Free Anime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 15,080 Anime games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Anime game rankings were last updated on 5/12/2025.
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1. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Anime game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,447 positive reviews and 15,672 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
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 has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 238,881 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 180,567 positive reviews and 58,314 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 2/1/2017 |
| Developer | VRChat Inc. |
| Publisher | VRChat Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 438100 |
3. Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Earn rare Waifus in daily drops, win their love, and trade on Steam Community Marketplace
Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182 positive reviews and 76 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/3/2024 |
| Developer | Team Waifu |
| Publisher | Team Waifu |
| Steam App Id | 3188910 |
4. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,095 positive reviews and 4,306 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play IdleOn - The Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/2/2021 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
5. eFootball™
The feverish football game with a worldwide total of 850 million downloads is waiting for you! Play eFootball™ with users around the world!
eFootball™ has achieved a Player Score of 48, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,244 positive reviews and 47,904 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play eFootball™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/30/2021 |
| Franchise | KONAMI |
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| Steam App Id | 1665460 |
6. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,975 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,891 positive reviews and 22,084 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 1/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Yu-Gi-Oh! |
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| Steam App Id | 1449850 |
7. Summoners War
A global hit RPG that captured the Summoners all around the world! Jump into the Sky Arena, a world under battle over the vital resource: Mana Crystals. Design your own deck and strategy using 1,000 Monsters to claim victory. Go on an epic adventure with your Monsters!
Summoners War has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,522 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,035 positive reviews and 2,487 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
8. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,015 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,085 positive reviews and 930 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/28/2025 |
| Developer | KURO GAMES |
| Publisher | KURO GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 3513350 |
9. Limbus Company
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.
Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,118 positive reviews and 8,030 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Limbus Company on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/26/2023 |
| Developer | ProjectMoon |
| Publisher | ProjectMoon |
| Steam App Id | 1973530 |
10. 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.
GrandChase has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,307 positive reviews and 8,859 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play GrandChase on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Free Anime Games
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| 103,782 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33,117 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24,485 | 12/3/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,868 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,736 | 9/30/2021 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,882 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,535 | 1/8/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,060 | 4/28/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,032 | 2/26/2023 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,822 | 7/28/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,963 | 7/20/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,745 | 5/8/2025 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,688 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,584 | 4/28/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,479 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,350 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,262 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,146 | 9/8/2015 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,786 | 9/28/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,764 | 6/4/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 8). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 8). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 11). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). GrandChase on Steam. Steam Store.