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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Syberia: The World Before
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
A Taste of the Past
What do you do when you lose someone you love? A Taste of the Past is an emotional sidescroller about reconnecting with your Chinese culture while navigating a train to the afterlife. Featuring a wholesome story, cooking minigames, and hope.
角斗士学院（Gladiator School）
[game type] AVG + simulated love cultivation[game rating] objects aged 18 and above[game theme] BL ancient Roman wind school daily + hot-blooded battle
Martha Is Dead
Martha Is Dead is a dark first-person psychological thriller, set in 1944 Italy, that blurs the lines between reality, superstition and the tragedy of war.
GRID Legends
GRID Legends delivers thrilling wheel-to-wheel motorsport action. Create dream race events, hop into live races, experience a dramatic virtual production story, and embrace the sensation of spectacular racing.
A Perfect Day
Revisit and repeat the final moments of China's turn of the century in this narrative puzzle adventure. Play a 6th-grade student and greet classmates, explore secrets, play mini-4WD, or just wander around town. Make your choices to create a perfect day for everyone!
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.
Not Tonight 2
Immigration Enforcement Case #112: You are under arrest. Unless your friends can cross a broken America, retrieve your identifying documents and stay out of trouble... this is the end of the American dream for you.
Rise of the Third Power
Rise of the Third Power is a retro-themed, console-style roleplaying game, loosely based on the political climate of Europe in the late 1930's. The story takes place in the land of Rin during the height of the Age of Sail, following the events that would lead to the greatest war in human history.
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.
Life is Strange Remastered
Experience the BAFTA award-winning story of Life is Strange now beautifully remastered with enhanced visuals and vastly improved animation using mocap technology.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered
Life is Strange: Before the Storm returns with remastered visuals across characters & environments.
Hello Lady! - Complete Edition
It's the Dawn of a New Age- The 21st century has brought about its own slew of problems for society at large. Asa result, the most promising youths from around the world have been gathered and enrolled in Amakawa Noble Academy.
Jivana
Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety.
VOCÊ É UM DEFUNTO MECÂNICO
Baleado até a morte, você é um defunto mecânico se lembrando de como morreu, e das vidas torturadas que agora ficam para trás. Uma aventura em prosa para 20 minutos de pavor existencial no presente pós-singularidade.
封神榜2022
This game takes Nezha, Xiaolongnv, Yang Jian and Jiang Taigong as the protagonists. It tells the legendary story of the protagonists going to various places to adventure, and finally to Chaoge City to destroy the three demons and defeat King Zhou.
Heaven Dust 2
Deep inside a research base, waking up from a cryogenic pod, you find yourself trapped in a living hell, surrounded by zombies. Heaven Dust 2 is a love letter to classic survival horror games featuring exploration, action, puzzles, and resource management.
At Home Alone Final
A casual healing rpg that takes players on a journey around the house from the perspective of a young girl, what does she do when she's home alone? What strange things will you come across in the process, and while exploring, perhaps... What other strange secrets might you discover?
幻想枝魂 Soul Fantasy
The white colossus fell from the sky, and the Demon Led Countless Demons to destroy all good things. For the future of the planet, for the belief in their hearts, five girls from different places, with different identities gathered together, embarked on the road to the demon king.
Cemetery Mary
A visual novel about a girl who loves the cemetery. When her parents go missing, she receives a mysterious text that has the potential to completely ruin her life...or fix it?
Rewrite+
In this city built upon the ideal coexistence of civilization and the environment, Tennouji Kotarou spends his days with his friends, Kanbe Kotori and Yoshino Haruhiko. In this peaceful city, a tumultuous event shakes the foundations of Kazamatsuri once a year.
Aspire: Ina's Tale
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
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.
This Is the President
This Is the President is a political thriller. You are the newly elected leader with a shady background. It is up to you to abuse the position of the most powerful man in the world to escape justice for past crimes – even if that pitches the country into utter chaos.
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 17th 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 125 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
25,774
1,184
125
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
24
players
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played drama games.
9.5
3,436
39
9
players
4. 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. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played drama games.
6.5
2,754
1,387
9
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played drama games.
9.6
5,422
23
8
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played drama games.
9.1
3,889
233
6
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played drama games.
9.3
6,702
255
4
players
8. Paper Bride
Paper Bride is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game. You will play as the groom to search for the truth and have bizarre encounters, gradually learning about the dark mystic custom in the bride's home village and a story from the past... Paper Bride is a horror, puzzle and 2d game developed and published by HeartBeat Plus. Released on December 02nd 2021 has received 2,054 reviews of which 1,882 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played drama games.
8.7
1,882
172
4
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played drama games.
8.7
2,798
299
4
players
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played drama games.
7.8
672
145
4
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 17th 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 17th 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
8
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. 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 #3 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
8.7
569
38
1
players
4. 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 1,724 reviews of which 1,704 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
9.4
1,704
20
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
9.0
307
4
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