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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Old Man's Journey Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.

Price -92% 0.86€
Rating 8.4
Release 17 May 2017
planetarian HD planetarian HD is an engaging and emotional visual novel from legendary game studio, Key. A sub-brand of VISUAL ARTS, Key are also famed for creating Kanon, AIR, CLANNAD, Little Busters!, Rewrite, Angel Beats!, and Summer Pockets.

Price 9.99€
Rating 9.5
Release 08 May 2017
Mass Exodus Redux Whether you’re playing the seeker (VR) or rogue android (PC), Mass Exodus is a tense and absorbing local multiplayer game. With 4 extensive maps each with unique kill methods and some creative power-ups, you need to try outsmart your friends anyway you can. Oculus Touch and HTC Vive compatible.

Price 6.89€
Rating 6.9
Release 04 May 2017
What Remains of Edith Finch What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Price -87% 2.50€
Rating 9.4
Release 24 Apr 2017
Late Shift Late Shift is a high stakes FMV crime thriller. Forced into a brutal London heist, your choices matter in this interactive cinematic experience with adaptable storylines that lead to one of seven conclusions. Your decisions are you.

Price -94% 1.03€
Rating 8.4
Release 18 Apr 2017
Demonheart Discover the secrets of the witches and demons in this dark fantasy romance game, featuring a female protagonist whose personality is completely up to the player thanks to extensive dialog choices.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 24 Mar 2017
Another Adventure Just another stupid adventure game

Price 1.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 10 Mar 2017
Darkarta: A Broken Heart's Quest Collector's Edition Haunted by strange curses from her orphanage days, Mary never knew the story of her dark past until that day. Enter the enchanted 'Netherworld' where your destiny was written in blood and which whispers of true love. A multi-award winner epic adventure game! Rated by many as their all time favorite!

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.7
Release 08 Mar 2017
911 Operator Game about the difficult work of people that manage emergency lines and services. Answer incoming calls and react properly - give first aid instructions, advise, dispatch correct number of firemen / police / ambulances, or sometimes - just ignore the call. Play on ANY CITY in the world!

Price -96% 0.74€
Rating 8.7
Release 24 Feb 2017
Sweetest Monster A middle-aged man has an encounter with a cute catgirl in the dead of night - but all is not as it seems.

Price 5.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 06 Feb 2017
Angels with Scaly Wings™ / 鱗羽の天使 You, the player, are an ambassador for Earth sent through a mysterious portal into the world of dragons. Explore a town full of secrets and the people who keep them in this compelling sci-fi visual novel with slice of life and dating sim elements.

Price 9.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 31 Jan 2017
Love Ribbon "Love Ribbon" is a yuri (girl x girl) visual novel about forbidden love between two sisters.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 27 Jan 2017
Detention Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Price -68% 3.94€
Rating 8.0
Release 12 Jan 2017
The Walking Dead: A New Frontier After society was ripped apart by undead hands, pockets of civilization emerge from the chaos. But at what cost? Can the living be trusted on this new frontier?

Price -73% 4.12€
Rating 8.1
Release 20 Dec 2016
Quern - Undying Thoughts Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

Price -85% 3.44€
Rating 8.8
Release 28 Nov 2016
Lost in Secular Love A Otome game about romancing monks?! All the romanceable characters are monks?! Sweet yet seductive! The untainted body and soul that only you can touch… PS: The game is set in an alternate history with an alternate religion.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 28 Oct 2016
Masquerada: Songs and Shadows Masquerada is a single-player tactical RPG set in a Renaissance-inspired city of magic, where real-time combat can be paused to set up elemental combos powered by Venetian-styled masks. Come for gorgeous hand-drawn art; stay for the rich lore & a thoughtful, fully-voiced tale of intrigue & tragedy.

Price -97% 0.74€
Rating 8.3
Release 30 Sep 2016
Half-Life: A Place in the West In a devastated America, sinister commandos are kidnapping children and taking them to a hidden city with a mysterious cosmic tower at its heart – a tower that may prove to be humanity’s salvation, or its doom. Join three survivors in this fan-made comic as they attempt to unlock the city’s secrets.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 29 Sep 2016
Flowers -Le volume sur printemps- Suoh Shirahane, a shy girl with a mysterious past, will begin her first year of high school at Saint Angraecum Academy, where she hopes to find a new beginning. She will navigate friendships and mysteries at her new school, and discovers that love can come in many forms.

Price 16.79€
Rating 8.9
Release 17 Aug 2016
Through Abandoned: The Forest You continue your journey in worlds of Abandoned.

Price -83% 0.67€
Rating 7.2
Release 09 Aug 2016
A Date in the Park A short and mysterious free point and click adventure game, inspired by the feeling of oddness in an everyday situation.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.3
Release 19 Jul 2016
Tomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~ English Edition From renowned visual novel studio Key, this is the sequel to the highly acclaimed visual novel CLANNAD. Featuring a truly memorable continuation to Tomoya and Tomoyo's journey, Tomoyo After promises to draw you even further into CLANNAD's world.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 01 Jul 2016
CLANNAD Side Stories Delve further into the world of CLANNAD and experience the stories beyond the original visual novel adventure. Known as CLANNAD Hikari Mimamoru Sakamichi de in Japan, This Steam version features high resolution assets and is translated into English for the very first time.

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.2
Release 02 Jun 2016
A Little Lily Princess Newly arrived at a boarding school in Victorian England, Sara Crewe uses her love of books and storytelling to build new relationships. But what happens to a fairy-tale princess when she loses everything?

Price -93% 1.13€
Rating 8.6
Release 19 May 2016

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 181 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
25,774
1,184

181
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

40
players

3. 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 #3 spot among the most played drama games.
6.5
2,754
1,387

12
players

4. 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 #4 spot among the most played drama games.
9.6
5,422
23

10
players

5. 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 #5 spot among the most played drama games.
9.5
3,436
39

10
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

8
players

7. 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 #7 spot among the most played drama games.
9.1
3,889
233

8
players

8. 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 #8 spot among the most played drama games.
8.7
2,798
299

8
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. 神树残响(Echoes of the Divine Tree)

"Fight with faith!" This is a traditional-style yuri-themed card RPG. Build your deck, unearth relics, forge equipment, strive to become stronger, defeat various oddities, and change the fate of the divine tree's offspring, Hecate. 神树残响(Echoes of the Divine Tree) is a rpg, female protagonist and card game game developed by Seventeen horns and published by Seventeen horns and 糕薯科技. Released on March 20th 2025 has received 382 reviews of which 362 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played drama games.
8.7
362
20

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 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. 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 #4 position in the best deals for drama games.
7.8
628
136

-60% 18.99€ 7.59€

5. 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 #5 position in the best deals for drama games.
7.1
392
131

-60% 5.89€ 2.35€

6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for drama games.
8.7
2,798
299

-58% 16.79€ 7.18€

7. 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 #7 position in the best deals for drama games.
8.9
4,906
393

-54% 14.99€ 6.92€

8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for drama games.
7.9
418
78

-50% 9.75€ 4.87€

9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for drama games.
6.5
2,754
1,387

-50% 19.50€ 9.75€

10. 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. Lightracer Spark is a rpg, sci-fi and space game developed and published by Smartmelon Games. Released on April 12th 2023 has received 921 reviews of which 776 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a 25% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for drama games.
8.0
776
145

-25% 12.79€ 9.59€

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

4
players

3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
9.0
307
4

2
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 1,719 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 #4 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
9.4
1,699
20

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