Best Female Protagonist 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 female protagonist games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free female protagonist games are available at the bottom of the page.
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The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters
The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters is a Korean survival horror-adventure. Venture from your deserted school to survive the horrors of the night. Explore the surrounding Sehwa district and uncover the shadow realm's dark secrets. Use everything at your disposal to avoid a demoness hellbent on killing you!
The Supper
The Supper is a short adventure game about the darkest side of the human soul. Ms. Appleton was always a wellspring of kindness, until The Voice started talking to her.
looK INside - Chapter 1
In a book found in the attic, Manon discovers the past of her family members through their memories, their gestures, their quirks and their little secrets.
Star Fetchers
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Wire Lips
Leta’s life changed in one moment. She and her friend Lina found an old music box in the mountains... and soon Lina disappeared, leaving behind only a photograph and the ominous music box. Uncover the secrets in atmospheric third-person horror game.
Bullet Girls Phantasia
"Bullet Girls Phantasia" is the latest installment of the all-female third person shooter "Bullet Girls" series. This game is a thrilling action-packed game where cute girls shoot assault rifles and bazookas in a world filled with slimes, orcs, and dragons.
Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX
"The promise is entrusted to two alchemists..." The "Dusk" series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust's popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters.
Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX
"The promise begins." The "Dusk" series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust's popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters. The 1st title in the series "Atelier Ayesha" is now available as a deluxe version.
Orangeblood
"WELCOME TO NEW KOZA" It's the end of the 20th century, on a historic timeline different from that which we know. A manmade island off the coast of Okinawa is humming with a dirty, exotic vibe - and it's awesome!
Hentai Vs Furries
Hentai VS Furries offers colorful gunshots. Skins, special angles for your enjoyment. And a "Pleasure" mode without a fight if you want to enjoy calm.
Fight Angel Special Edition
Fight Angel is the girl fighting game with great customization functions with physical effects that make realistic boobs movements and clothing destruction systems. Let's fight the challenger with your partner! This is a special edition of Fight Angel.
Cats are Liquid - A Better Place
A better place. Made just for us. – A 2D platformer about a liquid cat and her friends.
West Sweety
Welcome to the bar in the wild west, in this game, you roled a cowboy, use bullets & the wisdom of luck to conquer the beauty...
Sayonara Wild Hearts
Sayonara Wild Hearts is a dreamy arcade game about riding motorcycles, skateboarding, dance battling, shooting lasers, wielding swords, and breaking hearts at 200 mph.
Virgo Versus The Zodiac
Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.
GENSOU Skydrift
Finally, a Touhou Project racing game! Race down courses set in the magical land of Gensokyo! Use the tag system to swap rider and board! Lots of spell cards and Last Words! Features online VS mode and multiplayer. You can check records and win rates after races. Get a move on and get racing!
Omega Labyrinth Life
Roguelike x Relaxation! Take it easy in the latest addition to the series where you buff your bust with every foe you defeat, Omega Labyrinth! Enjoy your daily life in an academy of fair maidens!
STEINS;GATE: My Darling's Embrace
Fall in love with the lab members all over again in this sweet and slapstick romantic comedy!
Uncharted Ocean
This is a world of oceans, islands and ships. Players will start their own journey from Faro, facing an impermanent ocean and awkward opponents, and gradually build a strong fleet with wisdom and luck. The chaotic seas and tempting treasures, under the guidance of the banner, work hard for survival！
Seek Girl Ⅲ
This is a fun casual decryption game that trains your observations. At the beginning of the game, the game will show a black shape, you need to find one or two items of the same shape as black to complete the task.
Edna & Harvey: The Breakout - Anniversary Edition
Edna & Harvey are back! The award-winning adventure with high resolution visuals, new technology, intuitive controls – Experience this quirky cult classic with Edna & Harvey anew, but better than ever before!
TAISHO x ALICE episode 1
DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episodeI) 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"!
LOST EMBER
Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!Most played female protagonist games on Steam
Take a look at the top female protagonist games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
1. Split Fiction
Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure. Split Fiction is a co-op, split screen and female protagonist game developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 66,609 reviews of which 65,171 were positive and 1,438 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 female protagonist game, thanks to its 5,812 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
65,171
1,438
5,812
players
2. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a lgbtq+, choices matter and female protagonist game developed and published by DON'T NOD. Released on February 18th 2025 has received 2,284 reviews of which 2,110 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,967 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among female protagonist games based on player count.
