Best Drama 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 drama games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free drama games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Lay a Beauty to Rest: The Darkness Peach Blossom Spring
Love-suspense AVG with the theme of "The Peach Blossom Spring". The equinox flowers, bloom for one thousand years and wither for one thousand years. Eternal paradise. Do you choose to stay here, escape here, or bury everything here?
Adorable Witch 2
Adorable Witch 2 is a casual strategy game, how to avoid the devil and guide the direction of the water drops is the key to this game.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles
Become the Blade that Destroys Demons!
IRMÃO Grande & Brasileiro 2
IRMÃO Grande & Brasileiro 2 é o mais Grande e mais Brasileiro simulador de cárcere privado competitivo que o dinheiro pode comprar. Você monta um elenco formado pelos seus amigos, personagens ou celebridades favoritas, enfia todo mundo numa casa, e assiste o circo pegar fogo.
My Furry Dictator 🐾
Wake up, comrade, you've arrived in the best country in the world! We have socialism, paws, and most importantly - a hot dictator. Experience the story of a young billionaire and his relationship with the most insane woman in his life!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Rebirth:Beware of Mr.Wang
This is a plot-oriented interactive puzzle game. The gameplay uses mouse clicks or drag-and-drop methods to promote the development of the plot. The game tells the story of an ordinary young man who pursues love, grows up in the process of hard work, and finally reaps friendship and love.
Bahamut2-dragon's bride
When Clear sealed Bahamut again, he grew up for the second time and still aspires to become an adventurer. What awaits him is a more magnificent adventure story, and everyone is welcome to experience it.
西游记2021
This game takes Sun Wukong, Tang monk, pig Bajie, sand monk and little white dragon as the protagonists. It tells the story of their journey to the west to learn scriptures, going through difficulties and dangers, subduing demons and subduing demons, and finally obtaining the Scriptures.
恋爱关系/Romance
It is a love oriented short visual novel, which contains a wealth of interesting games and a large number of exquisite CG pictures. The man lives in the same apartment with his friends, works in the same company, and leads a monotonous life. The appearance of interns has changed the repetitive life.
If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers
If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with horror elements that explores the stories of four characters in a masked ball taking place aboard a train in the late 1920s.
MECHANICA: A Ballad of the Rabbit and Mercury
5029 AD, "Guillotine", the Japanese territory on Mercury, a city full of neon signs and drunks. You will explore the beautiful cyberpunk-style 2D world, play music to the residents of Mercury to gather intelligence, and finally achieve the goal of saving the world.
Find Love or Die Trying
Welcome to the only killer dating show where ending up single means ending up dead! Date or die, it's up to your choices!
Bright Lights of Svetlov
Bright Lights of Svetlov is a short, story-focused first person quest about a Soviet family facing harsh trials. Set in a fictional provincial town, it carefuly recreates the atmosphere and vibe of mid 1980s.
The Rewinder
The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.
Life is Strange: True Colors
Alex Chen hides her 'curse': the psychic power of Empathy, the ability to absorb the emotions of others. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her power to find the truth.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II
A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!
Star Dynasties
Take the reins of a feudal dynasty in a divided galaxy following the destruction of earth. Star Dynasties is a turn based, procedurally generated narrative of human drama and personal politics, mixed with a light empire management layer. Your choices. Your legacy.
Rail of Möbius
It is an adventure game with multiple endings. An original script written by a well-known light novelist with a total of 400,000 words. With reasoning, suspense, love, and science fiction elements, it allows players to embark on a highly immersive journey of salvation on the submarine train.
The Chrono Jotter
The Chrono Jotter is a mystery and suspense visual novel that follows the steps of Ran Ibuki, a high-school student, as she investigates against the clock to discover who's killing her new classmates -- and avenge the murder of her girlfriend. Are you ready for this savage feast of life and death?
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.
The Vale: Shadow of the Crown
CLOSE YOUR EYES. BECOME A WARRIOR: Feel your enemy’s rasping breath; a foot shifts on swampy ground; the crack of steel on wooden shield. The Vale is an audio based action adventure that sets out to breathe new life into medieval combat and fantasy narrative.
Twelve Minutes
An interactive thriller about a man trapped in a time loop. Featuring James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe.Most played drama games on Steam
Take a look at the top drama games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 20th 2025.
1. ASTLIBRA Revision
Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner. ASTLIBRA Revision is a action rpg, 2d and side scroller game developed by KEIZO and published by WhisperGames. Released on October 13th 2022 has received 26,403 reviews of which 25,267 were positive and 1,136 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played drama game, thanks to its 239 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
25,267
1,136
239
players
2. CLANNAD
From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date. CLANNAD is a visual novel, anime and story rich game developed by VisualArts/Key and published by Sekai Project. Released on November 23rd 2015 has received 9,546 reviews of which 9,402 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played drama games.
