Best Drama 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 drama games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free drama games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong
Play as 3 vampires, wield their powers wisely, and strike the right balance between your human and animal side in a heart-pounding story in which your choices will decide the fate of Boston.
Byakuya Museum
“I should have...died...”Opened eyes again, he found himself in a bustling museum!Players need to take on the role of a raven specimen boy "Gregorio" to explore the Byakuya Museum. Your mission is to plumb the secrets of Time Town, uncover your own past, and escape from the museum.
Dead Town Tales
Dead Town Tales is a game that focuses on strategy card building and core Roguelike gameplay. You can learn about this romantic and mysterious world by fighting and exploring, meeting people, ghosts and monsters in Dead Town and experiencing the unknown and making choices together with them.
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2
The sequel to the captivating tale of Fuga: Melodies of Steel has arrived! This turn-based RPG is back with a ramped up battle system for more strategy, as well as a brand new event system that gives you more thrilling choices to affect your experience!
Torchlight: Infinite
The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents.
Room of Depression
"Same encounter, different world." Moon is a young woman who lives an ordinary city life as an office worker. However, because she suffers from depression, she reacts and deals with things in a way that is very different from regular city folk.
Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure
Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!
Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust
"Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust" is a single-player game that combines text adventure with turn-based combat and exploration. As someone aspiring to become a great hero, your journey through the martial arts world will not always be a solo endeavor.
Paper Bride 4 Bound Love
"Paper Bride 4 Bound Love" is a Chinese horror puzzle game, the fourth work in the "Paper Bride" series. Welcome everyone to return to the world of Paper Bride. This time, let us uncover the secrets of Yichang Town together.
The Forgotten Concluder
“The Forgotten Concluder” is a third person perspective 3D Role-playing game base on the ancient Chinese fantasy wu-xia world. Being a young teenager Shen Zi-Jun that grew in a isolated valley, taking on a adventure to discover a great secret and his true dentity.
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!
Hush Hush - Only Your Love Can Save Them
A Visual Novel with a twist - improve skills, charm girls, and learn dangerous secrets... by any means necessary.
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.
Mr. Sun's Hatbox
Mr Sun’s Hatbox is a slapstick, roguelite platformer about getting the job done at all costs. Upgrade your HQ, your team, and your tools so you can take on increasingly dangerous (and ridiculous) missions, wearing hats with amazing (or questionable) potential.
Lightracer Spark
Lightracer Spark is a Sci-Fi Narrative game. You are an amender from a high civilization, descending to various extraterrestrial worlds. Guide living beings to prosperity, or nip a spark in the bud. Accumulate strength through choices and strategies to grasp the rise and fall of all civilizations.
Long Dream
Zhao Sheng, a retired postman, has been suffering from dementia over the past years. He insists that his partner Qi Mei is waiting for him under a peach tree. Zhao Sheng’s family didn't want him to leave with any regrets and decided to go and find that peach tree he had been talking about...
Crimson Snow (2023)
Christmas is a joyful time, but this time something dark is hiding behind the holiday decorations. Your actions will determine whether you and your girlfriend survive Christmas night.
The Last of Us™ Part I
Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.
Lunar Mirror:The Pavilion of Desire
This is a side-scrolling exploration and puzzle game with the background of the horror story of Cthulhu. You can move the character through A and D, talk to the character in the scene, press the F key to interact with the props in the scene, and complete the puzzle by collecting clues.
Yihongyuan
Can I float in life without becoming trapped in the mire of the dirt , is myconfidence。Charm them with your personal charm
Flashback
Flashback is a strategy game oriented to your choices. You will play the role of a deliveryman and live in a turbulent city for a month. You will meet various characters and experience events, and those characters' fates will cross and they will usher in their own futures based on your choices.
Loretta
Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare. Loretta’s story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s.
Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society
On the outskirts of town lies a mansion said to house the entrance to a maze overflowing with treasure. Do you wish to discover the magical mysteries hidden inside?
Most played drama games on Steam
Take a look at the top drama games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.
1. ASTLIBRA Revision
Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner. ASTLIBRA Revision is a action rpg, 2d and side scroller game developed by KEIZO and published by WhisperGames. Released on October 13th 2022 has received 26,958 reviews of which 25,774 were positive and 1,184 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played drama game, thanks to its 138 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
25,774
1,184
138
players
2. CLANNAD
From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date. CLANNAD is a visual novel, anime and story rich game developed by VisualArts/Key and published by Sekai Project. Released on November 23rd 2015 has received 9,709 reviews of which 9,560 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played drama games.
