Free to Play Emotional Games on Steam
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1. Madoka Magica Magia Exedra
Characters from the hit anime series "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" come together! Featuring an all-new story setting and characters from the original ideas of Gekidan Inu Curry (Doroinu), experience the action alongside Magical Girl memories in this battle RPG! Madoka Magica Magia Exedra is a game developed and published by . Released on July 16th 2025 has received 677 reviews of which 418 were positive and 259 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played emotional game, thanks to its 1,090 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi
In this small visual novel, lay down and relax with Sakuya Izayoi. Talk to her, kiss her or just simply enjoy each other's presence! Chose between 3 different locations featuring stunning artwork in this Touhou Project Fangame. Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi is a game developed and published by . Released on January 12th 2024 has received 381 reviews of which 364 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played emotional games.
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3. 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. Sepia Tears is a game developed and published by . Released on January 08th 2016 has received 963 reviews of which 851 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played emotional games.
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4. TREE
TREE tells a story of a relationship between a boy and his tree. What starts off as a simple connection, over time it grows into something deeper. TREE is a game developed and published by . Released on August 13th 2018 has received 2,233 reviews of which 2,092 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played emotional games.
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5. Breeze
Breeze, a point&click PC game with heart-warming story, lovely art style, and healing experience. Breeze is a game developed and published by . Released on August 04th 2022 has received 489 reviews of which 470 were positive and 19 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played emotional games.
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6. Aurora: A Child's Journey
Guide Aurora through this beautiful adventure using her imagination to discover who's responsible for the fire that is ravaging her village and its surroundings. Aurora: A Child's Journey is a game developed and published by . Released on November 20th 2020 has received 949 reviews of which 884 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played emotional games.
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7. The Dearest Person
A visual novel about what it means to be human. A story about loneliness, self-identification, and the meaning of existence. The Dearest Person is a game developed and published by . Released on June 26th 2024 has received 584 reviews of which 550 were positive and 34 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played emotional games.
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8. HOME
HOME is a feel-good walking simulator experience in which you create your own poem and music. Embark on a poetic and musical heartwarming journey about what home means to you. HOME is a game developed and published by . Released on May 11th 2019 has received 3,338 reviews of which 3,009 were positive and 329 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played emotional games.
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9. 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. Jivana is a game developed and published by . Released on January 21st 2022 has received 646 reviews of which 588 were positive and 58 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played emotional games.
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10. The Director's Disorder: Pilot Episode
The Director, a psycho killer, has chosen you to play the main character in his next film. Will you play your part and survive the night or will you be his latest victim? The Director's Disorder: Pilot Episode is a game developed and published by . Released on January 19th 2023 has received 301 reviews of which 269 were positive and 32 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played emotional games.
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