Discounted Anime games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated anime games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free anime games are available at the bottom of the page.
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My Cute Commissar
☭My Cute Commissar☭ – satyrical historical visual novel with “match-3” type of gameplay. Take part in the political struggle in the 1920’s communist Russia and prevent Stalin’s tyranical rule!
CBT With Yuuka Kazami
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, also known as CBT, is the use of evidence based strategies to help manage symptoms of poor mental health problems such as stress, anxiety and depression. Yuuka Kazami from the Touhou Project invites you to some mostly peaceful lessons where you grasp the basics of CBT!
Red Wings: Aces of the Sky
Red Wings: Aces of the Sky is an arcade action game that puts you in the middle of WWI aerial battles. Accompany the legendary Red Baron and cheat death on your way to victory!
COCKHEAD
COCKHEAD reveals the story of a penis, a penis who made it. Experience a stunning adventure with our protagonist, enjoy fully hand-drawn graphics, original story and Big Band style jazz music. And remember that "No one's born with balls of steel"
Paint Girl
Take you easy to make a two-dimensional beauty girl, the mode is easy and interesting, from line drawing to coloring, the whole painting process experience, you don't need painting experience to make your wife live~
The Last of Waifus
You are playing as the last Waifu clearing out the fallen city from Infected whose only target is you.
A Gay Love Story About Gay Love
A short story-based SRPG about two men who will eventually come to love each other. Now updated with added dialogue, new characters, different choices to make and multiple endings!
Cross Princess
Single route visual novel. Belle is actually a boy, an accident lets him and a bright girl named Bambi begin to live together, a warm and healing friendship + love story.
Love n Dream
《Love n Dream》 is a puzzle game with many kawaii girls. You will be transformed into multiple roles to approach all of our girls. Your job is to unlock their desired, characteristic, favorite, hate by using your skill to solve all the puzzles and understand more about them.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Ethereal Enigma
A choice-driven, slice of life visual novel featuring full voice-over and an intricate relationship system!
Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star
A visual novel about an abusive relationship, idealization, and intimacy. Live a summer of dysfunctional love through branching storylines, twists, sudden changes, and an innovative mechanic where you choose which senses to use with your boyfriend.
Daily Wife
This is a computer desktop girlfriend, Can be placed on the computer desktop, The character's chest has a physical soft effect, Unlock more game content by improving character attributes !
FAIRY TAIL
Magic x Guilds x RPG = ”FAIRY TAIL”! Based on the fantasy adventure comic about Natsu, a Dragon Slayer of the rowdy Fairy Tail magician guild, and his unique group of friends battling against unusual and memorable enemies.
Sakura Succubus 2
Sakura Succubus 2 is a direct sequel to Sakura Succubus. Picking up where the last story left off, Hiroki is courted by two new succubi who want to join his harem: an elegant actress and a cheerful tennis player.
Mr. DRILLER DrillLand
The popular action puzzle game “Mr. DRILLER DrillLand” makes its Western debut on Steam! You’re invited to a secret amusement park known as “DrillLand” – 500 meters underground!
Neverinth
Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.
Persona 4 Golden
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Evan's Remains
Years after a boy genius named Evan disappears, a bizarre letter arrives. Evan wants a girl named Dysis to come find him. As Dysis, you’ll need to solve an intricate series of puzzles to unravel the entire mystery—and bring Evan home.
Shantae and the Seven Sirens
Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!
ANIME WAR — Modern Campaign
ANIME WAR — Modern Campaign transports you along with the H.E.N.T.A.I. army to one of the hottest hotspots around the globe to take down our №1 threatening enemy.
Angels of Death Episode.Eddie
"The boy made up his mind to face a cruel world." The new special edition of the psychological horror-adventure game "Angels of Death", which has also been made into an anime. The past of B4 floor master Eddie is revealed...
Jet Lancer
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
Dream Date
Date, communicate, enhance feelings and record good memories with girls!Most played anime games on Steam
Take a look at the top anime games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 19th 2025.
