Discounted Romance 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 romance games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free romance games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice
No obstacle will keep me away from my beloved, my Faith, not even the wild and untamed islands of Kalau’a. Those lovely island ladies can only distract me for so long as my heart’s compass only points in one direction - Faith!
Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp
"Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp" brings you more of the world's best (and maybe only?) multiplayer dating sim; but in a way you've never expected!
Vampires' Melody
3 centuries have passed after sleeping for one night!? On a rainy night filled with thunderstorms, a young chef Raylan encountered a mysterious girl who resembled Sleeping Beauty in a huge tree hole, but everything suddenly went black before he could find out what happened...
When The Past Was Around
When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.
Littlewood
The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG.
Trap Legend
In the beginning, Crossdressers were the sun... And Goddesses too! A story of turmoil filled romance between man and crossdresser in modern times, brought back to the forefront by the Goddesses of legend! A hymn of love for the new generation of crossdressers!
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
Florence
Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.
Felix The Reaper
Felix The Reaper is a challenging and strict 3D puzzle game about bringing humans into deadly situations. You are Felix, the ever-dancing bringer of death, who just so happens to be dangerously in love with Life.
Seek Girl Ⅱ
This is a casual intellectual game, get beautiful pictures and exercise your observation.
Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue
In a world where flying through the sky is as simple as riding a bicycle, the sport "Flying Circus" is all the rage. Following the discovery of anti-gravitons, special shoes that allow an individual to fly, Anti-Graviton Shoes, took the world by storm.
GreedFall
Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
The mega-hit RPG, FINAL FANTASY VIII returns! This Steam® version features new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customise your gameplay experience.
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.
DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation
Show the Spirits the power of love and save the world in this romantic visual novel!
The Princess, the Stray Cat, and Matters of the Heart
Once upon a time, after his mother passed away, a boy called Nora felt all alone in the world. He spent every day with his unique and kind hearted friends until one fateful day, he had a chance encounter with a princess from the Netherworld.
Yumeutsutsu Re:Master
Yumeutsutsu Re:Master is a girls-love adventure game set in a small game studio.
Otaku's Adventure
"Otaku's Adventure" is a different kind of AVG.The story tells of an Otaku who has been single for many years and thirst for love. While he inadvertently embarks on a fantastic journey, he eventually wins girls' love. The game combines storytelling with alternative TAKAGISM, and mini-games.
Taboos: Cracks
Relax puzzle games to keep you in a good mood.
Trap Shrine
The Goddess was a Crossdresser?! The enshrined deity turned out to be a cross dressing Goddess that was sealed to... marry ME?! The cross dressing legend starts here!
Newfound Courage
You're a young man named Alex who arrives in the cliffside town of Silverpine. Explore the town's many mysteries and meet its colourful townsfolk, while you grow closer to a kind-hearted local named Jake. Can the two of you save the town from the impending doom brewing inside the mysterious Vault?
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.
If My Heart Had Wings -Flight Diary-
While If My Heart Had Wings -Flight Diary- is technically a fan disc for If My Heart Had Wings, it includes six stories - including the prologue and epilogue to the main story - and acts as a sort of sequel to the original.
Degrees of Separation
Degrees of Separation is a puzzle platformer where cooperation is built into every move. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, fall in love, but are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure.
Most played romance games on Steam
Take a look at the top romance games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.
1. The Sims™ 4
Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more. The Sims™ 4 is a life sim, character customization and free to play game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 170,727 reviews of which 149,064 were positive and 21,663 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played romance game, thanks to its 31,136 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
149,064
21,663
31,136
players
2. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Welcome to the eastern nation of Azuma! In this fresh take on Rune Factory, use your powers as an Earth Dancer to restore the land, its people, and even its gods. Along the way, battle corrupted monsters, rebuild seasonal farms and villages, and form bonds with the colorful locals. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a rpg, action and adventure game developed by Marvelous Inc. and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. and Marvelous Europe. Released on June 04th 2025 has received 1,504 reviews of which 1,313 were positive and 191 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 4,870 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among romance games based on player count.
8.3
1,313
191
4,870
players
3. Caribbean Legend
An open-world RPG, set in the Golden Age of Caribbean piracy. Embark on a 200-hour-long adventure, plunder cities and ships, explore the unknown, discover treasures, forge friendships, earn bounties on your head, and charm the ladies on your path to ultimate freedom! Caribbean Legend is a pirates, rpg and open world game developed by BlackMark Studio and published by BlackMark Studio and Valkyrie Initiative. Released on February 15th 2024 has received 2,063 reviews of which 1,594 were positive and 469 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. While seeing 355 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among romance games based on player count.
