Best Female Protagonist 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 female protagonist games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free female protagonist games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Youtubers Life 2
Start from humble beginnings and take charge of the daily life of a wannabe influencer. Balance your day between creating trend-based content, completing tasks to earn money, and building trust with your neighbors to uncover their stories. Are you ready to embark on your road to fame?
Sakura Hime
In this game featuring lovely girls, you'll meet women of many allurements. Use your affection to rejuvenate their dried-up magic, and begin an enchanting adventure of love in another world!
Evil Tonight
Silvia never runs from evil—she makes it her business. Eccentric yet warm-hearted, this seasoned modern exorcist has mastered the art of confronting the supernatural, turning haunted places into tangible nightmares. But on this fateful night, nothing goes as planned.
Cooking Companions
Unravel the mystery in this cute psychological horror VN, set deep in the woods of the Tatras Mountains. Will you wind up on the chopping block?
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Touhou Monster TD ~ 幻想乡妖怪塔防
Easy to learn but hard to master, Touhou Monster TD is a unique Tower defense Game. Control your character, level up and unlock tower skills and character talents, use your wisdom to defeat incoming enemies. Travel the Gensokyo, find out why the “Incident” happened this time.
Rebirth:Beware of Mr.Wang
This is a plot-oriented interactive puzzle game. The gameplay uses mouse clicks or drag-and-drop methods to promote the development of the plot. The game tells the story of an ordinary young man who pursues love, grows up in the process of hard work, and finally reaps friendship and love.
Wife Quest
A retro platform, side-scrolling game with gorgeous pixel art. Help Mia rescue Fernando, her husband, who has been kidnapped by a Dark Elf named Morganna and her pack of Monster Girls.
UNSIGHTED
EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?
INDUSTRIA
Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.
A Juggler's Tale
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?
A YEAR OF SPRINGS
Experience the stories of Haru, Erika, and Manami, a trio of friends navigating their feelings of love, connection, and just wanting to belong.
Them and Us
Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.
Get In The Car, Loser!
A lesbian road trip RPG by the co-creator of Ladykiller in a Bind about fighting for love and justice in the face of indifference, inspired by choice-driven visual novels, and a battle system influenced by classic and modern JRPGs. WILL YOU STAND AND FIGHT IN THE FACE OF EVIL?
Severed Steel
An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.
Eastward
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
寂寞神明的心愿手记
What kind of courage and change can the connection between people bring? The story takes place in the ancient eastern country, where a foreign girl from Silazi kingdom got involved with various humans, spirits and even gods. Here, she heard voices unknown to others and met people unknown to others.
METALLIC CHILD
“Grab, hurl, and eliminate” Rogue-lite Core-Action!! A large-scale rebellion erupts within the spacecraft “Life Stream.” With the help of you, Rona, an android known as “Metallic Child,” stands up against a fleet of massive robots to stop the plot devised by her own creator, Doctor Irene.
Lost in Random™
Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.
Loading Story
A short story about loading, I guess. Play as Memu@ as she explores the cyberpunk(ish) little town and interacts with its inhabitants.
Most played female protagonist games on Steam
Take a look at the top female protagonist games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 18th 2025.
1. Split Fiction
Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure. Split Fiction is a co-op, split screen and female protagonist game developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 81,558 reviews of which 79,546 were positive and 2,012 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played female protagonist game, thanks to its 2,512 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
79,546
2,012
2,512
players
2. Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area. Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition is a open world, singleplayer and female protagonist game developed by Guerrilla and Nixxes Software and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on March 21st 2024 has received 22,735 reviews of which 20,325 were positive and 2,410 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,003 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among female protagonist games based on player count.
8.8
20,325
2,410
1,003
players
3. Resident Evil 3
Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon: Nemesis! Also includes Resident Evil Resistance, a new 1 vs 4 online multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe. Resident Evil 3 is a action, zombies and horror game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on April 02nd 2020 has received 91,235 reviews of which 74,536 were positive and 16,699 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 941 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among female protagonist games based on player count.