9.5
9,560
149
30
players
3. Shiina Taki's Decameron
Shiina Taki's Decameron is a doujin interactive fiction based on anime「BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!」. The story concentrates on Shiina Taki, the drummer and song writer of MyGO!!!!! and her fight against fate till the last breath. Shiina Taki's Decameron is a anime, interactive fiction and drama game developed and published by 面影桥花见同好会. Released on November 21st 2024 has received 5,445 reviews of which 5,422 were positive and 23 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played drama games.
9.6
5,422
23
10
players
4. Threefold Recital
Threefold Recital is set in an oriental fantasy world where the metropolis of Bluescales faces turmoil after a long golden age. The mix of magic, modern, and ancient technologies challenges governance, while tensions between humans, beastlings, and dragons grow. In the shadows, a crisis looms... Threefold Recital is a drama, mystery and visual novel game developed by Everscape Games and published by indienova. Released on January 13th 2025 has received 3,475 reviews of which 3,436 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played drama games.
9.5
3,436
39
10
players
5. Tiny Snow
On the snowy mountain, in the wooden hut, we are tied together by the world. She and "I" can only love each other, we cannot be separated. Is this free affection, or manipulated love? A short visual novel with multiple endings, "Tiny Snow", a story with two girls, and you who know what love is. Tiny Snow is a visual novel, indie and casual game developed by #workshop and published by NVLMaker. Released on February 27th 2019 has received 4,122 reviews of which 3,889 were positive and 233 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played drama games.
9.1
3,889
233
8
players
6. Firework
An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering. Firework is a horror, indie and puzzle game developed by Shiying Studio and published by Gamera Games. Released on February 03rd 2021 has received 41,558 reviews of which 40,672 were positive and 886 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played drama games.
9.6
40,672
886
7
players
7. The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation
Fear, anxiety, and laughter are the symbol of youth. Experience the true paranormal haunting with your friends from the first-person perspective and stay alive. The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation is an adaptation of a horror film, includes Taiwanese urban legend and an intriguing backstory. The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation is a horror, first-person and puzzle game developed by SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT and published by SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT and Gamera Games. Released on August 24th 2022 has received 3,097 reviews of which 2,798 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played drama games.
8.7
2,798
299
7
players
8. Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe. Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo is a adventure, thriller and interactive fiction game developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Microids. Released on December 16th 2021 has received 817 reviews of which 672 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played drama games.
7.8
672
145
7
players
9. The Rewinder
The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past. The Rewinder is a adventure, mystery and pixel graphics game developed by MistyMountainStudio and published by Gamirror Games. Released on September 09th 2021 has received 6,957 reviews of which 6,702 were positive and 255 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played drama games.
9.3
6,702
255
6
players
10. Moncage
Moncage is a unique puzzle adventure game where you explore a fascinating world trapped inside a mysterious cube. With each face displaying a unique scene, you’ll have to leverage the illusions and discover the hidden links to solve the puzzle. Moncage is a puzzle, casual and indie game developed by Optillusion and published by XD. Released on November 15th 2021 has received 5,299 reviews of which 4,906 were positive and 393 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played drama games.
8.9
4,906
393
5
players
Best deals on drama games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of drama games available on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted drama games.
1. South of the Circle
South of the Circle is a deep narrative experience of the emerging relationship between Peter and Clara, Cambridge academics involved in a political conflict. The story focuses on promises made in between career and true love, where our choices burdened by our past seem to be illusory. South of the Circle is a adventure, interactive fiction and story rich game developed by State of Play and published by 11 bit studios. Released on August 03rd 2022 has received 1,363 reviews of which 1,148 were positive and 215 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for drama category.
8.0
1,148
215
-95%
12.99€
0.70€
2. The Rewinder
The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past. The Rewinder is a adventure, mystery and pixel graphics game developed by MistyMountainStudio and published by Gamirror Games. Released on September 09th 2021 has received 6,957 reviews of which 6,702 were positive and 255 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 91% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in drama games.
9.3
6,702
255
-91%
12.49€
1.15€
3. Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe. Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo is a adventure, thriller and interactive fiction game developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Microids. Released on December 16th 2021 has received 817 reviews of which 672 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 88% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in drama games.
7.8
672
145
-88%
19.99€
2.57€
4. Know by heart
Childhood friends reunite after spending a long time apart, revisiting old memories and rekindling their friendship. However, something beyond their control will ruin this reunion. Know by heart is a adventure, story rich and drama game developed and published by Ice-Pick Lodge. Released on February 10th 2022 has received 776 reviews of which 691 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 65% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for drama games.
8.4
691
85
-65%
16.79€
5.98€
5. Heroine Anthem Zero 2 : Scalescars Oath
ZERO 2 is an ARPG with intriguing storytelling, an unpredictable battle system, and endless heartfelt adventure. The story includes multiple subtle metaphors for the relationship between God and humans. Heroine Anthem Zero 2 : Scalescars Oath is a female protagonist, rpg and 2d game developed by WindThunder Studio and published by Skywalker HK. Released on February 22nd 2022 has received 764 reviews of which 628 were positive and 136 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for drama games.
