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* In the simulation game ''Animal Crossing: New Horizons'', the character creation process is non-gendered, having players select a "style" instead of a gender for their avatar.<ref name="repr_Anim">{{Cite web |title=Animal Crossing series |author= |work=Represent Me |date= |access-date=12 July 2021 |url= https://representme.charity/projects/queer/database/title/animal-crossing-series|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602221936/https://representme.charity/projects/queer/database/title/animal-crossing-series|archive-date=17 July 2023}}</ref> | * In the simulation game ''Animal Crossing: New Horizons'', the character creation process is non-gendered, having players select a "style" instead of a gender for their avatar.<ref name="repr_Anim">{{Cite web |title=Animal Crossing series |author= |work=Represent Me |date= |access-date=12 July 2021 |url= https://representme.charity/projects/queer/database/title/animal-crossing-series|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602221936/https://representme.charity/projects/queer/database/title/animal-crossing-series|archive-date=17 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
* Interactive novel game ''Kidnapped! A Royal Birthday'' lets you be male, female, or nonbinary.<ref>https://store.steampowered.com/app/1356440/Kidnapped_A_Royal_Birthday/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221226203523/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1356440/Kidnapped_A_Royal_Birthday/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | * Interactive novel game ''Kidnapped! A Royal Birthday'' lets you be male, female, or nonbinary.<ref>https://store.steampowered.com/app/1356440/Kidnapped_A_Royal_Birthday/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221226203523/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1356440/Kidnapped_A_Royal_Birthday/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
* | *While customising your "gentlesona" in the dating simulator ''Max Gentlemen Sexy Business!'' you can choose from a variety of body types with vulvas or penises. You also choose what kind of business tycoon title you prefer from "Sir", "Madame", or "Boss", mirroring the traditional selection of pronouns. Neither of these influence your dating options.<ref>https://store.steampowered.com/app/817840/Max_Gentlemen_Sexy_Business/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529024217/https://store.steampowered.com/app/817840/Max_Gentlemen_Sexy_Business/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
* The Free-To-Play visual novel ''Our Life'' lets you choose your pronouns from she/her, he/him and they/them. As you grow up in the game you can also decide to change your pronouns. | * The Free-To-Play visual novel ''Our Life'' lets you choose your pronouns from she/her, he/him and they/them. As you grow up in the game you can also decide to change your pronouns. | ||
*The platformer game ''Shovel Knight'' features a Body Swap Mode, which allows the player to customize the appearance and pronouns of each of the game's twelve main characters. Initially, only masculine and feminine pronouns were available, but an update in 2019 added the option for gender-neutral pronouns. | *The platformer game ''Shovel Knight'' features a Body Swap Mode, which allows the player to customize the appearance and pronouns of each of the game's twelve main characters. Initially, only masculine and feminine pronouns were available, but an update in 2019 added the option for gender-neutral pronouns. | ||
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* In the Roblox game Royale High, as of March 3, 2021, players can choose between Mr., Miss, or Mx. when signing up for the Royale Universe Pageant—a fashion event that players can attend on Sunset Island, a tropical island where players can teleport to socialize, roleplay, explore, etc. Before the March 3 update, players could only choose between Mr. or Miss, making it less accessible for players with gender identities beyond the binary. <ref>{{cite web|title=Sunset Island Page|url=https://royale-high.fandom.com/wiki/Sunset_Island | access-date=25 April 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250425131502/https://royale-high.fandom.com/wiki/Sunset_Island# |archive-date=25 April 2025}}</ref> | |||
* In the farming RPG ''Pumpkin Days'', previously known as ''Pumpkin Online'', the player character creator has no gender selection nor any gender-locked clothes. The official website says that "specifying a gender does not play a role in Pumpkin Days. Simply use our body sliders in character customization to add feminine and/or as masculine features as you want. Any clothes you buy will fit the body you choose."<ref>{{cite web|title=Pumpkin Days Unique Features|url=https://www.pumpkin-days.com/about-game|access-date=29 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226150815/https://www.pumpkin-days.com/about-game|archive-date=17 July 2023}}</ref> | * In the farming RPG ''Pumpkin Days'', previously known as ''Pumpkin Online'', the player character creator has no gender selection nor any gender-locked clothes. The official website says that "specifying a gender does not play a role in Pumpkin Days. Simply use our body sliders in character customization to add feminine and/or as masculine features as you want. Any clothes you buy will fit the body you choose."<ref>{{cite web|title=Pumpkin Days Unique Features|url=https://www.pumpkin-days.com/about-game|access-date=29 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226150815/https://www.pumpkin-days.com/about-game|archive-date=17 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
