Best 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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THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI
The empires of Zemuria have narrowly managed to escape the Great Twilight, a curse that threatened to end the world, thanks to the valiant efforts of those known as heroes. This has resulted in a ripple effect of events that hurtles the series toward its thrilling conclusion.
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.
LABYRINTH OF TOUHOU - GENSOKYO AND THE HEAVEN-PIERCING TREE
Challenge the Great Tree with the maidens of Gensokyo! Challenge the mysterious great tree that suddenly appeared! Form and develop a large team from the characters of Touhou Project, and challenge the powerful foes that stand in your way! Now, enter the labyrinth that pierces even the skies!
Far Away
Far Away is a visual novel full of dark humor depicting immersive storylines rather than romantic drama. You will play as Krosa, a typical girl who experiences gang conflicts, crimes, conspiracies, and family grudges in the port city of Bedjan.
Chasing Tails ~A Promise in the Snow~
Trying to get away from trouble, June moves to a small town... to find even more trouble! A yuri comedy/horror visual novel, featuring a haunted house, fox-girls, and GxG love ❤︎.
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale experience unlike any other. Find your playstyle with a varied cast of heroes with unique skills. More than 20 million players have already joined the fray, play free now!
Library Of Ruina
"May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.
Furry Feet
Furry Feet...Or Paws if you prefer. Does anything else has to be said?
Vtuber Simulator : Vtuber模擬器
Customize your own character, streaming, training, and become a famous Vtuber!
Dodgeball Academia
Dodgeball Academia is a sports RPG game featuring rookie dodgeball student, Otto. Join Otto and an eclectic cast of characters as they train to dominate on and off the courts of the academia.
凯尔文 - Kelvin And The Chateau
My home was destroyed by a fire, and only my mother and I survived. Why me? After leaving his control-freak mother, Kelvin made a few friends and seemed to have a new answer to this question. However, his friends sometimes hide something from him.
BUSTAFELLOWS
A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!
Blaster Master Zero 3
The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action Is Here! — Blaster Master Zero 3's hybrid of sidescrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter, and more intense than ever before!
OshiRabu: Waifus Over Husbandos ~Love･or･die~
"A shotgun wedding?! Will the brides make it down the aisle?!"
Eldest Souls
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.
FINAL FANTASY
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
GrandChase
Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters.
SAMURAI WARRIORS 5
A new SAMURAI WARRIORS begins. After a 7-year wait, a new instalment in the tactical action series "SAMURAI WARRIORS" is finally here!
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.
Idol Manager
Idol Manager is a business sim about conquering the entertainment industry using any means you deem necessary.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as an Orc
Okubo Tatsuya is a 35-year-old convenience store clerk. He is an introvert, has no friends. One day, he received a text message signed "The Goddess": "Do you want to be a hero in another world?" Accidentally, he reincarnated in another world and became an orc—
Shades of Sakura
Shades of Sakura is a casual physics-based puzzle game. Challenge yourself to get 10 animated scenes with Live2D. Go on a fascinating journey through ancient Japan and our Samurai girls. Connect the balls by drawing lines to win!
Grey Instinct
In this cyberpunk 2D point-and-click adventure game, play as Grey, an amateur detective. Unravel the mystery by searching for clues, solving puzzles, talking to the mask-wearing residents of New Corium, and, if you have time, maybe go on a date!
Cris Tales
Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play!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 79,126 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
864,218
17,302
79,126
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 33,633 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
33,633
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 9,509 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
9,509
players
4. 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 8,420 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played anime games.
7.9
51,171
13,102
8,420
players
5. 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 4,290 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played anime games.
9.5
96,096
3,331
4,290
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 2,573 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
2,573
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 2,464 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
2,464
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 2,340 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
2,340
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 2,186 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
2,186
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 1,937 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
1,937
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. 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. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in anime games.
7.4
555
159
-94%
19.99€
1.19€
4. 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 #4 position in the best deals for anime games.
7.1
844
295
-94%
47.00€
2.82€
5. 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 #5 position in the best deals for anime games.
7.6
6,310
1,791
-93%
25.29€
1.77€
6. SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION
SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION is a Tactical-Card game packed with exhilarating confrontation, deep card game strategy and a thrilling storyline taking place in the wide Dragon Ball Heroes universe! SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION is a strategy, anime and card battler game developed by Dimps Corporation, SAFARI GAMES CO. and LTD. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on April 04th 2019 has received 1,765 reviews of which 1,472 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for anime games.
8.0
1,472
293
-92%
51.75€
4.14€
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 794 reviews of which 601 were positive and 193 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
601
193
-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 33,633 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
33,633
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 9,509, this anime game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free anime games on Steam.
9.0
5,141
406
9,509
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 8,420, this anime game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free anime games on Steam.
7.9
51,171
13,102
8,420
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 2,573 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
2,573
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 2,464 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
2,464
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 2,186 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
2,186
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 1,937 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
1,937
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 1,829 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
1,829
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 1,245 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
1,245
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 1,153 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
1,153
players