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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 104,652 reviews of which 91,732 were positive and 12,920 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 21,510 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
91,732
12,920
21,510
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 4,464 reviews of which 4,168 were positive and 296 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 718 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
4,168
296
718
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 534 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
534
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 lovecraftian, visual novel and card game game. Released on August 01st 2024 has received 4,018 reviews of which 3,308 were positive and 710 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 507 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played visual novel games.
8.0
3,308
710
507
players
5. 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 702 reviews of which 600 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 276 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played visual novel games.
8.1
600
102
276
players
6. 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 235 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.3
71,592
3,922
235
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 227 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
227
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 144 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
144
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 1,566 reviews of which 1,308 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 106 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played visual novel games.
8.0
1,308
258
106
players
10. Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It
USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe. Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It is a visual novel, mystery and psychological horror game. Released on November 10th 2025 has received 8,862 reviews of which 8,713 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.5
8,713
149
97
players
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