1. Wallpaper Engine
Use stunning live wallpapers on your desktop. Animate your own images to create new wallpapers or import videos/websites and share them on the Steam Workshop! Wallpaper Engine is a utilities and anime game developed and published by Wallpaper Engine Team. Released on November 16th 2018 has received 881,520 reviews of which 864,218 were positive and 17,302 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played anime game, thanks to its 48,628 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
864,218
17,302
48,628
players
2. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat. VRChat is a vr, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by VRChat Inc.. Released on February 01st 2017 has received 237,151 reviews of which 179,218 were positive and 57,933 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. While seeing 39,870 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among anime games based on player count.
7.5
179,218
57,933
39,870
players
3. VTube Studio
VTube Studio is all you'll ever need to become a Live2D VTuber, with innovative features such as pinning props to your model and many more still to come. VTube Studio is a indie and anime game developed and published by DenchiSoft. Released on March 12th 2021 has received 5,547 reviews of which 5,141 were positive and 406 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 6,458 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among anime games based on player count.
9.0
5,141
406
6,458
players
4. Persona 5 Royal
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways! Persona 5 Royal is a jrpg, story rich and turn-based combat game developed by ATLUS and published by SEGA. Released on October 20th 2022 has received 99,427 reviews of which 96,096 were positive and 3,331 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 3,639 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played anime games.
9.5
96,096
3,331
3,639
players
5. Eternal Return
Eternal Return is a free-to-play, 2.5D perspective Battle Royale game. Search, Craft, Hunt, and Fight using a variety of characters. Plan your strategy and become the last survivor on this eternal experiment. Eternal Return is a free to play, anime and multiplayer game developed by Nimble Neuron and published by Nimble Neuron and SapStaR Games. Released on July 19th 2023 has received 64,273 reviews of which 51,171 were positive and 13,102 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 3,050 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played anime games.
7.9
51,171
13,102
3,050
players
6. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice! VPet-Simulator is a free to play, cute and anime game developed and published by LB Game. Released on August 13th 2023 has received 45,761 reviews of which 44,984 were positive and 777 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 2,998 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played anime games.
9.6
44,984
777
2,998
players
7. Strinova
Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience. Strinova is a free to play, anime and third-person shooter game developed and published by iDreamSky. Released on November 21st 2024 has received 24,389 reviews of which 18,510 were positive and 5,879 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 2,684 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played anime games.
7.5
18,510
5,879
2,684
players
8. Metaphor: ReFantazio
The throne sits empty after the king’s assassination. With no heirs, the will of the late king decrees that the next monarch will be elected by the people, & thus begins your fight for the throne.. Metaphor: ReFantazio is a rpg, jrpg and turn-based combat game developed by ATLUS and published by SEGA. Released on October 10th 2024 has received 33,337 reviews of which 30,378 were positive and 2,959 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 2,517 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played anime games.
8.9
30,378
2,959
2,517
players
9. MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE
Pick your favorite character, team up and fight to be the last ones standing in the new 24-player Battle Royale free to play game "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE"! MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE is a anime, free to play and battle royale game developed by Byking Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on September 28th 2023 has received 19,599 reviews of which 12,990 were positive and 6,609 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. With 2,273 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played anime games.
6.5
12,990
6,609
2,273
players
10. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold! Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is a free to play, card game and anime game developed and published by KONAMI. Released on November 16th 2017 has received 43,448 reviews of which 36,220 were positive and 7,228 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 2,018 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played anime games.
8.2
36,220
7,228
2,018
players
Best deals on anime games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of anime games available on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted anime games.
1. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE revisits famous battles from the series through your custom Avatar and other classic characters. New features include the mysterious Toki Toki City, new gameplay mechanics, new animations and many other amazing features! DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE is a anime, fighting and action game developed by DIMPS and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on February 26th 2015 has received 20,788 reviews of which 18,669 were positive and 2,119 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for anime category.
