Best Dating Sim games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated dating sim games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free dating sim games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Grey Instinct
In this cyberpunk 2D point-and-click adventure game, play as Grey, an amateur detective. Unravel the mystery by searching for clues, solving puzzles, talking to the mask-wearing residents of New Corium, and, if you have time, maybe go on a date!
Sweet House
This is a relaxing and casual little game. You need to help the beautiful girls to find their lost things.
NEKOPARA - Catboys Paradise
When your grandfather passes away and you inherit his café, it's a tall task for anyone. But with the help of 4 talented catboys, Cafe Kin'uan is ready for business in NEKOPARA - Catboys Paradise!
Cabin Fever
An off-grid cabin. A tech-savvy loner. One ray of sunshine in a bleak, ruined world. Cabin Fever is a slice-of-life visual novel with meaningful player choices, multiple endings to explore, and a story that will touch your heart.
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story.
Letters From a Rainy Day -Oceans and Lace-
Luscious artwork brings the beautiful streets of Kamakura in June to life in this bittersweet sapphic story of a romance that begins with blackmail... This is a yuri adventure game based on the theme of love between girls at a lady's school in Kamakura, Japan.
Vertical Slice: A Game Dev Story
From nobody to famous game producer in 3 years: that’s the journey you will live! Experience the trials and tribulations of game development in this life simulation game: live through the process of founding a small team and learning how to work together to develop a successful game.
Wanna Make It
A beautiful woman will always catch a boy's eye. Where you look depends on your preferences. This game could be the start for you!
Adorable Witch
This is a casual strategy game, how to avoid the devil and guide the direction of the water droplets is the key to clear the game.
Scarlet Hollow
You've finally made it to the dead-end mining town of Scarlet Hollow, North Carolina, where your aunt is dead, your cousin hates you, and something otherworldly stalks you from the shadows. You won't be able to save everyone. You might not even be able to save yourself. Welcome home.
Kinkoi: Golden Loveriche
Kinkoi: Golden Loveriche is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Saga Planets, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. The game won numerous awards in the year of its release in Japan for its art, music, characters, and story.
Motesolo : No Girlfriend Since Birth
On a late afternoon in Seoul, you discover two people talking at a local cafe, and you spy on their conversation.
Love n War: Warlord by Chance
Warlord by Chance is a tactical RPG. Your destiny is to become a warlord. Build your economy, recruit gorgeous heroic girls, upgrade units, and immerse in stimulating love tales. Stand, Fight and Create your own dynasty, my lord.
Purrfect Apawcalypse: Patches' Infurno
Patches is dragged to school for the first ever cat-and-dog school day! All he needs to do is get this damn collar off and wreck some havoc! Will he prove cats and dogs can get along, or will he make this the Purrfect Apawcalypse?
Yoshiwara Higanbana
--Whether I end up after falling in love, in your arms or in a scarlet prison? It's up to you to make my vow of higanbana fall or wither-- Even if it's only for one night, I want to be held by you...
Fleeting Iris
Ayame is a beautiful girl from Japan that is living a carefree life in search of happiness. One fateful day, she met Robert, a CIA agent who was in Japan during a mission. They become engaged and move to America together. However, not all is as simple as her previous life!
Emily is Away <3
Emily <3 is a brand new story set on an old-new social media. Customize your facenook profile, send some friend requests and determine the outcome of your senior year.
//TODO: today
A visual novel about figuring out life with the help of an AI. //TODO: today is a pastel colored slice-of-life story that let's you freely choose your pronouns and romantic preferences!
Tower of Waifus
Tower of Waifu is a Tactical match 3 puzzle game. Learning spells, upgrading your stats and creating your own tactics, conquer the tower, defeat bosses.
Cute Honey 3
This is a casual decryption type mini game. Players can draw various line segments in the game level to guide the water flow to the bottle to pass the level.
Purrfect Apawcalypse: Purrgatory Furever
One thousand zombies from the massacre of Hachiko High are crashing Olive's birthday party! Trapped in the Grimalkin Estate they'll have to unravel the mystery behind the zombies, all while making sure their friends are having the Purrfect Apawcalypse!
