Free Romance Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,170 Romance 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 Romance game rankings were last updated on 5/19/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Romance game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136,387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,467 positive reviews and 16,920 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 4 EA |
| Developer | Maxis |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1222670 |
2. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Romance games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,132 positive reviews and 978 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 |
3. 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 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Romance games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,571 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,941 positive reviews and 2,630 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 |
| Developer | Sad Panda Studios |
| Publisher | Sad Panda Studios |
| Steam App Id | 459820 |
4. Doki Doki Literature Club!
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Doki Doki Literature Club! has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Romance games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 198,525 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191,597 positive reviews and 6,928 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 possible to play Doki Doki Literature Club! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/6/2017 |
| Developer | Team Salvato |
| Publisher | Team Salvato |
| Steam App Id | 698780 |
5. ASTRAL TALE-星界神話
"ASTRAL TALE"- Myth of the Stars," a classic Japanese MMORPG, is now officially operating worldwide. A brand-new profession has been introduced, allowing players to embark on a unique journey across the stars together!
ASTRAL TALE-星界神話 has achieved a Player Score of 41, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Romance games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 491 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 194 positive reviews and 297 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run ASTRAL TALE-星界神話 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/8/2024 |
| Developer | X-Legend Entertainment Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | X-Legend Entertainment Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2591210 |
6. Blush Blush
You are responsible somehow for a curse that befalls 12 unfortunate hawt dudes. Now you have to find them and break the curse with your love!!
Blush Blush has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Romance games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,829 positive reviews and 831 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 Blush Blush on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/22/2020 |
| Developer | Sad Panda Studios |
| Publisher | Sad Panda Studios |
| Steam App Id | 777130 |
7. Everlasting Summer
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Everlasting Summer has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Romance games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,558 positive reviews and 3,560 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 Everlasting Summer on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/19/2014 |
| Developer | Soviet Games |
| Publisher | Soviet Games |
| Steam App Id | 331470 |
8. Come Home
An adult visual novel with 20 romanceable characters, each with their own individual, optional, storylines. Plenty of sex, laughs, and romance awaits you as you navigate the different relationships, while trying to solve the mystery of your missing father.
Come Home has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Romance games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,282 positive reviews and 275 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 Come Home on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/15/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 1724190 |
9. PROJECT: PLAYTIME
PROJECT: PLAYTIME is a Free-to-Play multiplayer horror game where six players attempt to create one giant toy while surviving a terrifying monster that roams the toy factory. A seventh player controls the monster and is given only one goal: Find and kill everyone.
PROJECT: PLAYTIME has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Romance games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,976 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,203 positive reviews and 8,773 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play PROJECT: PLAYTIME on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/12/2022 |
| Developer | Mob Entertainment |
| Publisher | Mob Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1961460 |
10. EGG
Egg is an interactive clicker game where you need to click egg to earn more eggs.
EGG has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Romance games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,656 positive reviews and 599 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 EGG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/3/2024 |
| Developer | KolbasinoGames |
| Publisher | KolbasinoGames |
| Steam App Id | 2784840 |
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 | 32,394 | 6/18/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,758 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 991 | 10/19/2016 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 465 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 432 | 1/8/2024 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 418 | 4/22/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 373 | 11/19/2014 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 360 | 10/15/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 352 | 12/12/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 329 | 2/3/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 282 | 3/25/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 239 | 1/17/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 238 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 231 | 7/17/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 193 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
![Booty Farm [18+] steam charts](https://steambase.io/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,width=150,height=75/https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1941000/header.jpg) | 189 | 7/19/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 185 | 5/16/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 146 | 5/18/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 130 | 3/5/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 125 | 5/10/2023 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Crush Crush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 30). ASTRAL TALE-星界神話 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Blush Blush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 6). Everlasting Summer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). Come Home on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 20). PROJECT: PLAYTIME on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). EGG on Steam. Steam Store.