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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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.

Price -79% 3.13€
Rating 9.4
Release 17 Dec 2013
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.

Price -88% 0.63€
Rating 7.2
Release 10 Dec 2013
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...

Price -45% 4.88€
Rating 9.1
Release 04 Dec 2013
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...

Price -80% 4.59€
Rating 8.5
Release 04 Dec 2013
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?

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 26 Sep 2013
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.

Price -70% 5.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 31 May 2012
The Walking Dead A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.

Price -93% 1.16€
Rating 9.6
Release 24 Apr 2012
Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge Confront Terrifying Secrets in a Haunted Japanese Inn!

Price 19.50€
Rating 7.6
Release 15 Sep 2011
Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED Play the Game that Started the Award-Winning Series!

Price 19.50€
Rating 7.3
Release 25 Jul 2011
Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010) ‘Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Remastered’ is a stunning update to the multi million-selling original. A mysterious escapade of intrigue and deceit, in which journalist Nico Collard and her adventuring companion George Stobbart must overcome powerful forces from fulfilling their evil ambitions.

Price -66% 1.69€
Rating 8.6
Release 02 Dec 2009
Mafia It’s 1930. After an inadvertent brush with the mafia, cabdriver Tommy Angelo is reluctantly thrust into the world of organized crime. Initially, he is uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, but soon the rewards become too big to ignore.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 28 Aug 2002

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 15th 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 15th 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. The Longest Road on Earth

A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs. The Longest Road on Earth is a cozy, casual and interactive fiction game developed by Brainwash Gang and TLR games and published by Raw Fury. Released on May 27th 2021 has received 550 reviews of which 431 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a 48% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for drama games.
7.4
431
119

-48% 9.99€ 5.24€

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 15th 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