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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Back
《Back》 is a full-motion audio live horror game. Special Note 1: This game is very supernatural and scary, timid or heart disease players do not buy ！！！！ The game will reveal different ending plots step by step through various searches and choices for your character.
Director Simulator
You, who lack talent, always have strange dreams. Until one day, all kinds of beautiful women from dreams entered your life one by one. You will experience an unprecedented legendary journey from a first person perspective.
恋爱单选题
Male Lord Wu worry because of an accident dying, fell into a coma. Then the mysterious female NPC appeared, creating a different space for Wu Worry to create a chance to save themselves, the protagonist of the game Wu Worry to find out his true love in the end, in order to wake up and survive.
Superscout
"Superscout" is a live-action interactive movie game where you will unravel the secrets of the girls you meet. The love beyond lifetimes, never let it go; the kindness in this life, engraved in your soul. Your choices will change your loved ones’ fate; those who love you will change yours...
Drive Me Crazy
"Drive me crazy" is a game inspired by the urban legend "Yua Mikami's wedding and retirement event." You play as her fiancé, qiangzi, in this interactive adventure. During the game, you will be asked one question: "With Yua Mikami by your side, would you still have a change of heart?"
Hookah Haze
It's the year 2xxx. The inexperienced Toru Sumiki lands a job managing Hookah Haze, a new hookah lounge on the outskirts of Akihabara, where they meet three eccentric girls. The story unfolds as the girls gradually open up to them, connecting through their fondness for hookah...
KunKun dream Startles the Soul
Multiplayer , yes! You have been trapped in KunKun's dream, you and your trapped companions have to find a way to escape and avoid these Grotesque Object! Grotesque Objectlike playing basketball and worship chickens, hate watermelons, and even come Let me see
Beauties! They're All After Me
In this thrilling romance game, players are a working-class hero meeting six girls: a loli, a mature woman, a housewife, a soft girl, a domineering CEO, and a cute, naive girl. As he gets involved with them, he awakens a cheating system—can you believe it?! Make your final choice now!
Legend of Mortal
The game world is set in a turbulent state and the mighty Tang-Man declines. The threats from the old enemies keep coming one after another.As a nobody, will you choose either to leave yourself out of it or to fight for Tang-Man's future and turning the tide? The journey of yours,is unpredictable.
Charming Hearts
"Charming Hearts" is a real-life interactive dating game. Players will meet, get to know, and fall in love with different types of beauty. Every choice will lead to a completely different chemical reaction with "her"; every entanglement, the sweet love is entangled and pulled.
Secrets of the Heartbeat
Confronted with life's peak, diverse romance beckons. Do you choose the allure of a charming secretary or the wisdom of an independent yoga instructor? Will you pursue distant celebrities or seek the sincerity of a working girl's love? Each choice shapes your journey.
天呐！找不到真爱就扑街！
First-person perspective through role-playing When getting along with the "Destined Heroine", they constantly make choices to deepen mutual understanding, and strive to exchange sincerity for true love. These choices determine the final emotional outcome. In the end, who will Huang Di's true love be
Folie Fatale
All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!
Little-Known Galaxy
Join Space Alliance as a new captain-in-training and work with your crew to solve the mysteries of an ancient relic found on the Grey Planet. Little-Known Galaxy is a cozy single-player RPG space adventure full of friendly characters, exploration, crafting, and farming.
撩妹模拟器：渣男的秘密
During the pursuit of six beautiful women, you will learn the underlying logic and basic principles of love, chat skills, dating skills, relationship upgrade skills, psychological effects of love, and building framework personality attraction.
Athenian Rhapsody
Forge your own story and explore the world of Athens in Athenian Rhapsody, a souls-like platonic dating simulator with cooking-mama and WarioWare style battle mechanics... and by that I mean it's a choose-your-own-adventure action RPG with the ability to trade ENTIRE PLAYTHROUGHS between friends!!
Chill Pulse
Chill Pulse combines productivity tools with serene environments. Use a Pomodoro timer and to-do lists to boost focus, while ambient sounds in settings from cyberpunk cities to ancient landscapes enhance relaxation.
Bewitching Sinners
Bewitching Sinners is a dark comedy dating sim where your choices will either leave you with your true love or ruin a whole world and potentially killing millions of people within it, no pressure! Explore a fantasy world full of witches, hot priests, and the occasional dance with death.
Paradise
Paradise is a Boys Love visual novel and tells the story of a group of men who go on holiday on a deserted island. When things begin to go wrong, they realize to their horror that they are stranded. Turns out that’s only the start of their problems.
Aliya: Timelink
The player connects to a girl in distress in space thousands of years later? How will they resolve the crisis and discover the truth? Through the mechanism of real-time synchronization, the game breaks through the dimensional wall and creates an immersive dialogue across time and space.
My succubus Kukula
Click the cute pixel Succubus Kukula, as she barges into your house—she'll kill you, if you don't sign her pact! ^o^ Save yourself!! Life and death are in your hands, so take care not to anger Kukula.
Wishful Journey:Love Across Time
Xu yuan, who was a loser in real life traveled to an ancient palace. By transforming into the male protagonist, players will be in love with many beauties with different personalities, such as the unruly princess, the cold female assassin, embark on a love adventure that spans time and space.
Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !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