Steph is Haven Spring's local DJ and friend of Gabe's, who becomes one of Alex's closest friends in Life is Strange: True Colors. She's also a potential romantic interest, and players need to make the correct decisions to ensure they don't spoil their chance to be with her.
There are two major decisions that will decide if players will romance either Steph or Ryan in Life is Strange: True Colors, but there are also optional choices that can expand the build-up to the romance. These cute exchanges won't change anything, but they do make Alex and Steph's relationship appear more organic and should put a smile on any fan's face.
Updated on May 16th, 2023 by Hodey Johns: The game may be a few years old but timeless stories don't ever stop being told. This is especially true in a game such as Life Is Strange: True Colors which doesn't tell just one story but several. Veterans of the franchise continue to replay the stories they love on top of experimenting with other options. New players will be discovering the biggest moments in the game for the first time. To help either kind of gamer along, this guide has been updated to summarize the desired information with just a few quick bullet points in the first section. The additional information is still present and available for readers who want to know more of the details.
How To Romance Steph
As can be expected in a game with college-age protagonists, there are a few life-changing moments and it's hard to predict when and where these will pop up.
Required Choices to Romance Steph
- Give Steph a rose.
- Kiss Steph on the rooftop during the Haven Spring Festival.
Both of these decisions are made during Chapter 4 of Life is Strange: True Colors. While exploring after talking with Steph and Ryan at the festival, head to the rose cart. Then head to Steph in the van, left of the stage. There will now be a 'Rose' prompt, which will trigger a scene between the two. Steph will then say she wants to meet Alex on the rooftop later.
Continue enjoying the festival activities, and Steph will invite Alex to the rooftop after Alex performs on stage and has a scene with Charlotte by the lake. A different scene will play depending on whether Alex decided to take Charlotte's anger or leave her alone. After this conversation, go to the rooftop where Steph will try and convince Alex to leave Haven with her, which will lead to a choice to hug Steph or kiss her. Kiss her to enter a romance.
Optional & Extra Steph Romance Choices
These are optional dialogue choices and decisions that unlock extra Steph romance scenes. They are small interactions and won't change anything major. Make sure to check Alex's phone to see texts and MyBlock messages that could involve Steph and Alex.
- Chapter 1: Talk to Steph at the bar and play the jukebox game with her.
- Chapter 2: While helping Steph, tell her Alex is attracted to women (or both men and women) while playing foosball.
- Chapter 2: Visit Steph at the record store.
- Chapter 3: When given the option to choose Steph or Ryan as the distraction, go with Steph.
- Chapter 3: During the LARP while visiting Steph at the record store, listen to her thoughts before speaking with her. Then while bargaining for the soul gem, offer Alex's hand in marriage (and listen to Steph's thoughts after).
- Chapter 4: Use Alex's powers in to read Steph's feelings after giving her the rose.
- Chapter 5: Stay in Haven or seek adventure with Steph if Alex kissed her on the rooftop during the Spring Festival.
These choices are technically optional and won't ruin the romance but it's hard to say that the romance is completely finished without them. Sharing a kiss is great but seeing the layers of attraction and love are what make the relationship with Steph really shine. Plus, some of these contribute to making the game an easy platinum trophy for the achievement hunters out there.
Life is Strange: True Colors is out now for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.