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 October 29th 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 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. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut is a game developed and published by . Released on October 23rd 2023 has received 23,963 reviews of which 23,265 were positive and 698 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 406 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
23,265
698
406
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 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. With 388 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played visual novel games.
7.8
2,160
518
388
players
5. 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 14,462 reviews of which 14,027 were positive and 435 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 387 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.4
14,027
435
387
players
6. 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 351 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.6
36,370
884
351
players
7. 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. With 233 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.1
8,658
608
233
players
8. 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 228 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.4
25,613
998
228
players
9. 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 210 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played visual novel games.
9.4
29,230
1,201
210
players
10. 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 190 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played visual novel games.
8.7
2,960
312
190
players
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