12 Best Otome Games On Steam

Summary

• Otome games offer captivating visuals, unique storylines, and beautiful soundtracks, creating an immersive romantic experience.
• Explore otome games like Cinderella Phenomenon with unconventional protagonists and Amnesia: Memories with mysterious plots.
• Dive into unusual otome games like Hatoful Boyfriend and Dream Daddy for quirky, heartwarming, and entertaining romance options.

Otome games have amassed huge followings and garnered lots of attention over the years. These games often feature captivating visuals, riveting storylines with multiple routes, and even beautiful soundtracks reminiscent of heart-rending anime. It's also not unheard of to hear fandoms buzzing about otome spin-offs for beloved franchises (because why not?).

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Those of us who enjoy compelling narrative combined with the thrill of romance will find that otome games are right up our alley! There’s a story out there for the romantic in all of us, from historical dramas to classic high fantasy, and we’ve compiled the best otome games that can be easily found on Steam right now.

12 Cinderella Phenomenon

Publisher

Dicesuki

Release Date

10 January 2017

Cinderella Phenomenon is not your typical fairytale romance. Instead, this otome game borrows elements from familiar tales and flips them on their heads, turning them into curses that plague the protagonist as well as her potential love interests.

One notable feature that’s worth mentioning about Cinderella Phenomenon is that it’s differentiated by its protagonist. Instead of a likable protagonist like most other otomes, players are put in the shoes of a cold-hearted princess who learns, over the course of the game, to become a better person.

11 Amnesia: Memories

Publisher

Design Factory, Idea Factory

Release Date

25 August 2015

Otomes usually start off with the protagonist getting to know her love interests first, but what if a game starts off with her already in a relationship? Amnesia: Memories subverts typical otome tropes and presents players with a unique challenge: maintain a pre-established relationship and try to get to know your beau before the jig is up!

If you’re the sort of player who enjoys a good mystery, then Amnesia: Memories is the game for you. Choose from a cast of well-written and charming love interests and unravel the mystery as to why your memories are missing, unlocking fascinating lore along the way.

10 Hatoful Boyfriend

Publisher

Hato Moa, Mediatonic

Release Date

31 July 2011

If you’re looking for an otome that's quirky and unhinged, then look no further than the classic Hatoful Boyfriend (it's not the only one out there). As the shiny new (human) student at an all-bird high school, you must navigate your first term while getting to know eight potential love interests, all of whom are - yes - birds.

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Look beyond the bizarre exterior of this game, and you’ll find a heartwarming storyline with depth and nuance to the birds you encounter in the shoes of a rather hilarious protagonist. And who knows? You might just fall in love with one of them - or all of them, since each playthrough is relatively quick!

9 Dream Daddy

Publisher

Game Grumps

Release Date

20 July 2017

In Dream Daddy, step into the shoes of a single father who’s just moved across town with his feisty daughter in tow and meet a charming and diverse cast of dads. Enjoy sharp, witty dialogue at every turn and learn what it means to be a Good Dad while also giving yourself a second chance at love along the way.

Dream Daddy’s chock-full of cute minigames, hilarious dialogue options, and compelling character routes with every dad you romance, but it hits pretty close to home every now and then with heartfelt, tear-jerking moments in between, too. It's one of the more entertaining otome games out there, for sure.

8 A Date With Death

Publisher

Two and a Half Studios

Release Date

7 October 2023

Take a chance on the Grim Reaper! Dive into A Date With Death, an otome game with a surprising number of customizable features that make the game extremely immersive, from customizing the way your protagonist looks to even being able to decorate their room, decide their pronouns, and even pick their pet!

What’s even more unique about this game is that the story takes place via chat simulator and tells a rather endearing story of love between a human and Death himself. But it’s not just about the romantic endeavor at hand - the game’s writing is also full of references to a larger universe, making the story all the more believable and immersive.

7 Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds

Publisher

Design Factory

Release Date

25 September 2015

Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds is a richly woven tale set in the Edo period surrounding a girl in search of her missing father and the Shinsengumi who aid her. This game is a remake of an older title called Demons of the Fleeting Blossom that only tells the first half of the story.

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The upside of this is that you’ll really get to know the cast of samurai you’ll eventually romance. Unlike its predecessor, this game boasts twice as many routes and potential lovers to choose from as you navigate a storyline based on real-life historical events.

6 Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms

Publisher

Design Factory

Release Date

16 June 2016

A continuation of the revamped Demon of the Fleeting Blossom, Edo Blossoms picks up where Kyoto Winds left off. Continue your chosen romance route from the previous game and delve deeper into the story of the Shinsengumi before driving it to a stunning, dramatic finish regardless of route.

Be prepared for more tear-jerking moments as you navigate this gripping storyline. Just as in Kyoto Winds, Edo Blossoms draws inspiration from real-life figures from feudal Japan’s history and also plays on historical events that have occurred and does not shy away from the harsh realities of life, despite it being an otome game.

5 My Vow to My Liege

Publisher

YETU GAME

Release Date

21 September 2020

My Vow to My Liege is a game based on Chinese mythology and the political drama of ancient China. The game’s premise is a little reminiscent of Ouran High School, where the main character is actually a woman disguised as a man. And not just any man, but a powerful king at that.

Romance a cast of heroic characters, including a faithful bodyguard who would put himself in harm’s way to keep you safe. The game’s dialogue is, in our opinion, extremely well translated from the original Mandarin and is sure to suck you into its world of mystical intrigue.

4 Our Life

Publisher

GB Patch Games

Release Date

16 November 2020

Our Life is a unique take on the otome genre by allowing players to literally grow up alongside their potential love interest. Romantic progression isn’t linear either; depending on player preference, it’s possible to control the level of physical affection you give or receive, and you’re even able to decide when the relationship should develop.

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Rarely do we ever counter otome games that take place throughout the course of a character’s life from childhood to adulthood, so this is one we couldn’t count out of this list - especially for fans of the childhood friends to lovers trope.

3 Under Maintenance

Publisher

Hearty Soup Studio

Release Date

14 February 2023

Under Maintenance is a delightfully self-aware otome game that’s about, well… otome games, dating apps, and finding love “organically.” Players must take on the role of a quirky protagonist and navigate the ups and downs of dating in “real life” and get to know four potential love interests - all of whom are written well - in a variety of entertaining ways - with pleasing visuals to match.

Of course, much like in real life, our choices have consequences and must be dealt with accordingly - and that’s part of why this otome game is so enjoyable. Along with a cast of well-written characters set on winning your heart, Under Maintenance also boasts great UI and UX design, as well as an enjoyable soundtrack to accompany your love story with.