Free Anime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 14,893 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 4/18/2025.
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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 88,359 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,931 positive reviews and 15,428 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 237,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,529 positive reviews and 58,021 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 65, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 227 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157 positive reviews and 70 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 Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/3/2024 |
| Developer | Team Waifu |
| Publisher | Team Waifu |
| Steam App Id | 3188910 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,444 positive reviews and 21,764 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,611 positive reviews and 4,292 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,360 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,922 positive reviews and 2,438 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.
7. 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 47, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,565 positive reviews and 47,562 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 |
8. 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 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 55,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,794 positive reviews and 7,951 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,207 positive reviews and 8,848 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).
10. SMITE®
Join 40+ million players in SMITE, the Battleground of the Gods! Wield Thor’s hammer, turn your foes to stone as Medusa, or flex your divine power as one of 100+ other mythological icons. Become a God and play FREE today!
SMITE® has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,746 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,338 positive reviews and 25,408 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run SMITE® on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/8/2015 |
| Developer | Titan Forge Games |
| Publisher | Hi-Rez Studios |
| Steam App Id | 386360 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Anime games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 107,649 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35,657 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24,012 | 12/3/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,377 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,830 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,721 | 1/8/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,495 | 9/30/2021 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,962 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,370 | 7/28/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,641 | 9/8/2015 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,632 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,608 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,361 | 7/20/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,261 | 9/28/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,169 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,096 | 8/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,990 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,976 | 10/19/2016 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,614 | 1/25/2016 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,545 | 6/4/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 20). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 20). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 17). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). GrandChase on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). SMITE® on Steam. Steam Store.