8.8
2,110
174
1,967
players
3. Haste
Run fast, soar through the air, and master your landings as you speed through procedural worlds to outrun the end of the universe! Haste is a fast-paced, action and female protagonist game developed by and published by landfall. Released on April 01st 2025 has received 4,017 reviews of which 3,676 were positive and 341 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,477 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among female protagonist games based on player count.
8.8
3,676
341
1,477
players
4. Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area. Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition is a open world, singleplayer and female protagonist game developed by Guerrilla and Nixxes Software and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on March 21st 2024 has received 22,041 reviews of which 19,726 were positive and 2,315 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 1,362 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
8.8
19,726
2,315
1,362
players
5. AI LIMIT
In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life. AI LIMIT is a souls-like, female protagonist and anime game developed by Sense Games and published by CE-Asia. Released on March 27th 2025 has received 14,667 reviews of which 13,566 were positive and 1,101 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 1,189 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
9.0
13,566
1,101
1,189
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
8.4
1,000
131
883
players
7. South of Midnight
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past. South of Midnight is a action-adventure, female protagonist and fantasy game developed by Compulsion Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on April 08th 2025 has received 846 reviews of which 788 were positive and 58 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 804 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
8.8
788
58
804
players
8. NieR:Automata™
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines. NieR:Automata™ is a great soundtrack, story rich and female protagonist game developed by Square Enix and PlatinumGames Inc. and published by Square Enix. Released on March 17th 2017 has received 138,524 reviews of which 120,523 were positive and 18,001 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 676 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
8.6
120,523
18,001
676
players
9. Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”. Rise of the Tomb Raider™ is a adventure, action and female protagonist game developed by Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive (Linux) and Nixxes and published by Crystal Dynamics, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux). Released on February 09th 2016 has received 135,017 reviews of which 126,957 were positive and 8,060 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 543 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
9.3
126,957
8,060
543
players
10. Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor. Tomb Raider is a adventure, action and female protagonist game developed by Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal and Nixxes and published by Crystal Dynamics and Feral interactive (Mac). Released on March 04th 2013 has received 246,192 reviews of which 236,583 were positive and 9,609 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 499 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played female protagonist games.
9.5
236,583
9,609
499
players
Best deals on female protagonist games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of female protagonist 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 female protagonist games.
1. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
Gods. Romance. Murder. Musical Numbers?! Play as Grace in a world where Greek Gods live in hiding among us. Change your fate as you draw friends, foes & lovers into song using your powers of musical persuasion to unravel the mystery of the Last Muse's death. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is a interactive fiction, story rich and female protagonist game developed by Summerfall Studios and published by Humble Games. Released on August 09th 2023 has received 3,267 reviews of which 3,020 were positive and 247 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for female protagonist category.
8.9
3,020
247
-96%
26.25€
1.05€
2. The Red Lantern
The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding game about survival. You play as the Musher who, along with her team of 5 sled dogs, must find her way home. Care for your dogs, discover their stories, and learn how to navigate the unknowns of the Alaskan wilderness and prepare for your new life. The Red Lantern is a exploration, dog and choose your own adventure game developed by Timberline Studio and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on December 08th 2021 has received 951 reviews of which 785 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in female protagonist games.
7.8
785
166
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
3. Soulstice
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights. Soulstice is a hack and slash, spectacle fighter and character action game game developed by Reply Game Studios and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on September 19th 2022 has received 2,140 reviews of which 1,593 were positive and 547 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in female protagonist games.
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1,593
547
-95%
39.80€
1.99€
4. Cris Tales
Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play! Cris Tales is a rpg, adventure and jrpg game developed by Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on July 20th 2021 has received 486 reviews of which 318 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
6.3
318
168
-95%
39.80€
1.99€
5. GIGA WRECKER
Become more than human and save mankind from total annihilation! From legendary developer Game Freak comes an action adventure like no other - manipulate the world around you and smash the evil Ajeet to smithereens! GIGA WRECKER is a action, adventure and female protagonist game developed by GAME FREAK inc. and published by Rising Star Games. Released on February 06th 2017 has received 714 reviews of which 555 were positive and 159 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
7.4
555
159
-94%
19.99€
1.19€
6. Venba
Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations, and explore South Indian food in this story about family, love, and loss. Venba is a cooking, casual and narrative game developed and published by Visai Games. Released on July 31st 2023 has received 2,419 reviews of which 2,232 were positive and 187 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
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2,232
187
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
7. Children of Silentown
Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks. Children of Silentown is a atmospheric, point & click and adventure game developed by Elf Games and Luna2 Studio and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on January 11th 2023 has received 1,259 reviews of which 1,096 were positive and 163 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
8.3
1,096
163
-93%
19.71€
1.38€
8. Othercide
As Humanity’s last hope, lead your army to combat in an intricate dance of spectacular actions and counters, using an original Dynamic Timeline System, and face fearsome bosses in epic battles. Othercide is a strategy, indie and turn-based tactics game developed by Lightbulb Crew and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on July 27th 2020 has received 4,766 reviews of which 3,925 were positive and 841 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
8.0
3,925
841
-93%
31.29€
2.19€
9. Afterimage
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world. Afterimage is a metroidvania, female protagonist and 2d platformer game developed by Aurogon Shanghai and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on April 24th 2023 has received 8,101 reviews of which 6,310 were positive and 1,791 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
7.6
6,310
1,791
-93%
25.29€
1.77€
10. Darksiders III
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth. Darksiders III is a hack and slash, action and female protagonist game developed by Gunfire Games and published by THQ Nordic. Released on November 27th 2018 has received 15,081 reviews of which 11,538 were positive and 3,543 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for female protagonist games.