9-nine-:Episode 4
Kakeru and his friends uncover the identity of the mastermind behind the incidents in Shiromitsugawa as the story shifts to focus on Noa Yuuki, a girl with a strong sense of justice. What secrets will they uncover about the Artifacts and the bonds that ties them all together?
TAISHO x ALICE episode 3
DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episode III) is a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! You will take on the role of the fairytale heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after"!
Purrfect Apawcalypse: Love at Furst Bite
Olive is trapped in school in the midst of the apocalypse! With demons slaughtering every dog in sight there's only so many left to spend time with! Will their special someone be Brownie the snack-loving corgi, Sparky the sporty husky or Patches the dalmatian bookworm? You decide!Most played dating sim games on Steam
Take a look at the top dating sim games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Fields of Mistria
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG! Fields of Mistria is a early access, farming sim and dating sim game developed and published by NPC Studio. Released on August 05th 2024 has received 19,025 reviews of which 18,628 were positive and 397 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played dating sim game, thanks to its 1,636 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
18,628
397
1,636
players
2. Coral Island
Coral Island is a vibrant and laid-back reimagining of farm sim games. Be who you want and experience enchanting island living at your own pace—live off the land, nurture animals, build relationships with a diverse cast of townsfolk, and make the world around you a more vital and harmonious place. Coral Island is a farming sim, life sim and relaxing game developed by Stairway Games and published by Humble Games. Released on November 14th 2023 has received 21,455 reviews of which 18,936 were positive and 2,519 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 1,489 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among dating sim games based on player count.
8.6
18,936
2,519
1,489
players
3. Crush Crush
Welcome to Crush Crush - the Idle Dating Sim! Meet, flirt, and fall in love with a motley cast of girls in this heartfelt and hilarious game. Crush Crush is a free to play game developed and published by Sad Panda Studios. Released on October 18th 2016 has received 27,083 reviews of which 24,155 were positive and 2,928 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 903 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among dating sim games based on player count.
8.7
24,155
2,928
903
players
4. ZM Desktop Elf
Your Cross-Dimensional Partner! Interact through touch, customize her outfits, and build a unique bond! Design her reactions via the Behavior Editor to craft personalized interactions, deepening your connection as you shape a truly unique companion. Creative Workshop support is now live! ZM Desktop Elf is a idler, animation & modeling and utilities game developed and published by Duoyi Games. Released on February 13th 2025 has received 1,145 reviews of which 1,010 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 848 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played dating sim games.
8.4
1,010
135
848
players
5. Doki Doki Literature Club!
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed. Doki Doki Literature Club! is a psychological horror, visual novel and anime game developed and published by Team Salvato. Released on October 06th 2017 has received 209,772 reviews of which 202,345 were positive and 7,427 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 367 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.5
202,345
7,427
367
players
6. Blush Blush
You are responsible somehow for a curse that befalls 12 unfortunate hawt dudes. Now you have to find them and break the curse with your love!! Blush Blush is a lgbtq+ and free to play game developed and published by Sad Panda Studios. Released on April 22nd 2020 has received 7,218 reviews of which 6,290 were positive and 928 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 326 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played dating sim games.
8.5
6,290
928
326
players
7. Love Curse: Find Your Soulmate
Love Curse is a GL visual novel. You’ve fallen under a curse, and the only way to break it is to find your soulmate! The clock is ticking… Will you find true love? And what secrets will you uncover along the way? Love Curse: Find Your Soulmate is a lgbtq+, female protagonist and visual novel game developed and published by Xso. Released on April 19th 2025 has received 923 reviews of which 890 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 210 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.1
890
33
210
players
8. A Date with Death
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls. A Date with Death is a dating sim, visual novel and lgbtq+ game developed and published by Two and a Half Studios. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 10,130 reviews of which 9,958 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 208 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.5
9,958
172
208
players
9. Our Life: Beginnings & Always
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door. Our Life: Beginnings & Always is a visual novel, romance and lgbtq+ game developed and published by GB Patch Games. Released on November 16th 2020 has received 12,318 reviews of which 12,173 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 173 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.6
12,173
145
173
players
10. Monster Prom
You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates. Beautiful art, bold, unapologetic dialogue and hard choices make up this Multiplayer (1-4 players) Dating Sim. Be your worst self. Monster Prom is a dating sim, comedy and lgbtq+ game developed by Beautiful Glitch and published by Those Awesome Guys and Xelu. Released on April 27th 2018 has received 13,834 reviews of which 12,901 were positive and 933 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 141 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.1
12,901
933
141
players
Best deals on dating sim games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of dating sim games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted dating sim games.
