nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Loam is nonbinary/omnigender and uses any pronouns, Malcolm is a trans man, Rashmi is agender and uses they/them, Amelie is a trans woman, Jasper is a transfeminine nonbinary woman, True is nonbinary/bigender and uses he/him, JJ is a trans man, and Madeline is an intersex trans woman.
Available on: Itch.io
Available on: Itch.io
Carter is nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Playstation 5
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Playstation 5
This game might be upsetting for some players, please play with caution.
The game is about medical gatekeeping for trans women. You play as a transgender therapist and determine whether to prescribe your patients hormones or if they need to schedule more appointments with you while seeing how these choices affect their lives.
Available on: Steam, Itch.io
The game is about medical gatekeeping for trans women. You play as a transgender therapist and determine whether to prescribe your patients hormones or if they need to schedule more appointments with you while seeing how these choices affect their lives.
Available on: Steam, Itch.io
In-game text refers to Arachnia as male, however, in a scene in Yo-kai Watch Blasters, specifically the congratulatory photo for completing the "Yo-kai Ladies' Society" Yo-kai Circle, shows Arachnia as part of a group of female Yo-kai, which could imply they're actually a trans woman.
The yokai she is based on, and her yokai name in Japanese, the Jorōgumo, are also exclusively female yokai.
Available on: Nintendo 3ds
The yokai she is based on, and her yokai name in Japanese, the Jorōgumo, are also exclusively female yokai.
Available on: Nintendo 3ds
Kitel is genderless.
Bugdoll has no pronouns put onto them compared to their counterpart, and since their debut they have not been gendered.
Tesla's gender depends on how people choose to see them (and even so, they were eventually confirmed to be a boy, being prohibited from use in girls-only game events), but during the development, they were drawn in mind as a girl. Something else of note is that Tesla has alternate costumes of Chihiro Fujisaki, Ruka (Steins Gate), and Ferris (ReZero), who many consider to be trans.
Available on: Android, iOS
Bugdoll has no pronouns put onto them compared to their counterpart, and since their debut they have not been gendered.
Tesla's gender depends on how people choose to see them (and even so, they were eventually confirmed to be a boy, being prohibited from use in girls-only game events), but during the development, they were drawn in mind as a girl. Something else of note is that Tesla has alternate costumes of Chihiro Fujisaki, Ruka (Steins Gate), and Ferris (ReZero), who many consider to be trans.
Available on: Android, iOS
Jo is nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Itch.io
Available on: Steam, Itch.io
Liezel (who first appears in Papa's Pancakeria: To Go!) makes an appearance in this game.
As of writing this on 6/15/24, Backloggd doesn't seem to have Papa's Wingeria: To Go! as a title to add, but that is the game she appears in, not regular Papa's Wingeria. I apologize for any confusion or inconvenience.
Available on: iOS, Android
As of writing this on 6/15/24, Backloggd doesn't seem to have Papa's Wingeria: To Go! as a title to add, but that is the game she appears in, not regular Papa's Wingeria. I apologize for any confusion or inconvenience.
Available on: iOS, Android
Liezel's official description talks about her being a trans woman:
"Liezel grew up in the rural town of Scrapple Hill. She was a natural at football, making varsity in her freshman year. Despite the wins and cheers of that season, Liezel never signed back up. The anxiety of trying to fit in with the other boys wore down on her. With each year, she became more quiet and withdrawn. After graduation, she moved to Tastyville where she made many like-minded friends. In time, Liezel became the happy, exuberant woman she always felt herself to be."
As of writing this on 6/15/24, Backloggd doesn't seem to have Papa's Pancakeria: To Go! as a title to add, but that is the game she appears in, not regular Papa's Pancakeria. I apologize for any confusion or inconvenience.
Available on: iOS, Android
"Liezel grew up in the rural town of Scrapple Hill. She was a natural at football, making varsity in her freshman year. Despite the wins and cheers of that season, Liezel never signed back up. The anxiety of trying to fit in with the other boys wore down on her. With each year, she became more quiet and withdrawn. After graduation, she moved to Tastyville where she made many like-minded friends. In time, Liezel became the happy, exuberant woman she always felt herself to be."
As of writing this on 6/15/24, Backloggd doesn't seem to have Papa's Pancakeria: To Go! as a title to add, but that is the game she appears in, not regular Papa's Pancakeria. I apologize for any confusion or inconvenience.
Available on: iOS, Android
Oz and Sawyer are nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch
Jiwon is genderfluid.
Available on: Steam
Available on: Steam
The protagonist and Zaheen are nonbinary.
Available on: Steam
Available on: Steam
Sasha is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns.
(Normally this is where I would list what platforms the game is available on, but this game is straight up awful. Seriously, don't waste your money. Or your time if you pirate it.)
(Normally this is where I would list what platforms the game is available on, but this game is straight up awful. Seriously, don't waste your money. Or your time if you pirate it.)
Liezel (who first appears in Papa's Pancakeria: To Go!) is one of the playable employees.
Treble (who first appears in Papa's Cluckeria: To Go!) also makes an appearance in this game.
Available on: iOS, Android
Treble (who first appears in Papa's Cluckeria: To Go!) also makes an appearance in this game.
Available on: iOS, Android
Toyosatomimi no Miko is a trans woman, having lived life as the historical figure Prince Shoutoku before fully transitioning when she awoke in the land of Gensokyo.
