Best Otome 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 otome games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free otome games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Love Curse: Find Your Soulmate
Love Curse is a GL visual novel. You’ve fallen under a curse, and the only way to break it is to find your soulmate! The clock is ticking… Will you find true love? And what secrets will you uncover along the way?
Homicipher
Homicipher is a language deciphering and exploration ADV based on the concept of "romance with horror men." The protagonist, who has wandered into another world, interacts with non-human beings to decipher their language while striving to escape.
Bloody Painter Dating Sim
You have unfortunately been captured by a serial killer, and you must increase your chances of survival within seven days. Your choices will determine how he treats you and the outcome of your relationship. What will your final relationship with him be...?
Folie Fatale
All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!
撩妹模拟器：渣男的秘密
During the pursuit of six beautiful women, you will learn the underlying logic and basic principles of love, chat skills, dating skills, relationship upgrade skills, psychological effects of love, and building framework personality attraction.
A Date with Death
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.
Tide—1927—
In the 16th year of the Republic of China, Shanghai. Bai Youfu, a young girl who was dissatisfied with the arranged marriage, saw the news of her fiancé's murder in the newspaper one day, pointing to the innocent woman as the murderer. In order to protect her father, she decides to leave home.
From Madness with Love
This is a dating sim with guys you will never be on the same page with! For some reason, you just can't communicate with the guy you like... An unusual yet extraordinary experience with a cute pixel art style, fully voiced in Japanese.
Mask of the Rose
A marvellous romance with a hint of murder, where every playthrough is different! Seek love, friendship, or more... intimate encounters. Help a murdered man find justice. And watch out for the bats.
Dark Nights
Nothing is as it seems.
Trapped with Jester
An unusual horror-themed Visual Novel about waking up in a carriage with a stranger… Whatever could go wrong?
Ballads at Midnight
When a sarcastic bard is arrested and exiled to an abandoned castle, she expected to be at the mercy of a hungry, blood-thirsty vampire. She soon discovers that the vampire, Lucius, is not starving: he is gravely bored. She may just survive on borrowed time, one ballad each midnight.
Ten Trials of Babel: The Doppelganger Maze
Otome × Death Game × Mild Horror Multiple Endings Puzzle RPG
Arcadia Fallen
Play the role of a young alchemist apprentice who is unwillingly bound to an illegal spirit. Suddenly drawn into a war between humanity and magic, they must join a group of unlikely heroes to escape their own doom, hopefully saving the world along the way.
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.
Ambition: A Minuet in Power
18th century Paris - a city of love, lies and revolution. You are a woman of fashion trying to survive the political turmoil. Date a cast of unforgettable characters. Amass the wealth and respect you deserve. Engage in gossip that can alter the course of history, or lead you to the guillotine.
When The Night Comes
When The Night Comes is a queer, narrative-driven, supernatural visual novel.
BUSTAFELLOWS
A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!
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!
TAISHO x ALICE epilogue
This is the final installment of TAISHO x ALICE, a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! Take on the role of the heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after" once and for all!
Yoshiwara Higanbana
--Whether I end up after falling in love, in your arms or in a scarlet prison? It's up to you to make my vow of higanbana fall or wither-- Even if it's only for one night, I want to be held by you...
TAISHO x ALICE episode 3
DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episode III) is a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! You will take on the role of the fairytale heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after"!
Most played otome games on Steam
Take a look at the top otome games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 14th 2025.
1. A Date with Death
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls. A Date with Death is a dating sim, visual novel and lgbtq+ game developed and published by Two and a Half Studios. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 10,483 reviews of which 10,302 were positive and 181 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played otome game, thanks to its 188 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
10,302
181
188
players
2. Homicipher
Homicipher is a language deciphering and exploration ADV based on the concept of "romance with horror men." The protagonist, who has wandered into another world, interacts with non-human beings to decipher their language while striving to escape. Homicipher is a horror, otome and female protagonist game developed by 八名木Games and published by Gamirror Games. Released on November 01st 2024 has received 6,540 reviews of which 6,305 were positive and 235 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played otome games.
9.3
6,305
235
50
players
3. Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
Romance 12 handsome warriors and the samurai of the Shinsengumi, uncover their dark secrets, and conquer your demons in this historical fantasy visual novel! Your narrative choices unlock multiple branching storylines and 30 different endings! Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds is a otome, visual novel and female protagonist game developed by Idea Factory and Design Factory and published by Idea Factory International. Released on August 24th 2017 has received 1,902 reviews of which 1,768 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played otome games.
8.9
1,768
134
16
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 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 #4 spot among the most played otome games.
8.9
925
50
15
players
5. Amnesia™: Memories
You awaken to find your memories gone. To learn the truth behind your amnesia, you’ll choose from five romantic paths, each its own world. With 20+ endings, can you write the lasting love story you deserve, or will your love and life come to an end? Amnesia™: Memories is a otome, visual novel and female protagonist game developed by Idea Factory and Design Factory and published by Idea Factory International. Released on August 25th 2015 has received 3,747 reviews of which 3,446 were positive and 301 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played otome games.
8.8
3,446
301
15
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played otome games.
8.6
4,706
587
12
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played otome games.
