Valentine’s Day is nearly here, but if you still haven’t figured out what to get your significant other this year, don’t panic–we’ve rounded up some gift ideas you can have in time for February 14. Valentine’s Day is all about showing that special someone how much you care, and while flowers and chocolate are popular gift ideas, why not get them something they’ll actually use and cherish? Don’t get me wrong–chocolate is always a good idea–but Valentine’s Day is a nice opportunity to pick up a new game you can experience together or surprise your girlfriend or boyfriend with a new piece of merch from the series they can’t stop talking about.
Coming up with new gift ideas so soon after Christmas can be tricky, but don’t feel like you have to default to something generic for the special day. To help you shop for your sweetheart this year, we’ve rounded up some of the best Valentine’s Day gaming gift ideas, including great gifts like games you can enjoy together, personalized accessories, collectibles, and more.
Best Valentine’s Day gaming gift ideas
- Stardew Valley
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Don’t Starve Together
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
See how you and your lover would fare stranded out in the wilderness in Don’t Starve Together, a survival game with Tim Burton-esque visuals. The standalone multiplayer expansion of Don’t Starve thrusts you into a strange world with strange creatures and dangers, and you’ll have to work together with your partner to gather resources, craft items, and create structures to keep yourselves safe. If relationships are all about protecting each other and working together, Don’t Starve Together is the perfect game to buy for your significant other this Valentine’s Day.
Buy it digitally: Steam | PlayStation Store | Xbox Live
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC
In this colorful couch co-op adventure, you and your partner will explore the galaxy as LOVERS (which stands for League of Very Empathetic Rescue Spacenauts, in this context), using teamwork to battle the evil forces of Anti-Love and rescue adorable space-bunnies. Together, you’ll have to control the ship, using turrets and lasers to attack, shields to defend, and thrusters to navigate the environment. This is one game that can get very hectic very quickly and will definitely test your communication skills, but it’s also a blast. There’s a single-player mode as well where you get help from an AI pet, and up to four players can join in. While a lot cheaper to buy digitally, there’s a gorgeous collector’s edition available exclusively through IndieBox.
Buy it digitally: Steam | Nintendo Eshop | PlayStation Store | Xbox Live
Super Mario Odyssey
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Super Mario Odyssey is, hands-down, one of the best games you can own on Nintendo Switch–it even earned a rare 10/10 in GameSpot’s review. Not only is it a rich, detailed Mario Bros. game with a wide variety of challenges and puzzles, customization options, and more; it also has a fantastic co-op mode. Playing through Super Mario Odyssey with a significant other is incredibly fun. One player will control Mario and perform the actual platforming, while the other player will control Cappy, zooming around to gather items and attack enemies. Cappy is perfect for players with less gaming experience, but no matter which character you control, playing through Super Mario Odyssey’s colorful levels together is the perfect activity and great gift for any couple.
Buy it digitally: Nintendo Eshop
Overcooked
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC
On the surface, Overcooked is a cute game about preparing meals, but it takes an insane amount of coordination to get high stars on its timed, chaotic kitchen levels. Overcooked requires a similar strategy to Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime: Tasks must be delegated, and communication must be swift and clear in order to navigate a level’s obstacles and submit enough plates of food in time. If you like cooking together IRL and can handle a challenge, Overcooked is the perfect game to play as a couple this Valentine’s Day.
Buy it digitally: Steam | Nintendo Eshop | PlayStation Store | Xbox Live
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Mario Kart is the ultimate party game, and you can experience the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 on Nintendo Switch. The popular racing game allows for up to four players to race in local split-screen multiplayer, and it adds new characters to the roster like Inkling Girl and Inkling Boy from Splatoon. Mario Kart is the type of game that players of any skill level will enjoy, but be warned–it’s sure to bring out your partner’s competitive side.
Buy it digitally: Nintendo Eshop
Fog of Love
Tabletop game
Fog of Love is a two-player board game where you create and role-play as two characters who meet, fall in love, and face challenges in their relationship. From sweet moments to difficult arguments, you’ll have to decide how your character would react, and you’ll earn points in certain traits along the way. Just like in real life, your characters may also have different goals, and by the end of the game, the relationship could grow stronger–or fall apart. But hey, this is just a game! Regardless of how your fictional lovers fare in Fog of Love, you and your real-life sweetheart are sure to have a blast starring in this tabletop rom-com. This board game also has a few different covers available to include LGBTQ relationships.
The male/female cover was sold out on Walmart when we last updated this piece, but Amazon may still have a few copies left, if that’s the version you want.
Accessories and collectibles
A new controller
Pick up a new controller in their favorite color this Valentine’s Day. PlayStation’s newest DualShock 4 colors, like Rose Gold and Electric Purple, are fantastic, and at the Xbox Design Lab, you can even design a custom controller for your sweetheart. For Nintendo Switch owners, PowerA offers gorgeous third-party Switch controllers at a more affordable price point, such as these new Pokemon Sword and Shield-inspired designs. If you’re new to playing games together as a couple, a new gamepad is just what you need to get started.
