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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SMASHING THE BATTLE
In the year 2085, a huge multiplex construction site becomes a victim of a massive-scale hacking incident. Due to the hack, the construction robots start to attack the workers onsite.
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster celebrates two of the most cherished and beloved entries to the world-renowned franchise, completely remastered in gorgeous High Definition & now available on PC / Windows!
Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls
Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!
Kathy Rain
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
OZMAFIA!!
Once upon a time, a girl, her pet dog, and three companions made a journey to meet a great wizard who could grant their wishes. But what if the girl hadn’t believed that “there’s no place like home”? Explore a fairytale world through a dozen routes and 20+ endings!
Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart (Neptunia)
In this chibi-style* strategy role-playing game you'll amass an army of game-referencing allies, fight on trap-laden maps, and beef up Lily Rank for crazy damage. But look out for status ailments or you might be (literal) tofu! You ain't seen the Neptunia characters like this before!
OPUS: The Day We Found Earth
Dive into the boundless galaxy and embark on an emotional adventure! Help little robot Emeth to fulfill a century-old promise by finding Earth in order to save Mankind—so step into the spaceship, operate a deep space telescope, and find out what’s out there in the unknown.
Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone
Find the Philosopher's Stone!
Rogue Stormers
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
ARCADE GAME SERIES: Ms. PAC-MAN
Developed in America and first released in 1981, Ms. PAC-MAN finally comes to Steam! Move Ms. PAC-MAN up, down, left, and right to avoid the ghosts and gobble up all the Pac-Dots!
The Average Everyday Adventures of Samantha Browne
An interactive story about a painfully introverted college student who must find a way to make some oatmeal in the communal kitchen of her dorm. One simple task, can you help her complete it?
Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan
Embark on a story-rich action RPG where only convictions fuel power. Gather and merge your Legacies to unleash devastating skills on the ground and in the air. Strive to reshape the world with your beliefs. Dive in The Aurion: this is a deep journey you’ll never forget.
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
Featuring a beautiful, detailed open-world and a haunting soundtrack, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is non-linear storytelling at its best.
Soda Drinker Pro
The world's most advanced soda drinking simulator.
Last Hope - Tower Defense
Zombie Tower Defense: Join the ongoing war, in an open world, against the undead zombie horde. Choose between multiple powerful heroes all with unique epic gear and skills! With the wide variety of towers you can create your own perfect strategy.
HunieCam Studio
In HunieCam Studio players take control of a sleazy cam girl operation. Rake in stacks of filthy internet money and attract as many disgusting fans as you can in this fast paced, click happy and thoroughly perverted take on the business tycoon / management sim genre!
Epistory - Typing Chronicles
Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.
Dead Secret
Dead Secret is a first-person horror mystery set in rural Kansas in 1965. A reclusive professor is dead and it’s up to you to crack the case before you become the next victim. Investigate the murder and explore the story Time Magazine called “captivating” and “deeply creepy” .
DreadOut: Keepers of The Dark
DreadOut: Keepers of the Dark is a new standalone horror game that takes place in the DreadOut universe. In this missing chapter, you will help Linda face the challenges of the DreadOut world with even more dangers lurking within.
Lost Lands: The Golden Curse Collector's Edition
Lost Lands: the Golden Curse is an adventurous hidden object game-quest with puzzles and mini-games scattered through the boundless spaces of the fantasy world – from the volcano valleys to the Druid forest, from the deep caves to the floating islands.
Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed
Choose your tag team and rip through massive hordes of enemies with exciting aerial and ground-based combos. Look out, though - take too many hits and your clothes and defense will end up shredded!
Helen's Mysterious Castle
A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.
Defy Gravity Extended
Defy Gravity is an action platformer that is a mix between classic platforming and gravity based puzzle solving.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 02nd 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 74,024 reviews of which 72,337 were positive and 1,687 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 4,972 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
72,337
1,687
4,972
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 22,285 reviews of which 19,940 were positive and 2,345 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,333 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
19,940
2,345
1,333
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 138,913 reviews of which 120,889 were positive and 18,024 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 967 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
120,889
18,024
967
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 246,635 reviews of which 237,003 were positive and 9,632 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 928 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
9.5
237,003
9,632
928
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 135,315 reviews of which 127,250 were positive and 8,065 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 899 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
9.3
127,250
8,065
899
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 1,145 reviews of which 1,010 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 883 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
8.4
1,010
135
883
players
7. 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 90,341 reviews of which 73,750 were positive and 16,591 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 604 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
8.1
73,750
16,591
604
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 78,820 reviews of which 66,187 were positive and 12,633 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 602 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
8.3
66,187
12,633
602
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 17,446 reviews of which 16,230 were positive and 1,216 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 580 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
9.1
16,230
1,216
580
players
10. Haste
Run fast, soar through the air, and master your landings as you speed through procedural worlds to outrun the end of the universe! Haste is a fast-paced, action and female protagonist game developed by and published by landfall. Released on April 01st 2025 has received 5,102 reviews of which 4,677 were positive and 425 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 511 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
8.9
4,677
425
511
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 02nd 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 967 reviews of which 800 were positive and 167 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
800
167
-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 487 reviews of which 318 were positive and 169 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
318
169
-95%
39.80€
1.99€
5. 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 2,472 reviews of which 2,282 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
8.8
2,282
190
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
6. 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 5,082 reviews of which 4,490 were positive and 592 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 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.
8.5
4,490
592
-93%
19.00€
1.33€
7. 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 4,776 reviews of which 3,932 were positive and 844 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 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.
8.0
3,932
844
-93%
31.29€
2.19€
8. 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 8,163 reviews of which 6,360 were positive and 1,803 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 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.
7.6
6,360
1,803
-93%
25.29€
1.77€
9. 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 15,117 reviews of which 11,563 were positive and 3,554 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 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.
7.5
11,563
3,554
-93%
38.00€
2.66€
10. Scars Above
Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore. Scars Above is a action, adventure and female protagonist game developed by Mad Head Games and published by Prime Matter. Released on February 28th 2023 has received 2,702 reviews of which 2,087 were positive and 615 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
2,087
615
-93%
31.43€
2.20€
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 02nd 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 168,817 reviews of which 162,389 were positive and 6,428 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 311 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
162,389
6,428
311
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 147, this female protagonist game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free female protagonist games on Steam.
8.0
1,029
190
147
players
3. 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 881 reviews of which 873 were positive and 8 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
9.3
873
8
42
players
4. 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 921 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
8.9
921
48
21
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
21
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 2,604 reviews of which 2,255 were positive and 349 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
2,255
349
10
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 8,325 reviews of which 8,067 were positive and 258 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
8,067
258
9
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
8
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 4,039 reviews of which 3,893 were positive and 146 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
146
7
players
10. Banzai Escape 2: Subterranean
Banzai Escape 2 Subterranean is a Singleplayer or Co-op Cute Anime Third-person Action Modern Warfare Shooter and a sequel based the events of Banzai Escape 2. You as a player, controlling a cute clone sister fighting to clearing up path inside the underground network dungeon. Banzai Escape 2: Subterranean is a early access, anime and third-person shooter game developed by XenoAisam and published by Xenoaisam Studio. Released on October 29th 2021 has received 806 reviews of which 659 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
7.8
659
147
3
players