Best Otome 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 otome games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free otome games are available at the bottom of the page.
Filters & Lists
Homicipher
Homicipher is a language deciphering and exploration ADV based on the concept of "romance with horror men." The protagonist, who has wandered into another world, interacts with non-human beings to decipher their language while striving to escape.
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...?
Folie Fatale
All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!
撩妹模拟器：渣男的秘密
During the pursuit of six beautiful women, you will learn the underlying logic and basic principles of love, chat skills, dating skills, relationship upgrade skills, psychological effects of love, and building framework personality attraction.
Bewitching Sinners
Bewitching Sinners is a dark comedy dating sim where your choices will either leave you with your true love or ruin a whole world and potentially killing millions of people within it, no pressure! Explore a fantasy world full of witches, hot priests, and the occasional dance with death.
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.
Deep Secret
This is a casual puzzle match-3 game. Players need to use the mouse to select two unobstructed squares, and if they are the same, they will be eliminated. After success, you can advance the plot and story development of the two protagonists!
Tide—1927—
In the 16th year of the Republic of China, Shanghai. Bai Youfu, a young girl who was dissatisfied with the arranged marriage, saw the news of her fiancé's murder in the newspaper one day, pointing to the innocent woman as the murderer. In order to protect her father, she decides to leave home.
From Madness with Love
This is a dating sim with guys you will never be on the same page with! For some reason, you just can't communicate with the guy you like... An unusual yet extraordinary experience with a cute pixel art style, fully voiced in Japanese.
Mask of the Rose
A marvellous romance with a hint of murder, where every playthrough is different! Seek love, friendship, or more... intimate encounters. Help a murdered man find justice. And watch out for the bats.
Otome * Domain
An inconveniently orphaned young man must attend an all-girls school just to survive in this comedy visual novel. His housemates took him in when he was in trouble, but now he doesn't know who's taking care of who...!
Dark Nights
Nothing is as it seems.
Trapped with Jester
An unusual horror-themed Visual Novel about waking up in a carriage with a stranger… Whatever could go wrong?
Ballads at Midnight
When a sarcastic bard is arrested and exiled to an abandoned castle, she expected to be at the mercy of a hungry, blood-thirsty vampire. She soon discovers that the vampire, Lucius, is not starving: he is gravely bored. She may just survive on borrowed time, one ballad each midnight.
Ten Trials of Babel: The Doppelganger Maze
Otome × Death Game × Mild Horror Multiple Endings Puzzle RPG
Arcadia Fallen
Play the role of a young alchemist apprentice who is unwillingly bound to an illegal spirit. Suddenly drawn into a war between humanity and magic, they must join a group of unlikely heroes to escape their own doom, hopefully saving the world along the way.
寂寞神明的心愿手记
What kind of courage and change can the connection between people bring? The story takes place in the ancient eastern country, where a foreign girl from Silazi kingdom got involved with various humans, spirits and even gods. Here, she heard voices unknown to others and met people unknown to others.
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.
When The Night Comes
When The Night Comes is a queer, narrative-driven, supernatural visual novel.
BUSTAFELLOWS
A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!
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!
TAISHO x ALICE epilogue
This is the final installment of TAISHO x ALICE, a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! Take on the role of the heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after" once and for all!Most played otome games on Steam
Take a look at the top otome games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 18th 2025.
1. 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 10,033 reviews of which 9,864 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played otome game, thanks to its 219 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
9,864
169
219
players
2. Homicipher
Homicipher is a language deciphering and exploration ADV based on the concept of "romance with horror men." The protagonist, who has wandered into another world, interacts with non-human beings to decipher their language while striving to escape. Homicipher is a horror, otome and female protagonist game developed by 八名木Games and published by Gamera Games. Released on November 01st 2024 has received 6,297 reviews of which 6,071 were positive and 226 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played otome games.
9.3
6,071
226
67
players
3. 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 visual novel game developed by Celianna and published by Pixanna. Released on January 09th 2019 has received 967 reviews of which 920 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played otome games.
8.9
920
47
22
players
4. Amnesia™: Memories
You awaken to find your memories gone. To learn the truth behind your amnesia, you’ll choose from five romantic paths, each its own world. With 20+ endings, can you write the lasting love story you deserve, or will your love and life come to an end? Amnesia™: Memories is a otome, visual novel and female protagonist game developed by Idea Factory and Design Factory and published by Idea Factory International. Released on August 25th 2015 has received 3,716 reviews of which 3,421 were positive and 295 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played otome games.
8.9
3,421
295
22
players
5. Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
Romance 12 handsome warriors and the samurai of the Shinsengumi, uncover their dark secrets, and conquer your demons in this historical fantasy visual novel! Your narrative choices unlock multiple branching storylines and 30 different endings! Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds is a otome, visual novel and female protagonist game developed by Idea Factory and Design Factory and published by Idea Factory International. Released on August 24th 2017 has received 1,871 reviews of which 1,735 were positive and 136 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played otome games.
8.8
1,735
136
19
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 4,035 reviews of which 3,889 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played otome games.
9.3
3,889
146
16
players
7. BUSTAFELLOWS
A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more! BUSTAFELLOWS is a otome, visual novel and female protagonist game developed by NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC. and published by PQube. Released on July 30th 2021 has received 885 reviews of which 771 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played otome games.
