Best Visual Novel 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 visual novel games. For those who prefer not to search, check out lists of the most played, top deals and best free to play Visual Novel games on Steam.

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Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

Price -63% 18.53€
Rating 8.7
Release 24 Jan 2024
Petit Game Collection vol.1 A spin-off minigame collection of "Needy Streamer Overload". Meet your internet angel in this retro-style game world!

Price 7.79€
Rating 8.3
Release 19 Jan 2024
No Case Should Remain Unsolved Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.

Price 6.89€
Rating 9.4
Release 17 Jan 2024
Sovereign Syndicate A Victorian steampunk RPG with tarot cards instead of dice. Investigate the disappearance of society’s most vulnerable to uncover a mysterious cult. Play as three characters, each with their own skills and motivations. Customize your characters with narrative choices to unlock new tarot cards.

Price -78% 4.43€
Rating 7.7
Release 15 Jan 2024
Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi In this small visual novel, lay down and relax with Sakuya Izayoi. Talk to her, kiss her or just simply enjoy each other's presence! Chose between 3 different locations featuring stunning artwork in this Touhou Project Fangame.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.8
Release 12 Jan 2024
KinitoPET KinitoPET is a psychological horror experience that takes place through Kinito, an early 2000s virtual assistant. Kinito is able to walk, talk, browse, adapt, and play games as Kinito is like no other with its adaptive technology!

Price 5.89€
Rating 9.1
Release 09 Jan 2024
Winter Memories After the unforgettable summer memories you’ve made half a year ago, Yui, Rio, and Miyuki are back. With the change of seasons and the cold falling snow, a new page to your story is about to begin.

Price 16.79€
Rating 9.5
Release 05 Jan 2024
Lacey's Wardrobe Lacey needs your help to find the best outfits for every occasion. Play dress-up Lacey and experience amazing moments with her! 「 Fangame ♡」

Price Free to play
Rating 8.8
Release 05 Jan 2024
KRAMPEN Immerse yourself in the winter forest and help a lost soul to find a piece of itself. What is awaiting you there.. or who?

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 21 Dec 2023
ONE. The pioneering nakige that made a generation cry... Legendary '90s visual novel ONE. is back and better than ever with updated art, animations, and features!

Price -40% 11.70€
Rating 7.5
Release 21 Dec 2023
冬日树下的回忆AFTER 《冬日树下的回忆AFTER》是由MagicaLuv负责运营协助发布,xwu(965)制作的免费原创视觉小说。 讲述了原作《冬日树下的回忆》中“真结局”之后发生的故事。

Price Free to play
Rating 9.1
Release 19 Dec 2023
WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel.

Price 46.49€
Rating 9.5
Release 14 Dec 2023
Anon's Neko Waifus Discover an enchanting world where cute neko girls await to steal your heart. Immerse yourself in a tale of romance and emotions. It's the perfect getaway for a good time.

Price 3.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 08 Dec 2023
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 9.5
Release 07 Dec 2023
Pixel Cafe Step into Pixel's shoes in this one-of-a-kind journey that bridges time, memories, and the aroma of fresh coffee. Dive deep into a city balancing its past and future. Engage in intense arcade challenges, immerse yourself in heartfelt stories, and navigate a world crafted in pixel art.

Price -89% 1.48€
Rating 8.7
Release 30 Nov 2023
Paper Bride 5 Two Lifetimes "Paper Bride 5 Two Lifetimes" is the 5th work in the "Paper Bride' series. Our cast from Zangling Village return to the stage to welcome players back to the world of paper bride...

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.1
Release 30 Nov 2023
Noctuary Two young illuminators, Fancia and Alina, start their adventure in the bright and fascinating Inlixaland... ...in pursuit of becoming trustworthy "The Arborangers."

Price -40% 17.39€
Rating 9.1
Release 28 Nov 2023
My GF Doesn't Know What I'm Into A visual novel about my cute new girlfriend, who doesn't know what i'm into!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.7
Release 27 Nov 2023
Nut City Blues A comedy-mystery visual novel about Captain Fox, Detective Raccoon and the danger of pineapple pizza.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.9
Release 23 Nov 2023
Hira Hira Hihiru "Hira Hira Hihiru" is a visual novel set in a fictional Taishō Era. It tells the story of its two protagonists' struggle against Aerodema, a terrifying disease which brings the dead back to life.

Price 24.50€
Rating 9.2
Release 16 Nov 2023
Universe For Sale A space station nestled in the clouds of Jupiter. A bizarre bazaar where a young, worried woman crafts entire universes in the palm of her hand. A mysterious cultist who's stripped the flesh from his bones in order to reach enlightenment. Here, there's a universe for sale. You buying?

Price -99% 0.27€
Rating 7.6
Release 16 Nov 2023
American Arcadia American Arcadia is a cinematic puzzle game that combines a 2.5D platformer and first-person game to tell the tale of a thrilling escape. Experience the extraordinary story of Trevor, an average man escaping from the world's most popular reality tv show.

Price -88% 2.50€
Rating 9.1
Release 15 Nov 2023
Life Makeover Explore Life Makeover: Unleash your style, dye outfits, and design freely. Dive into unlimited dress-up, build your dream home - all for free.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.0
Release 15 Nov 2023
Invincible Presents: Atom Eve Become Atom Eve and take control of your own path as one of the most powerful superheroes in the Invincible universe! Unravel a mystery and balance the dangers and responsibilities of being a superhero with the relatable challenges of everyday life.

Price -75% 2.43€
Rating 8.9
Release 14 Nov 2023