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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Half Billion: Love Choice
"Half Billion" is a surreal simulation business interactive game, where you will complete the entrepreneurial journey with a start-up capital of half billion. Six beauty enter your life. How will you balance the relationship? Note that "wealth" and "likability" will jointly determine the your story.
I've Fallen For You!
Eight women simultaneously appear in your life, offering you unconditional love and support! Will you choose to uphold your beliefs and become a good man, or give in to human temptations and become a bad man?
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...?
Five Hearts Under One Roof
Yuman’s, the player, once solitary home and routine are now invaded by five beautiful women! Each has her unique charm – the 'childhood friend of 20 years,' the 'first love and former idol,' the 'demanding boss,' the 'bold younger girl,' and the 'shy recluse.' Who will you choose?
Natsu no Sagashimono ~What We Found That Summer~
Summer vacation is finally here, and the next few weeks promise to be anything but uneventful! Natsu has just 30 days to acclimate to life in the countryside, help the locals face their demons, find that special someone, and gain the self-confidence to return home with his head held high!
Realm of Ink
Realm of Ink is an Ink-style action Roguelite game. While pursuing the Fox Demon, the swordswoman Red, unexpectedly finds that her life is dictated by the 'destiny' within the world of the book. Only by breaking free can she unveil the truth of her existence and challenge the constraints of fate.
Nigate Tale
Fight your way through a procedurally generated labyrinthic castle in this rogue-like dungeon crawler, set in a vibrant and colorful anime world. You’re lost in a spiritual realm, but powerful monster girls will help you get back home with new powers and weapons if you bring them the right presents!
Just a To the Moon Series Beach Episode
The Beach Episode™ of To the Moon, Finding Paradise, and Impostor Factory. But something's off.
Path of Kung Fu
"Jianghu Road" is an open world side-scrolling action RPG . it is a heavy dark style martial arts plot, it is a self-operating open world built by random NPCs and events, We pursue the "punch to flesh" effect of martial arts . Friends who like it, please add it to your wish list to support us!
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.
Girls on Campus, from Freshmen to Faculty, All Fall for Me!
In this exciting love interaction game, players act as a photography-loving sophomore who, after being knocked out during a shoot, finds themselves entangled in various indescribable scenarios with female seniors, juniors, and a married teacher!
Love, Ghostie
Become a wholesome ghost matchmaker and grow relationships between the manor’s residents! Gift items to lift their spirits, set them up on dates, and watch love bloom! Discover cute romances with a unique story between every pair of residents! How will love blossom in your manor?
Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet
Elevate your desktop experience by adopting a desktop waifu! Similar to a tamagotchi, she will keep you company on your desktop while you work or play other games! Pat her head, feed her snacks, give her plushies, or go fishing. Bring a little joy and cozy vibes to your daily routine!
The Crush House
Film and produce 1999's hottest reality TV show: The Crush House! Select a crush-worthy cast, satisfy voracious audiences and keep the show on air to uncover the sinister secrets behind this darkly comic thirst-person shooter.
1 to 1 humanoid edible toys
A story about Ambiguous Affection, Appetite, and Tantalizing Desires.
Rebirth! New Lover
Song Xuan unexpectedly traveled to ancient times, where he met several emotional partners who sincerely treated him. There are Qing'er,Xiaobai, Gu Qiuhan,Lin Miaoxian and Mingyue Rao. He had so many humorous and sweet love stories with them.
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!
Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode
Learn how to draw pixel art with a video game! Start from zero and develop real art skills in a relaxing way. Complete interactive tutorials, draw pixel art sprites, and play the games you create. Everyone can do this!
Song Of The Prairie
Song of The Prairie is a 3D relaxing farm game. A hero who defeat the demon begins a new rural life. Experiencing the fun of exploration to the town. Harvesting giant fruits and crops. Taking care fantastic animals. Dating with someone you like. Just enjoy the farming life only belongs to you!
Back
《Back》 is a full-motion audio live horror game. Special Note 1: This game is very supernatural and scary, timid or heart disease players do not buy ！！！！ The game will reveal different ending plots step by step through various searches and choices for your character.