9.5
9,402
144
35
players
3. Shiina Taki's Decameron
Shiina Taki's Decameron is a doujin interactive fiction based on anime「BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!」. The story concentrates on Shiina Taki, the drummer and song writer of MyGO!!!!! and her fight against fate till the last breath. Shiina Taki's Decameron is a anime, interactive fiction and drama game developed and published by 面影桥花见同好会. Released on November 21st 2024 has received 4,812 reviews of which 4,792 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played drama games.
9.6
4,792
20
17
players
4. Firework
An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering. Firework is a horror, indie and puzzle game developed by Shiying Studio and published by Gamera Games. Released on February 03rd 2021 has received 41,296 reviews of which 40,425 were positive and 871 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played drama games.
9.6
40,425
871
16
players
5. Threefold Recital
Threefold Recital is set in an oriental fantasy world where the metropolis of Bluescales faces turmoil after a long golden age. The mix of magic, modern, and ancient technologies challenges governance, while tensions between humans, beastlings, and dragons grow. In the shadows, a crisis looms... Threefold Recital is a drama, mystery and visual novel game developed by Everscape Games and published by indienova. Released on January 13th 2025 has received 2,866 reviews of which 2,838 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played drama games.
9.5
2,838
28
11
players
6. The Rewinder
The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past. The Rewinder is a adventure, mystery and pixel graphics game developed by MistyMountainStudio and published by Gamirror Games. Released on September 09th 2021 has received 6,776 reviews of which 6,527 were positive and 249 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played drama games.
9.3
6,527
249
9
players
7. Voice Love on Air
A BL dating sim with elements of studio management and interactions with voice actors! Follow Aki, a newbie voice director who has to complete the recordings for several BL dramas, and interact with the charming voice actors. Come give voice to the language of love! Voice Love on Air is a lgbtq+, dating sim and drama game developed by SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT and Noisy Fish and published by SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT. Released on March 27th 2024 has received 481 reviews of which 420 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played drama games.
8.2
420
61
8
players
8. Tiny Snow
On the snowy mountain, in the wooden hut, we are tied together by the world. She and "I" can only love each other, we cannot be separated. Is this free affection, or manipulated love? A short visual novel with multiple endings, "Tiny Snow", a story with two girls, and you who know what love is. Tiny Snow is a visual novel, indie and casual game developed by #workshop and published by NVLMaker. Released on February 27th 2019 has received 4,101 reviews of which 3,882 were positive and 219 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played drama games.
9.1
3,882
219
7
players
9. The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation
Fear, anxiety, and laughter are the symbol of youth. Experience the true paranormal haunting with your friends from the first-person perspective and stay alive. The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation is an adaptation of a horror film, includes Taiwanese urban legend and an intriguing backstory. The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation is a horror, first-person and puzzle game developed by SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT and published by SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT and Gamera Games. Released on August 24th 2022 has received 3,024 reviews of which 2,740 were positive and 284 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played drama games.
8.7
2,740
284
7
players
10. Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe. Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo is a adventure, thriller and interactive fiction game developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Microids. Released on December 16th 2021 has received 788 reviews of which 648 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played drama games.
7.8
648
140
6
players
Best deals on drama games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of drama games available on Steam right now, updated on April 20th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted drama games.
1. Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe. Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo is a adventure, thriller and interactive fiction game developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Microids. Released on December 16th 2021 has received 788 reviews of which 648 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 87% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for drama category.
7.8
648
140
-87%
19.77€
2.57€
2. South of the Circle
South of the Circle is a deep narrative experience of the emerging relationship between Peter and Clara, Cambridge academics involved in a political conflict. The story focuses on promises made in between career and true love, where our choices burdened by our past seem to be illusory. South of the Circle is a adventure, interactive fiction and story rich game developed by State of Play and published by 11 bit studios. Released on August 03rd 2022 has received 1,345 reviews of which 1,136 were positive and 209 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 81% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in drama games.
8.1
1,136
209
-81%
13.32€
2.53€
3. Morphine
An independent story-based cinematic FPS game describing the drama of a student 's. Story is based on experienced emotions. Morphine is a indie, adventure and horror game developed and published by Kerim Kumbasar. Released on October 28th 2015 has received 688 reviews of which 495 were positive and 193 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 80% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in drama games.
