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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Amnesia™: Memories
You awaken to find your memories gone. To learn the truth behind your amnesia, you’ll choose from five romantic paths, each its own world. With 20+ endings, can you write the lasting love story you deserve, or will your love and life come to an end?
FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD
FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD brings an immersive world, memorable characters and the production value known of the series, together with high quality gameplay and storytelling truly worthy of the FINAL FANTASY name.
Through Abandoned: The Underground City
It’s the first game of Through Abandoned series, classical point and click game. You try to find your twin-brother who disappeared in a huge and mysterious place called Abandoned.
Regency Solitaire
Experience romantic Regency England in this sumptuous solitaire game. Play your cards right as you tour historic London, Brighton and Bath, and help Bella create a dazzling ballroom. Unlock gameplay features with your makeover project and improve Bella’s chances of finding true love!
Home is Where One Starts...
Home is Where One Starts... is a short, first-person exploration game in the same vein as Dear Esther or Gone Home. It’s a story about childhood, hope, and the miracle of memory. You play as a little girl from a broken home somewhere in the American South.
Narcissu 1st & 2nd
This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home".
Shelter 2
As a powerful Lynx, you will make your way through vast open landscapes. In the harsh tundra, you will raise and strengthen your cubs by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Do everything you can to prepare your little ones for the vicious entities dwelling in the wilderness.
This War of Mine
In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers. The game provides an experience of war seen from an entirely new angle.
Randal's Monday
A kleptomaniac, a sociopath and a horrible friend. Randal is potentially one of the most scurrile protagonists since the invention of the hoverboard. Randal's Monday is a crazy space-time odyssey in classic adventure design, spiced up with countless geek culture references of the last 30 years.
A Golden Wake
The rise and fall story of a real estate agent in 1920s Miami. Based on historical events. From Francisco González, creator of the Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator series, Shardlight, and Lamplight City.
Whispering Willows
Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.
Valiant Hearts: The Great War™ / Soldats Inconnus : Mémoires de la Grande Guerre™
Valiant Hearts : The Great War is the story of 4 crossed destinies and a broken love in a world torn apart. Dive into a 2D animated comic book adventure, mixing exploration, action and puzzles. Lost in the middle of the trenches, play as each of the 4 strangers, relive the War and help a young German soldier find his love.
The Walking Dead: Season Two
The Walking Dead: Season Two continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad.
The Novelist
The Novelist asks one central question: can you achieve your dreams without pushing away the people you love? The game focuses on Dan Kaplan, a novelist struggling to write the most important book of his career while trying to be the best husband and father he can be.
The Cat Lady
The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse
From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murderous conspiracy...
Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos
From Dischan Media, creators of the highly acclaimed Juniper's Knot, comes Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos.Dysfunctional Systems is a visual novel series featuring Winter Harrison, a student mediator from a utopian world. Learning to Manage Chaos is the first entry in the series.What is a mediator?
Max Payne 3
No longer a New York City cop, Max Payne moves to São Paulo to protect a wealthy family in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. This complete edition of Max Payne 3 includes the complete original game and all previously released downloadable content.
The Walking Dead
A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.
Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
Confront Terrifying Secrets in a Haunted Japanese Inn!
Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED
Play the Game that Started the Award-Winning Series!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