Where the Heart Leads is gentle and empathetic in its lesson that adulthood isn’t a place where one arrives. It’s a process of becoming.
Author: Spencer Icasiano
Spencer Icasiano
Spencer Icasiano (they/them) is a queer and mixed Filipinx writer, product designer, and co-host of Pixel Therapy, a podcast about the emotional connections people form with video games. They have written on topics of queer and trans identity, art-making, and advocacy for several online and print publications.
Dull Grey is a deceptively simple game about choice and the power of staying open to possibilities in a world that demands you put yourself into a box.
The Longing rewards your curiosity, invites you to sit with your feelings, and reminds us of the importance of being alone.
She’s My Knight Volume 1 is a great read for anyone looking to jump into a comedic romance with some refreshing twists on common shoujo tropes.
DARQ: Complete Edition offers unsettling puzzles and light stealth mechanics elevated by layers of illusion and creative interpretations of everyday objects
Pioneers of Olive Town is the long-awaited successor to the Story of Seasons series—known previously in the west as Harvest Moon
Adachi and Shimamura is a charming slice-of-life, slow-burn romance from mangaka Moke Yuzuhara and published by Yen Press.
There are co-op or multiplayer games out there that are perfect for every relationship in your life. Let this list inspire you to connect with friends and loved ones in new ways with video games.