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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Sword of Asumi
Take on the role of Asumi, a new warrior for the people of Edo. As Asumi you must root out a rebel from within a prestigious samurai academy. Now the assassin must walk in the light for all to see.
NEKOPARA Vol. 1
What's NEKOPARA? Why, it's a cat paradise! Kashou Minaduki, the son of a long line of Japanese confection makers moved out to open his own shop "La Soleil" as a patisserie.
Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~
Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~ is a visual novel game designed for female audiences. It was distributed by the publisher, Cheritz, in English, Korean, and Japanese on Nov. 11th, 2013 and now it is available on Steam.
Oblivious Garden ~Carmina Burana
This is a sumptuous palace built for the seven princesses. It is a "birdcage" glorified with the name "garden"… Irell Reis was once a famous general leading thousands of soldiers. However, the defeat three years ago cost him everything. Now, he is summoned by the Emperor of Celantu again...
If My Heart Had Wings
An animated visual novel of a lovely and bittersweet tale of youth, you play as Aoi Minase in this romantic-comedy as he meets various young girls in his hometown and works together with them to revive their school’s glider-flying “Soaring Club” in order to realize their shared dream of flight.
Everlasting Summer
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Phoenix Force
Phoenix Force is a shoot 'em up about a group of phoenixes that fight big and strong mythological creatures in over 100 levels. It takes the boss battle as the foundation for every level, creating engaging and challenging fast battles that will require your best strategies and reflexes.
Dandelion - Wishes brought to you -
Dandelion -Wishes brought to you- is a female-oriented game developed by Cheritz. The game was released in South Korea in August, 2012. The English translation for Dandelion was released on Nov, 2012. Dandelion is known as a unique dating simulation with a sensational storyline and charming characters.
Hatoful Boyfriend
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted as the only human student at the prestigious St. PigeoNation’s Institute, a school for talented birds! Roam the halls and find love in between classes as a sophomore student at the world’s greatest pigeon high school.
Sakura Spirit
Rising Judo Star Gushiken Takahiro was two weeks away from the match that would make or break his career -- a championship match where the winner is then signed up to be a young national athlete for Japan. He was very determined to win, in order to fulfill his dreams of finally representing his country for a sport he loves so much.
Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition
Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!
Agarest: Generations of War Zero
From the void, the gods of darkness and light created Agarest, a most perfect and divine world. As the generations passed, paradise sadly fell to the ravages of time. War darkened the skies and Agarest soon became a torturous hell as the gods divided and immense armies clashed, desecrating the once beautiful land…
Go! Go! Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~
The week you spend in Japan will certainly be memorable!!! Get a taste of the foreign travel offered by printed guidebooks. Enjoy a tour around Japan from the comfort of your own home!
Agarest: Generations of War
At the dawn of time, a terrible war raged between the forces of good and evil, ending in the destruction of the world of Agarest. After their victory, the Gods of Light unified the decaying bodies of the Gods of Darkness and created a new world.
Loren The Amazon Princess
Loren The Amazon Princess is a fantasy epic combining intricate turn-based battles with a heroic tale of overcoming evil - with a twist! In this tale, you play as a loyal servant of the hero rather than the hero herself.
Hate Plus
Let's spend the next three real-time days together uncovering the mystery of what went horribly wrong on a derelict generation ship, with the help of a spunky/more-than-slightly-traumatized AI sidekick! A sequel to Analogue: A Hate Story that tells a whole new hate story of its own.
Divinity: Dragon Commander
You are the Dragon Commander. Your mission it is to reunite a broken empire and become the new emperor. Success depends entirely on your ability to efficiently rule your empire, build invincible armies and lead them to victory.
Magical Diary: Horse Hall
You have been invited to attend a magical school. You can make new friends, learn spells, face exams, run for class office, and try to find a date for the May Day Ball.
Analogue: A Hate Story
A dark visual mystery novel featuring transhumanism, traditional marriage, loneliness, and cosplay. Two pursuable characters. Five endings. Welcome to the future.
Thrillville®: Off the Rails™
Thrillville™: Off the Rails lives up to its name with 20 death-defying rides! Players can build incredible coasters to leap from one track to another, launch through the air like cannonballs, blast through a burning rings of fire and more!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 May 14th 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 19,434 reviews of which 19,029 were positive and 405 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played dating sim game, thanks to its 1,553 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
19,029
405
1,553
players
2. 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 27,127 reviews of which 24,189 were positive and 2,938 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 1,546 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among dating sim games based on player count.
8.7
24,189
2,938
1,546
players
3. 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 21,514 reviews of which 18,987 were positive and 2,527 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 1,472 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among dating sim games based on player count.
8.6
18,987
2,527
1,472
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 1,201 reviews of which 1,045 were positive and 156 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 736 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played dating sim games.
8.3
1,045
156
736
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 210,206 reviews of which 202,760 were positive and 7,446 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 393 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.5
202,760
7,446
393
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 dating sim game developed and published by Sad Panda Studios. Released on April 22nd 2020 has received 7,240 reviews of which 6,306 were positive and 934 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 317 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played dating sim games.
