Free Dating Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,913 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 1/14/2026.
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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 85,626 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,654 positive reviews and 1,972 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,748 positive reviews and 17,138 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 |
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 254,496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191,855 positive reviews and 62,641 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. 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 186,219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,984 positive reviews and 24,235 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 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,982 positive reviews and 2,955 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 38,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,100 positive reviews and 5,262 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 8,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,364 positive reviews and 2,998 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 12,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,095 positive reviews and 6,145 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. Crush Crush
Welcome to Crush Crush - the Idle Dating Sim! Meet, flirt, and fall in love with a motley cast of girls in this heartfelt and hilarious game.
Crush Crush has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,727 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,658 positive reviews and 3,069 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crush Crush on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/19/2016 |
| Franchise | Sad Panda Studios Games |
| Developer | Sad Panda Studios |
| Publisher | Sad Panda Studios |
| Steam App Id | 459820 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,537 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,197 positive reviews and 340 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Dating Sim games available on Steam.
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| 108,334 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38,892 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37,114 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,512 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,988 | 6/25/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,442 | 3/25/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,717 | 9/10/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,018 | 6/26/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,196 | 10/19/2016 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,180 | 2/24/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 832 | 3/4/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 821 | 6/3/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 635 | 4/9/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 615 | 2/11/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 597 | 11/7/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 595 | 8/26/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 557 | 8/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 526 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 453 | 12/8/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 405 | 11/19/2014 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Persona5: The Phantom X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Crush Crush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.