8.1
74,536
16,699
941
players
4. Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor. Tomb Raider is a adventure, action and female protagonist game developed by Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal and Nixxes and published by Crystal Dynamics and Feral interactive (Mac). Released on March 04th 2013 has received 247,930 reviews of which 238,239 were positive and 9,691 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 848 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
9.5
238,239
9,691
848
players
5. Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”. Rise of the Tomb Raider™ is a adventure, action and female protagonist game developed by Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive (Linux) and Nixxes and published by Crystal Dynamics, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux). Released on February 09th 2016 has received 136,180 reviews of which 128,080 were positive and 8,100 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 782 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
9.3
128,080
8,100
782
players
6. NieR:Automata™
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines. NieR:Automata™ is a great soundtrack, story rich and female protagonist game developed by Square Enix and PlatinumGames Inc. and published by Square Enix. Released on March 17th 2017 has received 140,169 reviews of which 122,027 were positive and 18,142 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 714 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
8.6
122,027
18,142
714
players
7. ZM Desktop Elf
Your Cross-Dimensional Partner! Interact through touch, customize her outfits, and build a unique bond! Design her reactions via the Behavior Editor to craft personalized interactions, deepening your connection as you shape a truly unique companion. Creative Workshop support is now live! ZM Desktop Elf is a idler, animation & modeling and utilities game developed and published by Duoyi Games. Released on February 13th 2025 has received 1,250 reviews of which 1,081 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 693 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
8.2
1,081
169
693
players
8. Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is a adventure, action and female protagonist game developed by Eidos-Montréal, Crystal Dynamics and Nixxes and published by Crystal Dynamics, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux). Released on September 14th 2018 has received 79,443 reviews of which 66,684 were positive and 12,759 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 493 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
8.3
66,684
12,759
493
players
9. Control Ultimate Edition
Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Control Ultimate Edition is a action, supernatural and female protagonist game developed and published by Remedy Entertainment. Released on August 27th 2020 has received 50,448 reviews of which 44,045 were positive and 6,403 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 461 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
8.6
44,045
6,403
461
players
10. Life is Strange - Episode 1
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future. Life is Strange - Episode 1 is a story rich, choices matter and great soundtrack game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and Square Enix. Released on January 29th 2015 has received 169,201 reviews of which 162,769 were positive and 6,432 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 317 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
9.5
162,769
6,432
317
players
Best deals on female protagonist games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of female protagonist games available on Steam right now, updated on June 18th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted female protagonist games.
1. Submerged: Hidden Depths
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world. Submerged: Hidden Depths is a exploration, relaxing and female protagonist game developed and published by Uppercut Games Pty Ltd. Released on March 09th 2022 has received 739 reviews of which 666 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for female protagonist category.
8.5
666
73
-99%
28.99€
0.46€
2. Disciples: Liberation
Disciples: Liberation is a mature, dark fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat. Liberate the land of Nevendaar and uncover the endless stories hidden within this richly detailed world where every decision has a consequence, and every wrong move could be deadly. Disciples: Liberation is a rpg, strategy and dark fantasy game developed by Frima Studio and published by Kalypso Media. Released on October 21st 2021 has received 3,574 reviews of which 2,630 were positive and 944 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in female protagonist games.
7.2
2,630
944
-99%
39.99€
0.50€
3. Cris Tales
Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play! Cris Tales is a rpg, adventure and jrpg game developed by Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on July 20th 2021 has received 495 reviews of which 323 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in female protagonist games.
6.3
323
172
-99%
39.99€
0.61€
4. Shady Part of Me
Overcome emotional struggles across a touching narrative filled with twists and surprises. Embark on a dream-like journey, with breathtaking artistic direction and the enthralling voice of Hannah Murray (Game of Thrones, Skins). Shady Part of Me is a indie, puzzle and atmospheric game developed by Douze Dixièmes and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on December 10th 2020 has received 2,696 reviews of which 2,549 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
9.0
2,549
147
-98%
14.99€
0.41€
5. Black Book
“Black Book” is a dark RPG Adventure, based on Slavic myths, in which you play as a young sorceress. Fight evil forces in card-based battles and explore the world, where humans live alongside mythological creatures. Black Book is a card battler, turn-based tactics and female protagonist game developed by Morteshka and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on August 10th 2021 has received 6,021 reviews of which 5,575 were positive and 446 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
9.0
5,575
446
-98%
24.99€
0.64€
6. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
Gods. Romance. Murder. Musical Numbers?! Play as Grace in a world where Greek Gods live in hiding among us. Change your fate as you draw friends, foes & lovers into song using your powers of musical persuasion to unravel the mystery of the Last Muse's death. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is a interactive fiction, story rich and choices matter game developed by Summerfall Studios and published by Humble Games. Released on August 09th 2023 has received 3,338 reviews of which 3,080 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
8.9
3,080
258
-98%
29.99€
0.76€
7. Venba
Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations, and explore South Indian food in this story about family, love, and loss. Venba is a cooking, casual and narrative game developed and published by Visai Games. Released on July 31st 2023 has received 2,577 reviews of which 2,379 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
8.8
2,379
198
-98%
14.99€
0.36€
8. LunarLux
Experience a sci-fi action-adventure RPG on the Moon in the year 30XX! Join Bella in a story of science, truth, justice, and trust, as she travels the silver globe to find a way to save humanity from Comet Coda! It's time to unleash your Lux! LunarLux is a rpg, anime and female protagonist game developed by CosmicNobab Games and published by indie.io. Released on September 25th 2023 has received 359 reviews of which 343 were positive and 16 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
8.8
343
16
-98%
18.49€
0.52€
9. Eliza
Eliza is a visual novel about an AI counseling program, the people who develop it, and the people who use it. Follow Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey as she reconnects with people from her past, gets to know the people of Seattle who use Eliza for counseling, and decides the course of her future. Eliza is a female protagonist, visual novel and emotional game developed and published by Zachtronics. Released on August 12th 2019 has received 1,673 reviews of which 1,518 were positive and 155 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
8.6
1,518
155
-98%
14.79€
0.43€
10. Endless Fables: The Minotaur's Curse
Face off against the Minotaur! Endless Fables: The Minotaur's Curse is a casual, hidden object and adventure game developed by Sunward Games and published by Artifex Mundi. Released on December 15th 2016 has received 321 reviews of which 289 were positive and 32 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
8.3
289
32
-98%
14.79€
0.43€
Free female protagonist games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play female protagonist games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 18th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play female protagonist games.
