Bless the great goddess Sappho in Elysium, you sure as hell can!
Of course, that wouldnt be true for us gayuns if the game allowed hetero-wooing only.
The sex of your Player doesnt factor in.
Giving the lovely Leah a boost.
Can You Be a Lesbian in Stardew Valley?
Your lady-loving-lady Player can woo any single lady she so desires.
Or all of them!
Just dont be a real player and go breaking their hearts.
Are There Different Dialogues for Same-Sex Romances in Stardew Valley?
Not a whole lot of them, but there are a handful.
Haley will still ask you to pop crack open the jar she cant open.
Her sister Emily will still do her special dance just for you.
And, uh… its pretty gay.
That said, there are a few small changes throughout.
In an early heart event, Leah will refer to her ex by the same gender as your Player.
Once you reach romance heart levels, a few characters do have altered dialogues.
Are There Any Problems With Being Gay in Stardew Valley?
There are noproblemswith being gay in Stardew Valley, but there are a few minor irritations.
There are no other gay people in town.
Basically, you and whoever you choose to romance/marry will be the only gay/queer/bi/whatever people in town.
Thats otherizing as hell.
Some of the unaltered dialogue is also a bit gendered.
Several of the ladies comment on how strong you are.
Ill take a sexy dance over being complimented on my muscles any day.
Then, theres Alex and George.
Conclusion: Is Stardew Valley LGBTQ-friendly?
Despite its flaws, Stardew Valley is still a refreshingly gay-friendly RPG.
(Just reaching higher levels of friendship start their googly-eyes googling.)
If youre gay, lesbian, bi, or otherwise-non-heterosexually-inclined, Stardew Valley is an RPG worth checking out.
Not perfect, but still a pretty darn nice way to spend some leisure time.
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