Free Visual Novel Games on Steam
Steam currently has 12,184 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 11/1/2025.
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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 91,724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,136 positive reviews and 16,588 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 84, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,185 positive reviews and 11,779 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,720 positive reviews and 2,302 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 |
4. Persona5: The Phantom X
“We’re the Phantom Thieves, and we’re here to steal your heart!” 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 48, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,412 positive reviews and 5,921 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. 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 60, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,925 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,622 positive reviews and 2,303 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,064 positive reviews and 203 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,904 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,710 positive reviews and 3,194 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,479 positive reviews and 3,027 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 |
9. Horizon Walker
Eat God, and you will have everything—the story of a human who devoured God.
Horizon Walker has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 974 positive reviews and 398 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 Horizon Walker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/25/2025 |
| Developer | Gentlemaniac |
| Publisher | Gentlemaniac |
| Steam App Id | 3279780 |
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 64, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Visual Novel games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,933 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,122 positive reviews and 2,811 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).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 92,851 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34,761 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,155 | 6/25/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,162 | 6/26/2025 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,394 | 8/10/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,350 | 10/9/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,133 | 10/6/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,032 | 10/19/2016 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 996 | 8/25/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 808 | 4/25/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 461 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 431 | 8/2/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 403 | 5/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 383 | 4/22/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 364 | 9/1/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 323 | 2/11/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 300 | 9/19/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 243 | 8/29/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 209 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 198 | 5/21/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). Persona5: The Phantom X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Action Taimanin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). Crush Crush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). Horizon Walker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Book of Yog Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.