7.5
1,594
469
355
players
4. Romance Club - Stories I Play
Immerse yourself in romantic visual stories where you control what happens! Romance Club - Stories I Play is a visual novel, simulation and romance game developed and published by Your Story Interactive. Released on October 13th 2023 has received 837 reviews of which 665 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 325 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played romance games.
7.6
665
172
325
players
5. Our Life: Beginnings & Always
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door. Our Life: Beginnings & Always is a visual novel, romance and lgbtq+ game developed and published by GB Patch Games. Released on November 16th 2020 has received 12,452 reviews of which 12,306 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 226 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played romance games.
9.6
12,306
146
226
players
6. 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 205 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played romance games.
9.5
10,302
181
205
players
7. Katawa Shoujo
Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right. Katawa Shoujo is a visual novel, romance and dating sim game developed and published by Four Leaf Studios. Released on August 15th 2024 has received 3,806 reviews of which 3,736 were positive and 70 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 102 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played romance games.
9.4
3,736
70
102
players
8. Rune Factory 5
As the newest ranger of a peacekeeping organization known as SEED, protect your community by rounding up rowdy monsters and going on special missions. Cultivate your farm and friendships alike while unravelling rune-related mysteries! Rune Factory 5 is a rpg, farming sim and romance game developed by Marvelous Inc. and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. and Marvelous Europe. Released on July 13th 2022 has received 1,861 reviews of which 1,444 were positive and 417 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played romance games.
7.5
1,444
417
93
players
9. Rune Factory 4 Special
Journey to the vibrant world of Rune Factory and experience the legendary fantasy farming adventure like never before! Rune Factory 4 Special is a rpg, farming sim and adventure game developed by Marvelous Inc. and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. and Marvelous Europe. Released on December 07th 2021 has received 1,907 reviews of which 1,682 were positive and 225 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played romance games.
8.4
1,682
225
85
players
10. Café Stella and the Reaper's Butterflies
Takamine Kousei was living a carefree college life until, one day, he tragically died in an accident. But then, the bizarre happened: Takamine Kousei opened his eyes again. And what's more, when he woke up, it was the morning of the very day, he had died. Café Stella and the Reaper's Butterflies is a visual novel and romance game developed by YUZUSOFT and published by NekoNyan Ltd. and HIKARI FIELD. Released on March 25th 2022 has received 5,385 reviews of which 5,283 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played romance games.
9.5
5,283
102
58
players
Best deals on romance games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of romance games available on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted romance games.
1. Arcade Spirits
Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking? Arcade Spirits is a cute, dating sim and lgbtq+ game developed by Fiction Factory Games and published by PQube. Released on February 12th 2019 has received 599 reviews of which 555 were positive and 44 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for romance category.
8.6
555
44
-98%
19.99€
0.53€
2. Highway Blossoms
A yuri visual novel about Amber, a girl who's trying her best to be alone on the road, until she stumbles upon a young hitchhiker and the journal of a prospector from long ago. Fully voiced in English. Highway Blossoms is a lgbtq+, visual novel and america game developed by and published by Studio Élan. Released on June 17th 2016 has received 2,613 reviews of which 2,462 were positive and 151 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 romance games.
9.0
2,462
151
-94%
12.79€
0.81€
3. If My Heart Had Wings
An animated visual novel of a lovely and bittersweet tale of youth, you play as Aoi Minase in this romantic-comedy as he meets various young girls in his hometown and works together with them to revive their school’s glider-flying “Soaring Club” in order to realize their shared dream of flight. If My Heart Had Wings is a visual novel, romance and dating sim game developed and published by MoeNovel. Released on November 24th 2014 has received 4,559 reviews of which 4,208 were positive and 351 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 85% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in romance games.
8.9
4,208
351
-85%
14.99€
2.27€
4. Eternights
Eternights is a dating action game where you try to make the most out of life during the apocalypse. Monday: Go on a date. Tuesday: Clear dungeon. Friday: Freak out! The clock is ticking!! Eternights is a anime, dating sim and hack and slash game developed by Studio Sai and published by Studio Sai and Kepler Ghost. Released on September 11th 2023 has received 2,826 reviews of which 2,448 were positive and 378 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for romance games.
8.3
2,448
378
-85%
39.99€
6.04€
5. Highschool Romance
Can you find love as the only boy in an all-girls school? Find out, in this slice-of-life visual novel game with multiple endings. Highschool Romance is a visual novel game developed and published by Dharker Studios. Released on November 18th 2015 has received 584 reviews of which 462 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for romance games.