1. Arcade Spirits
Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking? Arcade Spirits is a cute, dating sim and lgbtq+ game developed by Fiction Factory Games and published by PQube. Released on February 12th 2019 has received 597 reviews of which 552 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for dating sim category.
8.6
552
45
-93%
18.86€
1.32€
2. Gal*Gun 2
Notoriously lewd first-person shooter, where you find yourself irresistible to every girl in school! Fend off their advances as you explore the school grounds. Use gadgets to expel mischievous demons and upgrade kit like the 'Demon Sweeper' to suck the skirts clean off your suitors! Gal*Gun 2 is a anime and vr game developed by INTI CREATES CO. and LTD. and published by PQube. Released on July 20th 2018 has received 2,332 reviews of which 1,952 were positive and 380 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in dating sim games.
8.0
1,952
380
-93%
28.29€
1.98€
3. Ambition: A Minuet in Power
18th century Paris - a city of love, lies and revolution. You are a woman of fashion trying to survive the political turmoil. Date a cast of unforgettable characters. Amass the wealth and respect you deserve. Engage in gossip that can alter the course of history, or lead you to the guillotine. Ambition: A Minuet in Power is a dating sim, visual novel and choose your own adventure game developed by Joy Manufacturing Co. and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on August 18th 2021 has received 381 reviews of which 324 were positive and 57 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 85% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in dating sim games.
7.9
324
57
-85%
19.93€
2.99€
4. DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation
Show the Spirits the power of love and save the world in this romantic visual novel! DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation is a anime, simulation and visual novel game developed by Idea Factory, Compile Heart and Sting and published by Idea Factory International. Released on July 23rd 2019 has received 3,497 reviews of which 3,321 were positive and 176 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
9.1
3,321
176
-83%
33.88€
5.76€
5. KamiYaba: Destiny on a Dicey Deadline
“If you don't tie the knot with the person of your dreams within the next year, you'll be in big trouble.” So forewarns Urara, the self-proclaimed Goddess of Matchmaking... kicking off a rowdy rom-com adventure! KamiYaba: Destiny on a Dicey Deadline is a visual novel, dating sim and multiple endings game developed by Hulotte and published by Shiravune. Released on January 27th 2022 has received 306 reviews of which 282 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
8.5
282
24
-80%
20.99€
4.19€
6. Sunrider Academy
You are Kayto Shields, an ordinary man thrown into an extraordinary adventure. Control Kayto's day to day life as well as his responsibilities as club manager in this stat management sim. Sunrider Academy is a anime and dating sim game developed by Love in Space and published by Sekai Project. Released on April 15th 2015 has received 1,141 reviews of which 945 were positive and 196 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
7.9
945
196
-80%
9.75€
1.95€
7. Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars
It's time for classmating! Monsters have invaded the world of Aterra, and only a few special individuals, imbued with the power of the Star God, are equipped to fight it. Combine your Star power to make magical Star Children to boost up your forces in battle! Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars is a rpg, anime and jrpg game developed and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on August 15th 2016 has received 663 reviews of which 532 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
7.6
532
131
-80%
19.99€
3.99€
8. Fake Hostel
Fake Hostel is a classic pipe puzzle game with lots of fun scenes and pleasing artwork. You play as Pedro, the plumber. Since your house attracts a lot of attention from young girls, you decided to rent it out to them. Your task is to take good care of the girls. Fake Hostel is a anime and dating sim game developed and published by Romantic Room. Released on September 16th 2021 has received 524 reviews of which 325 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
6.0
325
199
-80%
3.99€
0.79€
9. Coral Island
Coral Island is a vibrant and laid-back reimagining of farm sim games. Be who you want and experience enchanting island living at your own pace—live off the land, nurture animals, build relationships with a diverse cast of townsfolk, and make the world around you a more vital and harmonious place. Coral Island is a farming sim, life sim and relaxing game developed by Stairway Games and published by Humble Games. Released on November 14th 2023 has received 21,455 reviews of which 18,936 were positive and 2,519 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 77% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
8.6
18,936
2,519
-77%
29.61€
6.81€
10. Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp
"Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp" brings you more of the world's best (and maybe only?) multiplayer dating sim; but in a way you've never expected! Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp is a dating sim, lgbtq+ and comedy game developed and published by Beautiful Glitch. Released on October 23rd 2020 has received 5,898 reviews of which 5,703 were positive and 195 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
9.3
5,703
195
-75%
11.99€
2.99€
Free dating sim games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play dating sim games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play dating sim games.