Available on: Windows
Available on: Windows
The game allows you to pick a masculine or feminine presenting MC, and you are able to choose either she/her, he/him, or they/them for pronouns regardless of which appearance you choose.
Available on: Steam, Itch.io, Android
Available on: Steam, Itch.io, Android
Ryker is nonbinary.
Available on: Itch.io
Available on: Itch.io
Morgan is a trans woman and Joy King is nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Itch.io (18+)
Available on: Steam, Itch.io (18+)
Max is nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S
The protagonist Haru is a trans woman.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, GOG.com, Itch.io, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Playstation 4, Playstation 5
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, GOG.com, Itch.io, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Playstation 4, Playstation 5
Rhapsody is nonbinary and the player character can also be nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Itch.io, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Available on: Steam, Itch.io, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Ao and Bo are both nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
All characters use they/them pronouns.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch
An NPC named Alchemy is a trans woman. If the player goes to Relenthill, they will find a woman named Rinyde, who tells you that she is looking for her twin brother who ran away from the College of Sapiarchs. If you investigate hard enough, you find out that the character Alchemy, a female Altmer, is actually the brother that Rinyde is looking for. Alchemy feared that her sister would reject her if she knew about her transness, but should you successfully convince her to talk to Rinyde, Alchemy will confess to her. Rinyde is surprised at this, but accepts her sister as she is and wants her to be happy.
Available on: PC, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Available on: PC, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
The protagonist can be nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Itch.io
Available on: Steam, Itch.io
The game asks whether you are a lady, a gentleman, or most notoriously the third option: "My dear sir, there are individuals roaming the streets of Fallen London at this very moment with the faces of squid! Squid! Do you ask them their gender? And yet you waste our time asking me trifling and impertinent questions about mine? It is my own business, sir, and I bid you good day."
If you happen to select this option, the game will refer to you as the "er- ah- um- yes" (e.g. "Nice place, er, Si- ah, Mad-, er, yes." vs. "Nice place, Sir")
Available on: browser
If you happen to select this option, the game will refer to you as the "er- ah- um- yes" (e.g. "Nice place, er, Si- ah, Mad-, er, yes." vs. "Nice place, Sir")
Available on: browser
An erotic dating sim that follows a droid named HC who runs away from her owners and joins the local trans community.
Available on: Itch.io (demo only, must be 18+)
Available on: Itch.io (demo only, must be 18+)
The player character can be nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch
Lanque is a trans man and Cirava and Charun both use they/them pronouns.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Android
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Android
Selenium is nonbinary.
Available on: Nintendo Switch
Available on: Nintendo Switch
From Wikipedia:
In real life, Sweet-P was born male. In Mobius, the alternate World everyone was trapped in, Sweet-P is given the body she desires as a teenage feminine skinny girl. As she now has the body she desires, she does not want to leave Mobius as returning home would have her return to her overweight male body and so goes against the Protagonists, who do want to leave. Sweet-P doesn't want to transition and go through surgery in real life, as she doesn't want to make things hard for her family and also finds it's too late anyway as she is overweight and in her 30s, and as such wouldn't be able to be a skinny teenage girl in real life just like in Mobius. She does still use female pronouns regardless, though almost the entire cast bar a few characters bully her, call her male, and make fun of her for being a "fat overweight man in real life." The protagonist can choose to be supportive, but also has the option to bully her for it as well.
Available on: Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Steam
In real life, Sweet-P was born male. In Mobius, the alternate World everyone was trapped in, Sweet-P is given the body she desires as a teenage feminine skinny girl. As she now has the body she desires, she does not want to leave Mobius as returning home would have her return to her overweight male body and so goes against the Protagonists, who do want to leave. Sweet-P doesn't want to transition and go through surgery in real life, as she doesn't want to make things hard for her family and also finds it's too late anyway as she is overweight and in her 30s, and as such wouldn't be able to be a skinny teenage girl in real life just like in Mobius. She does still use female pronouns regardless, though almost the entire cast bar a few characters bully her, call her male, and make fun of her for being a "fat overweight man in real life." The protagonist can choose to be supportive, but also has the option to bully her for it as well.
Available on: Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Steam
Sawyer, Holmes, and Rowan are all nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
Available on: Steam, Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
The player character can be nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Android, iOS
Available on: Steam, Android, iOS
Avery is nonbinary and the player character can be nonbinary.
Available on: Steam
Available on: Steam
Gin is transmasculine.
Available on: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Epic Games store, Steam
Available on: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Epic Games store, Steam
Gabriella (formerly introduced as a male character named Gabriel) is revealed to have transitioned when she was resurrected and summoned through a portal created by the game's Singularity Generator.
Available on: Steam
Available on: Steam
The protagonist Taylor is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns.
Available on: Itch.io
Available on: Itch.io
From Wikipedia:
Poison is introduced in Final Fight (1989), where she is either a pre-op or post-op trans woman, depending on the region where the game was released.
She is an antagonistic NPC in the arcade beat 'em up games Final Fight (1989) and Mighty Final Fight (1993). She is a playable character in the fighting games Final Fight Revenge (1999), Street Fighter X Tekken (2012), Ultra Street Fighter IV (2014) & Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition (2018).
In Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, her identity is alluded to more often. Certain dialogue during a conversation with Lucia alludes to the fact that she was born with a gender not matching with her inner being. One of Poison's win quotes, "Being gossiped about is proof of my popularity!" seemingly alludes to the controversy and ambiguity surrounding her gender identity.
