Best Dating Sim games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated dating sim games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free dating sim games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Fujiwara Bittersweet
Girl protag heartwarming slice of life with bittersweet twists!
月球坠落时 Moon Fall
On the ruins of the city, in the ruins of the church. I started my apocalyptic journey with the silver-haired girl Xun. Stumbling, full of moving and surprising. Towards an uncertain future.
Love n War: Hero by Chance
Hero by Chance is a tactical RPG with exciting battles and hot girls. Upgrade your army with many cool unlockables, engage in striking love stories and WIN THIS WAR!
I'a I'a Cofflhu Fhtagnyaa
"I'a'Ia Cofflhu Fhtagnyaa" is a Galgame with Cthulhu mythology, with three female (xie) masters (shen) who can be attacked, 8-10 hours of game time. Working in a coffee shop, I accidentally discovered the indescribable secret of this shop...
Riddle Joker
For decades, superpowers and psychic abilities were thought to be mere science fiction, but the discovery of a certain particle called the "Astron" at the end of the 20th century proved to the world that these wondrous phenomena were real.
Fantasy Tavern Sextet -Vol.1 New World Days-
It is an adventure game where you can enjoy a slapstick love harem play with laughter, tears, and a little H in a bar in a fantasy world.
Cyber Crush 2069
You, as a ripperdoc (self-proclaimed), have started your new clinic in a corner of Little China. With your cyberware fixing skill, will it help you to impress the girl?
Spice&Wolf VR2
The team behind the original series has gotten together to bring you into the world of Spice and Wolf again for a second installment of VR animation! Animation has evolved from "watching" to "experiencing."
NEKOPARA Vol. 4
Despite the popularity of, "La Soleil", Kashou's father continues to disapprove of it. Determined to get his father to approve of him, Kashou journeys to France to seek advice from the teacher who taught him his craft. A new chapter awaits in the next volume of the NEKOPARA series!
~Be a maid in the Demon World~ The Secret Café of the Demon Angel Hero.
The protagonist who Reincarnated to the Demon World became a black mascot, in order to restore his original appearance. Use the knowledge of the "different world" to transform the little devil's tavern into a maid cafe, and aim for the first maid cafe in the demon world!
Five Dates
Five Dates is an interactive rom-com about the unpredictable world of digital dating. With five potential female matches, Vinny explores whether compatibility, chemistry and connection is still possible in a world where physical touch is no longer an option.
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.
Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA1
Aokana - EXTRA1 is the official Mashiro afterstory for Aokana.Experience even more Aokana in 1440p!
Witches x Warlocks
Witches x Warlocks is a cute and light-hearted Halloween Raising Sim; featuring a customizable protagonist and 4 love interests of different genders!
Touhou Gensokyo Visitor
Walking through the forest, Reimu meets a stranger in the forest, now she needs to understand where he came from, and how he got through the barrier.
Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp
"Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp" brings you more of the world's best (and maybe only?) multiplayer dating sim; but in a way you've never expected!
My Cute Commissar
☭My Cute Commissar☭ – satyrical historical visual novel with “match-3” type of gameplay. Take part in the political struggle in the 1920’s communist Russia and prevent Stalin’s tyranical rule!
Your amazing T-Gotchi!
A cute game where you care about a green anime girl!
Cooking Companions: Appetizer Edition
Cabbage and the Chompettes want to play hide and seek! Can you find all five of them?
Vampires' Melody
3 centuries have passed after sleeping for one night!? On a rainy night filled with thunderstorms, a young chef Raylan encountered a mysterious girl who resembled Sleeping Beauty in a huge tree hole, but everything suddenly went black before he could find out what happened...
Defeated Girl
Defeated Girl is a jigsaw puzzle.
My Vow to My Liege
《My Vow to My Liege》is a visual novel dating game. Players get to play as a girl disguised as the King of Ng, a man. The 4 dateable characters are: the guide, the enemy, the minister and the guard.Will they choose the man over the country? Love over hate? Who will they finally end up with?