1. Crush Crush
Welcome to Crush Crush - the Idle Dating Sim! Meet, flirt, and fall in love with a motley cast of girls in this heartfelt and hilarious game. Crush Crush is a free to play game developed and published by Sad Panda Studios. Released on October 18th 2016 has received 27,083 reviews of which 24,155 were positive and 2,928 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 903 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free dating sim games on Steam.
8.7
24,155
2,928
903
players
2. Doki Doki Literature Club!
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed. Doki Doki Literature Club! is a psychological horror, visual novel and anime game developed and published by Team Salvato. Released on October 06th 2017 has received 209,772 reviews of which 202,345 were positive and 7,427 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 367, this dating sim game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free dating sim games on Steam.
9.5
202,345
7,427
367
players
3. Blush Blush
You are responsible somehow for a curse that befalls 12 unfortunate hawt dudes. Now you have to find them and break the curse with your love!! Blush Blush is a lgbtq+ and free to play game developed and published by Sad Panda Studios. Released on April 22nd 2020 has received 7,218 reviews of which 6,290 were positive and 928 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 326, this dating sim game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free dating sim games on Steam.
8.5
6,290
928
326
players
4. A Date with Death
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls. A Date with Death is a dating sim, visual novel and lgbtq+ game developed and published by Two and a Half Studios. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 10,130 reviews of which 9,958 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 208 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free dating sim games on Steam.
9.5
9,958
172
208
players
5. Our Life: Beginnings & Always
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door. Our Life: Beginnings & Always is a visual novel, romance and lgbtq+ game developed and published by GB Patch Games. Released on November 16th 2020 has received 12,318 reviews of which 12,173 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 173 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free dating sim games on Steam.
9.6
12,173
145
173
players
6. Katawa Shoujo
Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right. Katawa Shoujo is a visual novel, romance and dating sim game developed and published by Four Leaf Studios. Released on August 15th 2024 has received 3,581 reviews of which 3,515 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free dating sim games on Steam.
9.4
3,515
66
76
players
7. ERROR143
A bickering and bantering rivals-to-lovers visual novel where you fall in love after first hack. ERROR143 is a visual novel, dating sim and lgbtq+ game developed and published by Jenny Vi Pham. Released on July 26th 2022 has received 4,282 reviews of which 3,989 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free dating sim games on Steam.
9.0
3,989
293
20
players
8. PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator
Your Pocket-Sized Dating Simulator! Every launch brings a new date with unique dialogues! Spend endless hours with your adorable, love-struck virtual girlfriend. PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator is a visual novel, dating sim and horror game developed and published by TERNOX. Released on November 27th 2024 has received 1,040 reviews of which 1,010 were positive and 30 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free dating sim games on Steam.
9.1
1,010
30
7
players
9. NEKOPARA - Catboys Paradise
When your grandfather passes away and you inherit his café, it's a tall task for anyone. But with the help of 4 talented catboys, Cafe Kin'uan is ready for business in NEKOPARA - Catboys Paradise! NEKOPARA - Catboys Paradise is a otome, female protagonist and visual novel game developed by NEKO WORKs and published by Sekai Project. Released on July 15th 2021 has received 5,286 reviews of which 4,702 were positive and 584 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free dating sim games on Steam.
8.6
4,702
584
6
players
10. I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator
Welcome to the most delicious dating simulator ever created. Do you have what it takes to be the business partner of and win the heart of the most famous chicken salesman of all time? Play to find out! Go ahead, Colonel Sanders is waiting. I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator is a dating sim, anime and visual novel game developed by Psyop and published by KFC. Released on September 24th 2019 has received 12,589 reviews of which 11,568 were positive and 1,021 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free dating sim games on Steam.
8.9
11,568
1,021
5
players