7.8
628
136
-60%
18.99€
7.59€
6. Room of Depression
"Same encounter, different world." Moon is a young woman who lives an ordinary city life as an office worker. However, because she suffers from depression, she reacts and deals with things in a way that is very different from regular city folk. Room of Depression is a adventure, casual and emotional game developed by FirePillar2 and published by FirePillar2 and IndieArk. Released on May 03rd 2023 has received 523 reviews of which 392 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for drama games.
7.1
392
131
-60%
5.89€
2.35€
7. The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation
Fear, anxiety, and laughter are the symbol of youth. Experience the true paranormal haunting with your friends from the first-person perspective and stay alive. The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation is an adaptation of a horror film, includes Taiwanese urban legend and an intriguing backstory. The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation is a horror, first-person and puzzle game developed by SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT and published by SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT and Gamera Games. Released on August 24th 2022 has received 3,097 reviews of which 2,798 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 58% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for drama games.
8.7
2,798
299
-58%
16.79€
7.18€
8. Moncage
Moncage is a unique puzzle adventure game where you explore a fascinating world trapped inside a mysterious cube. With each face displaying a unique scene, you’ll have to leverage the illusions and discover the hidden links to solve the puzzle. Moncage is a puzzle, casual and indie game developed by Optillusion and published by XD. Released on November 15th 2021 has received 5,299 reviews of which 4,906 were positive and 393 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 54% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for drama games.
8.9
4,906
393
-54%
14.99€
6.92€
9. Fatermyth
"Fatermyth" is an RPG game that combines tabletop role-playing and adventure. The storylines of seven characters from different eras intertwine, depicting an epic of human heroes. The strategic battles with dice + skills add more challenges to the adventure. Fatermyth is a adventure, story rich and rpg game developed by KDream and published by Merlion Games and ETime Studio. Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 496 reviews of which 418 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for drama games.
7.9
418
78
-50%
9.75€
4.87€
10. Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the heroes were fighting for hegemony, and the flames were everywhere. In the game, players played the role of Zhao Yun, a well-known general of the Three Kingdoms, and interpreted the story of his youth. Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun is a action rpg, drama and hack and slash game developed by ZUIJIANGYUE Game and published by Merlion Games and ETime Studio. Released on January 17th 2024 has received 4,141 reviews of which 2,754 were positive and 1,387 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for drama games.
6.5
2,754
1,387
-50%
19.50€
9.75€
Free drama games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play drama games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play drama games.
1. Shiina Taki's Decameron
Shiina Taki's Decameron is a doujin interactive fiction based on anime「BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!」. The story concentrates on Shiina Taki, the drummer and song writer of MyGO!!!!! and her fight against fate till the last breath. Shiina Taki's Decameron is a anime, interactive fiction and drama game developed and published by 面影桥花见同好会. Released on November 21st 2024 has received 5,445 reviews of which 5,422 were positive and 23 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
9.6
5,422
23
10
players
2. Psycholonials
While in communication with supernatural forces, two influencers launch a daring new social media brand. Psycholonials is a visual novel, dark and dark humor game developed by Andrew Hussie and published by None. Released on February 03rd 2021 has received 961 reviews of which 859 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
8.4
859
102
2
players
3. BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal
Immerse yourself in a pixel-art visual novel that blends thrilling crime, romantic comedy, and the pursuit of love. This game depicts the story of a new employee pursuing his female boss. BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal is a visual novel, rpg and drama game developed and published by Fif. Released on October 19th 2023 has received 1,719 reviews of which 1,699 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
9.4
1,699
20
4. Love Alone Death
Build relationship with the characters. Your choices might earn you favor from one character, but disdain from another. Use items to solve problems. Confront various endings. Choose one person and face the end with them. Love Alone Death is a point & click, female protagonist and 2d platformer game developed and published by vivid selfish. Released on October 31st 2023 has received 311 reviews of which 307 were positive and 4 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
9.0
307
4
5. Byakuya Museum
“I should have...died...”Opened eyes again, he found himself in a bustling museum!Players need to take on the role of a raven specimen boy "Gregorio" to explore the Byakuya Museum. Your mission is to plumb the secrets of Time Town, uncover your own past, and escape from the museum. Byakuya Museum is a jrpg, rpgmaker and horror game developed and published by 墨染_Aifeimo. Released on May 26th 2023 has received 607 reviews of which 569 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
8.7
569
38
6. 局外人 L'Etranger
A unique visual novel about the high school experiences in alternate-history East Asia. 局外人 L'Etranger is a indie, visual novel and multiple endings game developed and published by Class-2. Released on July 17th 2019 has received 404 reviews of which 336 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
7.8
336
68