Here are some of the best games that skillfully combine romance and a great storyline.

Let them tug at your heartstrings!

This list will discuss character and plot related spoilers for each of the games mentioned.

Best PlayStation Series God of War, Spider Man, Sly Cooper

Nowhere is this more evident than in the way Ico guides Yorda through the castle by holding her hand.

From Uncharted to God of War, these are the best PlayStation series of all time.

The handholding is special from both a gameplay and thematic point of view.

Aerith’s death from FF7, Laguna and Raine hugging from FF8, and Yuna with a fading Tidus from FF10

Theres no other way to describe it than pure art.

Their romance is expertly well-paced throughout the game, perhaps peaking in the now iconic scene at Lake Macalania.

Its a magical romantic moment that has stayed in the hearts of gamers for a reason.

Sylvia hugging Corsac in Potionomics, Kagetsu grinning at the viewer in Fire Emblem Engage, and Evelyn smiling at the camera in Cyberpunk 2077

Collage of Uncharted, Goodbye Volcano High, and Final Fantasy, with a Heart motif.

A split image showing screenshots from Doki Doki literature club, Arise A Simple Story, and Florence.

Jak and Ashelin facing each other in Jak 3.

Artwork of Ico and Yorda holding hands in the castle grounds.

Naomi and Fang on the beach in Goodbye Volcano High.

Riley and Ellie kissing in The Last of Us: Left Behind.

Tidus and Yuna in Lake Macalania in Final Fantasy 10.

Nate and Elena lying on the couch in Uncharted 4.

Estelle holding Joshua on a beach in Trails of the Sky SC.

Triple-A Games

Goodbye Volcano High