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.
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TAISHO x ALICE episode 3
DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episode III) 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"!
Fujiwara Bittersweet
Girl protag heartwarming slice of life with bittersweet twists!
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.
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!
My Vow to My Liege
《My Vow to My Liege》is a visual novel dating game. Players get to play as a girl disguised as the King of Ng, a man. The 4 dateable characters are: the guide, the enemy, the minister and the guard.Will they choose the man over the country? Love over hate? Who will they finally end up with?
TAISHO x ALICE episode 2
DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episode II) is a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! You will take on the role of the fairytale heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after"!
Royal Alchemist
Intrigue, betrayal, deaths! An Otome / BxB survival Raising Simulation in a high-fantasy royal court setting with RPG elements.
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!!
Ken ga Kimi
Love story with samurais living in Japan This is a splendid Japanese adventure game which its story is happened in "The Land of the Rising Sun" where human, Yōkai and Oni were living together. Will your story end in the tragedy of "Ken(sword)", or the romance of "Kimi(you)"？
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"!
Pizza Game
Every boy have a secret. One of them is bones.
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.
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.
Steam Prison
There are two kinds of people: the rulers and the ruled. The Heights are a gorgeous utopia. The Depths, a filthy industrial wasteland. Our heroine, raised in the Heights, has nothing but contempt for those below.
Arcade Spirits
Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking?
Tailor Tales
Play as an aspiring fashion designer with your own boutique and experience a heart pounding romance.
Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly
Awakening in a mysterious mansion, her first, frantic thoughts are: 'Where am I? And more importantly, WHO am I?'
Lake of Voices
A free horror Visual Novel about an ill-fated journey across Sinnlos, a lake where gruesome monsters lurk just beneath the surface. With times being so dire you'll need to decide what, and who, is going to be sacrificed. Anyone can be saved, but not everyone can be.
Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms
Continue your journey to Edo in Hakuoki™: Edo Blossoms, where you play as the heroine Chizuru Yukimura. Romance the famous warriors of the Shinsengumi as you enter a fantasy drama of battles and self-discovery. Your narrative choices unlock multiple branching storylines and 30 different endings!
Let`s not stay friends
Friendship is a wonderful thing… unless you are friends with a girl who has no idea you have feelings for her! Inske, a student of magical arts, is troubled by the upcoming outdoors exam, and can't even imagine that someone might want to use the test as an opportunity to get close to her.
Fashioning Little Miss Lonesome
When two handsome young men spot the perfect girl to be their first model and help make a name for themselves, they're determined to go for broke and make her shine—but first they'll have to get her out of her house! Can these two really give such an anti-social recluse the makeover she needs to be a star?
XOXO Droplets
An otome dating sim about a humorously jerky young lady and her mission to woo one of multiple uniquely, but equally, obnoxious guys.
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!
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.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 15th 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 9,951 reviews of which 9,783 were positive and 168 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 232 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
9,783
168
232
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 6,250 reviews of which 6,022 were positive and 228 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 152 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among otome games based on player count.
9.3
6,022
228
152
players
3. 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 1,864 reviews of which 1,729 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played otome games.
8.8
1,729
135
77
players
4. Folie Fatale
All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN! Folie Fatale is a female protagonist, otome and visual novel game developed by Kanmidoko (神海処) and published by 346lab Localization. Released on May 30th 2024 has received 1,821 reviews of which 1,629 were positive and 192 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played otome games.
8.5
1,629
192
38
players
5. Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms
Continue your journey to Edo in Hakuoki™: Edo Blossoms, where you play as the heroine Chizuru Yukimura. Romance the famous warriors of the Shinsengumi as you enter a fantasy drama of battles and self-discovery. Your narrative choices unlock multiple branching storylines and 30 different endings! Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms is a otome, visual novel and female protagonist game developed by Idea Factory and Design Factory and published by Idea Factory International. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 919 reviews of which 883 were positive and 36 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played otome games.
9.0
883
36
29
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played otome games.
8.9
921
47
27
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played otome games.
8.9
3,421
295
27
players
8. My Vow to My Liege
《My Vow to My Liege》is a visual novel dating game. Players get to play as a girl disguised as the King of Ng, a man. The 4 dateable characters are: the guide, the enemy, the minister and the guard.Will they choose the man over the country? Love over hate? Who will they finally end up with? My Vow to My Liege is a female protagonist, romance and otome game developed by YETU GAME and published by 方块游戏(CubeGame). Released on September 21st 2020 has received 3,923 reviews of which 3,644 were positive and 279 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
3,644
279
15
players
9. 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! TAISHO x ALICE epilogue is a adventure, otome and visual novel game developed by Primula and published by pencil. Released on June 24th 2021 has received 473 reviews of which 440 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played otome games.
8.6
440
33
14
players
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played otome games.
8.2
771
114
13
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 15th 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 719 reviews of which 661 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
661
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 403 reviews of which 381 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
381
22
-52%
20.81€
9.99€
5. Fashioning Little Miss Lonesome
When two handsome young men spot the perfect girl to be their first model and help make a name for themselves, they're determined to go for broke and make her shine—but first they'll have to get her out of her house! Can these two really give such an anti-social recluse the makeover she needs to be a star? Fashioning Little Miss Lonesome is a otome and female protagonist game developed by Kalmia8 and published by MangaGamer. Released on September 08th 2017 has received 347 reviews of which 286 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for otome games.
7.7
286
61
-50%
22.99€
11.49€
6. 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 #6 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 15th 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 9,951 reviews of which 9,783 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 232 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free otome games on Steam.
9.5
9,783
168
232
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 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 #2 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.9
921
47
27
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 4,030 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 #3 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
9.3
3,885
145
9
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. 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 #5 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.3
1,896
288
5
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.8
382
20
3
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.4
311
30
3
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.2
349
48
3
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.9
1,165
67
1
players
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played free otome games on Steam.
8.5
568
56
1
players