Jewelry
Mermaid’s Pendant from Stardew Valley – comes in a clamshell keepsake box If they’re the jewelry-wearing type, surprise them with a new necklace or pair of earrings inspired by their favorite game. Fangamer has some gorgeous pieces of jewelry referencing games like Stardew Valley, Persona 5, and The Legend of Zelda. We also love this adorable pair of Eevee earrings at Etsy.
Funko Pop
Funko Pops have become so ingrained in pop culture that they may never go away. The best thing about these bobble-headed collectibles is that there’s a Funko for nearly every single game, movie, or TV series, so you’re sure to be able to find one from their favorite fandom. This Birds of Prey edition of Harley Quinn is perfect for a DC fan this Valentine’s Day (especially with her adorable hearts pajamas), but there are other Funko versions of Harley available as well. Or, you know, basically any other character you want.
Online gaming subscription
Memberships like PlayStation Plus, Nintendo Switch Online, and Xbox Live Gold grant access to online multiplayer games, and it’s a perfect way to stay connected if you and your loved one are in a long-distance relationship. PS Plus and Xbox Live Gold are a bit more expensive, but they also get you free games every month.
Pikachu & Eevee Sweet Days Plush
Is there anything cuter than this fuzzy pink basket holding Pikachu, Eevee, and some Pokemon sweets? Sadly, you can’t eat these sweets, but you can still enjoy how happy these two look together. You can’t really tell in the photo, but they’re holding a little red heart together–adorable.
Cuphead and Mugman set
Show them just how well you go together with this matching Cuphead and Mugman set, inspired by the acclaimed run-and-gun game. These adorable mugs are perfect for a cozy game or movie night, and even if you two don’t live together, they’ll think of you every time they make a drink. Each mug comes with a removable stirring straw. Just note they’re not dishwasher or microwave safe.
Sega Genesis Mini
Retro gamers will delight in the Sega Genesis Mini, which includes 42 nostalgic games and two controllers so you can play some of the classic games together, like Golden Axe, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and ToeJam & Earl. This mini console is truly tiny and won’t take up much space, but it’s sure to bring hours of fun if they have fond memories of the original Sega Genesis.
Sayonara Wild Hearts vinyl collection
Sayonara Wild Hearts is often described as a pop album video game, so naturally, its soundtrack is phenomenal. Fortunately for fans of the game, iam8bit has released an exclusive 2xLP vinyl record containing the complete collection of songs from Sayonara Wild Hearts, with a gorgeous holographic foil-stamped heart on the cover.
Eevee Sweet Choices Pokemon Pin Set
This darling pin set features nine collectible pins inspired by the Eeveelution family. The set of candy-style pins comes in an adorable heart-shaped box with Eevee and Sylveon on the cover. It’s the perfect gift for any Eevee fanatic or pin collector this Valentine’s Day, and it ships directly from PokemonCenter.com. (Also, if you’re looking to spend a lot less on a gift, there’s also a cute Valentine’s Day greeting card that includes two Eevee and Sylveon pins for just $15.)
PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset
If they’re a PS4 owner and don’t yet have a headset for the console, they’re sure to appreciate opening up the PlayStation Gold wireless headset on Valentine’s Day. While certainly not a high-end headset, the Gold headset is extremely comfortable to wear, affordable, and compatible with not only PS4 but also mobile devices, PC, and Mac. It’s also designed to be comfortable to use with PlayStation VR. Multiple colors are available, including this stunning rose gold shade that was released late last year.
Free Animal Crossing printable Valentine’s Day cards
It’s an exciting year for Animal Crossing fans with Animal Crossing: New Horizons releasing in March. Featuring popular Animal Crossing characters like Isabelle and K.K. Slider, these printable Valentine’s Day cards will make any Animal Crossing fan smile, and the best part is that they’re totally free to download. (For more Animal Crossing gift ideas, we actually have an entire guide to all the best accessories releasing for New Horizons–any of it would make a great gift as well.)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade1Up Machine with Riser
If you really want to impress this Valentine’s Day, Arcade1Up makes fantastic retro arcade machines featuring classic games like Street Fighter, Pac-Man, and Space Invaders. This Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles machine will run you $400, but it’ll provide endless entertainment as you and your partner team up to fight Shredder and other classic TMNT villains. Up to four players can jump in at once, making this the ultimate party game as well.
Looking for more Valentine’s Day gift ideas? Get inspired with these gift guides from our sister sites, including the best Valentine’s Day gifts for women as well as Valentine’s Day gift ideas for food lovers, fashion and beauty enthusiasts, and more. Plus, see the best romantic movies and shows to cuddle up this Valentine’s Day.
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