by Emily Reuben Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and time is running out to get a date, to buy some flowers, and to express your undying love to another human being. The stress of finding a perfect gift and a person to give it to can be overwhelming. But hey, the stress is better than ending up lonely on Valentine’s Day...right? What if I were to tell you that you can eat those fancy candies yourself and keep that adorable teddy bear while still having a relationship? The video game industry has you covered, friend. Marriage and dating are factors in many role-playing games, and with the amount of dating simulators on the market, finding a suitable digital romance is a breeze. Let’s be honest, what’s the point of a physical relationship when you can have a virtual one with little-to-no commitment? Chocolate is expensive and once you spend the money and eat it, it’s gone, but games can last a lifetime. So, are you lonely? Do you want a quick and easy relationship with no consequences or expectations? Do you want to play some video games instead of reserving a seat at some overrated, crowded eatery on Valentine’s Day? Then sit down and scroll through, because this is the list for you!
1. Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons
2. Stardew Valley
3. Skyrim
3. The Sims
4. Emily is Away
5. Clannad
6. Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
7. Uma no Prince Sama
8. Hatoful Boyfriend
9. Creature to Koishi yo! ~Koko no e Kokoro~
10. Creature-to Koi Shiyo! for Otome
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