Many dating sims can be found on PC through Steam and although a lot of them get the attention they deserve as many decent and well-written stories are buried on the page. These dating adventures may only have a couple of reviews but have been rated highly by players as games they’d recommend others to try out.
Updated on December 20, 2022, by Megan Smith: Steam is a great platform for a variety of indie developers to showcase their hard work, a wide range of genres can be published on this gaming platform that covers far more than just dating sims. However, due to this allowing other than mainstream titles to be published, indie companies or even individual developers can work towards a game that may eventually be put on Steam for players to try and then review. Since this article was previously written, more dating sim games have been added to the roster that also deserve more attention from players.
13 The Dating Sim Franchise Of Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip
Fans of the Monster Prom franchise may have played and experienced not only the original Monster Prom, which is by far one of the best dating sims on Steam but also Monster Prom 2 which saw players romancing monsters during camp.
This time as the name suggests the player and possibly their friends will be going on an epic road trip. Unlike the other games, flirting isn’t a game concept though that doesn’t mean that players can’t eventually find themselves with either Polly, Scott, or even some new additions they will pick up along the journey.
12 Befriend Or Romance Vendors In Potionomics
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 to work off the lovely debt that came 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 that 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.
11 Mixing Up The Genre With Sucker For Love: First Date
Dating sim games don’t always follow the same linear story of meeting the player’s love of their life and then gradually getting to know them, sometimes these romances can be summoned Lovecraft monsters that once haunted the players’ dreams.
In Sucker For Love: First Date, players embark on a humorous visual novel journey that relies on them keeping the dateable characters happy in hopes of eventually smooching them. Players are warned: it may not be so simple as some deem the player a snack to eat.
10 Localized Dating Sims Like DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation
As the localized version of the Japanese hit, DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation, this visual novel was first based on the light novel series Fujimi 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 the DATE A LIVE series.
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 that he alone has the power to stop these spacequakes and help the spirits all through the power of love.
9 Seduce Me The Incubi Dating Sim
Seduce Me is 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 but also three women options alongside an interesting story with a variety of endings to achieve.
8 Supernatural Dating Sims Such As Sabbat Of The Witch
Combining romance with the supernatural yet again Sabbat Of The Witch may 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.
7 Become Cupid In Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker
Stepping away from the visual novels players that wish to help others pursue romance instead of themselves will enjoy their time playing Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker. Players take on the role of an agent at a dating agency who must help match up couples through their similar interests, wants, and appearances.
Each successful pairing will help upgrade and improve the agency with more date venues as well as more demanding clients that are after very specific traits. This hilarious dating sim will leave players laughing at its humor or clutching their hearts at the successful romances.
6 Tailor Tales, The Free Dating Sim
Another great free-to-play game on Steam is Tailor Tales, it is not only an interesting dating simulator but also has a variety of customization options for players to make the world they live in their own. Starting with designing their main character through hairstyle, features, and outfits.
The player takes on the role of a fashion designer that is running her own boutique. They have the freedom to decorate their shop as well as design their own clothes in between the chances of romance with four fully-completed bachelors with no bad endings.
5 Fall In Love With A Fairy Tale In Dandelion – Wishes Brought To You
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 house filled with adorable animals that 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.
4 Remember How To Love With Nameless – The One Thing You Must Recall
Brought to players by the same developers that created Dandelion, Nameless follows 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 to help Eri grow confidence these dolls spring to life, turning into several handsome men that the players can romance to cure her of her loneliness.
3 Fantasy Dating Sims Strike Again In Witches X Warlocks
It is never too early for Halloween and Witches X Warlocks agree with this supernaturally romantic story. 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 that 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 alongside unlocking as many spells and scenes as possible before it’s too late.
2 Falling For Celebrities Can Be Difficult In Backstage Pass
Working in the entertainment business can be hard and that’s why Sian, a make-up artist hopes to focus on a more stable job and life. However, after an accident involving some well-known superstars, she must put her skills to the test if she hopes to make it through college.
With over fifteen unique endings and the customization to change Sian’s outfits both in and out of the cutscene. This dating sim doesn’t only look at a variety of possible romances but also other elements such as earning a living and building skills.
1 Explore More Than Just A Dating Sim In I Was A Teenage Exocolonist
I Was A Teenage Exocolonist is far more than the usual dating simulator as this is only a fraction of the gameplay inside this RPG Deck-Building adventure. This tale explores what it’s like to grow up on an alien planet such as studying, making friends, falling in love, and so much more.
Experiencing life is important as past events will help unlock future ones as well as grow as a person to eventually become the reason the colony is saved. Even if the player at some point chose to slack off as a store clerk in their teenage years.
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