7.5
462
122
-83%
14.79€
2.59€
6. Haven
Two lovers gave up everything and escaped to a lost planet to be together. Glide through a mysterious landscape, explore a fragmented world and fight against what’s trying to tear them apart in this RPG adventure about love, rebellion, and freedom. Haven is a romance, action-adventure and rpg game developed and published by The Game Bakers. Released on December 03rd 2020 has received 5,037 reviews of which 4,547 were positive and 490 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for romance games.
8.7
4,547
490
-80%
24.99€
5.11€
7. A Sky Full of Stars 仰望夜空的星辰
The starry sky spreads far and wide overhead... This story full of love, comedy, and excitement follows our protagonist and his stargazing friends as they grow together. "A Sky Full of Stars" is a coming-of-age astronomy tale by the same team who brought you "If My Heart Had Wings". A Sky Full of Stars 仰望夜空的星辰 is a visual novel, choose your own adventure and romance game developed and published by MoeNovel. Released on December 15th 2017 has received 934 reviews of which 906 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for romance games.
9.1
906
28
-75%
17.99€
4.49€
8. Five Hearts Under One Roof
Yuman’s, the player, once solitary home and routine are now invaded by five beautiful women! Each has her unique charm – the 'childhood friend of 20 years,' the 'first love and former idol,' the 'demanding boss,' the 'bold younger girl,' and the 'shy recluse.' Who will you choose? Five Hearts Under One Roof is a dating sim and fmv game developed and published by Storytaco. Released on October 02nd 2024 has received 4,190 reviews of which 3,816 were positive and 374 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 71% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for romance games.
8.8
3,816
374
-71%
19.50€
5.81€
9. Florence
Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself. Florence is a indie, casual and adventure game developed by Mountains and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on February 13th 2020 has received 14,237 reviews of which 13,301 were positive and 936 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for romance games.
9.1
13,301
936
-60%
5.59€
2.26€
10. Muv-Luv
One of the most highly-acclaimed visual novel series arrives on Steam, newly revamped and officially in English! An interdimensional love story that takes high school romance on a roller-coaster ride through the depths of despair, culminating in a sci-fi grand finale of epic proportions. Muv-Luv is a visual novel, anime and romance game developed and published by aNCHOR Inc.. Released on February 28th 2018 has received 1,646 reviews of which 1,545 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for romance games.
8.9
1,545
101
-60%
28.99€
11.59€
Free romance games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play romance games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play romance games.
1. The Sims™ 4
Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more. The Sims™ 4 is a life sim, character customization and free to play game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 170,727 reviews of which 149,064 were positive and 21,663 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 31,136 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free romance games on Steam.
8.6
149,064
21,663
31,136
players
2. Romance Club - Stories I Play
Immerse yourself in romantic visual stories where you control what happens! Romance Club - Stories I Play is a visual novel, simulation and romance game developed and published by Your Story Interactive. Released on October 13th 2023 has received 837 reviews of which 665 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 325, this romance game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free romance games on Steam.
7.6
665
172
325
players
3. Our Life: Beginnings & Always
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door. Our Life: Beginnings & Always is a visual novel, romance and lgbtq+ game developed and published by GB Patch Games. Released on November 16th 2020 has received 12,452 reviews of which 12,306 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 226, this romance game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free romance games on Steam.
9.6
12,306
146
226
players
4. 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. Attracting a solid base of 205 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free romance games on Steam.
9.5
10,302
181
205
players
5. Katawa Shoujo
Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right. Katawa Shoujo is a visual novel, romance and dating sim game developed and published by Four Leaf Studios. Released on August 15th 2024 has received 3,806 reviews of which 3,736 were positive and 70 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 102 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free romance games on Steam.
9.4
3,736
70
102
players
6. Egg
egg Egg is a psychological horror game developed and published by KolbasinoGames. Released on February 03rd 2024 has received 12,241 reviews of which 10,549 were positive and 1,692 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free romance games on Steam.
8.4
10,549
1,692
46
players
7. ERROR143
A bickering and bantering rivals-to-lovers visual novel where you fall in love after first hack. ERROR143 is a visual novel, dating sim and lgbtq+ game developed and published by Jenny Vi Pham. Released on July 26th 2022 has received 4,352 reviews of which 4,053 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free romance games on Steam.
9.0
4,053
299
28
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played free romance games on Steam.
8.9
925
50
21
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 4,047 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 #9 spot among the most played free romance games on Steam.
9.3
3,898
149
16
players
10. PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator
Your Pocket-Sized Dating Simulator! Every launch brings a new date with unique dialogues! Spend endless hours with your adorable, love-struck virtual girlfriend. PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator is a visual novel, dating sim and horror game developed and published by TERNOX. Released on November 27th 2024 has received 1,232 reviews of which 1,197 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free romance games on Steam.
9.2
1,197
35
8
players