Best Anime games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our anime game recommendations are based on a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews. We believe that player feedback is the most reliable indicator of a game's true quality and enjoyment. Our algorithm evaluates user reviews to identify anime games that consistently deliver exceptional experiences. This means you can be confident that our lists feature only the best anime games on Steam, validated by the community itself.

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RPG Maker VX Ace

RPG Maker VX Ace improves on every aspect of creating your very own epic adventure. An extremely powerful editor, Ace supports multiple tilesets, offers full control over autoshadow and has a very flexible features system.

Price 67.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 10 Dec 2012

Karateka

From PRINCE OF PERSIA creator Jordan Mechner, the original side-scrolling karate classic comes to Steam with art by Jeff Matsuda (The Batman) and music by Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin (CIVILIZATION IV).

Price 3.99€
Rating 6.7
Release 03 Dec 2012

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.

Price -67% 4.94€
Rating 7.5
Release 22 Oct 2012

Fairy Bloom Freesia

Take control of Freesia as she protects Lita Forest by beating the living daylights out of enemies invading the forest!

Price 7.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 17 Oct 2012

Half Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax Ultimate Boy

The world is at an end, and you have 30 seconds to save it!

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 27 Sep 2012

ETHER VAPOR Remaster

Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.

Price 7.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 27 Sep 2012

Critter Crunch

Using Critter Crunch's 'Food Chain' mechanic, players will eat their way through a smorgasbord of levels and gorge on a feast of modes, including Co-op and Versus multiplayer.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 11 Sep 2012

MapleStory

Join over 260 million players worldwide in MapleStory, the world’s biggest 2D MMORPG adventure! Play now for free.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.2
Release 09 Aug 2012

Source Filmmaker

The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa.

Price Free to play
Rating 9.1
Release 10 Jul 2012

Indie Game: The Movie

The emotional journey of four developers as they sacrifice money, health and sanity to realize their lifelong dreams of sharing their games with the world.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 12 Jun 2012

Ys Origin

The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.

Price 15.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 31 May 2012

Magical Diary: Horse Hall

You have been invited to attend a magical school. You can make new friends, learn spells, face exams, run for class office, and try to find a date for the May Day Ball.

Price 14.79€
Rating 8.5
Release 31 May 2012

Analogue: A Hate Story

A dark visual mystery novel featuring transhumanism, traditional marriage, loneliness, and cosplay. Two pursuable characters. Five endings. Welcome to the future.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.9
Release 27 Apr 2012

Noitu Love 2: Devolution

A century after the legendary boy Noitu Love saved the world from the evil Darns, they rise again, but in a chaos of time-bending mayhem!

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 23 Apr 2012

Blades of Time

Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.

Price 9.75€
Rating 7.6
Release 20 Apr 2012

Ys: The Oath in Felghana

An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.

Price 11.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 19 Mar 2012

Fortune Summoners

A massive gameworld to explore with nearly a dozen dungeons to delve into.

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 30 Jan 2012

SATAZIUS

The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...

Price 5.89€
Rating 7.8
Release 16 Dec 2011

APB Reloaded

The world’s first and premier Action MMO Third Person Shooter allows you to choose between two sides of the law. Play as Enforcer or Criminal, customize your gear for the task at hand and hit the streets and play how you want in a city filled with more action this side of a Hollywood blockbuster.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.3
Release 06 Dec 2011

Cave Story+

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 22 Nov 2011

Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters

A whimsical Action-RPG brought to you from the creators of the renowned Recettear ~ An Item Shop's Tale. Purchase before August 5th and save!

Price 7.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 29 Jul 2011

Spiral Knights

Join the ranks of the Spiral Knights. Stranded on an alien world, you must explore the ever-changing Clockworks beneath its surface.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 14 Jun 2011

Hamilton's Great Adventure

All new DLC, Retro Fever, Now Available!

Price 9.99€
Rating 6.7
Release 31 May 2011

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 10 Sep 2010

Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West

Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West is a third-person shooter that delivers an intense team-based multiplayer experience. Relive the violent era of the Wild West with adrenaline-fueled action and fast-paced gunfights. Engage in gritty battles in beautifully rendered classic Western settings.

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.0
Release 08 Apr 2010

Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing

SONIC AND SEGA ALL-STARS RACE FOR VICTORY IN A HIGH SPEED HIGH SKILL RACETRACK SHOWDOWN! TAKE TO THE TRACK BY CAR, MONSTER TRUCK, BIKE AND EVEN AEROPLANE IN SONIC & SEGA ALL-STARS RACING. Explore stunning new circuits including Sonic Seaside Hill, Curien Mansion and Blizzard Castle as you zip around medieval castle ramparts, hurtle...

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 03 Mar 2010

Mini Ninjas

Mini Ninjas is a game that combines furious action with stealth and exploration for an experience that appeals to a wide audience across age groups and preferences. It’s an action-adventure with a strong focus on allowing the player freedom to explore the world and has the depth to allow for very varied gameplay and approaches to getting...

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 14 Sep 2009

X-Blades

In X-Blades, the player takes on the role of the enchanting heroine Ayumi, who survives a breathtaking dance of blades through the Hordes of Darkness. The long-haired beautiful anime, with her pistol blades and mind-blowing leaps, whirls and swirls from one fantastic level to the next.

Price -50% 6.39€
Rating 6.0
Release 30 Apr 2009

PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords

PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords delivers, for the first time ever, classic puzzle-game action backed with an epic story of good vs. evil. Challenge your match 3 skills as you battle against computer opponents to save the Kingdom of Etheria from the evil Lord Bane.

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.3
Release 29 Jan 2008