8.8
18,669
2,119
-94%
40.00€
2.40€
2. .hack//G.U. Last Recode
.hack//G.U. is back! This collection includes all 3 original .hack//G.U. titles, Rebirth, Reminisce, and Redemption, all fully restored and remastered. As well as an all new 4th Volume: .hack//G.U. Reconnection. .hack//G.U. Last Recode is a rpg, jrpg and anime game developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on November 03rd 2017 has received 3,835 reviews of which 3,330 were positive and 505 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in anime games.
8.4
3,330
505
-94%
47.67€
2.86€
3. Tales of Zestiria
In a world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim. Tales of Zestiria is a jrpg, anime and rpg game developed by BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on October 19th 2015 has received 9,067 reviews of which 7,285 were positive and 1,782 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in anime games.
7.8
7,285
1,782
-94%
48.00€
2.88€
4. GIGA WRECKER
Become more than human and save mankind from total annihilation! From legendary developer Game Freak comes an action adventure like no other - manipulate the world around you and smash the evil Ajeet to smithereens! GIGA WRECKER is a action, adventure and female protagonist game developed by GAME FREAK inc. and published by Rising Star Games. Released on February 06th 2017 has received 714 reviews of which 555 were positive and 159 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for anime games.
7.4
555
159
-94%
19.99€
1.19€
5. Accel World VS. Sword Art Online Deluxe Edition
Svart Alfheim and the Accelerated World have begun to merge. In the midst of the chaos, Yui has gone missing. Kirito must challenge the Seven Kings of pure color from the Accelerated World to gain access to her location. Accel World VS. Sword Art Online Deluxe Edition is a anime, rpg and jrpg game developed by ARTDINK CORPORATION and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on September 12th 2017 has received 1,139 reviews of which 844 were positive and 295 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for anime games.
7.1
844
295
-94%
47.00€
2.82€
6. Afterimage
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world. Afterimage is a metroidvania, female protagonist and 2d platformer game developed by Aurogon Shanghai and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on April 24th 2023 has received 8,101 reviews of which 6,310 were positive and 1,791 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for anime games.
7.6
6,310
1,791
-93%
25.29€
1.77€
7. Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition
2026, Sword Art: Origin, a new VRMMORPG has emerged. Kirito meets a mysterious NPC and receives a cryptic message. This game is definitively not the same as the one he escaped years ago… Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition is a anime, rpg and action game developed by AQURIA and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on October 27th 2017 has received 7,552 reviews of which 5,983 were positive and 1,569 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for anime games.
7.7
5,983
1,569
-92%
52.50€
4.20€
8. ONE PIECE World Seeker
Leave your compass behind and join Luffy as he embarks on a brand new action-packed adventure where you can experience the powers of the legendary Gum-Gum fruit to uncover hidden secrets on an original, never-before-seen island! ONE PIECE World Seeker is a action, adventure and anime game developed by GANBARION Co. and Ltd. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on March 14th 2019 has received 5,795 reviews of which 4,482 were positive and 1,313 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for anime games.
7.5
4,482
1,313
-92%
47.50€
3.80€
9. 7'scarlet
The remote town of Okunezato is shaped like a crescent moon and shrouded in dark myths and legends. Take on the role of a brave young woman journeying into the unknown to uncover dangerous truths and locate her missing brother with her childhood friend. 7'scarlet is a otome, adventure and visual novel game developed by Idea Factory and TOYBOX and published by Intragames. Released on March 12th 2019 has received 799 reviews of which 605 were positive and 194 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for anime games.
7.2
605
194
-92%
27.50€
2.20€
10. BLACK CLOVER: QUARTET KNIGHTS
Take part in 4-on-4 team battles and cast an array of magic spells to defeat the opposing team! You can assume one of four roles. Use your role and spells to the best possible effect, and cooperate with your teammates to win the battle! BLACK CLOVER: QUARTET KNIGHTS is a action, anime and fighting game developed by ILINX and Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on September 13th 2018 has received 1,016 reviews of which 760 were positive and 256 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for anime games.