1. Life is Strange - Episode 1
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future. Life is Strange - Episode 1 is a story rich, choices matter and great soundtrack game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and Square Enix. Released on January 29th 2015 has received 169,201 reviews of which 162,769 were positive and 6,432 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 317 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free female protagonist games on Steam.
9.5
162,769
6,432
317
players
2. Life Makeover
Explore Life Makeover: Unleash your style, dye outfits, and design freely. Dive into unlimited dress-up, build your dream home - all for free. Life Makeover is a female protagonist, simulation and casual game developed and published by Archosaur Games. Released on November 15th 2023 has received 1,263 reviews of which 1,063 were positive and 200 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 146, this female protagonist game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free female protagonist games on Steam.
8.0
1,063
200
146
players
3. Tailor Tales
Play as an aspiring fashion designer with your own boutique and experience a heart pounding romance. Tailor Tales is a free to play, otome and visual novel game developed by Celianna and published by Pixanna. Released on January 09th 2019 has received 975 reviews of which 925 were positive and 50 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
8.9
925
50
18
players
4. Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel
The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning... Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel is a free to play, otome and visual novel game developed and published by Dicesuki. Released on April 05th 2017 has received 4,047 reviews of which 3,898 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
9.3
3,898
149
13
players
5. Tales of Rein Ravine
Tales of Rein Ravine is an indie horse game that aims to challenge its players with unique real-life inspired riding, as well as tell an intriguing equestrian story to a young adult audience. Tales of Rein Ravine is a horses, singleplayer and female protagonist game developed and published by Maia the Horsegirl. Released on October 11th 2024 has received 916 reviews of which 743 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
7.7
743
173
12
players
6. It gets so lonely here
A yandere yuri visual novel with a fairytale theme. Can you escape from your mysterious pursuer? It gets so lonely here is a visual novel, lgbtq+ and free to play game developed and published by ebi-hime. Released on May 25th 2023 has received 1,316 reviews of which 1,255 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
9.0
1,255
61
11
players
7. of the Devil
Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game. of the Devil is a visual novel, female protagonist and noir game developed and published by nth Circle Studios. Released on February 06th 2025 has received 1,090 reviews of which 1,082 were positive and 8 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
9.3
1,082
8
10
players
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8. UNBEATABLE [white label]
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure. UNBEATABLE [white label] is a rhythm, anime and female protagonist game developed and published by D-CELL GAMES. Released on May 07th 2021 has received 8,379 reviews of which 8,121 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
9.4
8,121
258
8
players
9. NEKOPARA - Catboys Paradise
When your grandfather passes away and you inherit his café, it's a tall task for anyone. But with the help of 4 talented catboys, Cafe Kin'uan is ready for business in NEKOPARA - Catboys Paradise! NEKOPARA - Catboys Paradise is a otome, female protagonist and visual novel game developed by NEKO WORKs and published by Sekai Project. Released on July 15th 2021 has received 5,293 reviews of which 4,706 were positive and 587 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
8.6
4,706
587
6
players
10. Holo X Break
Fight your way through endless waves of holoX's minions! Gear up with all sorts of equipment and items in this action packed beat-em-up to reach the 5 bosses of hololive's "holoX", and put a stop to their plans! Holo X Break is a action, beat 'em up and pixel graphics game developed by KayAnimate and published by holo Indie. Released on March 29th 2024 has received 2,616 reviews of which 2,266 were positive and 350 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
8.3
2,266
350
5
players