Available on: Arcade, Sega Saturn
Poison is introduced in Final Fight (1989), where she is either a pre-op or post-op trans woman, depending on the region where the game was released.
She is an antagonistic NPC in the arcade beat 'em up games Final Fight (1989) and Mighty Final Fight (1993). She is a playable character in the fighting games Final Fight Revenge (1999), Street Fighter X Tekken (2012), Ultra Street Fighter IV (2014) & Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition (2018).
In Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, her identity is alluded to more often. Certain dialogue during a conversation with Lucia alludes to the fact that she was born with a gender not matching with her inner being. One of Poison's win quotes, "Being gossiped about is proof of my popularity!" seemingly alludes to the controversy and ambiguity surrounding her gender identity.
Available on: Arcade, Sega Saturn
The protagonist NiGHTS, as well as all other Nightmaren, are genderless according to the game's director Takashi Iizuka, who says their gender and pronouns are up for interpretation by each individual player, as everyone has different dreams. (Though NiGHTS is still usually referred to with he/him in the games' canon)
Available on: Wii
Available on: Wii
Mizhena is a trans woman who explains to the main character that she picked her name after transitioning.
Available on: PC, Steam, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One
Available on: PC, Steam, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One
An autobiographical Flash game that tells the tale of a trans woman's gender dysphoria and HRT.
Subaru's gender is unspecified.
Available on: Playstation 2, Wii
Available on: Playstation 2, Wii
In-game text refers to Arachnia as male, however, in a scene in Yo-kai Watch Blasters, specifically the congratulatory photo for completing the "Yo-kai Ladies' Society" Yo-kai Circle, shows Arachnia as part of a group of female Yo-kai, which could imply they're actually a trans woman.
The yokai she is based on, and her yokai name in Japanese, the Jorōgumo, are also exclusively female yokai.
Available on: Nintendo 3ds
The yokai she is based on, and her yokai name in Japanese, the Jorōgumo, are also exclusively female yokai.
Available on: Nintendo 3ds
Hiiragi is a trans woman, though she is mainly a comic relief character (the jokes being made at the expense of her gender). Other characters in the game constantly misgender her, even though she explicitly tells them she is a woman.
Available on: Playstation 2
Available on: Playstation 2
Many manager cogs are nonbinary/use multiple sets of pronouns, including
Multislacker (he/they), Rainmaker (she/they), Deep Diver (he/she), Firestarter (he/they), Featherbedder (they/he/she), D.P.A. (he/they/she), P.R.R. (any pronouns) and High Roller (any pronouns).
Some of the new Boardbot cogs also use multiple pronouns, such as Insider (he/she/they), Deadlock (he/she), and Shark Watcher (fin/he).
Available on: browser
Multislacker (he/they), Rainmaker (she/they), Deep Diver (he/she), Firestarter (he/they), Featherbedder (they/he/she), D.P.A. (he/they/she), P.R.R. (any pronouns) and High Roller (any pronouns).
Some of the new Boardbot cogs also use multiple pronouns, such as Insider (he/she/they), Deadlock (he/she), and Shark Watcher (fin/he).
Available on: browser
Several characters are nonbinary/genderless and referred to with either they/them or it/its pronouns.
Available on: iOS, Android
Available on: iOS, Android
Alexis is referred to with they/them.
Available on: Steam, Windows, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
Available on: Steam, Windows, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
There are no gender-locked character customization options, and the player can select either he/him, she/her, or they/them as their pronouns.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch
From Queerly Represent Me:
The Lion's Song features Emma, a mathematician who dresses up as a man to be accepted in their profession. The game discusses their gender in dialogue, but it's up to player interpretation as to whether Emma is nonbinary, a trans man, or a cross-dressing woman. There is an achievement in-game called 'Non-Binary', which implies that they may identify as such.
Available on: Lionssonggame.com, Nintendo Switch, Steam, Humblebundle, Microsoft Store, iOS, Android
The Lion's Song features Emma, a mathematician who dresses up as a man to be accepted in their profession. The game discusses their gender in dialogue, but it's up to player interpretation as to whether Emma is nonbinary, a trans man, or a cross-dressing woman. There is an achievement in-game called 'Non-Binary', which implies that they may identify as such.
Available on: Lionssonggame.com, Nintendo Switch, Steam, Humblebundle, Microsoft Store, iOS, Android
An NPC will greet the party with "Mr, Ms, Mx Murakumo!", implying that at least one member of the player-created party could be nonbinary.
Available on: Playstation Portable
Available on: Playstation Portable
From Wikipedia:
Poison is introduced in Final Fight (1989), where she is either a pre-op or post-op trans woman, depending on the region where the game was released.
She is an antagonistic NPC in the arcade beat 'em up games Final Fight (1989) and Mighty Final Fight (1993). She is a playable character in the fighting games Final Fight Revenge (1999), Street Fighter X Tekken (2012), Ultra Street Fighter IV (2014) & Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition (2018).
In Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, her identity is alluded to more often. Certain dialogue during a conversation with Lucia alludes to the fact that she was born with a gender not matching with her inner being. One of Poison's win quotes, "Being gossiped about is proof of my popularity!" seemingly alludes to the controversy and ambiguity surrounding her gender identity.
Available on: Playstation 4, PC, Arcade
Poison is introduced in Final Fight (1989), where she is either a pre-op or post-op trans woman, depending on the region where the game was released.