Director Simulator
You, who lack talent, always have strange dreams. Until one day, all kinds of beautiful women from dreams entered your life one by one. You will experience an unprecedented legendary journey from a first person perspective.
恋爱单选题
Male Lord Wu worry because of an accident dying, fell into a coma. Then the mysterious female NPC appeared, creating a different space for Wu Worry to create a chance to save themselves, the protagonist of the game Wu Worry to find out his true love in the end, in order to wake up and survive.
Superscout
"Superscout" is a live-action interactive movie game where you will unravel the secrets of the girls you meet. The love beyond lifetimes, never let it go; the kindness in this life, engraved in your soul. Your choices will change your loved ones’ fate; those who love you will change yours...
Drive Me Crazy
"Drive me crazy" is a game inspired by the urban legend "Yua Mikami's wedding and retirement event." You play as her fiancé, qiangzi, in this interactive adventure. During the game, you will be asked one question: "With Yua Mikami by your side, would you still have a change of heart?"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 15th 2025.
1. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played dating sim game, thanks to its 3,006 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
18,765
2,503
3,006
players
2. 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. While seeing 2,334 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among dating sim games based on player count.
9.6
18,437
390
2,334
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 27,042 reviews of which 24,131 were positive and 2,911 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 1,066 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
24,131
2,911
1,066
players
4. 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. With 774 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.7
30,193
345
774
players
5. 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 1,116 reviews of which 988 were positive and 128 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 742 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played dating sim games.
8.4
988
128
742
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 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 589 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.5
201,969
7,408
589
players
7. Yog-Sothoth’s Yard
Manage a hotel and hire employees including Death, a dragon, a Demon-Slayer, and a bioroid maid. Build your wealth through various means and refine your strategies based on the predictions of Oracles. Your choices will determine which employees become enamored with you. Yog-Sothoth’s Yard is a simulation, dating sim and rpg game developed and published by Bone Nail. Released on October 19th 2023 has received 11,339 reviews of which 10,724 were positive and 615 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 362 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.2
10,724
615
362
players
8. 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 327 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played dating sim games.
8.5
6,286
922
327
players
9. LoveChoice
"What is love?" We try to answer that with this game. The game encourages people to have a warm, soft, and understanding heart. LoveChoice is a romance, dating sim and choices matter game developed and published by Akaba Studio. Released on November 15th 2021 has received 33,599 reviews of which 31,225 were positive and 2,374 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 302 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.1
31,225
2,374
302
players
10. Love Is All Around
The player becomes Gu Yi, uses the first-person perspective to immerse himself in meeting six beauties, and embarks on a joyful and sweet love journey with them. Six girls that are charming, innocent, intelligent, wild, sexy, glamorous, who will go to the end with you is up to you to decide. Love Is All Around is a dating sim and singleplayer game developed and published by intiny. Released on October 17th 2023 has received 45,313 reviews of which 42,417 were positive and 2,896 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 253 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played dating sim games.
9.2
42,417
2,896
253
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 15th 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 13,821 reviews of which 12,889 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
12,889
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 15th 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 27,042 reviews of which 24,131 were positive and 2,911 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 1,066 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
24,131
2,911
1,066
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 589, 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
589
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 327, this dating sim game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free dating sim games on Steam.
8.5
6,286
922
327
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 232 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
232
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 164 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
164
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 3,481 reviews of which 3,420 were positive and 61 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
3,420
61
91
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
27
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
12
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free dating sim games on Steam.
8.9
11,558
1,022
9
players
10. 家有大貓 Nekojishi
Nekojishi is a visual novel about feline beast-men, Taiwanese folklore, and the pressures and consequences that come with navigating the world of gods and spirits. 家有大貓 Nekojishi is a lgbtq+, visual novel and dating sim game developed by Studio Klondike and Team Nekojishi and published by Studio Klondike and Orange Juice Dog. Released on November 12th 2017 has received 4,132 reviews of which 3,835 were positive and 297 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
3,835
297
6
players