Free Emotional Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,032 Emotional 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 Emotional game rankings were last updated on 12/11/2024.
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1. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio holds the #1 spot for "best free Emotional game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,812 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,448 positive reviews and 1,364 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" 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 OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
2. Sky: Children of the Light
Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey. Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game.
Sky: Children of the Light has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,599 positive reviews and 1,694 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 4/10/2024 |
| Developer | thatgamecompany |
| Publisher | thatgamecompany |
| Steam App Id | 2325290 |
3. ヘブンバーンズレッド
Key 麻枝 准が描く、最後の希望を託された少女たちの物語『ヘブンバーンズレッド （ヘブバン）』 フィールドを駆け回り、かけがえのない日常を体験しながら、命を賭した戦いに挑むドラマチックRPG！
ヘブンバーンズレッド has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,084 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,545 positive reviews and 539 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run ヘブンバーンズレッド on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/10/2022 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | WFS, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1973710 |
4. Idle Sphere
Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.
Idle Sphere has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91 positive reviews and 46 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/17/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3217600 |
5. Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition)
Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) is a total conversion mod for Skyrim SE. It offers an immersive open world, new skill systems and gameplay with a dark, psychological storyline and believable characters. SE features a new rendering engine, improved lighting, performance and stability.
Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,986 positive reviews and 522 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 Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Booty Farm [18+]
Congrats, you just inherited a farm and your hot neighbors will not let you be! Erotic hijinks ensue on your neverending quest to expand your farm! Discover spicy romances and intertwining stories in this bizarrely relaxing farm simulator.
![Booty Farm [18+] banner](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1941000/header.jpg)
Booty Farm [18+] has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 876 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 584 positive reviews and 292 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 7/19/2022 |
| Developer | Tender Troupe |
| Publisher | Tender Troupe |
| Steam App Id | 1941000 |
7. Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator
KOEI TECMO GAMES presents the latest title in the Atelier series, Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator.
Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,695 positive reviews and 1,318 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/25/2024 |
| Franchise | KOEI TECMO |
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| Publisher | KOEI TECMO GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 2594920 |
8. Idol Party
“WOW,you can really dance!” Welcome to IDOL PARTY. Immerse yourself in dance and song to find friends in this social game. Charm your love with moves and melodies, pledge togetherness, marry, and start a family. Tired? Farm or play mini-games for endless fun!
Idol Party has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 316 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 251 positive reviews and 65 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 8/16/2024 |
| Developer | LONGYOU TECHNOLOGY PTE.LTD. |
| Publisher | LONGYOU TECHNOLOGY PTE.LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 2955300 |
9. レスレリアーナのアトリエ ～忘れられた錬金術と極夜の解放者～
錬金術は、150年も前に失われてしまったのでした−−−−これは、「錬金術を取り戻す」物語 。コーエーテクモゲームス × アカツキゲームスが贈る「アトリエ」シリーズ最新作
レスレリアーナのアトリエ ～忘れられた錬金術と極夜の解放者～ has achieved a Player Score of 48, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 395 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 189 positive reviews and 206 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 1/10/2024 |
| Developer | Akatsuki Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2586520 |
10. Katawa Shoujo
Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right.
Katawa Shoujo has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,732 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,695 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 8/15/2024 |
| Developer | Four Leaf Studios |
| Publisher | Four Leaf Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3068300 |
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| 7,199 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,255 | 4/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,069 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 736 | 11/17/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 265 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 173 | 7/19/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 172 | 1/25/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 153 | 8/16/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 137 | 1/10/2024 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 108 | 8/15/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 57 | 6/6/2024 | 19 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 9/18/2018 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 9/14/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 12/17/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 7/26/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 7/23/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 9/26/2022 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 1/12/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 9/1/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 11/27/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Sky: Children of the Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Idle Sphere on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Booty Farm [18+] on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Idol Party on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). レスレリアーナのアトリエ ～忘れられた錬金術と極夜の解放者～ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Katawa Shoujo on Steam. Steam Store.