She is an antagonistic NPC in the arcade beat 'em up games Final Fight (1989) and Mighty Final Fight (1993). She is a playable character in the fighting games Final Fight Revenge (1999), Street Fighter X Tekken (2012), Ultra Street Fighter IV (2014) & Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition (2018).
In Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, her identity is alluded to more often. Certain dialogue during a conversation with Lucia alludes to the fact that she was born with a gender not matching with her inner being. One of Poison's win quotes, "Being gossiped about is proof of my popularity!" seemingly alludes to the controversy and ambiguity surrounding her gender identity.
Available on: Playstation 4, PC, Arcade
Shitara is a trans woman.
Available on: PC (vgperson's page), Steam
Available on: PC (vgperson's page), Steam
Viddy states that he is "beyond gender," indicating he may be nonbinary.
Available on: Game Boy Advance, Gamecube (Game Boy player), Nintendo DS (backwards compatibility), Wii U (virtual console), Nintendo Switch, Steam, Playstation 4 (Battle Network Legacy collection)
Available on: Game Boy Advance, Gamecube (Game Boy player), Nintendo DS (backwards compatibility), Wii U (virtual console), Nintendo Switch, Steam, Playstation 4 (Battle Network Legacy collection)
Chikamochi (aka Mocchi) is considered a weirdo because of some of his personality traits and abilities, but mostly because they like wearing dresses sometimes. When Haruaki asks him if he struggles with his gender or if he is transgender, Mocchi says he's not sure in a serious tone.
Despite this, the developers have never made any comments on Mocchi's gender identity.
Available on: Nintendo Switch, Steam, Playstation 4
Despite this, the developers have never made any comments on Mocchi's gender identity.
Available on: Nintendo Switch, Steam, Playstation 4
Ryota is nonbinary and is referred to with they/them pronouns. Part of their description in their wiki reads "Is Ryota a he or a she? No one really knows."
Available on: Steam, Windows
Available on: Steam, Windows
Ukyo is described as androgynous.
Available on: PS Vita, Steam
Available on: PS Vita, Steam
Conviction's gender is simply listed as "Conviction."
The Doctor is also referred to with they/them pronouns.
Available on: Android, iOS
The Doctor is also referred to with they/them pronouns.
Available on: Android, iOS
Ima (ze/zir), Rook (he/him), Petronella, and Merrachi are all nonbinary. The last two use they/them pronouns.
Available on: Steam, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
Available on: Steam, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
Quinn is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns.
Available on: Steam
Available on: Steam
While not considered canon by the games creator, they do say people are free to interpret Noel as being transmasculine. The interpretation comes from a reveal that Noel was raised as a girl named Patricia when he was childhood friends with the protagonist, Claire.
Available on: PC (vgperson's website)
I have never played this game, but this seems to be a hot topic of debate. Ultimately I think it is best to say that you are welcome to disagree and create your own list if this inclusion bothers you.
Available on: PC (vgperson's website)
I have never played this game, but this seems to be a hot topic of debate. Ultimately I think it is best to say that you are welcome to disagree and create your own list if this inclusion bothers you.
Etihw is considered genderless/nonbinary and was given they/them pronouns in an update as opposed to she/her.
Available on: Windows (vgperson's website), Itch.io
Available on: Windows (vgperson's website), Itch.io
Viddy states that he is "beyond gender," indicating he may be nonbinary.
Available on: Game Boy Advance, Gamecube (Game Boy player), Nintendo DS (backwards compatibility), Wii U (virtual console), Nintendo Switch, Steam, Playstation 4 (Battle Network Legacy collection)
Available on: Game Boy Advance, Gamecube (Game Boy player), Nintendo DS (backwards compatibility), Wii U (virtual console), Nintendo Switch, Steam, Playstation 4 (Battle Network Legacy collection)
Tyari used he/they pronouns before ascending the mountain and uses she/her pronouns after becoming The Traveler. As stated by the narrative writer, the mountain ascension is a metaphor for a transition from the old to new.
Chaska and Dropboarder are also nonbinary and Buhru Leader/Tauulo is a trans man.
Available on: PC, Android, IOS
Chaska and Dropboarder are also nonbinary and Buhru Leader/Tauulo is a trans man.
Available on: PC, Android, IOS
The Fortunate Navigator is a trans man and the Incautious Driver is referred to with they/them.
Rather than asking your gender, the game simply asks how you would like to be addressed, and you can mix and match items in your silhouette picture to however you see fit. Your actual gender is up to you.
Available on: Steam, Windows, Mac, Linux, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
Rather than asking your gender, the game simply asks how you would like to be addressed, and you can mix and match items in your silhouette picture to however you see fit. Your actual gender is up to you.
Available on: Steam, Windows, Mac, Linux, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
The protagonist Haru is a trans woman.
Available on: Itch.io, Steam, Android
Available on: Itch.io, Steam, Android
Azul is nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, iOS
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, iOS
The Underling is genderless.
Available on: Steam, Itch.io, Android
Available on: Steam, Itch.io, Android
Guillo was crafted as a sexless puppet and has the voices of both a man and a woman simultaneously. Characters also refer to Guillo with it/its pronouns.
Available on: Gamecube, Nintendo Switch (Baten 1 & 2 remaster)
Available on: Gamecube, Nintendo Switch (Baten 1 & 2 remaster)
Neliste is a trans woman.
