Free Dating Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,854 Dating Sim games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Dating Sim game rankings were last updated on 12/19/2025.
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1. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat holds the #1 spot for "best free Dating Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,058 positive reviews and 1,903 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/5/2025 |
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| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
2. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.
VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 252,772 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 190,550 positive reviews and 62,222 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | 2/1/2017 |
| Developer | VRChat Inc. |
| Publisher | VRChat Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 438100 |
3. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,670 positive reviews and 17,052 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
4. The Sims™ 4
Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.
The Sims™ 4 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 184,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,636 positive reviews and 24,038 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Sims™ 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
| Franchise | The Sims |
| Developer | Maxis |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1222670 |
5. Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!
Umamusume: Pretty Derby has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,071 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,431 positive reviews and 2,640 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Umamusume: Pretty Derby on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/25/2025 |
| Developer | Cygames, Inc. |
| Publisher | Cygames, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3224770 |
6. Palia
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Palia has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,730 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,521 positive reviews and 5,209 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Palia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/25/2024 |
| Developer | Singularity 6 Corporation |
| Publisher | Singularity 6 Corporation |
| Steam App Id | 2707930 |
7. DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA
DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA is Dragon Ball's first team-oriented free to play game.
DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,171 positive reviews and 2,924 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/10/2025 |
| Franchise | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Developer | GANBARION Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2072560 |
8. Persona5: The Phantom X
“We’re the Phantom Thieves, and we’re here to steal your heart!” The beloved RPG series with over 27 million copies sold finally arrives on PC and mobile!
Persona5: The Phantom X has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,136 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,015 positive reviews and 6,121 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Persona5: The Phantom X on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.
Godot Engine has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,354 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,019 positive reviews and 335 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Godot Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/24/2016 |
| Developer | Godot Engine |
| Publisher | Godot Engine |
| Steam App Id | 404790 |
10. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2
This is a free-to-play team battle action game based on the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series of the Universal Century. Whether by land or by space, lay waste to your foes using either your favorite Mobile Suit or roam the battlefield as infantry and capture important objectives.
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2 has achieved a Player Score of 23, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,740 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,498 positive reviews and 16,242 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/30/2023 |
| Franchise | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
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| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1367080 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Dating Sim games available on Steam.
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| 162,829 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50,810 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33,422 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26,054 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,462 | 6/25/2025 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,625 | 3/25/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,411 | 9/10/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,074 | 6/26/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,254 | 2/24/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,228 | 5/30/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,097 | 6/3/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 888 | 8/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 826 | 8/13/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 822 | 10/19/2016 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 820 | 12/1/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 698 | 8/26/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 670 | 4/25/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 596 | 11/7/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 586 | 2/11/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 432 | 5/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 17). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). Persona5: The Phantom X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2 on Steam. Steam Store.