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Love can be found anywhere, even in video games.

However, they make the most sense to each other, no matter how weird and different they are.

Tidus and Yuna are a completely bonkers pair, yet they are strangely the perfect fit for one another.

10 Video Game Romances That Stole the Show (2025)

Particularly in theFinal Fantasy Xscenes where Tidus and Yuna share close moments, it melts your heart away.

Sure, youll find some more worthwhileFinal Fantasyentries.

However, as far as romance is concerned, Tidus and Yuna are the IT couple.

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Their relationship had to survive through rampant infection and a thirst for revenge.

However, its Ellie and Rileys relationship inLeft BehindDLC that steals the show.

The two started off as best friends.

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However, they grew closer over time, developing feelings for one another.

Its the epitome of young love before all the chaos and destruction.

Youre free to pursue either one.

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However, Morrigans is the most interesting.

She grew up in isolation and has become accustomed to a life void of love.

Thats not to say that itll be easy to reach that point.

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It seemed inevitable: Nate and Elena went on a treasure-hunting adventure.

Similar to how their romance started, their relationship is rocky, too, at one point breaking up.

However, they fight for their love and make it through in one piece.

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Samantha and Yolanda Gone Home

Samantha and YolandasGone Homestory is quite a touching romance.

Perhaps because you never actually get to see them interact.

Rather, relieve their experience by piecing together what happened.

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On the surface, its your typical girl-meets-girl story.

However, there are nuances that make it exceptionally special.

Both discover their identities while also grappling with the judgment of their families.

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Eventually, they both run away from home to be together.

What can I say?

Im a sucker for happily ever after stories.

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Both do have their perks and exciting moments.

However, Yennefer has been Geralts long-lost love.

While they do have some spark, ultimately, Triss beats the competition.

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Shes Geralt’s loyal partner who has stuck by him since he lost his memory.

She complements Geralt so sweetly.

While Geralt is more serious, Triss is fun-loving yet still able to stand up for herself.

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Mario and Peach Super Mario

Another happily ever story Im a sucker for is Mario and Peach inSuper Mario.

The two have been friends since infancy.

Nintendo may say multiple times that they are just friends and portray them as so.

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But the lengths that Mario will go to to protect and save Princess Peach have me thinking otherwise.

Mario never hesitates to risk his life for Peach, and they constantly worry about each other.

We sometimes are treated to hints of attraction between them.

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One can only hope that they will have their happily ever after.

Garrus is your loyal crewmate whose charm wins your heart.

Plus, hes quite a multi-skilled character with stellar sniper skills and killer dance moves.

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This is why this love story tops our list of best video game romances that stole the show.

Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.

When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.

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