Free to Play Visual Novel Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play visual novel games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on February 07th 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play visual novel games on Steam.
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1. Limbus Company
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs. Limbus Company is a story rich, lore-rich and turn-based combat game. Released on February 26th 2023 has received 93,128 reviews of which 80,987 were positive and 12,141 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played visual novel game, thanks to its 21,463 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
80,987
12,141
21,463
players
2. Reverse: 1999
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999. Reverse: 1999 is a rpg, story rich and visual novel game. Released on October 08th 2024 has received 3,995 reviews of which 3,744 were positive and 251 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 774 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among visual novel games based on player count.
9.0
3,744
251
774
players
3. Doki Doki Literature Club!
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed. Doki Doki Literature Club! is a psychological horror, visual novel and anime game. Released on October 06th 2017 has received 210,717 reviews of which 203,247 were positive and 7,470 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 462 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among visual novel games based on player count.
9.5
203,247
7,470
462
players
4. Morimens
Morimens is a roguelite card-building game inspired by the Cthulhu mythos, where you craft a versatile and intricate deck tailored to your playstyle. The choice is yours to embark on a climb up treacherous towers or engage in tactical battles. Explore misty maps and uncover the truth of the world. Morimens is a visual novel, card game and lovecraftian game. Released on August 01st 2024 has received 3,487 reviews of which 2,868 were positive and 619 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 294 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played visual novel games.
8.0
2,868
619
294
players
5. Everlasting Summer
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam! Everlasting Summer is a visual novel, story rich and anime game. Released on November 19th 2014 has received 75,514 reviews of which 71,592 were positive and 3,922 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 182 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.3
71,592
3,922
182
players
6. 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. 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 128 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.6
12,306
146
128
players
7. 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. 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 116 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.5
10,302
181
116
players
8. Girls' Frontline
As a Commander for Griffin & Kryuger PMC. Navigate faction power struggles, deploy forces strategically, and work to restore order in a war-torn world. Girls' Frontline is a strategy, rpg and turn-based strategy game. Released on November 18th 2025 has received 593 reviews of which 499 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 105 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played visual novel games.
7.9
499
94
105
players
9. 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. Life Makeover is a female protagonist, simulation and casual game. Released on November 15th 2023 has received 1,490 reviews of which 1,247 were positive and 243 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played visual novel games.
8
1,247
243
85
players
10. 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. 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. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.4
3,736
70
83
players
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