Available: Steam, Windows, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
Available: Steam, Windows, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
From Polly's wiki:
"When first introduced in the Hunie Direct - Aug 2018 video, Polly was confirmed to be a transgender woman who had not fully transitioned. There was a mixed response to this announcement within hours of the video's upload prompting HunieDev to start a strawpoll for adding an option in-game to finish the game without a sexual encounter with Polly. The results were almost completely cut in half with two-fifths preferring to have this feature added. In a later tweet, HunieDev announced that instead of adding said option, they would add a feature to allow the player to choose Polly's gender either as a transgender female or female at birth stating that while they could not please everyone, having the player choose would be the best way to make most people happy. This too, was met with polarizing opinions to the point where HunieDev has rescinded the use of the term transgender and has opted for the terms 'female' and 'female with male genitals' as a way to avoid using any specific terminology, which has been considered to be a major downgrade in representation."
Available on: Steam, PC, Mac
"When first introduced in the Hunie Direct - Aug 2018 video, Polly was confirmed to be a transgender woman who had not fully transitioned. There was a mixed response to this announcement within hours of the video's upload prompting HunieDev to start a strawpoll for adding an option in-game to finish the game without a sexual encounter with Polly. The results were almost completely cut in half with two-fifths preferring to have this feature added. In a later tweet, HunieDev announced that instead of adding said option, they would add a feature to allow the player to choose Polly's gender either as a transgender female or female at birth stating that while they could not please everyone, having the player choose would be the best way to make most people happy. This too, was met with polarizing opinions to the point where HunieDev has rescinded the use of the term transgender and has opted for the terms 'female' and 'female with male genitals' as a way to avoid using any specific terminology, which has been considered to be a major downgrade in representation."
Available on: Steam, PC, Mac
The player character can be nonbinary.
Available on: Steam
Available on: Steam
Kyungsoon is a trans woman and the player character can be nonbinary.
Available on: Steam, Itch.io
Available on: Steam, Itch.io
In-game text refers to Arachnia as male, however, in a scene in Yo-kai Watch Blasters, specifically the congratulatory photo for completing the "Yo-kai Ladies' Society" Yo-kai Circle, shows Arachnia as part of a group of female Yo-kai, which could imply they're actually a trans woman.
The yokai she is based on, and her yokai name in Japanese, the Jorōgumo, are also exclusively female yokai.
Available on: Nintendo 3ds
The yokai she is based on, and her yokai name in Japanese, the Jorōgumo, are also exclusively female yokai.
Available on: Nintendo 3ds
The game is about investigating the discarded phone of a bisexual trans woman named Samantha.
Available on: anormallostphone.com, Itch.io, iOS, Android, Steam, Nintendo Switch
Available on: anormallostphone.com, Itch.io, iOS, Android, Steam, Nintendo Switch
See Granblue Fantasy (2014).
Available on: Steam, Playstation 4
Available on: Steam, Playstation 4
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@mesterjani Thank you very much for these!! I appreciate them a ton ♡
I actually was aware of the character in Hogwarts Legacy, but given JKR's history of transphobia and the fact that she considers monetary support of the HP series to be support of her bigoted views, I actually decided against including the game at all. I know she wasnt directly involved with the creation of the game, but I still felt giving the game any attention would still benefit her. Hope this makes sense, thank you again for your suggestions!
I actually was aware of the character in Hogwarts Legacy, but given JKR's history of transphobia and the fact that she considers monetary support of the HP series to be support of her bigoted views, I actually decided against including the game at all. I know she wasnt directly involved with the creation of the game, but I still felt giving the game any attention would still benefit her. Hope this makes sense, thank you again for your suggestions!
Hi, again! Thank you for including my previous suggestions, I hope you don't mind some more.
- The Comic Wheel Sisterhood has a character who is struggling with dysphoria and the main character helps her out. You help her choose her name from a set of choices, so I don't know what to call her canonically, but I'm pretty sure she's referred to as The Peppermancer.
- Starfield lets you choose any Body Type, Walk Animation, and even pronouns including they/them.
Spoiler?: There's also a female character called Hadrian who is originally a "clone" of a man. I'm not sure if she classifies, but I did see a bald white dude having an embarrassing meltdown over it on Twitter, so I figured it might be notable.
I promise I won't spam you with these. It's your list after all. I also understand and respect your reasoning about excluding Hogwarts Legacy. I hope I didn't come off as one of those people by suggesting it.
- The Comic Wheel Sisterhood has a character who is struggling with dysphoria and the main character helps her out. You help her choose her name from a set of choices, so I don't know what to call her canonically, but I'm pretty sure she's referred to as The Peppermancer.
- Starfield lets you choose any Body Type, Walk Animation, and even pronouns including they/them.
Spoiler?: There's also a female character called Hadrian who is originally a "clone" of a man. I'm not sure if she classifies, but I did see a bald white dude having an embarrassing meltdown over it on Twitter, so I figured it might be notable.
I promise I won't spam you with these. It's your list after all. I also understand and respect your reasoning about excluding Hogwarts Legacy. I hope I didn't come off as one of those people by suggesting it.
@mesterjani Hey there, no worries! I appreciate these a lot, so by all means feel free to spam me lol. And don't worry, I didn't think badly of you for suggesting Hogwarts Legacy, so you're perfectly fine :)
Thank you again, I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you!!
Thank you again, I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you!!