* The interactive novel game ''Pugmire: Treasure of the Sea Dogs'' lets you be male, female, or nonbinary. <ref>https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644330/Pugmire_Treasure_of_the_Sea_Dogs/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230522074848/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644330/Pugmire_Treasure_of_the_Sea_Dogs/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | * The interactive novel game ''Pugmire: Treasure of the Sea Dogs'' lets you be male, female, or nonbinary. <ref>https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644330/Pugmire_Treasure_of_the_Sea_Dogs/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230522074848/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644330/Pugmire_Treasure_of_the_Sea_Dogs/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
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*In the racing game ''Forza Horizon 5'', the character creator gives an option for they/them pronouns. Pronouns are not tied to the body you choose for your character. | *In the racing game ''Forza Horizon 5'', the character creator gives an option for they/them pronouns. Pronouns are not tied to the body you choose for your character. | ||
*In the action RPG ''Postknight 2'', the player character has no defined gender and can freely be customized using any combination of masculine and feminine hair, eyes, and clothing. | *In the action RPG ''Postknight 2'', the player character has no defined gender and can freely be customized using any combination of masculine and feminine hair, eyes, and clothing. | ||
*The roguelite/dating sim ''Boyfriend Dungeon'' allows the player to choose between he/him, she/her and they/them pronouns. The choice of pronouns has no effect on your available customization options or ability to romance any of the characters. | |||
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* In the game SuchArt! it is possible to choose amongst 3 pronoun sets while creating the profile - she/her, he/him and they/them. The last one comes with gender neutral terms as well.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SuchArt Accessibility Isn’t Wonderful but It Is an Enjoyable Painting Sim|website=Can I Play That? |access-date=29 November 2023 |url= https://caniplaythat.com/2021/07/07/suchart-accessibility-preview-pc/}}</ref> | |||
*In the farming RPG ''Harvestella'', character creation offers separate choices between "male", "female", and "non-binary" genders; masculine or feminine body types; and masculine or feminine voices. | *In the farming RPG ''Harvestella'', character creation offers separate choices between "male", "female", and "non-binary" genders; masculine or feminine body types; and masculine or feminine voices. | ||
===2023=== | ===2023=== | ||
*In the farming sim ''Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life'', you can choose between "she/her", "he/him", and "they/them" pronouns. None of the character creator options are restricted by pronoun choice.<ref>https://www.storyofseasons.com/awl/newfeatures/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230723041124/https://www.storyofseasons.com/awl/newfeatures/ Archived] on 22 July 2023.</ref> | *In the farming sim ''Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life'', you can choose between "she/her", "he/him", and "they/them" pronouns. None of the character creator options are restricted by pronoun choice.<ref>https://www.storyofseasons.com/awl/newfeatures/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230723041124/https://www.storyofseasons.com/awl/newfeatures/ Archived] on 22 July 2023.</ref> | ||
*In the fantasy role-playing game ''Baldur's Gate 3'', the player character's identity can be set as "Male", "Female", or "Non-Binary/Other". The "Identity" selection is not at all linked to the selection for body type or voice. | *In the fantasy role-playing game ''Baldur's Gate 3'', the player character's identity can be set as "Male", "Female", or "Non-Binary/Other". The "Identity" selection is not at all linked to the selection for body type or voice. | ||
*Similar to the ''Animal Crossing: New Horizons'' example above, ''Splatoon 3'' has the players select their avatars' "style" ( | *Similar to the ''Animal Crossing: New Horizons'' example above, ''Splatoon 3'' has the players select their avatars' "style" (encompassing both gender and species). Haircuts and pants, which previously were gender-restricted, are now unisex, and most pieces of equipment whose appearance differed based on the character's gender have been split into separate pieces wearable regardless of "style". Gendered titles used in previous games have also been revised to be gender-neutral, such as "Splatfest Ruler" in place of "Splatfest King/Queen".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Splatoon 3 - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch |author=Nintendo |work=YouTube |access-date=22 October 2021 |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUYDXVDLmns|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230628053226/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUYDXVDLmns |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref><ref>https://splatoonwiki.org/wiki/Player_customization [https://web.archive.org/web/20230501222323/https://splatoonwiki.org/wiki/Player_customization Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
*Fighting game ''Street Fighter 6'' has the player create an avatar for use in the single-player World Tour mode as well as the multiplayer Battle Hub. Character creation allows choices between "male" and "female" body types, and, separately, "male", "female", or "human" gender identity. Selecting "human" results in the avatar being referred to with they/them pronouns. All of the options for the avatar's voice are available to avatars of either body type, and all clothing can be equipped regardless of body type and gender. The player can change their avatar's appearance and pronouns at will by visiting a beauty salon in World Tour. | |||
