All companions are explicitly queer with sexualities and gender identities developer-stated as important to character arcs and the story, per interviews. Casual normalization of they/them pronouns and non-binary identities is prominent in character descriptions and Steam tags.

Themes heavily emphasize found family (a key progressive trope), mental health struggles like depression and trauma from the time loop (with self-harm references), and queer joy/representation, which critics and developer Adrienne Bazir highlight as central emotional drivers. While the core premise is a time loop RPG to defeat a king, the narrative's emotional weight relies on identity-influenced relationships and psychological breakdowns, compromising pure escapist entertainment with ideological layering.

No DEI consultancy or source changes, but creator intent prioritizes LGBTQ+ inclusivity, making these elements noticeable and influential without preachiness yet undeniably central to character appeal and depth. Reception is overwhelmingly positive with no significant backlash, but this does not mitigate the intrusive focus on contemporary identity politics over traditional RPG heroism.