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 July 19th 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. 美女，请别影响我成仙
You, Lin Fan, the only male cultivator of the Crane Illusion Sect, were supposed to be the chosen son of the cultivation world, until you realized that the real "crossing tribulation" was not thunder punishment, but a thousand tribulation with the sect's young ladies and sisters. 美女，请别影响我成仙 is a game developed and published by . Released on June 19th 2025 has received 2,618 reviews of which 2,479 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played visual novel game, thanks to its 1,018 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.1
2,479
139
1,018
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 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. While seeing 567 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
2,350
155
567
players
3. 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. While seeing 545 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among visual novel games based on player count.
9.6
36,370
884
545
players
4. 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 426 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.5
203,247
7,470
426
players
5. 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 380 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
380
players
6. STEINS;GATE
Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations. STEINS;GATE is a game developed and published by . Released on September 08th 2016 has received 21,078 reviews of which 20,531 were positive and 547 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 347 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.5
20,531
547
347
players
7. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a game developed and published by . Released on January 24th 2024 has received 3,272 reviews of which 2,960 were positive and 312 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 253 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played visual novel games.
8.7
2,960
312
253
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.5
10,302
181
239
players
9. 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 229 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.4
25,613
998
229
players
10. 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 220 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.4
29,230
1,201
220
players