Most Played Emotional Games on Steam
Take a look at the top emotional games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 30th 2025. Want to explore even more emotional titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best emotional games.
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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 474 reviews of which 300 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played emotional game, thanks to its 1,328 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.1
300
174
1,328
players
2. Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates. Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on August 18th 2020 has received 46,417 reviews of which 44,192 were positive and 2,225 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 537 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among emotional games based on player count.
9.3
44,192
2,225
537
players
3. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love? Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a game developed and published by . Released on February 12th 2024 has received 6,128 reviews of which 5,288 were positive and 840 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 187 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among emotional games based on player count.
8.4
5,288
840
187
players
4. In Stars And Time
Live with the ever-present burden of being trapped in a time loop only you can know about in this turn-based RPG. Create a better future for you and your friends. Find hope where there is none left. Pray to the stars and free yourself from time. In Stars And Time is a game developed and published by . Released on November 20th 2023 has received 6,184 reviews of which 6,035 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 123 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played emotional games.
9.4
6,035
149
123
players
5. Until Then
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late. Until Then is a game developed and published by . Released on June 25th 2024 has received 9,868 reviews of which 9,622 were positive and 246 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 116 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played emotional games.
9.5
9,622
246
116
players
6. Your Mother
《Your Mother》is a computer desktop companion. Experience the love and kindness from mothers. Your Mother is a game developed and published by . Released on February 28th 2025 has received 4,375 reviews of which 3,989 were positive and 386 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.
8.8
3,989
386
76
players
7. Biped
Biped is a coop action adventure game with a strong focus on moment-to-moment collaboration between 2 players. Biped is a game developed and published by . Released on March 26th 2020 has received 8,822 reviews of which 7,597 were positive and 1,225 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played emotional games.
8.4
7,597
1,225
61
players
8. Growing Up
This is the story of your life. Experience the entire journey from toddler to adulthood. Go to schools, learn new things, meet new friends, and have wild adventures! Every choice you make will influence your future career, and decide who your romantic partner will be. Who will you become? Growing Up is a game developed and published by . Released on October 13th 2021 has received 3,279 reviews of which 2,879 were positive and 400 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played emotional games.
8.5
2,879
400
42
players
9. To the Moon
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish. To the Moon is a game developed and published by . Released on September 07th 2012 has received 80,261 reviews of which 77,246 were positive and 3,015 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played emotional games.
9.5
77,246
3,015
36
players
10. Summer Pockets
From the creators of Angel Beats! and CLANNAD, Key, comes their latest emotional, award-winning journey. Follow protagonist Takahara Hairi as he travels to the secluded island Torishirojima, where he rediscovers what it means to enjoy summer vacation. Summer Pockets is a game developed and published by . Released on February 05th 2020 has received 4,336 reviews of which 4,279 were positive and 57 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played emotional games.
9.5
4,279
57
18
players
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