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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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.
Vertical Slice: A Game Dev Story
From nobody to famous game producer in 3 years: that’s the journey you will live! Experience the trials and tribulations of game development in this life simulation game: live through the process of founding a small team and learning how to work together to develop a successful game.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
The long awaited finale to the epic engulfing a continent comes to a head in the final chapter of the Trails of Cold Steel saga!
The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III
The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III, which takes place in the Erebonian Empire after the end of the civil war, is now available for PC!
The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II KAI -The Erebonian Civil War-
The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki role-playing game series is highly acclaimed by gamers all over the world for its elaborate character portrayals and epic storyline. The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki and The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II have sold over 1 million copies in total.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne
Enjoy a new Re:ZERO storyline, fully supervised by the series author Tappei Nagatsuki! Featuring brand new characters designed by the original artist Shinichirou Otsuka as well as your favorites from the series!
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.
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...
My Vow to My Liege
《My Vow to My Liege》is a visual novel dating game. Players get to play as a girl disguised as the King of Ng, a man. The 4 dateable characters are: the guide, the enemy, the minister and the guard.Will they choose the man over the country? Love over hate? Who will they finally end up with?
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.
From Frontier
By an accident，the protagonist set out on a journey to the "Lemuria Continent" with the second princess of the demon country who was running away from home.Awaiting in the pioneer land is encounters with dangerous monsters, unexplored land, and fascinating beauties.
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!
Angels of Death Episode.Eddie
"The boy made up his mind to face a cruel world." The new special edition of the psychological horror-adventure game "Angels of Death", which has also been made into an anime. The past of B4 floor master Eddie is revealed...
A Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986
A Summer's End is a visual novel set in 1980s Hong Kong. It tells of a love story between two women. Lush and vibrant visuals, the game features over 400 unique hand-drawn artwork inspired by Asian cinema and 1980s anime.
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.
Senren＊Banka
Senren＊Banka is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Yuzusoft, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. This game commemorated Yuzusoft's 10th anniversary. It won numerous awards on the year of its release in Japan for its art, music, and characters.
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.
STEINS;GATE: My Darling's Embrace
Fall in love with the lab members all over again in this sweet and slapstick romantic comedy!
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.
YU-NO: A girl who chants love at the bound of this world
Takuya Arima receives a package from his supposedly deceased father. It contains the mysterious Reflector Device which allows the user to travel between parallel worlds. Takuya must unearth the mystery of his father's legacy to prevent a calamity threatening to envelop reality itself.
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.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 April 30th 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, free to play and character customization game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 167,732 reviews of which 146,459 were positive and 21,273 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 24,283 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
146,459
21,273
24,283
players
2. Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations. Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition is a adventure, turn-based combat and singleplayer game developed by Owlcat Games and published by Owlcat Games and META Publishing. Released on September 02nd 2021 has received 38,018 reviews of which 31,943 were positive and 6,075 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 2,031 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among romance games based on player count.
8.3
31,943
6,075
2,031
players
3. 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 10,130 reviews of which 9,958 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 208 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among romance games based on player count.
9.5
9,958
172
208
players
4. 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 12,318 reviews of which 12,173 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 173 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played romance games.
9.6
12,173
145
173
players
5. 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 1,974 reviews of which 1,515 were positive and 459 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played romance games.
7.4
1,515
459
84
players
6. 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 1,833 reviews of which 1,423 were positive and 410 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played romance games.
7.5
1,423
410
83
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 3,581 reviews of which 3,515 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played romance games.
9.4
3,515
66
76
players
8. 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 816 reviews of which 653 were positive and 163 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played romance games.
7.6
653
163
67
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 1,879 reviews of which 1,653 were positive and 226 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
1,653
226
64
players
10. CLANNAD
From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date. CLANNAD is a visual novel, anime and story rich game developed by VisualArts/Key and published by Sekai Project. Released on November 23rd 2015 has received 9,594 reviews of which 9,448 were positive and 146 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
9,448
146
41
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 April 30th 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 597 reviews of which 552 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for romance category.
