Free Female Protagonist Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,495 Female Protagonist 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 Female Protagonist game rankings were last updated on 5/10/2025.
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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 Female Protagonist game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,429 positive reviews and 15,654 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. Strinova
Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience.
Strinova has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,061 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,006 positive reviews and 6,055 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.
3. Infinity Nikki
Embark on a cozy open-world adventure filled with vast landscape, mystical puzzles and unexpected platforming challenges. Dress up not just for style, but to unravel hidden mysteries, interact with a vibrant environment, and experience the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Infinity Nikki has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,408 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,926 positive reviews and 2,482 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 | 4/28/2025 |
| Developer | Infold Games |
| Publisher | Infold Games |
| Steam App Id | 3164330 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,186 positive reviews and 2,940 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 |
5. Astral Party
Astral Party is a multiplayer party game populated by cute anime girls! Choose your favorite character, strategize skills & cards, and roll the dice to destroy friendships in this unique board game.
Astral Party has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,712 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,414 positive reviews and 7,298 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Astral Party on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/29/2024 |
| Franchise | Neverland Entertainment |
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| Publisher | Neverland Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2622000 |
6. 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 83, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,720 positive reviews and 601 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 |
7. Desktop Mate
Customize your PC with officially licensed, super-cute characters using the next-generation desktop mascot platform, Desktop Mate. Characters roam freely on your desktop, sitting on windows and playfully interacting with your mouse. Liven up your desktop with some new friends!
Desktop Mate has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,441 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,117 positive reviews and 2,324 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 | 1/8/2025 |
| Developer | infiniteloop |
| Publisher | infiniteloop |
| Steam App Id | 3301060 |
8. Lords Mobile
Clash with global players in this epic real-time strategy game!
Lords Mobile has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,595 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,748 positive reviews and 1,847 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Lords Mobile on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/3/2019 |
| Developer | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Publisher | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 1041320 |
9. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
HoloCure - Save the Fans! has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,746 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,386 positive reviews and 360 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
10. Action Taimanin
An intense, gorgeous hack-and-slash action RPG from the Taimanin fame!
Action Taimanin has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Female Protagonist games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,431 positive reviews and 3,126 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 | 10/6/2020 |
| Developer | LiLith |
| Publisher | Infini-Brain inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1335200 |
More Free Female Protagonist Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Female Protagonist games available on Steam.
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| 115,681 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,580 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,160 | 4/28/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,304 | 10/19/2016 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,801 | 2/29/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,627 | 8/10/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,402 | 1/8/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,211 | 6/3/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 982 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 972 | 10/6/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 926 | 8/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 899 | 4/24/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 774 | 12/24/2014 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 722 | 2/10/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 692 | 4/25/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 677 | 10/4/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 586 | 8/14/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 493 | 8/13/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 445 | 9/1/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 439 | 10/13/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Infinity Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Crush Crush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Astral Party on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Desktop Mate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Lords Mobile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 8). Action Taimanin on Steam. Steam Store.