Best Dating Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,465 Dating Sim games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Dating Sim game rankings were last updated on 5/19/2024.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Dating Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 706,439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 694,217 positive reviews and 12,222 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. Senren＊Banka
Senren＊Banka is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Yuzusoft, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. This game commemorated Yuzusoft's 10th anniversary. It won numerous awards on the year of its release in Japan for its art, music, and characters.
Senren＊Banka has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,823 positive reviews and 205 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Senren＊Banka on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2020 |
| Franchise | 株式会社HIKARI FIELD |
| Developer | Yuzusoft |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1144400 |
3. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,309 positive reviews and 154 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
4. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,169 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,566 positive reviews and 2,603 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. ATRI -My Dear Moments-
"As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl...
ATRI -My Dear Moments- has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,438 positive reviews and 187 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $20.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $20.99 |
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
| Franchise | ANIPLEX.EXE |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1230140 |
6. Our Life: Beginnings & Always
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,896 positive reviews and 120 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Our Life: Beginnings & Always on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/16/2020 |
| Franchise | GB Patch Games |
| Developer | GB Patch Games |
| Publisher | GB Patch Games |
| Steam App Id | 1129190 |
7. Neon White
Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.
Neon White has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,703 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,450 positive reviews and 253 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2022 |
| Franchise | Annapurna Interactive |
| Developer | Angel Matrix |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1533420 |
8. Undertale
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
Undertale has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 225,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 217,639 positive reviews and 7,536 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Undertale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Steam Engine Simulator
The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.
Steam Engine Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,553 positive reviews and 69 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 6/7/2023 |
| Developer | Ektorom Software Inc. |
| Publisher | Ektorom Software Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2381620 |
10. Persona 4 Golden
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Persona 4 Golden has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,182 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,145 positive reviews and 2,037 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 64,722 | 2/26/2016 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 526 | 2/14/2020 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,559 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 66 | 6/18/2020 | 96 | $20.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 215 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 156 | 6/16/2022 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 453 | 9/15/2015 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 6/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 953 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 81 | 11/23/2015 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 288 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,645 | 10/21/2022 | 95 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 122 | 4/19/2018 | 95 | $0.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 9/8/2016 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 127 | 7/21/2023 | 95 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 157 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 12/18/2020 | 95 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 2/14/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 10/30/2020 | 95 | $34.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Senren＊Banka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). ATRI -My Dear Moments- on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 30). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Neon White on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Undertale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Steam Engine Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Persona 4 Golden on Steam. Steam Store.