Songs of Wuxia
"Songs of wuxia" is a role-playing game with Chinese and anime style. You will control the heroine, confirm her confidence, find the path of wuxia, then change the world.
TAISHO x ALICE episode 2
DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episode II) is a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! You will take on the role of the fairytale heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after"!Most played dating sim games on Steam
Take a look at the top dating sim games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
1. Fields of Mistria
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG! Fields of Mistria is a early access, farming sim and rpg game developed and published by NPC Studio. Released on August 05th 2024 has received 18,827 reviews of which 18,437 were positive and 390 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played dating sim game, thanks to its 2,571 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
18,437
390
2,571
players
2. Coral Island
Coral Island is a vibrant and laid-back reimagining of farm sim games. Be who you want and experience enchanting island living at your own pace—live off the land, nurture animals, build relationships with a diverse cast of townsfolk, and make the world around you a more vital and harmonious place. Coral Island is a farming sim, life sim and relaxing game developed by Stairway Games and published by Humble Games. Released on November 14th 2023 has received 21,268 reviews of which 18,765 were positive and 2,503 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 1,903 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among dating sim games based on player count.
8.6
18,765
2,503
1,903
players
3. Crush Crush
Welcome to Crush Crush - the Idle Dating Sim! Meet, flirt, and fall in love with a motley cast of girls in this heartfelt and hilarious game. Crush Crush is a free to play game developed and published by Sad Panda Studios. Released on October 18th 2016 has received 27,063 reviews of which 24,143 were positive and 2,920 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 973 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among dating sim games based on player count.
8.7
24,143
2,920
973
players
4. ZM Desktop Elf
Your cross-dimensional partner! This girl assistant will help you manage tasks, organize desktop, search files, and boost productivity. Customize her reactions with the behavior editor, and interact through outfits, touch, and conversation. She'll always be by yourside, creating wonderful memories. ZM Desktop Elf is a idler, animation & modeling and utilities game developed and published by Duoyi Games. Released on February 13th 2025 has received 1,131 reviews of which 1,000 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 883 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played dating sim games.
8.4
1,000
131
883
players
5. 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 developed and published by Team Salvato. Released on October 06th 2017 has received 209,377 reviews of which 201,969 were positive and 7,408 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 416 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.5
201,969
7,408
416
players
6. Blush Blush
You are responsible somehow for a curse that befalls 12 unfortunate hawt dudes. Now you have to find them and break the curse with your love!! Blush Blush is a lgbtq+ and dating sim game developed and published by Sad Panda Studios. Released on April 22nd 2020 has received 7,208 reviews of which 6,286 were positive and 922 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 358 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played dating sim games.
8.5
6,286
922
358
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 developed and published by Two and a Half Studios. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 9,951 reviews of which 9,783 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 234 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.5
9,783
168
234
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 developed and published by GB Patch Games. Released on November 16th 2020 has received 12,265 reviews of which 12,121 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 206 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.6
12,121
144
206
players
9. Katawa Shoujo
Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right. Katawa Shoujo is a visual novel, romance and dating sim game developed and published by Four Leaf Studios. Released on August 15th 2024 has received 3,520 reviews of which 3,457 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.4
3,457
63
76
players
10. Senren＊Banka
Senren＊Banka is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Yuzusoft, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. This game commemorated Yuzusoft's 10th anniversary. It won numerous awards on the year of its release in Japan for its art, music, and characters. Senren＊Banka is a visual novel and dating sim game developed by YUZUSOFT and published by HIKARI FIELD and NekoNyan Ltd.. Released on February 14th 2020 has received 30,538 reviews of which 30,193 were positive and 345 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.7
30,193
345
72
players
Best deals on dating sim games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of dating sim games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted dating sim games.
1. Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp
"Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp" brings you more of the world's best (and maybe only?) multiplayer dating sim; but in a way you've never expected! Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp is a dating sim, lgbtq+ and comedy game developed and published by Beautiful Glitch. Released on October 23rd 2020 has received 5,894 reviews of which 5,699 were positive and 195 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 92% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for dating sim category.
9.3
5,699
195
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
2. Ambition: A Minuet in Power
18th century Paris - a city of love, lies and revolution. You are a woman of fashion trying to survive the political turmoil. Date a cast of unforgettable characters. Amass the wealth and respect you deserve. Engage in gossip that can alter the course of history, or lead you to the guillotine. Ambition: A Minuet in Power is a dating sim, visual novel and choose your own adventure game developed by Joy Manufacturing Co. and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on August 18th 2021 has received 380 reviews of which 324 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 85% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in dating sim games.
7.9
324
56
-85%
19.93€
2.99€
3. DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation
Show the Spirits the power of love and save the world in this romantic visual novel! DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation is a anime, simulation and visual novel game developed by Idea Factory, Compile Heart and Sting and published by Idea Factory International. Released on July 23rd 2019 has received 3,487 reviews of which 3,311 were positive and 176 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 83% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in dating sim games.
9.1
3,311
176
-83%
33.88€
5.76€
4. If My Heart Had Wings
An animated visual novel of a lovely and bittersweet tale of youth, you play as Aoi Minase in this romantic-comedy as he meets various young girls in his hometown and works together with them to revive their school’s glider-flying “Soaring Club” in order to realize their shared dream of flight. If My Heart Had Wings is a visual novel, romance and dating sim game developed and published by MoeNovel. Released on November 24th 2014 has received 4,549 reviews of which 4,196 were positive and 353 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
8.9
4,196
353
-80%
14.99€
2.99€
5. LoveKami -Divinity Stage-
MoeNovel's exciting new original title, LoveKami -Divinity Stage-, debuts on Steam in English, bringing a fun and energetic tale filled with magic and music! LoveKami -Divinity Stage- is a anime, visual novel and dating sim game developed and published by MoeNovel. Released on December 15th 2016 has received 631 reviews of which 510 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
7.6
510
121
-80%
12.99€
2.59€
6. Monster Prom
You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates. Beautiful art, bold, unapologetic dialogue and hard choices make up this Multiplayer (1-4 players) Dating Sim. Be your worst self. Monster Prom is a dating sim, comedy and lgbtq+ game developed by Beautiful Glitch and published by Those Awesome Guys and Xelu. Released on April 27th 2018 has received 13,827 reviews of which 12,895 were positive and 932 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
9.1
12,895
932
-79%
12.05€
2.53€
7. Coral Island
Coral Island is a vibrant and laid-back reimagining of farm sim games. Be who you want and experience enchanting island living at your own pace—live off the land, nurture animals, build relationships with a diverse cast of townsfolk, and make the world around you a more vital and harmonious place. Coral Island is a farming sim, life sim and relaxing game developed by Stairway Games and published by Humble Games. Released on November 14th 2023 has received 21,268 reviews of which 18,765 were positive and 2,503 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 77% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
8.6
18,765
2,503
-77%
29.61€
6.81€
8. A Sky Full of Stars 仰望夜空的星辰
The starry sky spreads far and wide overhead... This story full of love, comedy, and excitement follows our protagonist and his stargazing friends as they grow together. "A Sky Full of Stars" is a coming-of-age astronomy tale by the same team who brought you "If My Heart Had Wings". A Sky Full of Stars 仰望夜空的星辰 is a choose your own adventure, visual novel and romance game developed and published by MoeNovel. Released on December 15th 2017 has received 927 reviews of which 899 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
9.1
899
28
-75%
17.99€
4.49€
9. Kaori After Story
Kaori After Story is a slice-of-life, relationship-centric comedy sequel to ACE Academy; fully voiced and extensively interactive! Kaori After Story is a choose your own adventure, dating sim and jrpg game developed and published by PixelFade. Released on December 03rd 2018 has received 454 reviews of which 447 were positive and 7 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
9.1
447
7
-75%
9.75€
2.43€
10. ACE Academy
ACE Academy is a slice-of-life, story-centric comedy game with elements of dating-sim; fully voiced and extensively interactive! ACE Academy is a choose your own adventure, visual novel and dating sim game developed and published by PixelFade. Released on August 22nd 2016 has received 1,458 reviews of which 1,387 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for dating sim games.
