Free Emotional Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,934 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 11/21/2024.
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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 28,875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,553 positive reviews and 1,322 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 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,644 positive reviews and 1,474 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 3,996 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,465 positive reviews and 531 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 |
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| Publisher | WFS, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1973710 |
4. 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 47, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175 positive reviews and 202 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 |
5. Idle Sphere
Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.
Idle Sphere has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" 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 |
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| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3217600 |
6. 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 53, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,515 positive reviews and 1,302 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,408 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,890 positive reviews and 518 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).
8. 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 65, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 577 positive reviews and 288 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 |
9. 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 71, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 184 positive reviews and 57 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 |
10. Booty Calls
Help mermaid princess Andriella and bang the hottest chicks of Naughty Beach in this unique dating simulator with a fun and addictive puzzle mechanic!
Booty Calls has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Emotional games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,633 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,113 positive reviews and 1,520 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Booty Calls on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/18/2018 |
| Developer | 3X Entertainment Limited |
| Publisher | Nutaku Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 823550 |
More Free Emotional Games
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 16,340 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,270 | 4/10/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,634 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 587 | 1/10/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 464 | 11/17/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 439 | 1/25/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 330 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 183 | 7/19/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 183 | 8/16/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 65 | 9/18/2018 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 63 | 12/17/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 8/15/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 7/26/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 9/14/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 9/26/2022 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 7/20/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 1/12/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 7/22/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 9/1/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 6/6/2024 | 18 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Sky: Children of the Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). 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, November 21). Idle Sphere on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Booty Farm [18+] on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Idol Party on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Booty Calls on Steam. Steam Store.