Critics have drawn different conclusions about the role of Gone Home as (and alongside other) queer media. Zachary Harvat describes it as part of the tradition of “queer historical play,” which does not deny the challenges and trauma of queer history but also does not place it as the sole narrative emphasis (2018).
This is trying to get the point across taht the game is not meant to be mostly about LGBTQ representation and revolve around it, however it does not deny the challenges and trauma of queer history and place it as the main narrative point. I believe that the game mostly revolved around the idea of unacceptance of Sam by her family because of the relationship and even though the LGBTQ was not the main theme, it definitely changed the scope of the game and added to the idea of why Sam had to suffer that much from the family.