*In the science fiction role-playing game ''Starfield,'' the player can choose which pronouns to use from "He/Him", "She/Her", and "They/Them". Characters in game will use the selected pronouns when referring to the player character. The player character can choose between two body types (1 and 2) regardless of pronouns, as well as two different walking animations, and all character creation options are available for both body types. Players can visit "Enhance" clinics in-game, where they can change the player character's appearance, name, and pronouns. <ref>{{Cite news|last=Game8|first=Starfield Walkthrough Team|url=https://game8.co/games/Starfield/archives/423228|title=How to Change and Select Pronouns|date=09/05/2023|work=Starfield|access-date=9/14/2023|url-status=live}}</ref> | *In the science fiction role-playing game ''Starfield,'' the player can choose which pronouns to use from "He/Him", "She/Her", and "They/Them". Characters in game will use the selected pronouns when referring to the player character. The player character can choose between two body types (1 and 2) regardless of pronouns, as well as two different walking animations, and all character creation options are available for both body types. Players can visit "Enhance" clinics in-game, where they can change the player character's appearance, name, and pronouns. <ref>{{Cite news|last=Game8|first=Starfield Walkthrough Team|url=https://game8.co/games/Starfield/archives/423228|title=How to Change and Select Pronouns|date=09/05/2023|work=Starfield|access-date=9/14/2023|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
*In the creature collecting game ''Cassette Beasts'', the character creation process is ungendered, and you can choose between he/him, she/her, and they/them. You can as well change to a different pronoun set at any point of the game. | |||
* In the dating sim Repurpose, the player is able to choose their pronoun set as "he," "she," or "they." <ref name="Repurpose">{{Cite web |title=Repurpose (Demo) by Eros |author= |work=itch.io |date=11 June 2020 |access-date=26 April 2025 |url=https://residentrabbit.itch.io/repurpose-demo |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515063331/https://residentrabbit.itch.io/repurpose-demo |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref><ref name="kick_Repu">{{Cite web |title=Repurpose |author=Resident Rabbit |work=Kickstarter |access-date=26 April 2025 |url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/residentrabbit/repurpose/description |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226150817/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/residentrabbit/repurpose/description |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> <ref name="steam_release">{{Cite web |title=Repurpose released |access-date=26 April 2025 |url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1862430/Repurpose/#:~:text=All%20Games%20%3E%20Indie%20Games%20%3E%20Repurpose,Repurpose%20Studios |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250426203251/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1862430/Repurpose/ |archive-date=26 April 2025 }}</ref> | |||
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* In the 2024 game "Critter Cove" the player can choose what pronouns they prefer to be addressed,They can pick between She/Her,He/Him and They/Them. The player can also create an androgynous appearance by mixing female and male body characteristics without gender-locked limitations. "<ref>{{cite web|title=Non-binary representation in cozy game|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1631470/discussions/0/604148808450873148/?l=english|access-date=26 April 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250426194448/https://steamcommunity.com/app/1631470/discussions/0/604148808450873148/?l=english|archive-date=26 April 2025}}</ref> | |||
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* In the game "InZOI", there is an option for players to change their ZOI's (a term referring to the character the player plays with) gender identity between Male, Female, and nonbinary. This option also includes whether the player can have romance with other ZOIs and what gender they are attracted to. <ref>{{cite web|title=LGBTQ+ friendly life sim game InZOI|url=https://fandompulse.substack.com/p/sims-rival-inzoi-adds-non-binary|access-date=26 April 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250426213158/https://fandompulse.substack.com/p/sims-rival-inzoi-adds-non-binary|archive-date=26 April 2025|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref> | |||
* In the cozy steam train management game "Locomoto", you can create a gender-neutral animal character, as the character creation menu does not offer any option for picking a gender nor pronouns. Clothing is also not limited by any sort of gender options. During gameplay the game's NPC's do not use any pronouns for your character when speaking to them. When looking in the game's journal you will find many NPC's have various pronouns, with a few being They/Them. | |||
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*The sci-fi visual novel ''Infinite Stars'' will allow your character to use he/him, she/her, or they/them pronouns.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716360/Infinite_Stars__The_Visual_Novel/ |title=Infinite Stars - The Visual Novel on Steam |quote=Shape your avatar and his {{!}} her {{!}} their history, personality, and relationships through countless decisions and interactions. |access-date=15 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317061813/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716360/Infinite_Stars__The_Visual_Novel/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> | *The sci-fi visual novel ''Infinite Stars'' will allow your character to use he/him, she/her, or they/them pronouns.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716360/Infinite_Stars__The_Visual_Novel/ |title=Infinite Stars - The Visual Novel on Steam |quote=Shape your avatar and his {{!}} her {{!}} their history, personality, and relationships through countless decisions and interactions. |access-date=15 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317061813/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716360/Infinite_Stars__The_Visual_Novel/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> | ||
*The fantasy farming sim ''Ritual of Raven'' has a non-gendered character creator and the demo allows you to have "she/her", "he/him, or "they/them" pronouns. | |||
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