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 October 29th 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 3,185 reviews of which 2,984 were positive and 201 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 712 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
2,984
201
712
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 411 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
411
players
3. 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 game developed and published by . Released on August 01st 2024 has received 2,678 reviews of which 2,160 were positive and 518 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 388 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among visual novel games based on player count.
7.8
2,160
518
388
players
4. 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. With 180 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.3
71,592
3,922
180
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 152 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
152
players
6. 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 136 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.5
10,302
181
136
players
7. 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 1,394 reviews of which 1,166 were positive and 228 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 127 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played visual novel games.
8.0
1,166
228
127
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 game developed and published by . Released on October 13th 2023 has received 895 reviews of which 714 were positive and 181 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played visual novel games.
7.6
714
181
89
players
9. 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 4,778 reviews of which 4,542 were positive and 236 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.2
4,542
236
79
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 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 #10 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.4
3,736
70
54
players
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