Summary
Dating simulatorsare popular for often having interesting stories and fascinating characters for players to romance. There have been many mainstream dating sims that have caught players' attention, such asHooked On You, which explores the killers ofDead By Daylight, andBlush Blush.
Many dating sims can be found on PC through Steam,and although a lot of them get the attention they deserve,many decent and well-written storiesare buried on the page. These dating adventures may only have minimal reviews but have been rated highly by players as games they’d recommend others to try out.
Updated on June 21, 2025, by Megan Smith:Dating sims on Steam fit a variety of themes, especially as it’s the best place to find indie titles that may have not seen much appreciation. Even here, some of the best dating sims on Steam tend to get buried, which is why this article hopes to highlight some of the visual novels and other genres of dating simulators that players should try if they haven’t already. From comedic dating simulators that see players summon Eldritch beasts, to more romantic titles, these are by far the best dating simulators on Steam with a few of them even being free for the player to try.
22Falling In Love With Birds With Hatoful Boyfriend
Very Positive Reviews (94% of 5,284)
Dating simulator titles take all sorts of shapes and forms on Steam, with some of the greatest being games that allow you to date things that aren’t even human. Hatoful Boyfriend is one of many dating simulators that include high school sweethearts, but this title, which was developed by Mediatonic and Hato Moa, sees the player being the only human in a school made for pigeons.
There are plenty of birds to fall in love with each has their own unique route with plenty of endings to achieve. Hatoful Boyfriend might seem random, but it’s a perfect game that needs more attention.
After players take over their uncle’s potion shop, they find themselves not only managing how to make the potions required by customers but also the necessity of working off the lovely debt that comes alongside the shop.
While managing the store itself is entertaining, many players will want to pick up this title to try their hand at befriending the adventurers who visit their shop or even the vendors they may need to see for ingredients. Getting to know these people will not only improve the players' negotiation tactics but some even have a chance to go a step further into developing a relationship.
Not all dating simulators have to be serious, and some are known for taking a concept and making a joke out of it. One game created by the YouTube duo known as Game Grumps is the hilarious yet well-written dating simulator known asDream Daddy.
As the name suggests, players start the game by creating their own dad and then go out on the town to find other hot – and maybe single – dads to hit it off with. Players should be prepared for some of the wonderfully worst dad jokes and get to know some great dads who do nothing more than have a BBQ and boast about their children.
19DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation Localizes Love
Very Positive Reviews (94% of 2,408)
As the localized version of the Japanese hit,DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation, this visual novel was first based on the light novel seriesFujimi Fantasia Bunko. This also led to the inspiration of three different animes as well as the creation of a hit anime movie that was all part of theDATE A LIVEseries.
After 30 years of disaster through spacequakes caused by the mysterious appearance of spirits, players take on the role of the seemingly ordinary student Shido. After an encounter with a spirit, Shido realizes thathe alone has the powerto stop these space quakes and help the spirits all through the power of love.
18Seduce Me The Incubi Dating Sim
Very Positive Reviews (86% of 2,173)
Seduce Meis a great free-to-play dating simulator with fully-voiced characters on Steam. The Player has conveniently been handed down the large estate of their late grandfather and must move in there quickly the next day.
However, when entering the house, they discover five men injured on the ground; these men turn out to be Incubi, male lust demons from hell. The men aren’t the only romance options available to them, as there are alsothree female options, alongside aninteresting storywith a variety of endings to achieve.
17Supernatural Dating Sims Such As Sabbat Of The Witch
Very Positive Reviews (93% of 2,123)
Combining romance with the supernatural yet again,Sabbat Of The Witchmay have a lighthearted story, but it’s incredibly peculiar as well as very dramatic at times. This high school story is filled with secrets as the main character, Hoshina, has the power to feel and perceive the emotions of others. However, this backfires as one situation reveals that one of his classmates, Ayachi, is a witch.
After an embarrassing but hilarious encounter between the two, she reveals to him that the world isn’t quite what it seems, and there are plenty of others like her. With a long and detailed story and four other main heroines to romance, there is plenty for players to enjoy.
16Wield Lovers As Weapons In Boyfriend Dungeon
Very Positive Reviews (91% of 1,725)
Kitfox Games combined two interesting features when makingBoyfriend Dungeonto create a dating simulator that many players shouldn’t be missing out on. In this world, some people can magically turn into weapons, while others have been known to wield them to fight monsters in dungeons.
Players inBoyfriend Dungeonwill find various weapons to wield that they will get to know more about through finishing levels of dungeons together. This will allow them to go on small little dates and maybe even find love, though players can even just bond with a cat if they aren’t in the market for love.
15Fall In Love With A Fairy Tale In Dandelion – Wishes Brought To You
Very Positive Reviews (86% of 617)
After moving out of her mother’s house, who was obsessed with her getting the best grades, Heijung is attempting to find her dream life all on her own. However, as graduation approaches, the stresses of what she is actually going to do start to surface.
Perhaps hearing her stresses, a basket appears in her housefilled with adorable animalsthat roam freely while she attempts to get her life sorted. Bonding with these animals reveals that they are actually men, which the player can romance while progressing through the heart-warming story alongside the amusing mini-games.
14Remember How To Love With Nameless – The One Thing You Must Recall
Very Positive Reviews (92% of 612)
Brought to players by the same developers that createdDandelion,Namelessfollows a similar storyline with new characters. Players take on the life of Eri, a high school student who struggles to socialize while living on her own. She has a very special hobby of collecting dolls that she loves to talk to, appearing like her only friends in the world.
However, in true dating simulator fashion, one day, in hopes of helping Eri grow confidence, these dolls spring to life, turning into several handsome men that the players can romance to cure her of her loneliness.
13Witches X Warlocks Teaches Magic And Love
Very Positive (92% of 566)
InWitches X Warlocks, players start their dating adventure by customizing their very own witch or warlock before being pushed into a world where the player is the only magic caster who can’t cast a single spell.
Halloween and the final exam are in seven days, and therefore, players have this long to improve their character skills as well as fall in love. In this free-to-play Halloween-rising story, the base game provides four love interests of a variety of genders alongsideunlocking as many spellsand scenes as possible before it’s too late.