8.6
552
45
-93%
18.86€
1.32€
2. Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly
Awakening in a mysterious mansion, her first, frantic thoughts are: 'Where am I? And more importantly, WHO am I?' Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly is a otome, adventure and visual novel game developed by Idea Factory and published by Intragames. Released on November 15th 2018 has received 786 reviews of which 674 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 75% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in romance games.
8.1
674
112
-75%
28.99€
7.24€
3. Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament
The “Xuan-Yuan Sword” is an epic oriental RPG series with 25 years of history.It elaborates on the very heart of this series, the idea of "one, looking at the same thing from different angles, may come to different conclusions. " through a variety of historical incidents in different times. Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament is a rpg, story rich and historical game developed by DOMO Studio and SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT and published by SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT and 方块游戏(CubeGame). Released on February 25th 2016 has received 1,498 reviews of which 1,078 were positive and 420 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 75% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in romance games.
7.0
1,078
420
-75%
14.99€
3.74€
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 2,778 reviews of which 2,409 were positive and 369 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 73% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for romance games.
8.3
2,409
369
-73%
29.93€
8.08€
5. From Frontier
By an accident，the protagonist set out on a journey to the "Lemuria Continent" with the second princess of the demon country who was running away from home.Awaiting in the pioneer land is encounters with dangerous monsters, unexplored land, and fascinating beauties. From Frontier is a jrpg game developed by Doubles Core and published by OTAKU Plan. Released on July 24th 2020 has received 336 reviews of which 329 were positive and 7 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for romance games.
9.0
329
7
-70%
13.29€
3.98€
6. The Men of Yoshiwara: Kikuya
"The Men of Yoshiwara" is a popular romance game for women. At the end, to whom is it that you will be talking of love? Vocal opening song/English text The Men of Yoshiwara: Kikuya is a otome, visual novel and female protagonist game developed and published by Dogenzaka Lab. Released on October 14th 2015 has received 481 reviews of which 357 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for romance games.
7.0
357
124
-70%
27.99€
8.39€
7. 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 5,001 reviews of which 4,516 were positive and 485 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 69% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for romance games.
8.7
4,516
485
-69%
24.74€
7.67€
8. 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 14,082 reviews of which 13,155 were positive and 927 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 64% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for romance games.
9.1
13,155
927
-64%
5.53€
1.99€
9. CLANNAD
From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date. CLANNAD is a visual novel, anime and story rich game developed by VisualArts/Key and published by Sekai Project. Released on November 23rd 2015 has received 9,594 reviews of which 9,448 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for romance games.
9.5
9,448
146
-60%
43.99€
17.59€
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 1,617 reviews of which 1,519 were positive and 98 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
1,519
98
-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 April 30th 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, free to play and character customization game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 167,732 reviews of which 146,459 were positive and 21,273 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 24,283 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free romance games on Steam.
8.6
146,459
21,273
24,283
players
2. 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 10,130 reviews of which 9,958 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 208, this romance game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free romance games on Steam.
9.5
9,958
172
208
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 12,318 reviews of which 12,173 were positive and 145 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 173, this romance game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free romance games on Steam.
9.6
12,173
145
173
players
4. 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 3,581 reviews of which 3,515 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free romance games on Steam.
9.4
3,515
66
76
players
5. 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 816 reviews of which 653 were positive and 163 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free romance games on Steam.
7.6
653
163
67
players
6. Egg
egg Egg is a psychological horror game developed and published by KolbasinoGames. Released on February 03rd 2024 has received 12,134 reviews of which 10,467 were positive and 1,667 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
10,467
1,667
33
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played free romance games on Steam.
8.9
921
48
21
players
8. 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 4,282 reviews of which 3,989 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free romance games on Steam.
9.0
3,989
293
20
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 romance games on Steam.
9.3
3,893
146
15
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 1,040 reviews of which 1,010 were positive and 30 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free romance games on Steam.
9.1
1,010
30
7
players