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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Strange Telephone
Strange Telephone is a 2D adventure game in which the player explores strange worlds created with merely 6 digits, and has multiple endings.
YIIK: A Postmodern RPG
Experience YIIK: A Postmodern RPG 1.5 (I.V) update with revamped battles and cutscenes. A child relinquishes her name for a birthday invite, hoping to find her brother. Alex's reality unravels, guided by a mysterious cat, witnessing a woman vanish, igniting an obsession that threatens his world.
Mirror Maker
The reason we made Mirror Maker is to give the players the freedom to create. Make your own version of Mirror and share it with the world.
Onimusha: Warlords
Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!
Catherine Classic
Catherine: a tale of love, betrayal, and the terror of commitment. Experience the mature action-adventure-puzzle game unlike any other from the makers of the Persona series, now enhanced for PC in all its Classic glory. Is love over? Climb to the top or die trying.
Tailor Tales
Play as an aspiring fashion designer with your own boutique and experience a heart pounding romance.
Niplheim's Hunter - Branded Azel
Searching for the demon beast that branded her, the huntress Azel reaches the front line of the battle between humans and monsters. She has arrived at the remote land which some call the Harbor of Disasters, Niplheim...
Zeliria Sanctuary
Sense of reality has not yet returned after a teleportation experiment. Purple hamsters, girls with tails, medieval knights - a fantastic world of an alien planet, where you will lead special forces soldier Maxx.
Kunoichi Botan
Botan, an apprentice kunoichi, is summoned by the village chief. Her master had been captured. So she is tasked with the mission to rescue her. However, Botan still lacks experience. Will she really be able to save her master?
Tempest of the Heavens and Earth
"Rogue Celestial, seek out your own path to the heavens." An Ecstatic-class Stylish 2D Action Game controlling Tenshi Hinanawi, as she runs all around the realms of Gensokyo! You are the path of righteousness itself! (A derivative game inspired by the Touhou Project universe.)
Miracle Snack Shop
Try to find love while managing a Korean snack shop.
Heartbound
Heartbound is a non-traditional role-playing game about a boy, his dog, secrets, and sanity.
sweet pool
As madness and horror devour his world, can Youji find hope amid the nightmare? Experience a bond deeper and darker than love in this unforgettable visual novel.
Uncharted Waters Online
Discover yourself in the “Age of Discovery” where you’ll sail out into the uncharted waters! Discover real historical artifacts and mystical legends! Start a company and make enormous fortunes! Fight in fierce sea battles! Whatever your play style, you can play who you want and how you want in UWO!
Nippon Marathon
Crazy, physics-driven, four-player marathon across Japan. Combining classic racers like Micro Machines and the insanity of TV's Takeshi's Castle, smash through offices and shopping malls and hurl fruit at your opponents in a party game unlike anything you've played before!
Bladed fury
An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.
Shan Gui II: Sweet Osmanthus II
Autumn goes by, girls are still waiting till osmanthus blooming.
SnowNight
This is a small, warm story that happened in the winter. Two people who met by chance, because of each other's existence, and then felt more past that had not been deliberately remembered - After telling the story, I finally ushered in the day when the first snow fell.
Gujian3(古剑奇谭三)
Gujian 3 is a mass 3D single-person RPG developed by Aurogon Info & Tech (Shanghai), a subsidiary of Wangyuan Shengtang. As the latest hit of the Gujian series, it boasts more free and smooth combat experience with its full real-time combat system. This generation expands the world of Gujian based on previous works.
Slave's Sword
Slave's Sword is the story of Luna, a former aristocratic knight of the Empire. Now living peacefully as a mercenary, she quickly becomes involved in a scandal that results in her enslavement. Can Luna recapture her freedom and escape from her predicament?
My 1/6 Lover
This is a visual novel about a lovestory with 6 routes, numerous CGs and 200,000 words. Small town, afternoon, leisure is in the air. A young man is trying to straighten himself up and finally say it to the girl of his dream. The girl shocked him with an unexpected answer. "I'm sorry, which of us do you like?"
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 May 05th 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 885,586 reviews of which 868,186 were positive and 17,400 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 47,713 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
868,186
17,400
47,713
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 238,077 reviews of which 179,963 were positive and 58,114 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. While seeing 38,667 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among anime games based on player count.
7.5
179,963
58,114
38,667
players
3. Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world. Wuthering Waves is a open world, action and anime game developed and published by KURO GAMES. Released on April 28th 2025 has received 6,931 reviews of which 6,201 were positive and 730 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 10,154 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among anime games based on player count.
8.7
6,201
730
10,154
players
4. 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 5,601 reviews of which 5,192 were positive and 409 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 6,364 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played anime games.
9.0
5,192
409
6,364
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 100,454 reviews of which 97,086 were positive and 3,368 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 5,115 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played anime games.
