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1. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming OBS Studio is a software, video production and utilities game. Released on March 21st 2022 has received 52,000 reviews of which 49,519 were positive and 2,481 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 emotional game, thanks to its 13,899 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
49,519
2,481
13,899
players
2. 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 anime, cute and 3d game. Released on July 16th 2025 has received 1,137 reviews of which 746 were positive and 391 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. While seeing 788 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among emotional games based on player count.
6.4
746
391
788
players
3. Koishi Navigation Desktop Youkai
Komeiji Koishi, the popular character of Touhou Project, has come to your desktop! This is a cute desktop pet - Desktop Youkai. You can touch her, feed her, chat with her, and set up your own unique interactive response. How will the monster girl from the ground respond to your greetings? Koishi Navigation Desktop Youkai is a casual, cute and anime game. Released on August 02nd 2022 has received 794 reviews of which 760 were positive and 34 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played emotional games.
9.0
760
34
9
players
4. 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 casual, relaxing and emotional game. Released on January 12th 2024 has received 435 reviews of which 418 were positive and 17 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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418
17
9
players
5. missed messages.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes. missed messages. is a visual novel, lgbtq+ and choices matter game. Released on May 30th 2019 has received 15,196 reviews of which 14,604 were positive and 592 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played emotional games.
9.4
14,604
592
2
players
6. One's Own Exile
Follow Sybil in her pursuit for survival, having to sacrifice everything - her culture, her identity, her values - to achieve a single objective: escape from a place that is constantly trying to kill her. A short game about persecution and identity. One's Own Exile is a adventure, story rich and multiple endings game. Released on May 15th 2025 has received 447 reviews of which 445 were positive and 2 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played emotional games.
9.2
445
2
1
players
7. memories
memories is a sapphic visual novel dress-up game where clothes are linked to painful memories of a failed relationship. memories is a visual novel, lgbtq+ and choices matter game. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 1,525 reviews of which 1,427 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played emotional games.
8.9
1,427
98
1
players
8. 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 artificial intelligence, philosophical and atmospheric game. Released on June 26th 2024 has received 630 reviews of which 595 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played emotional games.
8.8
595
35
1
players
9. 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 philosophical, relaxing and atmospheric game. 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 #9 spot among the most played emotional games.
8.7
3,009
329
1
players
10. 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 visual novel, romance and emotional game. 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 #10 spot among the most played emotional games.
8.4
851
112
1
players
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