Best Dating Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,290 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 4/6/2026.
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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 994,629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 979,424 positive reviews and 15,205 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 25,324 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,068 positive reviews and 256 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 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,049 positive reviews and 501 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 126,975 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,073 positive reviews and 2,902 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 220,595 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 214,915 positive reviews and 5,680 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| 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 22,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,151 positive reviews and 348 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $20.99 |
| 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 13,350 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,184 positive reviews and 166 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 47,426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,390 positive reviews and 1,036 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 | 4/21/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
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| Steam App Id | 1669980 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Dating Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,700 positive reviews and 108 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 |
10. Fields of Mistria
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!
Fields of Mistria 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 27,130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,537 positive reviews and 593 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 8/5/2024 |
| Developer | NPC Studio |
| Publisher | NPC Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2142790 |
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| 108,413 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,915 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 211 | 2/14/2020 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,471 | 9/3/2020 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 6/18/2020 | 96 | $20.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 109 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 686 | 4/21/2023 | 96 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 6/7/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,578 | 8/5/2024 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 7/21/2023 | 96 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 139 | 6/16/2022 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,084 | 9/15/2015 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,060 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 11/23/2015 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 507 | 10/6/2017 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 182 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 152,366 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,454 | 10/21/2022 | 95 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 149 | 12/14/2023 | 95 | $23.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 6). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Senren＊Banka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). ULTRAKILL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). ATRI -My Dear Moments- on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 4). Volcano Princess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Steam Engine Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Fields of Mistria on Steam. Steam Store.