9.5
97,086
3,368
5,115
players
6. The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi join forces for the first time to deliver the ULTIMATE adventure game! 15 students are tasked with defending a school from grotesque monsters for 100 days. Can they make it to the end? And will they survive long enough to uncover the truth? The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- is a multiple endings, adventure and story rich game developed by Too Kyo Games and Media.Vision Inc. and published by Aniplex Inc.. Released on April 23rd 2025 has received 1,656 reviews of which 1,519 were positive and 137 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 5,033 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played anime games.
8.7
1,519
137
5,033
players
7. The First Berserker: Khazan
The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies. The First Berserker: Khazan is a souls-like, difficult and hack and slash game developed by Neople and published by NEXON. Released on March 27th 2025 has received 15,320 reviews of which 13,906 were positive and 1,414 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 3,601 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played anime games.
8.9
13,906
1,414
3,601
players
8. 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 45,988 reviews of which 45,210 were positive and 778 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 2,947 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played anime games.
9.6
45,210
778
2,947
players
9. Persona 3 Reload
Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay. Persona 3 Reload is a jrpg, rpg and anime game developed by ATLUS and published by SEGA. Released on February 01st 2024 has received 41,192 reviews of which 38,900 were positive and 2,292 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 2,856 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played anime games.
9.3
38,900
2,292
2,856
players
10. 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 64,534 reviews of which 51,346 were positive and 13,188 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 2,693 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played anime games.
7.9
51,346
13,188
2,693
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 May 05th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted anime games.
1. Dark Deity
Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world... Dark Deity is a tactical, turn-based strategy and strategy rpg game developed by Sword & Axe LLC and published by indie.io. Released on June 15th 2021 has received 2,711 reviews of which 1,964 were positive and 747 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for anime category.
7.0
1,964
747
-95%
24.00€
1.20€
2. 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 20,805 reviews of which 18,685 were positive and 2,120 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in anime games.
8.8
18,685
2,120
-94%
40.00€
2.40€
3. .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 3,839 reviews of which 3,334 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 #3 best deal in anime games.
8.4
3,334
505
-94%
49.50€
2.97€
4. 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 798 reviews of which 605 were positive and 193 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for anime games.
7.2
605
193
-94%
30.17€
1.81€
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 multiplayer game developed by ARTDINK CORPORATION and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on September 12th 2017 has received 1,138 reviews of which 843 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
843
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 8,200 reviews of which 6,393 were positive and 1,807 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
6,393
1,807
-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 7,553 reviews of which 5,984 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
5,984
1,569
-92%
52.50€
4.20€
8. 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 9,080 reviews of which 7,296 were positive and 1,784 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for anime games.
7.8
7,296
1,784
-91%
47.33€
4.26€
9. Gal*Gun: Double Peace
A rail shooter, with a difference, replacing bullets with pheromone shots, and enemies with giddy love-obsessed school girls. Every love letter and advancing kiss drains your energy! Repel them while upgrading your power ups and take part in outrageously lewd mini-games to find your true love! Gal*Gun: Double Peace is a on-rails shooter, anime and dating sim game developed by INTI CREATES CO. and LTD. and published by PQube. Released on September 27th 2016 has received 2,124 reviews of which 1,845 were positive and 279 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for anime games.
8.3
1,845
279
-90%
29.99€
2.99€
10. 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 1,769 reviews of which 1,475 were positive and 294 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for anime games.
8.0
1,475
294
-90%
49.99€
4.99€
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 May 05th 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 238,077 reviews of which 179,963 were positive and 58,114 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 38,667 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free anime games on Steam.
7.5
179,963
58,114
38,667
players
2. Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world. Wuthering Waves is a open world, action and anime game developed and published by KURO GAMES. Released on April 28th 2025 has received 6,931 reviews of which 6,201 were positive and 730 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 10,154, this anime game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free anime games on Steam.
8.7
6,201
730
10,154
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 5,601 reviews of which 5,192 were positive and 409 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 6,364, this anime game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free anime games on Steam.
9.0
5,192
409
6,364
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 45,988 reviews of which 45,210 were positive and 778 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,947 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
9.6
45,210
778
2,947
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 64,534 reviews of which 51,346 were positive and 13,188 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,693 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
7.9
51,346
13,188
2,693
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 19,786 reviews of which 13,117 were positive and 6,669 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,480 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
6.6
13,117
6,669
2,480
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 24,860 reviews of which 18,846 were positive and 6,014 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,131 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
7.5
18,846
6,014
2,131
players
8. 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 43,503 reviews of which 36,256 were positive and 7,247 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,077 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
8.2
36,256
7,247
2,077
players
9. 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 11,802 reviews of which 10,459 were positive and 1,343 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,791 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
8.6
10,459
1,343
1,791
players
10. Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is a free-to-play action MMO. Join players around the world to explore the planet Halpha and fight in epic battles as ARKS Defenders! Unleash your imagination with our ultimate character creation experience and creative spaces to create your own phantasy. Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is a free to play, mmorpg and anime game developed and published by SEGA. Released on August 05th 2020 has received 23,942 reviews of which 16,807 were positive and 7,135 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,168 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
6.9
16,807
7,135
1,168
players