Most Played Visual Novel Games on Steam
Take a look at the top visual novel games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of September 13th 2025. Want to explore even more visual novel titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best 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 2,903 reviews of which 2,726 were positive and 177 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 746 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
2,726
177
746
players
2. Suzerain
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead? Suzerain is a game developed and published by . Released on December 04th 2020 has received 9,266 reviews of which 8,658 were positive and 608 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 516 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among visual novel games based on player count.
9.1
8,658
608
516
players
3. 魔法少女ノ魔女裁判
Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution. 魔法少女ノ魔女裁判 is a game developed and published by . Released on July 18th 2025 has received 6,024 reviews of which 5,838 were positive and 186 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 392 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among visual novel games based on player count.
9.4
5,838
186
392
players
4. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a game developed and published by . Released on April 09th 2019 has received 37,254 reviews of which 36,370 were positive and 884 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 390 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.6
36,370
884
390
players
5. 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 2,522 reviews of which 2,028 were positive and 494 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 373 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played visual novel games.
7.8
2,028
494
373
players
6. 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. With 356 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.5
203,247
7,470
356
players
7. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is a game developed and published by . Released on April 18th 2016 has received 26,611 reviews of which 25,613 were positive and 998 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 272 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.4
25,613
998
272
players
8. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is a game developed and published by . Released on February 18th 2016 has received 30,431 reviews of which 29,230 were positive and 1,201 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 233 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.4
29,230
1,201
233
players
9. 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 208 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.3
71,592
3,922
208
players
10. Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death. Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is a game developed and published by . Released on September 25th 2017 has received 19,890 reviews of which 16,665 were positive and 3,225 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 167 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played visual novel games.
8.2
16,665
3,225
167
players
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