Free Visual Novel Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,695 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 5/16/2025.
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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 89,179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,482 positive reviews and 15,697 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. 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 85, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,539 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,488 positive reviews and 8,051 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 |
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 83, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,728 positive reviews and 600 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. 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 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,132 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,001 positive reviews and 131 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 Reverse: 1999 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/9/2024 |
| Developer | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Publisher | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 3092660 |
5. Book of Yog Idle RPG
The Book of Yog is a 3D idle RPG game presented with a Cel-Shading art style. You can rally heroes, develop the kingdom and explore the secrets of a lost world. Dozens of heroes, hundreds of skills, thousands of loot for you to combine freely. Come to embark on a journey to build the strongest team!
Book of Yog Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,681 positive reviews and 2,622 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Book of Yog Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,458 positive reviews and 3,130 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,198 positive reviews and 2,939 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 |
8. CounterSide
Everything has another side Urban Graphic Novel RPG "CounterSide" A world where conflict never ends between Counters and Corrupted Objects after the Administration Failure We invite you to a journey to save the Reality.
CounterSide has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,722 positive reviews and 913 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 CounterSide on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/1/2022 |
| Developer | Studiobside Co.,Ltd |
| Publisher | Studiobside Co.,Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 1976440 |
9. 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 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,377 positive reviews and 168 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 2/11/2025 |
| Developer | SUNBORN Information Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | Darkwinter Software Limited |
| Steam App Id | 3347400 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,483 positive reviews and 3,909 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 |
More Free Visual Novel Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Visual Novel games available on Steam.
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| 110,745 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36,437 | 2/26/2023 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,994 | 8/10/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,701 | 10/9/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,275 | 4/25/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,211 | 10/6/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 974 | 10/19/2016 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 606 | 9/1/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 462 | 2/11/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 313 | 11/19/2014 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 311 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 268 | 8/29/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 254 | 4/22/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 11/15/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 146 | 10/13/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 132 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 110 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 101 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 100 | 4/27/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 96 | 3/7/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Book of Yog Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Action Taimanin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Crush Crush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). CounterSide on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Everlasting Summer on Steam. Steam Store.