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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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.
The Almost Gone
Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.
Beyond: Two Souls
A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.
Detroit: Become Human
Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.
Neverinth
Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.
Alwa's Legacy
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Summer in Mara
Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics.
Evan's Remains
Years after a boy genius named Evan disappears, a bizarre letter arrives. Evan wants a girl named Dysis to come find him. As Dysis, you’ll need to solve an intricate series of puzzles to unravel the entire mystery—and bring Evan home.
Mass Effect™: Andromeda Deluxe Edition
Return to the Mass Effect universe & lead the first humans in Andromeda on a desperate search for our new home.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.
Dragon Age™ Inquisition
Winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards, discover the definitive Dragon Age: Inquisition experience. The Game of the Year Edition includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons - Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser - and more.
Sea of Solitude
When humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters… Set sail across a beautiful and evolving world of darkness and light, and discover what it means to be human.
Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst
Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst raises the action-adventure bar through fluid, first person action and immerses players in Faith's story as she fights for freedom.
Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition
You are Hawke, a refugee seeking to escape the darkspawn-plagued land of Ferelden and become Champion of Kirkwall. Rise to power and fight epic battles while making decisions that determine the course of civilization.
Methods: The Detective Competition
One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.
Ruins Seeker
An adventurer named Quem is the first person to step foot inside "Heaven's Ladder" in 500 years. But not long after, she's cursed by a strange, shadowy monster. Now she must reach the top of Heaven's Ladder, and hopefully, break the spell.
Shantae and the Seven Sirens
Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!
Observation
Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M.
Timelie
Timelie is a stealth puzzle adventure, where you control time like a media player. Perceive future events to plan your escape strategy from the past, sneak an enemy, and manipulate time through this companionship journey of a mysterious cat and a little girl with a precognitive power.
If Found...
If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.
a new life.
When your loved one hurts you, what do you do? A classic love story about letting go.
RaiOhGar: Asuka and the King of Steel
Having cornered the evil organization Trizon, our hero Kouta and his partner Asuka move to the remote island of Okigashima with their trusted super robot RaiOhGar to prepare for a fierce battle against Trizon. However, all is not quite as it seems...
Jet Lancer
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
Adventure Escape Mysteries
Play a story-driven room escape game with unique puzzles enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Solve mysteries, puzzle through escape rooms, and find the clue that will crack the case in a critically acclaimed puzzle adventure game!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 May 08th 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 76,300 reviews of which 74,519 were positive and 1,781 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 3,931 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
74,519
1,781
3,931
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 22,408 reviews of which 20,040 were positive and 2,368 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,167 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
20,040
2,368
1,167
players
3. 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 139,176 reviews of which 121,124 were positive and 18,052 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 935 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among female protagonist games based on player count.
8.6
121,124
18,052
935
players
4. 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 135,562 reviews of which 127,493 were positive and 8,069 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 828 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
9.3
127,493
8,069
828
players
5. 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 246,950 reviews of which 237,313 were positive and 9,637 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 815 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
9.5
237,313
9,637
815
players
6. 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 1,176 reviews of which 1,030 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 758 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
8.3
1,030
146
758
players
7. 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 78,982 reviews of which 66,317 were positive and 12,665 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 489 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
8.3
66,317
12,665
489
players
8. 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 90,702 reviews of which 74,069 were positive and 16,633 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 415 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
8.1
74,069
16,633
415
players
9. AI LIMIT
In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life. AI LIMIT is a souls-like, female protagonist and anime game developed by Sense Games and published by CE-Asia. Released on March 27th 2025 has received 19,030 reviews of which 17,744 were positive and 1,286 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 404 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
9.1
17,744
1,286
404
players
10. Alice: Madness Returns
Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness. Alice: Madness Returns is a horror, 3d platformer and dark fantasy game developed by Spicy Horse Games and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 17th 2011 has received 23,628 reviews of which 21,294 were positive and 2,334 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 383 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
8.8
21,294
2,334
383
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 May 08th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted female protagonist games.
1. 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 3,289 reviews of which 3,039 were positive and 250 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for female protagonist category.
