Best Dating Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,727 Dating Sim games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Dating Sim game rankings were last updated on 6/22/2026.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Dating Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,022,770 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,007,203 positive reviews and 15,567 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,207 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,938 positive reviews and 269 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
3. Senren＊Banka
Senren＊Banka is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Yuzusoft, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. This game commemorated Yuzusoft's 10th anniversary. It won numerous awards on the year of its release in Japan for its art, music, and characters.
Senren＊Banka has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,391 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,847 positive reviews and 544 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Senren＊Banka on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2020 |
| Franchise | 株式会社HIKARI FIELD |
| Developer | Yuzusoft |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1144400 |
4. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 127,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,717 positive reviews and 2,947 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. ULTRAKILL
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.
ULTRAKILL has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 236,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 230,694 positive reviews and 6,201 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/3/2020 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | Arsi "Hakita" Patala |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1229490 |
6. ATRI -My Dear Moments-
"As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl...
ATRI -My Dear Moments- has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,980 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,615 positive reviews and 365 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.39 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $8.39 |
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
| Franchise | ANIPLEX.EXE |
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| Steam App Id | 1230140 |
7. Our Life: Beginnings & Always
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,451 positive reviews and 170 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Our Life: Beginnings & Always on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/16/2020 |
| Franchise | GB Patch Games |
| Developer | GB Patch Games |
| Publisher | GB Patch Games |
| Steam App Id | 1129190 |
8. Volcano Princess
Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!
Volcano Princess has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,464 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,399 positive reviews and 1,065 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Volcano Princess on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 4/20/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
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| Steam App Id | 1669980 |
9. 魔女的夜宴
《魔女的夜宴》是日本超人气美少女游戏品牌YUZUSOFT（柚子社）的经典名作。女主角绫地宁宁由当红声优桐谷华配音，是该社历代作品中最具代表性的女主角之一。国际中文版拥有超越原版的1920X1080的高清画质。本作也曾在美少女游戏大赏和萌系游戏大赏中斩获众多奖项。
魔女的夜宴 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,266 positive reviews and 172 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $20.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 魔女的夜宴 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $20.99 |
| Release Date | 7/21/2023 |
| Developer | Yuzusoft |
| Publisher | HIKARI FIELD |
| Steam App Id | 2458530 |
10. Steam Engine Simulator
The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.
Steam Engine Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,944 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,827 positive reviews and 117 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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 | 6/7/2023 |
| Developer | Ektorom Software Inc. |
| Publisher | Ektorom Software Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2381620 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 38,303 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,030 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 106 | 2/14/2020 | 96 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,498 | 9/3/2020 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 6/18/2020 | 96 | $8.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 129 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 134 | 4/20/2023 | 96 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 242 | 7/21/2023 | 96 | $20.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 6/7/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 6/16/2022 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,804 | 8/5/2024 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,970 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,884 | 9/15/2015 | 95 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 68 | 11/23/2015 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 716 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 242 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 144,570 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 12/14/2023 | 95 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,049 | 10/20/2022 | 95 | $59.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 22). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 21). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, July 12). Senren＊Banka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 18). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, July 11). ULTRAKILL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 17). ATRI -My Dear Moments- on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 13). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, July 11). Volcano Princess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 19). 魔女的夜宴 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 21). Steam Engine Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.