9.0
1,387
71
-75%
19.50€
4.87€
Free dating sim games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play dating sim games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play dating sim games.
1. Crush Crush
Welcome to Crush Crush - the Idle Dating Sim! Meet, flirt, and fall in love with a motley cast of girls in this heartfelt and hilarious game. Crush Crush is a free to play game developed and published by Sad Panda Studios. Released on October 18th 2016 has received 27,063 reviews of which 24,143 were positive and 2,920 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 973 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free dating sim games on Steam.
8.7
24,143
2,920
973
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 psychological horror, visual novel and anime game developed and published by Team Salvato. Released on October 06th 2017 has received 209,377 reviews of which 201,969 were positive and 7,408 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 416, this dating sim game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free dating sim games on Steam.
9.5
201,969
7,408
416
players
3. Blush Blush
You are responsible somehow for a curse that befalls 12 unfortunate hawt dudes. Now you have to find them and break the curse with your love!! Blush Blush is a lgbtq+ and dating sim game developed and published by Sad Panda Studios. Released on April 22nd 2020 has received 7,208 reviews of which 6,286 were positive and 922 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 358, this dating sim game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free dating sim games on Steam.
8.5
6,286
922
358
players
4. 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 developed and published by Two and a Half Studios. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 9,951 reviews of which 9,783 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 234 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free dating sim games on Steam.
9.5
9,783
168
234
players
5. 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 developed and published by GB Patch Games. Released on November 16th 2020 has received 12,265 reviews of which 12,121 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 206 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free dating sim games on Steam.
9.6
12,121
144
206
players
6. Katawa Shoujo
Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right. Katawa Shoujo is a visual novel, romance and dating sim game developed and published by Four Leaf Studios. Released on August 15th 2024 has received 3,520 reviews of which 3,457 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free dating sim games on Steam.
9.4
3,457
63
76
players
7. ERROR143
A bickering and bantering rivals-to-lovers visual novel where you fall in love after first hack. ERROR143 is a visual novel, dating sim and lgbtq+ game developed and published by Jenny Vi Pham. Released on July 26th 2022 has received 4,262 reviews of which 3,971 were positive and 291 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free dating sim games on Steam.
9.0
3,971
291
16
players
8. Bloody Painter Dating Sim
You have unfortunately been captured by a serial killer, and you must increase your chances of survival within seven days. Your choices will determine how he treats you and the outcome of your relationship. What will your final relationship with him be...? Bloody Painter Dating Sim is a rpg, dating sim and visual novel game developed and published by DeluCat Productions. Released on October 10th 2024 has received 782 reviews of which 726 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free dating sim games on Steam.
8.7
726
56
10
players
9. PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator
Your Pocket-Sized Dating Simulator! Every launch brings a new date with unique dialogues! Spend endless hours with your adorable, love-struck virtual girlfriend. PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator is a visual novel, dating sim and horror game developed and published by TERNOX. Released on November 27th 2024 has received 967 reviews of which 940 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free dating sim games on Steam.
9.1
940
27
9
players
10. I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator
Welcome to the most delicious dating simulator ever created. Do you have what it takes to be the business partner of and win the heart of the most famous chicken salesman of all time? Play to find out! Go ahead, Colonel Sanders is waiting. I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator is a dating sim, anime and visual novel game developed by Psyop and published by KFC. Released on September 24th 2019 has received 12,580 reviews of which 11,558 were positive and 1,022 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free dating sim games on Steam.
8.9
11,558
1,022
8
players