8.5
6,306
934
317
players
7. Monster Prom 4: Monster Con
Can you find love at the nerdiest convention ever? "Monster Con" goes back to the multiplayer dating sim formula: go through absurd and funny situations as you find love among six sexy monsters! Who will you romance? The mimic who cosplays? The idol clown? Or the eldritch cutie? (There's also Liam) Monster Prom 4: Monster Con is a visual novel, comedy and lgbtq+ game developed and published by Beautiful Glitch. Released on April 24th 2025 has received 1,181 reviews of which 1,172 were positive and 9 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 233 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.3
1,172
9
233
players
8. 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 12,344 reviews of which 12,200 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 184 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.6
12,200
144
184
players
9. 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 10,296 reviews of which 10,122 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 174 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.5
10,122
174
174
players
10. Volcano Princess
Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire! Volcano Princess is a life sim, multiple endings and choices matter game developed and published by 养蛋人 Egg Hatcher. Released on April 20th 2023 has received 40,844 reviews of which 39,960 were positive and 884 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 134 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.6
39,960
884
134
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 May 14th 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 553 were positive and 44 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
553
44
-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 2,335 reviews of which 1,955 were positive and 380 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in dating sim games.
8.1
1,955
380
-93%
28.29€
1.98€
3. 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 5,928 reviews of which 5,730 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in dating sim games.
9.3
5,730
198
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
4. Gal*Gun: Double Peace
A rail shooter, with a difference, replacing bullets with pheromone shots, and enemies with giddy love-obsessed school girls. Every love letter and advancing kiss drains your energy! Repel them while upgrading your power ups and take part in outrageously lewd mini-games to find your true love! Gal*Gun: Double Peace is a on-rails shooter, anime and dating sim game developed by INTI CREATES CO. and LTD. and published by PQube. Released on September 27th 2016 has received 2,124 reviews of which 1,845 were positive and 279 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
8.3
1,845
279
-91%
29.44€
2.65€
5. 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 13,924 reviews of which 12,985 were positive and 939 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
9.1
12,985
939
-86%
11.57€
1.62€
6. 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 384 reviews of which 325 were positive and 59 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
7.9
325
59
-85%
19.93€
2.99€
7. 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 3,502 reviews of which 3,326 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 #7 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
9.1
3,326
176
-83%
33.88€
5.76€
8. Mosaique Neko Waifus 5
Unique hentai puzzle about flirting with cute anime Neko girls. "Neko Waifus" is a series loved by millions around the world Mosaique Neko Waifus 5 is a casual and rpg game developed and published by Lil Hentai Games. Released on October 26th 2022 has received 1,436 reviews of which 1,354 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 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.
8.9
1,354
82
-80%
2.99€
0.59€
9. Anon's Neko Waifus
Discover an enchanting world where cute neko girls await to steal your heart. Immerse yourself in a tale of romance and emotions. It's the perfect getaway for a good time. Anon's Neko Waifus is a casual and rpg game developed and published by Lil Hentai Games. Released on December 08th 2023 has received 467 reviews of which 368 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
7.4
368
99
-80%
3.99€
0.79€
10. 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 21,514 reviews of which 18,987 were positive and 2,527 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 77% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
8.6
18,987
2,527
-77%
29.61€
6.81€
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 May 14th 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 27,127 reviews of which 24,189 were positive and 2,938 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 1,546 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
24,189
2,938
1,546
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 210,206 reviews of which 202,760 were positive and 7,446 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 393, this dating sim game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free dating sim games on Steam.
9.5
202,760
7,446
393
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 dating sim game developed and published by Sad Panda Studios. Released on April 22nd 2020 has received 7,240 reviews of which 6,306 were positive and 934 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 317, this dating sim game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free dating sim games on Steam.
8.5
6,306
934
317
players
4. 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 12,344 reviews of which 12,200 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 184 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free dating sim games on Steam.
9.6
12,200
144
184
players
5. 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 10,296 reviews of which 10,122 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 174 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free dating sim games on Steam.
9.5
10,122
174
174
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 3,667 reviews of which 3,599 were positive and 68 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
3,599
68
71
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 4,296 reviews of which 4,003 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
4,003
293
12
players
8. 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 5,293 reviews of which 4,708 were positive and 585 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free dating sim games on Steam.
8.6
4,708
585
9
players
9. 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 1,080 reviews of which 1,050 were positive and 30 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free dating sim games on Steam.
9.2
1,050
30
8
players
10. Bloody Painter Dating Sim
You have unfortunately been captured by a serial killer, and you must increase your chances of survival within seven days. Your choices will determine how he treats you and the outcome of your relationship. What will your final relationship with him be...? Bloody Painter Dating Sim is a rpg, dating sim and visual novel game developed and published by DeluCat Productions. Released on October 10th 2024 has received 851 reviews of which 789 were positive and 62 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free dating sim games on Steam.
8.7
789
62
8
players