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 July 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play visual novel games.
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1. 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 game developed and published by . Released on October 08th 2024 has received 2,505 reviews of which 2,350 were positive and 155 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played visual novel game, thanks to its 567 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
2,350
155
567
players
2. 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 game developed and published by . 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 426 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among visual novel games based on player count.
9.5
203,247
7,470
426
players
3. Everlasting Summer
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam! Everlasting Summer is a game developed and published by . 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. While seeing 380 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among visual novel games based on player count.
9.3
71,592
3,922
380
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 game developed and published by . 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 239 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.5
10,302
181
239
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 game developed and published by . 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 199 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.6
12,306
146
199
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . Released on November 15th 2023 has received 1,304 reviews of which 1,099 were positive and 205 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 124 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played visual novel games.
8.0
1,099
205
124
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 game developed and published by . Released on October 13th 2023 has received 852 reviews of which 673 were positive and 179 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 110 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played visual novel games.
7.5
673
179
110
players
8. Saihate Station
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men. Saihate Station is a game developed and published by . Released on March 07th 2025 has received 2,981 reviews of which 2,848 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.1
2,848
133
74
players
9. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #9 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.4
3,736
70
63
players
10. vivid/stasis
Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the history of a mysterious system. The stage is set. Will you step up and play your role? vivid/stasis is a game developed and published by . Released on July 05th 2025 has received 2,318 reviews of which 2,166 were positive and 152 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played visual novel games.
8.9
2,166
152
59
players