Free Visual Novel Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,356 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 6/29/2024.
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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 and 18 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 84. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,933 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,575 positive reviews and 4,358 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. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.
Cats has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,617 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,326 positive reviews and 291 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 | 5/21/2024 |
| Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
| Developer | 100 Cozy Games |
| Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2977660 |
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 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,309 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,834 positive reviews and 5,475 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,129 positive reviews and 2,666 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,249 positive reviews and 479 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 |
6. Action Taimanin
An intense, gorgeous hack-and-slash action RPG from the Taimanin fame!
Action Taimanin has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,645 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,712 positive reviews and 2,933 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. 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 72, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,425 positive reviews and 835 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 |
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 72,628 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,019 positive reviews and 3,609 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 199,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192,669 positive reviews and 6,991 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 |
10. 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 65, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,358 positive reviews and 2,263 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).
More Free Visual Novel Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Visual Novel games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 344,313 | 4/23/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34,383 | 5/21/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,226 | 2/26/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,742 | 10/19/2016 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,768 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 813 | 10/6/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 679 | 9/1/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 603 | 11/19/2014 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 529 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 477 | 7/30/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 337 | 4/22/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 195 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 179 | 10/15/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 179 | 10/13/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 174 | 11/15/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 145 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 145 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 134 | 6/14/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 134 | 3/5/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 130 | 2/2/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 29). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 29). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 29). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 28). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 24). Crush Crush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 29). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 26). Action Taimanin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 26). CounterSide on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 21). Everlasting Summer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 5). Doki Doki Literature Club! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 29). Book of Yog Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.