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Adding to Mama from Somnium Files, an exchange in the second game suggests she has had bottom surgery. In Exocolonist, some dialogue if you pursue the medical career implies Utopia is a trans woman, something the devs confirmed directly to me when I asked -> https://twitter.com/AKANEOWARII/status/1647246843699515392
7th Dragon 2020, at least in the English fan translation, features a sidequest from a "transfixing woman" to retreive her "blue pill bottle", which she says contains hormones that are very important to her. Additionally, an NPC in the sequel, 7th Dragon 2020-II, will greet the party with "Mr, Ms, Mx Murakumo!", implying that at least one member of the player-created party could be non-binary.
@lesbiankakyoin @LunaFlare thank you both! ♡♡
I have a couple of suggestions if that's okay, sorry if they're already present and I didn't see them. In Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, the latest incarnation of Hermes is nonbinary. In Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, Nora is a trans woman and Yana, Chaos, and Truth are nonbinary.
@TabletopRPGFan It's always okay! Thank you so much ^__^ ♡!!
For a suggestion I didn't see on here, The Arcana allows you to be nonbinary, one of the romance options (Asra) is nonbinary and uses he/him pronouns, and several major side characters (Valdemar, Nazali, and Vulgora) are nonbinary with they/them pronouns. There is also a minor character, Scout, who mirrors whatever pronouns your character uses, which can include they/them.
I see you already have Heart of The House by them on here, and I have no idea how you'd feasibly list them because there are so many games, but if you're not aware having nonbinary/trans options and diverse characters aside from yours are the norm for any interactive fiction game published by Choice of Games or Hosted Games! Off the top of my head a few notable ones are:
- Creme de la Creme (protagonist can be nonbinary, all romance options can have their genders selectable or randomised which both include nonbinary)
- Fallen Hero: Rebirth, Fallen Hero: Retribution (protagonist can be nonbinary; one of the romance options (Dr. Mortum) is trans, whether a trans man or a trans woman or intersex will depend on what gender you selected them to be; a major side character, Hollow Ground, also does the same as Scout from The Arcana in that they mirror whatever pronouns your character uses)
- Keeper of the Sun and Moon, Keeper of the Day and Night (protagonist can be nonbinary)
- The Wayhaven Chronicles (protagonist can be nonbinary)
- Heroes of Myth (protagonist can be nonbinary; Min, one of the romance options and a major character, is nonbinary and uses they/them)
- Versus (protagonist can be nonbinary; Prince Everly, a romance option, is nonbinary with they/them pronouns; Breeze, another romance option, is either a trans man, trans woman, or intersex depending on the gender you select for them; Oli, another romance option, at first appears to be whatever gender you selected but turns out to be the false identity for a character named Dhanthik, who is nonbinary and uses zie/zir pronouns).
I see you already have Heart of The House by them on here, and I have no idea how you'd feasibly list them because there are so many games, but if you're not aware having nonbinary/trans options and diverse characters aside from yours are the norm for any interactive fiction game published by Choice of Games or Hosted Games! Off the top of my head a few notable ones are:
- Creme de la Creme (protagonist can be nonbinary, all romance options can have their genders selectable or randomised which both include nonbinary)
- Fallen Hero: Rebirth, Fallen Hero: Retribution (protagonist can be nonbinary; one of the romance options (Dr. Mortum) is trans, whether a trans man or a trans woman or intersex will depend on what gender you selected them to be; a major side character, Hollow Ground, also does the same as Scout from The Arcana in that they mirror whatever pronouns your character uses)
- Keeper of the Sun and Moon, Keeper of the Day and Night (protagonist can be nonbinary)
- The Wayhaven Chronicles (protagonist can be nonbinary)
- Heroes of Myth (protagonist can be nonbinary; Min, one of the romance options and a major character, is nonbinary and uses they/them)
- Versus (protagonist can be nonbinary; Prince Everly, a romance option, is nonbinary with they/them pronouns; Breeze, another romance option, is either a trans man, trans woman, or intersex depending on the gender you select for them; Oli, another romance option, at first appears to be whatever gender you selected but turns out to be the false identity for a character named Dhanthik, who is nonbinary and uses zie/zir pronouns).
@HaloBlues thank you so much!!
hi, i made an account here just so i could comment two suggestions
- Limbus Company - The main character, Dante, uses they/them pronouns (and is not a player insert, despite what some people try to claim). IOS, Android, and Steam.
- Witch's Heart - This is a little bit complicated because the developer has confirmed that they did not intend for the character in question, Noel, to be trans and therefore it's not technically canon; however, they also said that people are free to interpret him as transmasculine and both a cis and trans interpretation of Noel is valid as long as people aren't nasty to each other about it. In the game, it's revealed that he was friends with the protagonist, Claire, when they were kids but as a child Noel was raised as a girl named Patricia. I get if you don't add this to this list because it's technically not canon as per Word of God, but a trans interpretation of him is very common. PC (available on vgperson's site)
- Limbus Company - The main character, Dante, uses they/them pronouns (and is not a player insert, despite what some people try to claim). IOS, Android, and Steam.
- Witch's Heart - This is a little bit complicated because the developer has confirmed that they did not intend for the character in question, Noel, to be trans and therefore it's not technically canon; however, they also said that people are free to interpret him as transmasculine and both a cis and trans interpretation of Noel is valid as long as people aren't nasty to each other about it. In the game, it's revealed that he was friends with the protagonist, Claire, when they were kids but as a child Noel was raised as a girl named Patricia. I get if you don't add this to this list because it's technically not canon as per Word of God, but a trans interpretation of him is very common. PC (available on vgperson's site)
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For Va-11 Hall-A, you missed Alma's brother, Bernardo who is refrenced a few times in Alma's dialogue, including having to correct herself when almost saying all her siblings are girls, and mentioning him when talking about how almost everyone in her family got large breast genes, saying he got them when he was 8. It is believed he was only recently out hence why Alma had to correct herself. This was the first trans character I noticed after accepting myself hence why I remember him.
