Free Anime Games on Steam

Steam currently has 16,408 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 8/26/2025.

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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 !

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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 90,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,552 positive reviews and 16,334 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.

2. 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.

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Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond has achieved a Player Score of 29, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,943 positive reviews and 15,165 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.
Publishers
Steam App Id 2584990

3. 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.

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Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,498 positive reviews and 10,782 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

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.

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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 245,589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 185,277 positive reviews and 60,312 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. 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.

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Wuthering Waves has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,183 positive reviews and 2,165 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 Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 4/28/2025
Developer KURO GAMES
Publisher KURO GAMES
Steam App Id 3513350

6. eFootball™

Step up and experience the exhilarating soccer game that has now surpassed 850 million downloads! The stars of today, legends of the past, and fellow users from around the world are all waiting for you!

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eFootball™ has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 96,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,099 positive reviews and 49,621 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
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 1665460

7. 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!

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,996 positive reviews and 23,603 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 1/18/2022
Franchise Yu-Gi-Oh!
Developers
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Steam App Id 1449850

8. 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.

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Eternal Return has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,003 positive reviews and 16,494 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 Eternal Return on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

9. 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!

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VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,526 positive reviews and 803 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 8/13/2023
Developer LB Game
Publisher LB Game
Steam App Id 1920960

10. 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!

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Umamusume: Pretty Derby has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,917 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,194 positive reviews and 1,723 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 Umamusume: Pretty Derby on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 6/25/2025
Developer Cygames, Inc.
Publisher Cygames, Inc.
Steam App Id 3224770

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Banana steam charts
100,975
4/23/2024
81
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Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond steam charts
90,019
6/15/2025
29
Free
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Limbus Company steam charts
83,305
2/26/2023
84
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32,072
2/1/2017
75
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Wuthering Waves steam charts
24,589
4/28/2025
88
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eFootball™ steam charts
19,497
9/30/2021
49
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel steam charts
13,559
1/18/2022
73
Free
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Eternal Return steam charts
13,223
7/20/2023
75
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VPet-Simulator steam charts
9,828
8/13/2023
96
Free
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Umamusume: Pretty Derby steam charts
9,683
6/25/2025
92
Free
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IdleOn - The Idle RPG steam charts
8,749
4/2/2021
78
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Summoners War steam charts
7,318
1/8/2024
70
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Blue Archive steam charts
4,915
7/4/2025
90
Free
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Persona5: The Phantom X steam charts
4,014
6/26/2025
44
Free
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Strinova steam charts
3,573
11/21/2024
74
Free
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SAO Utils 2: Progressive steam charts
3,360
11/5/2022
89
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Reverse: 1999 steam charts
3,194
10/9/2024
90
Free
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Horizon Walker steam charts
3,047
8/25/2025
56
Free
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Starward steam charts
2,959
4/24/2024
60
Free
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ONE PIECE Bounty Rush steam charts
2,951
9/23/2024
66
Free
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.

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