Free Visual Novel Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,309 Visual Novel 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 Visual Novel game rankings were last updated on 7/23/2025.
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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 Visual Novel game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,540 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,384 positive reviews and 16,156 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. Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Umamusume: Pretty Derby 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 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,849 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,513 positive reviews and 1,336 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 |
3. Limbus Company
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.
Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,302 positive reviews and 10,667 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 Limbus Company on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/26/2023 |
| Developer | ProjectMoon |
| Publisher | ProjectMoon |
| Steam App Id | 1973530 |
4. Persona5: The Phantom X
“We’re the Phantom Thieves, and we’re here to steal your heart!” The beloved RPG series with over 23.5 million copies sold finally arrives on PC and mobile!
Persona5: The Phantom X has achieved a Player Score of 44, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,819 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,242 positive reviews and 5,577 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).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,322 positive reviews and 2,983 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 | 10/18/2016 |
| Franchise | Sad Panda Studios Games |
| Developer | Sad Panda Studios |
| Publisher | Sad Panda Studios |
| Steam App Id | 459820 |
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 63, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,645 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,590 positive reviews and 2,055 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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. Reverse: 1999
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999.
Reverse: 1999 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,457 positive reviews and 163 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 Reverse: 1999 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/9/2024 |
| Developer | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Publisher | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 3092660 |
8. Everlasting Summer
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Everlasting Summer has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,913 positive reviews and 3,969 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 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,748 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,583 positive reviews and 3,165 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 | 10/5/2020 |
| Developer | LiLith |
| Publisher | Infini-Brain inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1335200 |
10. GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM
Hello Commanders, Please board the Elmo and set off into the breaking dawn.
GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,634 positive reviews and 255 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 GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/11/2025 |
| Developer | SUNBORN Information Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | Darkwinter Software Limited |
| Steam App Id | 3347400 |
More Free Visual Novel Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Visual Novel games available on Steam.
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| 81,866 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37,914 | 6/25/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,067 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,560 | 6/25/2025 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,846 | 10/18/2016 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,019 | 8/10/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,014 | 10/9/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 632 | 11/19/2014 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 558 | 10/5/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 548 | 2/11/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 533 | 8/2/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 522 | 4/25/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 509 | 5/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 473 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 440 | 10/13/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 412 | 9/1/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 288 | 4/22/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 253 | 5/21/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 212 | 4/27/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 175 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Persona5: The Phantom X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Crush Crush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). Everlasting Summer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Action Taimanin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM on Steam. Steam Store.