7.5
11,538
3,543
-93%
38.00€
2.66€
Free female protagonist games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play female protagonist 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 female protagonist games.
1. Life is Strange - Episode 1
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future. Life is Strange - Episode 1 is a story rich, choices matter and great soundtrack game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and Square Enix. Released on January 29th 2015 has received 168,668 reviews of which 162,243 were positive and 6,425 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 234 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free female protagonist games on Steam.
9.5
162,243
6,425
234
players
2. Life Makeover
Explore Life Makeover: Unleash your style, dye outfits, and design freely. Dive into unlimited dress-up, build your dream home - all for free. Life Makeover is a female protagonist, simulation and casual game developed and published by Archosaur Games. Released on November 15th 2023 has received 1,200 reviews of which 1,013 were positive and 187 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 103, this female protagonist game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free female protagonist games on Steam.
8.0
1,013
187
103
players
3. of the Devil
Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game. of the Devil is a visual novel, female protagonist and noir game developed and published by nth Circle Studios. Released on February 06th 2025 has received 779 reviews of which 771 were positive and 8 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
9.2
771
8
41
players
4. Tailor Tales
Play as an aspiring fashion designer with your own boutique and experience a heart pounding romance. Tailor Tales is a free to play, otome and female protagonist game developed by Celianna and published by Pixanna. Released on January 09th 2019 has received 968 reviews of which 921 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
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921
47
21
players
5. Tales of Rein Ravine
Tales of Rein Ravine is an indie horse game that aims to challenge its players with unique real-life inspired riding, as well as tell an intriguing equestrian story to a young adult audience. Tales of Rein Ravine is a horses, singleplayer and female protagonist game developed and published by Maia the Horsegirl. Released on October 11th 2024 has received 841 reviews of which 702 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
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702
139
15
players
6. Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel
The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning... Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel is a free to play, otome and visual novel game developed and published by Dicesuki. Released on April 05th 2017 has received 4,030 reviews of which 3,885 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
9.3
3,885
145
10
players
7. Holo X Break
Fight your way through endless waves of holoX's minions! Gear up with all sorts of equipment and items in this action packed beat-em-up to reach the 5 bosses of hololive's "holoX", and put a stop to their plans! Holo X Break is a action, beat 'em up and pixel graphics game developed by KayAnimate and published by holo Indie. Released on March 29th 2024 has received 2,600 reviews of which 2,250 were positive and 350 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
8.3
2,250
350
8
players
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8. UNBEATABLE [white label]
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure. UNBEATABLE [white label] is a rhythm, anime and female protagonist game developed and published by D-CELL GAMES. Released on May 07th 2021 has received 8,291 reviews of which 8,036 were positive and 255 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
9.4
8,036
255
5
players
9. NEKOPARA - Catboys Paradise
When your grandfather passes away and you inherit his café, it's a tall task for anyone. But with the help of 4 talented catboys, Cafe Kin'uan is ready for business in NEKOPARA - Catboys Paradise! NEKOPARA - Catboys Paradise is a otome, visual novel and female protagonist game developed by NEKO WORKs and published by Sekai Project. Released on July 15th 2021 has received 5,280 reviews of which 4,697 were positive and 583 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
8.6
4,697
583
5
players
10. Leaf Blower Man: This Game Blows!
Blow leaves at 6am on a Sunday and earn points by annoying all the neighbors. But beware - unexpected challenges await on your journey to rid the world of leaves! Leaf Blower Man: This Game Blows! is a comedy, villain protagonist and action-adventure game developed and published by Unbound Creations. Released on October 18th 2023 has received 349 reviews of which 312 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free female protagonist games on Steam.
8.3
312
37
4
players