Free Anime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 15,656 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 6/27/2025.
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1. Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond is a brand-new strategy card game from the popular Shadowverse CCG. With the newly added super-evolution mechanic and Shadowverse Park, among other brand-new content, there is lots to enjoy for both seasoned and brand-new players.
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond holds the #1 spot for "best free Anime game on Steam" with a Player Score of 30. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,637 positive reviews and 9,064 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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 | 6/15/2025 |
| Developer | Cygames, Inc. |
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| Steam App Id | 2584990 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,062 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,108 positive reviews and 15,954 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 |
3. Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Meet virtual cuties, care for them, and get to know their stories!
Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 286 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191 positive reviews and 95 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/3/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 3188910 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 241,536 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182,473 positive reviews and 59,063 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 |
5. 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 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,454 positive reviews and 10,448 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 |
6. Persona5: The Phantom X
“We’re the Phantom Thieves, and we’re here to steal your heart!” The beloved RPG series with over 23.5 million copies sold finally arrives on PC and mobile!
Persona5: The Phantom X has achieved a Player Score of ?, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of undefined reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of undefined positive reviews and undefined negative reviews — making it "null" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
7. Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Umamusume: Pretty Derby is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!
Umamusume: Pretty Derby has achieved a Player Score of ?, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of undefined reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of undefined positive reviews and undefined negative reviews — making it "null" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/25/2025 |
| Developer | Cygames, Inc. |
| Publisher | Cygames, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3224770 |
8. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create your own heroes who keep playing after you close the game! When you return, spend their loot on upgrades and powerful synergies — each BOSS you defeat unlocks new content, so you won't reach endgame without a fight!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,617 positive reviews and 4,535 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 |
9. 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 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,838 positive reviews and 22,721 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93,485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,884 positive reviews and 48,601 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 | 9/29/2021 |
| Franchise | KONAMI |
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| Steam App Id | 1665460 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Anime games available on Steam.
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| 59,146 | 6/15/2025 | 30 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 49,015 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36,171 | 12/3/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28,678 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27,981 | 2/26/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27,587 | 6/26/2025 | ??? | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,334 | 6/25/2025 | ??? | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,038 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,866 | 1/19/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,775 | 9/29/2021 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,804 | 4/28/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,319 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,184 | 7/20/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,307 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,871 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,570 | 11/5/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,200 | 8/10/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,375 | 7/27/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,004 | 2/29/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,946 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 24). Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Persona5: The Phantom X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 24). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.