8.9
3,039
250
-96%
26.25€
1.05€
2. The Red Lantern
The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding game about survival. You play as the Musher who, along with her team of 5 sled dogs, must find her way home. Care for your dogs, discover their stories, and learn how to navigate the unknowns of the Alaskan wilderness and prepare for your new life. The Red Lantern is a exploration, dog and choose your own adventure game developed by Timberline Studio and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on December 08th 2021 has received 972 reviews of which 804 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in female protagonist games.
7.9
804
168
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
3. Soulstice
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights. Soulstice is a hack and slash, spectacle fighter and character action game game developed by Reply Game Studios and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on September 19th 2022 has received 2,179 reviews of which 1,617 were positive and 562 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in female protagonist games.
7.2
1,617
562
-95%
39.80€
1.99€
4. 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 489 reviews of which 319 were positive and 170 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
6.3
319
170
-95%
39.80€
1.99€
5. 7'scarlet
The remote town of Okunezato is shaped like a crescent moon and shrouded in dark myths and legends. Take on the role of a brave young woman journeying into the unknown to uncover dangerous truths and locate her missing brother with her childhood friend. 7'scarlet is a otome, adventure and visual novel game developed by Idea Factory and TOYBOX and published by Intragames. Released on March 12th 2019 has received 799 reviews of which 605 were positive and 194 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
7.2
605
194
-94%
30.17€
1.81€
6. 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 2,499 reviews of which 2,307 were positive and 192 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
8.8
2,307
192
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
7. Call of the Sea
Call of the Sea is an otherworldly tale of mystery and love set in the 1930s South Pacific. Explore a lush island paradise, solve puzzles and unlock secrets in the hunt for your husband’s missing expedition. Call of the Sea is a adventure, puzzle and story rich game developed by Out of the Blue Games and published by Raw Fury. Released on December 08th 2020 has received 5,103 reviews of which 4,503 were positive and 600 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
8.5
4,503
600
-93%
19.00€
1.33€
8. Othercide
As Humanity’s last hope, lead your army to combat in an intricate dance of spectacular actions and counters, using an original Dynamic Timeline System, and face fearsome bosses in epic battles. Othercide is a strategy, indie and turn-based tactics game developed by Lightbulb Crew and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on July 27th 2020 has received 4,781 reviews of which 3,935 were positive and 846 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
8.0
3,935
846
-93%
31.29€
2.19€
9. Afterimage
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world. Afterimage is a metroidvania, female protagonist and 2d platformer game developed by Aurogon Shanghai and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on April 24th 2023 has received 8,200 reviews of which 6,393 were positive and 1,807 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
7.6
6,393
1,807
-93%
25.29€
1.77€
10. Darksiders III
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth. Darksiders III is a hack and slash, action and female protagonist game developed by Gunfire Games and published by THQ Nordic. Released on November 27th 2018 has received 15,129 reviews of which 11,571 were positive and 3,558 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
7.5
11,571
3,558
-93%
38.00€
2.66€
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 May 08th 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 168,888 reviews of which 162,457 were positive and 6,431 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 223 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
162,457
6,431
223
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 1,219 reviews of which 1,029 were positive and 190 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 139, this female protagonist game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free female protagonist games on Steam.
8.0
1,029
190
139
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 969 reviews of which 920 were positive and 49 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
920
49
23
players
4. 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 912 reviews of which 904 were positive and 8 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
904
8
22
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 860 reviews of which 713 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
7.9
713
147
18
players
6. 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 2,606 reviews of which 2,256 were positive and 350 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
8.3
2,256
350
9
players
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7. 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 8,334 reviews of which 8,077 were positive and 257 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
9.4
8,077
257
7
players
8. 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 5,291 reviews of which 4,705 were positive and 586 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
8.6
4,705
586
7
players
9. 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 4,041 reviews of which 3,893 were positive and 148 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
9.3
3,893
148
6
players
10. 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 1,248 reviews of which 1,190 were positive and 58 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
9.0
1,190
58
5
players