8.2
771
114
12
players
8. Bewitching Sinners
Bewitching Sinners is a dark comedy dating sim where your choices will either leave you with your true love or ruin a whole world and potentially killing millions of people within it, no pressure! Explore a fantasy world full of witches, hot priests, and the occasional dance with death. Bewitching Sinners is a visual novel, dating sim and otome game developed and published by Miss Xero. Released on May 02nd 2024 has received 302 reviews of which 296 were positive and 6 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played otome games.
8.9
296
6
7
players
9. Arcadia Fallen
Play the role of a young alchemist apprentice who is unwillingly bound to an illegal spirit. Suddenly drawn into a war between humanity and magic, they must join a group of unlikely heroes to escape their own doom, hopefully saving the world along the way. Arcadia Fallen is a choose your own adventure, visual novel and dating sim game developed and published by Galdra Studios. Released on November 17th 2021 has received 406 reviews of which 384 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played otome games.
8.7
384
22
6
players
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played otome games.
8.6
4,697
583
6
players
Best deals on otome games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of otome games available on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted otome games.
1. 7'scarlet
The remote town of Okunezato is shaped like a crescent moon and shrouded in dark myths and legends. Take on the role of a brave young woman journeying into the unknown to uncover dangerous truths and locate her missing brother with her childhood friend. 7'scarlet is a otome, adventure and visual novel game developed by Idea Factory and TOYBOX and published by Intragames. Released on March 12th 2019 has received 794 reviews of which 601 were positive and 193 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 92% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for otome category.
7.2
601
193
-92%
27.50€
2.20€
2. Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk
Uncover the secret – Unite the clans In a town ruled by opposing clans and overshadowed by superstition and legend, a child is born with the dreaded mark of a witch. She conceals her identity until the theft of a mysterious relic brings to light a series of staggering revelations. Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk is a otome, adventure and visual novel game developed by Idea Factory and published by Intragames. Released on August 30th 2019 has received 606 reviews of which 526 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 91% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in otome games.
8.2
526
80
-91%
27.56€
2.48€
3. Demonheart
Discover the secrets of the witches and demons in this dark fantasy romance game, featuring a female protagonist whose personality is completely up to the player thanks to extensive dialog choices. Demonheart is a lgbtq+, visual novel and otome game developed and published by Rolling Crown. Released on March 24th 2017 has received 721 reviews of which 663 were positive and 58 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 75% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in otome games.
8.6
663
58
-75%
19.99€
4.99€
4. Arcadia Fallen
Play the role of a young alchemist apprentice who is unwillingly bound to an illegal spirit. Suddenly drawn into a war between humanity and magic, they must join a group of unlikely heroes to escape their own doom, hopefully saving the world along the way. Arcadia Fallen is a choose your own adventure, visual novel and dating sim game developed and published by Galdra Studios. Released on November 17th 2021 has received 406 reviews of which 384 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 52% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for otome games.
8.7
384
22
-52%
20.81€
9.99€
5. 甜点恋人 / Pastry Lovers
Pastry Lovers is an adventure simulation game that sets in a fantastic Pastry Kingdom. Sakura, the main character, grows into a pastry master and gains romantic love. 甜点恋人 / Pastry Lovers is a otome, visual novel and dating sim game developed and published by 橙光游戏. Released on July 21st 2017 has received 308 reviews of which 222 were positive and 86 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a 40% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for otome games.
6.8
222
86
-40%
4.99€
2.99€
Free otome games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play otome games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play otome games.
1. 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 10,033 reviews of which 9,864 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 219 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free otome games on Steam.
9.5
9,864
169
219
players
2. 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 visual novel game developed by Celianna and published by Pixanna. Released on January 09th 2019 has received 967 reviews of which 920 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.9
920
47
22
players
3. 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 4,035 reviews of which 3,889 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
9.3
3,889
146
16
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.6
4,697
583
6
players
5. Dark Nights
Nothing is as it seems. Dark Nights is a otome, visual novel and adventure game developed and published by Pinlin. Released on October 31st 2022 has received 341 reviews of which 311 were positive and 30 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.4
311
30
4
players
6. Seduce Me the Otome
A romantic comedy visual novel centered around a girl named Mika Anderson, who gets entangled in the affairs of incubi. Seduce Me the Otome is a free to play and otome game developed and published by Michaela Laws. Released on June 04th 2015 has received 2,184 reviews of which 1,896 were positive and 288 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.3
1,896
288
4
players
7. Trapped with Jester
An unusual horror-themed Visual Novel about waking up in a carriage with a stranger… Whatever could go wrong? Trapped with Jester is a visual novel, otome and psychological horror game developed by Anta and published by Neoclassic Games. Released on October 10th 2022 has received 1,232 reviews of which 1,165 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.9
1,165
67
1
players
8. Ballads at Midnight
When a sarcastic bard is arrested and exiled to an abandoned castle, she expected to be at the mercy of a hungry, blood-thirsty vampire. She soon discovers that the vampire, Lucius, is not starving: he is gravely bored. She may just survive on borrowed time, one ballad each midnight. Ballads at Midnight is a free to play, otome and vampire game developed by Synstoria and published by Abiding Bridge. Released on July 15th 2022 has received 402 reviews of which 382 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.8
382
20
1
players
9. 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! Witches x Warlocks is a visual novel, lgbtq+ and otome game developed by Nifty Visuals and published by Nifty Productions. Released on October 31st 2020 has received 624 reviews of which 568 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.5
568
56
1
players
10. Fujiwara Bittersweet
Girl protag heartwarming slice of life with bittersweet twists! Fujiwara Bittersweet is a visual novel, indie and otome game developed and published by MagicBenchVN. Released on January 16th 2021 has received 397 reviews of which 349 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.2
349
48
1
players