9.3
3,898
149
11
players
8. BUSTAFELLOWS
A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more! BUSTAFELLOWS is a otome, visual novel and female protagonist game developed by NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC. and published by PQube. Released on July 30th 2021 has received 904 reviews of which 788 were positive and 116 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played otome games.
8.2
788
116
11
players
9. Folie Fatale
All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN! Folie Fatale is a female protagonist, otome and visual novel game developed by Kanmidoko (神海処) and published by 346lab Localization. Released on May 30th 2024 has received 1,915 reviews of which 1,716 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played otome games.
8.6
1,716
199
4
players
10. TAISHO x ALICE episode 2
DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episode II) is a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! You will take on the role of the fairytale heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after"! TAISHO x ALICE episode 2 is a otome, choose your own adventure and visual novel game developed by Primula and published by pencil. Released on September 17th 2020 has received 569 reviews of which 490 were positive and 79 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played otome games.
8.1
490
79
4
players
Best deals on otome games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of otome games available on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted otome games.
1. 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 808 reviews of which 611 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for otome category.
7.2
611
197
-98%
28.99€
0.78€
2. Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms
Continue your journey to Edo in Hakuoki™: Edo Blossoms, where you play as the heroine Chizuru Yukimura. Romance the famous warriors of the Shinsengumi as you enter a fantasy drama of battles and self-discovery. Your narrative choices unlock multiple branching storylines and 30 different endings! Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms is a otome, visual novel and female protagonist game developed by Idea Factory and Design Factory and published by Idea Factory International. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 952 reviews of which 916 were positive and 36 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in otome games.
9.0
916
36
-94%
8.19€
0.52€
3. Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk
Uncover the secret – Unite the clans In a town ruled by opposing clans and overshadowed by superstition and legend, a child is born with the dreaded mark of a witch. She conceals her identity until the theft of a mysterious relic brings to light a series of staggering revelations. Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk is a otome, adventure and visual novel game developed by Idea Factory and published by Intragames. Released on August 30th 2019 has received 617 reviews of which 534 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 89% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in otome games.
8.1
534
83
-89%
28.99€
3.40€
4. Arcadia Fallen
Play the role of a young alchemist apprentice who is unwillingly bound to an illegal spirit. Suddenly drawn into a war between humanity and magic, they must join a group of unlikely heroes to escape their own doom, hopefully saving the world along the way. Arcadia Fallen is a choose your own adventure, visual novel and dating sim game developed and published by Galdra Studios. Released on November 17th 2021 has received 418 reviews of which 395 were positive and 23 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 53% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for otome games.
8.7
395
23
-53%
20.99€
9.99€
Free otome games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play otome games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play otome games.
1. A Date with Death
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls. A Date with Death is a dating sim, visual novel and lgbtq+ game developed and published by Two and a Half Studios. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 10,483 reviews of which 10,302 were positive and 181 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 188 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free otome games on Steam.
9.5
10,302
181
188
players
2. 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 #2 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.9
925
50
15
players
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.6
4,706
587
12
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 otome games on Steam.
9.3
3,898
149
11
players
5. Dark Nights
Nothing is as it seems. Dark Nights is a otome, visual novel and adventure game developed and published by Pinlin. Released on October 31st 2022 has received 348 reviews of which 318 were positive and 30 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.4
318
30
3
players
6. Seduce Me the Otome
A romantic comedy visual novel centered around a girl named Mika Anderson, who gets entangled in the affairs of incubi. Seduce Me the Otome is a free to play and otome game developed and published by Michaela Laws. Released on June 04th 2015 has received 2,179 reviews of which 1,890 were positive and 289 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.3
1,890
289
3
players
7. Ballads at Midnight
When a sarcastic bard is arrested and exiled to an abandoned castle, she expected to be at the mercy of a hungry, blood-thirsty vampire. She soon discovers that the vampire, Lucius, is not starving: he is gravely bored. She may just survive on borrowed time, one ballad each midnight. Ballads at Midnight is a free to play, otome and vampire game developed by Synstoria and published by Abiding Bridge. Released on July 15th 2022 has received 415 reviews of which 392 were positive and 23 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.7
392
23
2
players
8. Fujiwara Bittersweet
Girl protag heartwarming slice of life with bittersweet twists! Fujiwara Bittersweet is a visual novel, indie and otome game developed and published by MagicBenchVN. Released on January 16th 2021 has received 400 reviews of which 350 were positive and 50 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.1
350
50
2
players
9. Mystic Destinies: Serendipity of Aeons
During your first year of university, immense magical powers are forced onto you, thus revealing the supernatural world hidden within ours. But you must learn to control your powers with the help of a partner or risk destroying everything around you. Will your new fate be one of tragedy or serendipity? Mystic Destinies: Serendipity of Aeons is a visual novel, otome and female protagonist game developed and published by Aeon Dream Studios. Released on February 11th 2016 has received 396 reviews of which 325 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
7.7
325
71
2
players
10. Trapped with Jester
An unusual horror-themed Visual Novel about waking up in a carriage with a stranger… Whatever could go wrong? Trapped with Jester is a choose your own adventure, visual novel and interactive fiction game developed by Anta and published by Neoclassic Games. Released on October 10th 2022 has received 1,264 reviews of which 1,196 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.9
1,196
68
1
players