Best 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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Love Delivery
A coming-of-age romance simulation that follows the raw, relatable journey of a real loser.
Voodoo Detective
Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.
Eternal Threads
Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence.
Rolling in the Maze
In "Rolling in the Maze", players operate a small ball to challenge the maze. In order to reach the end, players need to crack according to the different level mechanisms of each level.
Adorable Witch 3
Adorable Witch 3 is a level puzzle game. Players need to control various mechanics in the level to help the witches and elves of the Magic Academy get flowers to pass the trainee witch test.
Dōkyūsei: Bangin' Summer
Dōkyūsei is a seminal classic of the dating sim genre that first blew Japan's mind in 1992. This updated remake adds HD art, optional modern features, and for the first time ever, a global release.
NEKO-MIMI SWEET HOUSEMATES Vol. 1
What is one to do when face to face with a cat-eared, winged angel? Life will never be the same when the angel, Mint, moves in and becomes your new housemate. Follow Mint, a popular girl from the doujin circle "Animal Herb," as she stars in this brand new, heart-warmingly comedic game!
Knightfall: A Daring Journey
Two knights, a strong bond, and a long journey. Take up the race for the rose, ride from town to town and take shelter before nightfall by any means necessary! If your bond is strong and your horse drifts well, you can be the recipient of the fabled rose. Luckily you brought guns!
Seventh Lair
Seventh Lair is a short visual novel featuring some cast members of The House in Fata Morgana. It exists in a parallel universe to the original game, so it can be enjoyed even by those unfamiliar with it.
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.
OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
9-nine-:NewEpisode
Enjoy short after stories for the heroines of the 9-nine- series in 9-nine-:NewEpisode!
角斗士学院（Gladiator School）
[game type] AVG + simulated love cultivation[game rating] objects aged 18 and above[game theme] BL ancient Roman wind school daily + hot-blooded battle
Know by heart
Childhood friends reunite after spending a long time apart, revisiting old memories and rekindling their friendship. However, something beyond their control will ruin this reunion.
Cyanotype Daydream -The Girl Who Dreamed the World-
Kaito wakes to find himself in a strange room, with no memories, and a taciturn girl named Yonagi by his side. Upon learning of his role, he immerses himself into three wondrous dream worlds with her. When all three stories meet a bitter end, Kaito recovers his memories, and the true story unfolds.
7 Days to End with You
To know a language, know the world, and finally know you.
Life is Strange Remastered
Experience the BAFTA award-winning story of Life is Strange now beautifully remastered with enhanced visuals and vastly improved animation using mocap technology.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered
Life is Strange: Before the Storm returns with remastered visuals across characters & environments.
Hello Lady! - Complete Edition
It's the Dawn of a New Age- The 21st century has brought about its own slew of problems for society at large. Asa result, the most promising youths from around the world have been gathered and enrolled in Amakawa Noble Academy.
Sucker for Love: First Date
Put the 'love' in 'Lovecraftian horror'! Perform terrifying rituals to win the affections of eldritch horrors and smooch 'em... at any cost!
Bound by Love
When Yokoshima finds out his office crush, Hazuki Ichinose, is transferring overseas, he realizes that he needs to act and finally ask her out.
Rewrite+
In this city built upon the ideal coexistence of civilization and the environment, Tennouji Kotarou spends his days with his friends, Kanbe Kotori and Yoshino Haruhiko. In this peaceful city, a tumultuous event shakes the foundations of Kazamatsuri once a year.
Rune Factory 4 Special
Journey to the vibrant world of Rune Factory and experience the legendary fantasy farming adventure like never before!
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 17th 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 28,950 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
149,064
21,663
28,950
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 1,563 reviews of which 1,369 were positive and 194 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 3,233 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among romance games based on player count.
8.4
1,369
194
3,233
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 328 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
328
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 12,452 reviews of which 12,306 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 242 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played romance games.
9.6
12,306
146
242
players
5. 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 210 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played romance games.
9.5
10,302
181
210
players
6. 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 110 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played romance games.
9.4
3,736
70
110
players
7. 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 838 reviews of which 666 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played romance games.
7.6
666
172
94
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
85
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
77
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
47
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 17th 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€
0.48€
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. 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 #5 position in the best deals for romance games.
8.7
4,547
490
-80%
24.99€
5.11€
6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for romance games.
9.1
906
28
-75%
17.99€
4.49€
7. LoveChoice
"What is love?" We try to answer that with this game. The game encourages people to have a warm, soft, and understanding heart. LoveChoice is a romance, dating sim and choices matter game developed and published by Akaba Studio. Released on November 15th 2021 has received 33,890 reviews of which 31,465 were positive and 2,425 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 72% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for romance games.
9.1
31,465
2,425
-72%
1.99€
0.56€
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 68% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for romance games.
8.8
3,816
374
-68%
19.50€
6.35€
9. Know by heart
Childhood friends reunite after spending a long time apart, revisiting old memories and rekindling their friendship. However, something beyond their control will ruin this reunion. Know by heart is a adventure, story rich and drama game developed and published by Ice-Pick Lodge. Released on February 10th 2022 has received 776 reviews of which 691 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 65% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for romance games.
8.4
691
85
-65%
16.79€
5.98€
10. 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 #10 position in the best deals for romance games.
9.1
13,301
936
-60%
5.59€
2.26€
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 17th 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 28,950 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
28,950
players
2. 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 242, this romance game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free romance games on Steam.
9.6
12,306
146
242
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 10,483 reviews of which 10,302 were positive and 181 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 210, this romance game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free romance games on Steam.
9.5
10,302
181
210
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 3,806 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 110 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free romance games on Steam.
9.4
3,736
70
110
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 838 reviews of which 666 were positive and 172 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
666
172
94
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
23
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
23
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
13
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
9
players