Free Visual Novel Games on Steam
Steam currently has 13,180 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 3/2/2026.
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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 95,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,896 positive reviews and 17,248 negative reviews โ 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 86, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,929 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,729 positive reviews and 12,200 negative reviews โ 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. Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, 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 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,869 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,697 positive reviews and 3,172 negative reviews โ 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 |
4. Waifusitter ๐ - Furry Collection
Waifusitter is a NSFW clicker where you collect and grow a waifu collection! Earn a random waifu every 3 hours, recycle unwanted ones, and aim for the rarest waifus. Trade waifus on Steam Community Marketplace.
Waifusitter ๐ - Furry Collection has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68 positive reviews and 72 negative reviews โ 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 | 3/4/2025 |
| Developer | Caulino |
| Publisher | Multisekai |
| Steam App Id | 3427660 |
5. Persona5: The Phantom X
โWeโre the Phantom Thieves, and weโre here to steal your heart!โ The beloved RPG series with over 27 million copies sold finally arrives on PC and mobile!
Persona5: The Phantom X has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,376 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,184 positive reviews and 6,192 negative reviews โ 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).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,859 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,759 positive reviews and 3,100 negative reviews โ 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 |
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ใใใณใใผใณใบใฌใใ has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,046 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,665 positive reviews and 2,381 negative reviews โ 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 ใใใณใใผใณใบใฌใใ on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/10/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 1973710 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,098 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,836 positive reviews and 262 negative reviews โ 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 |
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 19,159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,913 positive reviews and 3,246 negative reviews โ 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 |
10. GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM
Continuing the legacy of the Girls' Frontline world, this all-new adventure casts you as the Commander, challenging you to lead your squad of Tactical Dolls deep into perilous contamination zones and overcome enemies with tactical prowess.
GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM 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 2,862 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,901 positive reviews and 961 negative reviews โ making it "Mixed" 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 | 2/10/2025 |
| 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.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 31,441 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,054 | 2/26/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,583 | 6/25/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,144 | 3/4/2025 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,643 | 6/25/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,166 | 10/19/2016 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 998 | 8/10/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 771 | 10/9/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 664 | 10/6/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 551 | 2/10/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 499 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 466 | 12/8/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 457 | 8/2/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 415 | 12/1/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 395 | 5/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 385 | 9/1/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 364 | 10/13/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 307 | 8/25/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 284 | 9/19/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 238 | 4/22/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 2). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 2). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 28). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 28). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 18). Waifusitter ๐ - Furry Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 20). Persona5: The Phantom X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). Crush Crush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 26). ใใใณใใผใณใบใฌใใ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). Action Taimanin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 19). GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM on Steam. Steam Store.