For Brawlhalla, the character Magyar also uses they/them pronouns although this is because they are literally 100 soldiers cursed to be reborn into whichever of their comrades are still standing at the end of battle, so I'm not sure if you wish to include that.
An addition (at least, I don't think it's there) I'd like to see is Runes of Pandemonium, a free erotic JRPG with anthological chapters. The protagonist of chapter 5 is a transwoman, named Christine, but starts the chapter closeted till they are reborn into a feminine-shaped cyborg. Spoilers from here: All protaganists in this game have shapeshifting abilities, and Christine was scared to use them in fear that they turn her into a man. There is a segment where she is captured and brainwashing is attempted. During this segment, you may visit Christine's memories from when she was in the closet, and she fights off the deletion program that is trying to erase them. Trigger warnings for this game: Chapter 1 has many depictions of sexual assault as that is how you access new forms in that chapter, Chapter 5 is tamer and more consensual in how new forms are gained, but there are still sus things in this chapter which are necessary to progress the story at times. The game also has cosmic/eldritch horror themes which might scare you. You may also skip to chapter 5.
For Brawlhalla, the character Magyar also uses they/them pronouns although this is because they are literally 100 soldiers cursed to be reborn into whichever of their comrades are still standing at the end of battle, so I'm not sure if you wish to include that.
An addition (at least, I don't think it's there) I'd like to see is Runes of Pandemonium, a free erotic JRPG with anthological chapters. The protagonist of chapter 5 is a transwoman, named Christine, but starts the chapter closeted till they are reborn into a feminine-shaped cyborg. Spoilers from here: All protaganists in this game have shapeshifting abilities, and Christine was scared to use them in fear that they turn her into a man. There is a segment where she is captured and brainwashing is attempted. During this segment, you may visit Christine's memories from when she was in the closet, and she fights off the deletion program that is trying to erase them. Trigger warnings for this game: Chapter 1 has many depictions of sexual assault as that is how you access new forms in that chapter, Chapter 5 is tamer and more consensual in how new forms are gained, but there are still sus things in this chapter which are necessary to progress the story at times. The game also has cosmic/eldritch horror themes which might scare you. You may also skip to chapter 5.
Not a suggestion, I just want to thank you for making this list and adding the notes, it makes me very happy and feel less alone. :) <3
Even if I disagree with a few inclusions here, this is a massive list. Thank you for including examples of "bad rep." I was recently listening to a podcast discussing it and how transphobic inclusions of trans characters suck, but when they're modded out or localized away, the 'solution' to the problem has become erasure. Some of the most wince-worthy entries here reminded me of that.
I think you should add a warning to Yakuza 3's note informing that the original PS3 release contained a transphobic side quest that was removed in the remastered version (it involves a trans woman chasing kiryu down). It's probably important for those looking for a trans friendly game and accidentally play the PS3 version.
also I wanted to say thank you for this list, it's an amazing resource to help people find trans friendly games :)))))
this is a great list!! i've got a recommendation, too! fallout 76 features an explicitly nonbinary character named burke. they're the first nonbinary character to be featured in the fallout series, and according to the fallout wiki they were written by someone who uses they/them pronouns as well :) https://fallout.wiki/wiki/Burke_(Fallout_76)
Adding a suggestion:
Princess Farmer: The character Rowan uses they/them pronouns and has a nonbinary flag in their shop, and the "Mysterious Bunny" (later named Emby) character uses fae/faer pronouns.
(And for the Yakuza 3 entry, along with the warning suggested for the other substory, you should probably note that the substory listed is only in the Japanese version of the original game, it was cut from the original PS3 localization (along with a bunch of content in general) but is kept in the remaster)
Princess Farmer: The character Rowan uses they/them pronouns and has a nonbinary flag in their shop, and the "Mysterious Bunny" (later named Emby) character uses fae/faer pronouns.
(And for the Yakuza 3 entry, along with the warning suggested for the other substory, you should probably note that the substory listed is only in the Japanese version of the original game, it was cut from the original PS3 localization (along with a bunch of content in general) but is kept in the remaster)
Surprised to see Rain World on here without any mention of Ultrakill lmao
The character you play as, V1, is canonically genderless :)
And the angels are all non-binary, except for those who rise to power and essentially transition to a preferred gender identity like Gabriel (before his power is taken away and he's referred to by it/its by the other angels once more)
Also for Splatoon 3, Acht/Dedf1sh uses they/them pronouns in Side Order!
The character you play as, V1, is canonically genderless :)
And the angels are all non-binary, except for those who rise to power and essentially transition to a preferred gender identity like Gabriel (before his power is taken away and he's referred to by it/its by the other angels once more)
Also for Splatoon 3, Acht/Dedf1sh uses they/them pronouns in Side Order!
@skibidibiden @QTpitarianne @GlitchPirate @callmearcturus @NatalieZaki @blurry @Zanreo @CeceliAnonymous THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!! i truly appreciate everyones kind words and support!! This suddenly blew up on my tumblr so I'm sorry for addressing everyone here so late, but all suggestions have been added and adjusted!!
QTpitarianne, I unfortunately couldn't find Runes of Pandemonium in the search, but I will certainly keep it in mind!!
