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 September 15th 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 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.
6.0
418
259
1,090
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 467 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
467
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 298 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
298
players
4. 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. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played emotional games.
9.5
9,622
246
87
players
5. 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. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played emotional games.
9.4
6,035
149
69
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
66
players
7. Kemono Teatime
Relax in the world of Kemono Teatime, where animal ears are a normal part of everyday life. Here in Melodius, you can whip up whatever blends of tea you desire in your favorite cafe as you play through an adorable story. Come now and live out your bestest and cutest life—down to the last drop. Kemono Teatime is a game developed and published by . Released on September 03rd 2025 has received 383 reviews of which 359 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played emotional games.
8.6
359
24
61
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played emotional games.
9.5
77,246
3,015
49
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played emotional games.
8.5
2,879
400
34
players
10. Before Your Eyes
Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes. Before Your Eyes is a game developed and published by . Released on April 08th 2021 has received 17,499 reviews of which 17,136 were positive and 363 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
17,136
363
32
players
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