How LGBT Video Game Characters Help Lesbian Players Feel Themselves

Representation of the lesbian community in video games has come a long way. Video games now have more minority characters than in previous years. In 2018, Gamesradar's Sam Greer found that 179 video games had LGBT representation. We'll explain how LGBT video game characters help lesbian players feel themselves.

The real world has failed to provide lesbians with the chance to express their sexuality and gender. That is why video games with LGBT characters are a sanctuary. It allows them to openly express their identity and meet people of similar sexual orientation and geek interests. The ability to express themselves in a video game and interact with like-minded people can help lesbians feel more confident in their life. Moreover, it allows people with similar situations to find each other, both through video games and through an interest in gaming. There are entire communities for chatting and dating gamers where enthusiasts can find a soul mate in gay or lesbian chat rooms.

Inspiration to Find Love Online

Some video games with LGBT representation feature lesbians having committed relationships. In turn, this motivates women seeking women to go online to find love. Many W4W who play these games join a lesbian chat on a dating site where they can find local singles with similar preferences and interests. 

Sometimes it seems that if a person is a geek, and, moreover, with a different sexual orientation, then they will have many barriers to communication. However, just like online gaming, online dating helps to overcome internal constraints and get closer to others, not only local but also foreign gamers.

LGBT chat rooms have all types of lesbians. Whether you are seeking a femme, butch, or chapstick, you'll find what you want there. That means finding love is a breeze. Plus, it’s safe as well because dating sites protect their users, allowing them to connect with other lesbians without being judged or experiencing any prejudice. Finding someone who meets geeky preferences is easier because profiles are detail-rich. 

LGBT Video Games Characters

As a true fan of the video game industry, you are aware of just how many genres of video games are popular these days. As a true member of the lesbian community, you would like to see an appropriate representation in each genre. This is what will give you the confidence you need to come out of the closet. That said, here are three video games with LGBT video games characters, specifically lesbians. 

Juhani appeared in the action role-playing game (ARPG) Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, making her the first lesbian character to appear in the Star Wars franchise. She is also BioWare's first gay character. Juhani has been named one of the best LGBT characters in video game characters, and she's an early example of a positive representation in video games. 

In the 1989 mystery video game Caper in the Castro, Tracker McDyke is a lesbian detective. She is looking for Tessy LaFemme, her friend who has been kidnapped. Lesbians will love this game since the main character is a member of LGBT. The setting of this game is based on Castro, the historically gay neighborhood in San Francisco. It's the earliest game to focus on lesbian themes. 

In the 2020 action-adventure game The Last of Us Part 2, there is a scene where Ellie and a girl named Riley kiss. Because this popular game started with this scene, this is a huge win for LGBT representation. This multiple-award-winning video game is among the fastest-selling PS4 exclusive and best-selling PS4 games, with more than four million sold worldwide in its release weekend.