Free Dating Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,223 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 7/23/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Dating Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,356 positive reviews and 16,128 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,019 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,324 positive reviews and 695 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 243,372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 183,748 positive reviews and 59,624 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 |
4. Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Umamusume: Pretty Derby 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 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,549 positive reviews and 1,114 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 174,526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 152,363 positive reviews and 22,163 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 |
6. Persona5: The Phantom X
“We’re the Phantom Thieves, and we’re here to steal your heart!” The beloved RPG series with over 23.5 million copies sold finally arrives on PC and mobile!
Persona5: The Phantom X has achieved a Player Score of 45, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,131 positive reviews and 5,034 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).
7. 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 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,875 positive reviews and 4,568 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 |
8. Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Meet virtual cuties, care for them, and get to know their stories!
Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 297 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 194 positive reviews and 103 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/3/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 3188910 |
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 6,336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,043 positive reviews and 293 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. Horny Villa
All roads lead to Horny Villa: a casual NSFW merger game featuring engaging mechanics, spicy erotic content and the hottest girls. Build the villa of your wettest dreams and cast sexy babes to join you for the ride. Grab your purple robe and pipe, and create the largest empire of debauchery!
Horny Villa has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,616 positive reviews and 1,031 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Horny Villa on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/7/2024 |
| Developer | GreenT |
| Publisher | Nutaku Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 2903690 |
More Free Dating Sim Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Dating Sim games available on Steam.
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| 115,453 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53,108 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45,731 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34,521 | 6/25/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,760 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,416 | 6/26/2025 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,407 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,092 | 12/3/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,079 | 2/24/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,021 | 11/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 977 | 5/30/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 878 | 10/19/2016 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 867 | 6/3/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 792 | 8/13/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 604 | 8/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 543 | 4/25/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 464 | 2/11/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 422 | 4/9/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 383 | 5/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 371 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Persona5: The Phantom X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Horny Villa on Steam. Steam Store.