QTpitarianne, I unfortunately couldn't find Runes of Pandemonium in the search, but I will certainly keep it in mind!!
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nova hearts has a nonbinary character in it's CJ !
@morgiebunned Thank you, the game has been added!
All good, that game is still in early access anyway (after around a decade) and is almost a third complete so it probably won't pop up here for a while.
Anyway, I forgot one: In the mature/adult visual novel 'Hush Hush: Only Your Love Can Save Them' (and is also in Blush Blush, but is more characterised here), one of the dateable side characters, Eli Kawase, is (non-binary) genderfluid, and likely uses any pronouns (though the game/media/players usually use he/him, and she/her is implied to be a mistake when used, referring by name is a safe bet tho as even Eli does this).
Eli wears a dress for a majority of the time on dates. On the first date with Eli, the player gets to ask about Eli's pronouns. in response, Eli explains that Eli is a new Eli every day, going from wearing dresses, going to the gym, etc. and doesn't actually say what pronouns are prefered.
Anyway, I forgot one: In the mature/adult visual novel 'Hush Hush: Only Your Love Can Save Them' (and is also in Blush Blush, but is more characterised here), one of the dateable side characters, Eli Kawase, is (non-binary) genderfluid, and likely uses any pronouns (though the game/media/players usually use he/him, and she/her is implied to be a mistake when used, referring by name is a safe bet tho as even Eli does this).
Eli wears a dress for a majority of the time on dates. On the first date with Eli, the player gets to ask about Eli's pronouns. in response, Eli explains that Eli is a new Eli every day, going from wearing dresses, going to the gym, etc. and doesn't actually say what pronouns are prefered.
Hi, saw this linked on Tumblr and thought you might enjoy some more additions:
-Dark Souls 1: The series' deliberately cryptic storytelling makes it impossible to make any definitive statement, but taking into account lore and design there are fans who interpret Gwyndolin as a trans woman. Still, it's all interpretative so you might wanna mention that.
-Dark Souls 2: This one is a bit unique in that it doesn't have a proper trans character but it does feature a coffin you can get into that changes the gender of the playable character. Might be worth mentioning.
-Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society: A secondary character (Hubert) is a trans man who is later given a potion by the protag team to give him the body he wanted.
-Persona 5: Lala Escargot is depicted as a rather stereotypical "okama". Strictly speaking the more direct English equivalent would be a drag queen, but writing-wise could also be interpreted as a trans woman. Still worth considering, imo.
-The Last of Us Part II: One of the main characters (Lev) is a trans boy and his identity plays a big part in his story.
-Chicory: A colorful tale: Protagonist character is never referred to using gendered pronouns, but perhaps more noteworthy is how the translations into gendered languages allow the player to choose either male, female, or neutral pronouns for the player character.
-Dark Souls 1: The series' deliberately cryptic storytelling makes it impossible to make any definitive statement, but taking into account lore and design there are fans who interpret Gwyndolin as a trans woman. Still, it's all interpretative so you might wanna mention that.
-Dark Souls 2: This one is a bit unique in that it doesn't have a proper trans character but it does feature a coffin you can get into that changes the gender of the playable character. Might be worth mentioning.
-Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society: A secondary character (Hubert) is a trans man who is later given a potion by the protag team to give him the body he wanted.
-Persona 5: Lala Escargot is depicted as a rather stereotypical "okama". Strictly speaking the more direct English equivalent would be a drag queen, but writing-wise could also be interpreted as a trans woman. Still worth considering, imo.
-The Last of Us Part II: One of the main characters (Lev) is a trans boy and his identity plays a big part in his story.
-Chicory: A colorful tale: Protagonist character is never referred to using gendered pronouns, but perhaps more noteworthy is how the translations into gendered languages allow the player to choose either male, female, or neutral pronouns for the player character.
@SpookSpark thank you, I have added your suggestions!
The Last of Us Part II actually was originally included on this list, however I decided to no longer include the title due to Neil Druckmann's support of Israel's genocide against Palestinians and the fact that the game itself is entrenched in his zionist views, and because of this I do not believe he should be supported by giving his game any attention. The description of this list has also been updated to reflect this (which I'm not saying as a dig at you specifically, just so that anyone viewing these comments is aware of this change as well thumbs up).
Thank you very much again for the other titles though!
The Last of Us Part II actually was originally included on this list, however I decided to no longer include the title due to Neil Druckmann's support of Israel's genocide against Palestinians and the fact that the game itself is entrenched in his zionist views, and because of this I do not believe he should be supported by giving his game any attention. The description of this list has also been updated to reflect this (which I'm not saying as a dig at you specifically, just so that anyone viewing these comments is aware of this change as well thumbs up).
Thank you very much again for the other titles though!
mesterjani
10 months ago
You mentioned in the description that you are open to suggestions so here's my minor input.
- Cyberpunk 2077's description says that you can create a custom trans character, however, there's also a fully voice acted trans character called Claire, who gives you the racing side-quests that might be notable.
- Hogwarts Legacy also has a trans side character, the bartender called Sirona Ryan in Hogsmeade. It also lets you create your custom character as trans.
- It's not out yet but I've been paying attention to Goodbye Volcano High, which according to their FAQ has a non-binary main character called Fang. Source: https://goodbyevolcanohigh.com/faq/
- The Sims 4 and Baldur's Gate 3 both let you create trans custom characters.
I'm setting my list to private so as not to divert any attention from this definitive masterpiece.