7.2
760
256
-92%
47.13€
3.77€
Free anime games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play anime games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play anime games.
1. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat. VRChat is a vr, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by VRChat Inc.. Released on February 01st 2017 has received 237,151 reviews of which 179,218 were positive and 57,933 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 39,870 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free anime games on Steam.
7.5
179,218
57,933
39,870
players
2. VTube Studio
VTube Studio is all you'll ever need to become a Live2D VTuber, with innovative features such as pinning props to your model and many more still to come. VTube Studio is a indie and anime game developed and published by DenchiSoft. Released on March 12th 2021 has received 5,547 reviews of which 5,141 were positive and 406 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 6,458, this anime game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free anime games on Steam.
9.0
5,141
406
6,458
players
3. Eternal Return
Eternal Return is a free-to-play, 2.5D perspective Battle Royale game. Search, Craft, Hunt, and Fight using a variety of characters. Plan your strategy and become the last survivor on this eternal experiment. Eternal Return is a free to play, anime and multiplayer game developed by Nimble Neuron and published by Nimble Neuron and SapStaR Games. Released on July 19th 2023 has received 64,273 reviews of which 51,171 were positive and 13,102 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 3,050, this anime game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free anime games on Steam.
7.9
51,171
13,102
3,050
players
4. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice! VPet-Simulator is a free to play, cute and anime game developed and published by LB Game. Released on August 13th 2023 has received 45,761 reviews of which 44,984 were positive and 777 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,998 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
9.6
44,984
777
2,998
players
5. Strinova
Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience. Strinova is a free to play, anime and third-person shooter game developed and published by iDreamSky. Released on November 21st 2024 has received 24,389 reviews of which 18,510 were positive and 5,879 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,684 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
7.5
18,510
5,879
2,684
players
6. MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE
Pick your favorite character, team up and fight to be the last ones standing in the new 24-player Battle Royale free to play game "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE"! MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE is a anime, free to play and battle royale game developed by Byking Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on September 28th 2023 has received 19,599 reviews of which 12,990 were positive and 6,609 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,273 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
6.5
12,990
6,609
2,273
players
7. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold! Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is a free to play, card game and anime game developed and published by KONAMI. Released on November 16th 2017 has received 43,448 reviews of which 36,220 were positive and 7,228 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,018 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
8.2
36,220
7,228
2,018
players
8. BLEACH Brave Souls
The world of mega-hit manga and anime BLEACH comes to Steam in this exciting 3D action game! Build a team using your favorite characters from the BLEACH universe! BLEACH Brave Souls is a free to play, anime and rpg game developed and published by KLab Inc.. Released on August 17th 2020 has received 11,726 reviews of which 10,399 were positive and 1,327 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,613 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
8.6
10,399
1,327
1,613
players
9. Desktop Mate
Customize your PC with officially licensed, super-cute characters using the next-generation desktop mascot platform, Desktop Mate. Characters roam freely on your desktop, sitting on windows and playfully interacting with your mouse. Liven up your desktop with some new friends! Desktop Mate is a free to play, anime and cute game developed and published by infiniteloop. Released on January 07th 2025 has received 6,205 reviews of which 4,067 were positive and 2,138 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,337 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
6.4
4,067
2,138
1,337
players
10. Snowbreak: Containment Zone
The new 3D Waifu Sci-Fi RPG Shooter is here! Aim at fate, fight by our side! Clear the specified stage to claim an Orange-Tier Operative! Snowbreak: Containment Zone is a anime, third-person shooter and free to play game developed and published by Amazing Seasun Games. Released on December 24th 2023 has received 7,336 reviews of which 5,720 were positive and 1,616 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,085 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
7.6
5,720
1,616
1,085
players