6.9
495
193
-80%
2.99€
0.59€
4. The Longest Road on Earth
A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs. The Longest Road on Earth is a cozy, casual and interactive fiction game developed by Brainwash Gang and TLR games and published by Raw Fury. Released on May 27th 2021 has received 544 reviews of which 428 were positive and 116 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for drama games.
7.4
428
116
-75%
9.99€
2.49€
5. The Rewinder
The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past. The Rewinder is a adventure, mystery and pixel graphics game developed by MistyMountainStudio and published by Gamirror Games. Released on September 09th 2021 has received 6,776 reviews of which 6,527 were positive and 249 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for drama games.
9.3
6,527
249
-60%
12.49€
4.99€
6. The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation
Fear, anxiety, and laughter are the symbol of youth. Experience the true paranormal haunting with your friends from the first-person perspective and stay alive. The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation is an adaptation of a horror film, includes Taiwanese urban legend and an intriguing backstory. The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation is a horror, first-person and puzzle game developed by SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT and published by SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT and Gamera Games. Released on August 24th 2022 has received 3,024 reviews of which 2,740 were positive and 284 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 57% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for drama games.
8.7
2,740
284
-57%
16.70€
7.18€
7. Firework
An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering. Firework is a horror, indie and puzzle game developed by Shiying Studio and published by Gamera Games. Released on February 03rd 2021 has received 41,296 reviews of which 40,425 were positive and 871 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for drama games.
9.6
40,425
871
-50%
8.19€
4.09€
8. Tiny Snow
On the snowy mountain, in the wooden hut, we are tied together by the world. She and "I" can only love each other, we cannot be separated. Is this free affection, or manipulated love? A short visual novel with multiple endings, "Tiny Snow", a story with two girls, and you who know what love is. Tiny Snow is a visual novel, indie and casual game developed by #workshop and published by NVLMaker. Released on February 27th 2019 has received 4,101 reviews of which 3,882 were positive and 219 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a 40% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for drama games.
9.1
3,882
219
-40%
3.29€
1.97€
9. Our End of the World
Filled with puzzles, the story between she and me at the end of the world. English Subtitle Released on 2018/11/22! Our End of the World is a dating sim and multiple endings game developed by 橘子班 and 大好网 and published by NVLMaker. Released on November 02nd 2017 has received 4,674 reviews of which 3,723 were positive and 951 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a 40% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for drama games.
7.7
3,723
951
-40%
9.99€
5.99€
10. ASTLIBRA Revision
Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner. ASTLIBRA Revision is a action rpg, 2d and side scroller game developed by KEIZO and published by WhisperGames. Released on October 13th 2022 has received 26,403 reviews of which 25,267 were positive and 1,136 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a 25% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for drama games.
9.4
25,267
1,136
-25%
20.99€
15.74€
Free drama games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play drama games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 20th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play drama games.
1. Shiina Taki's Decameron
Shiina Taki's Decameron is a doujin interactive fiction based on anime「BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!」. The story concentrates on Shiina Taki, the drummer and song writer of MyGO!!!!! and her fight against fate till the last breath. Shiina Taki's Decameron is a anime, interactive fiction and drama game developed and published by 面影桥花见同好会. Released on November 21st 2024 has received 4,812 reviews of which 4,792 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
9.6
4,792
20
17
players
2. Psycholonials
While in communication with supernatural forces, two influencers launch a daring new social media brand. Psycholonials is a visual novel, dark and dark humor game developed by Andrew Hussie and published by None. Released on February 03rd 2021 has received 932 reviews of which 831 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
8.4
831
101
5
players
3. Byakuya Museum
“I should have...died...”Opened eyes again, he found himself in a bustling museum!Players need to take on the role of a raven specimen boy "Gregorio" to explore the Byakuya Museum. Your mission is to plumb the secrets of Time Town, uncover your own past, and escape from the museum. Byakuya Museum is a jrpg, rpgmaker and horror game developed and published by 墨染_Aifeimo. Released on May 26th 2023 has received 576 reviews of which 547 were positive and 29 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
8.8
547
29
2
players
4. BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal
Immerse yourself in a pixel-art visual novel that blends thrilling crime, romantic comedy, and the pursuit of love. This game depicts the story of a new employee pursuing his female boss. BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal is a visual novel, rpg and drama game developed and published by Fif. Released on October 19th 2023 has received 1,670 reviews of which 1,652 were positive and 18 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
9.4
1,652
18
5. 局外人 L'Etranger
A unique visual novel about the high school experiences in alternate-history East Asia. 局外人 L'Etranger is a indie, visual novel and multiple endings game developed and published by Class-2. Released on July 17th 2019 has received 401 reviews of which 334 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free drama games on Steam.
7.8
334
67