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*In the multiplayer gaming and social platform "Rec Room", when creating an account, the platform doesn't ask for your gender. Every item and hairstyle available for character customization is considered unisex or gender-neutral, with no gender-locked clothing. Within the "Edit Profile" menu, players can select their preferred pronouns from options including He/Him, She/Her, They/Them, Ze/Hir, Ze/Zir, and Xe/Xem. Additionally, the profile settings allow players to display pride pins/badges that are visible to others on their profile. <ref>{{cite web|title=Nonbinary and queer inclusivity in the gaming platform "Rec Room"|url=https://recroom.com/ship-notes/2022/3/8/rec-room-update-the-new-profile-who-dis-edition|access-date=14 February 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260215011944/https://recroom.com/ship-notes/2022/3/8/rec-room-update-the-new-profile-who-dis-edition|archive-date=14 February 2026|website=Rec Room Official Blog}}</ref> | |||
* 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 anime-themed social simulator and sandbox game "Daigaku Gurashi" the Player can select their Sex,Gender, pronouns and clothing preferences. They can set their preferred pronouns as He,She,They,It and Xe and choose if they prefer to wear masculine attire, feminine attire or both. The game also features intersex representation by adding a third option when selecting their sex that can be disabled or enabled in the options—Although It doesn't use the term "Intersex" but rather "Futanari"(which Is A term rooted in adult content media,however no explicit nudity Is ever in the game regardless of what sex/gender you choose)<ref>{{cite web|title=Pronouns In the Indie anime-themed Social Sim "Daigaku Gurashi"|url=https://yamitoast0401.itch.io/dgg |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Gender in the social sim "Daigaku Gurashi"|url=https://yamitoast0401.itch.io/dgg/devlog/637187/daigaku-gurashi-v108?hl=eng-US |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Gender, pronouns and sex in the anime-themed Social Sim "Daigaku Gurashi"|url=https://daigaku-gurashi.fandom.com/wiki/Character_Stats/Traits |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref> | |||
*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. | ||
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* 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" (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> | *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> | ||
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*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> | *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> | *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 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. | *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. | *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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In most video games, the player's character either has a preselected binary gender, or can be set as only male or female. This page will list games that meet at least one of the following criteria:
- allow the player to create their character as specifically nonbinary (often by selecting an option for singular they pronouns/entering custom pronouns) or
- have a player character creation process with no reference to gender at all.
So, the player characters in games on this page are not canonically nonbinary, but they can be nonbinary based on how one plays. For characters that canonically have a gender outside the male-or-female binary, see Nonbinary gender in fiction#Video games.
(Games are listed chronologically by year of first release, or by the year that a nonbinary player character option was introduced, whichever is later.)
