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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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 11.99€
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 -74% 3.86€
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 22.99€
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 -45% 5.49€
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 19.99€
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 8.3
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 14.79€
Rating 8.5
Release 19 May 2016

Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For-

If there was a robot that could laugh, cry and smile. ...Does it have a soul?

Price 9.75€
Rating 9.2
Release 28 Feb 2016

The Town of Light

12 March 1938, Renée, 16, was ripped out of her world, her only fault was that of not knowing her place in the world.

Price 18.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 26 Feb 2016

Downfall

There is nothing Joe wouldn't do for his wife. But as they try to save their marriage with a romantic getaway, things go from bad to worse, and from worse... to insanity...

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.9
Release 15 Feb 2016

Firewatch

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.9
Release 09 Feb 2016

That Dragon, Cancer

An immersive, narrative videogame that retells Joel Green’s 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores themes of faith, hope and love.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 11 Jan 2016

Sepia Tears

A visual novel about a memory that a boy named Mark tries very hard to forget, and a girl named Myra who unearths it.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.4
Release 08 Jan 2016

Sora

From Orange Juice comes a shoot'em'up starring the lone enhanced human, Sora. The sequel of the high-speed shoot'em'up "Suguri", with improved game system and graphics.

Price 8.79€
Rating 8.6
Release 05 Jan 2016

The Last Dream: Developer's Edition

“Reality and dreams are about to become entwined…..” The Last Dream: Developer's Edition" is a casual adventure game which, despite having some classic casual elements, will also offer a greater challenge for more experienced gamers.

Price 7.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 03 Dec 2015

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.

Price -60% 17.59€
Rating 9.5
Release 23 Nov 2015

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 April 30th 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 26,491 reviews of which 25,348 were positive and 1,143 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 107 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
25,348
1,143

107
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 9,594 reviews of which 9,448 were positive and 146 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
9,448
146

41
players

3. 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 6,835 reviews of which 6,587 were positive and 248 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played drama games.
9.3
6,587
248

26
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 4,938 reviews of which 4,917 were positive and 21 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
4,917
21

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 4,110 reviews of which 3,887 were positive and 223 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
3,887
223

9
players

6. 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 2,904 reviews of which 2,876 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played drama games.
9.5
2,876
28

6
players

7. 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 301 reviews of which 285 were positive and 16 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
285
16

5
players

8. 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 41,380 reviews of which 40,508 were positive and 872 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played drama games.
9.6
40,508
872

4
players

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 4,109 reviews of which 2,730 were positive and 1,379 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played drama games.
6.5
2,730
1,379

4
players

10. 梦魇:无归 Nightmare without return

This is a journey without return When you wake up... In the strange space, the bronze gate that eats people, the strange rules of the game, and the ever-changing nightmare world appear in front of you Everything starts from here 梦魇:无归 Nightmare without return is a rpg, adventure and singleplayer game developed and published by 青衣工作室. Released on September 30th 2022 has received 608 reviews of which 582 were positive and 26 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
582
26

3
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 April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted drama games.

1. 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 792 reviews of which 651 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 87% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for drama category.
7.8
651
141

-87% 19.77€ 2.57€

2. 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 1,350 reviews of which 1,139 were positive and 211 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 81% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in drama games.
8.0
1,139
211

-81% 13.32€ 2.53€

3. 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 9,594 reviews of which 9,448 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 60% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in drama games.
9.5
9,448
146

-60% 43.99€ 17.59€

4. 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 6,835 reviews of which 6,587 were positive and 248 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for drama games.
9.3
6,587
248

-60% 12.49€ 4.99€

5. 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 3,032 reviews of which 2,745 were positive and 287 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 57% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for drama games.
8.7
2,745
287

-57% 16.70€ 7.18€

6. Home and Dungeon

Embark on an adventure in a fantasy world where you can collect items, build towns, and live the slow life of your dreams - these are the main features of this RPG game! Beyond the standard RPG gameplay, there are various other elements to enjoy. Home and Dungeon is a anime, jrpg and drama game developed by Manufacture and published by OTAKU Plan. Released on October 02nd 2020 has received 324 reviews of which 285 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for drama games.
8.1
285
39

-50% 13.99€ 6.99€

7. 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 757 reviews of which 624 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for drama games.
7.8
624
133

-50% 18.99€ 9.49€

8. 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 497 reviews of which 370 were positive and 127 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for drama games.
7.1
370
127

-50% 5.89€ 2.94€

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 4,109 reviews of which 2,730 were positive and 1,379 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
2,730
1,379

-50% 19.50€ 9.75€

10. 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 491 reviews of which 413 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a 45% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for drama games.
7.9
413
78

-45% 9.75€ 5.36€

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 April 30th 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 4,938 reviews of which 4,917 were positive and 21 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
4,917
21

10
players

2. 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 580 reviews of which 551 were positive and 29 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
8.8
551
29

3
players

3. 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 936 reviews of which 836 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
8.4
836
100

3
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 1,684 reviews of which 1,666 were positive and 18 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
1,666
18

2
players

5. 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 402 reviews of which 334 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
7.8
334
68