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Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play visual novel games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on September 21st 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 119,035 reviews of which 105,063 were positive and 13,972 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played visual novel game, thanks to its 57,806 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
105,063
13,972
57,806
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 5,185 reviews of which 4,815 were positive and 370 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 928 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
4,815
370
928
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 735 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
735
players
4. Morimens
Morimens is a roguelite card-battler inspired by the Lovecraftian mythos. Bond with a diverse cast of Awakeners, build your perfect deck, and battle through the mists of Kadath—facing wild events and uncovering maddening truths at every turn. Morimens is a card battler, roguelite and visual novel game. Released on August 01st 2024 has received 5,408 reviews of which 4,321 were positive and 1,087 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 471 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played visual novel games.
7.8
4,321
1,087
471
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 242 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
242
players
6. 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, romance and simulation game. Released on October 13th 2023 has received 1,050 reviews of which 830 were positive and 220 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 166 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played visual novel games.
7.6
830
220
166
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 150 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
150
players
8. 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 134 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.6
12,306
146
134
players
9. 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 837 reviews of which 720 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 121 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played visual novel games.
8.1
720
117
121
players
10. 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 1,627 reviews of which 1,347 were positive and 280 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played visual novel games.
7.9
1,347
280
93
players
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