Free Anime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 14,196 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 2/18/2025.
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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 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 86,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,580 positive reviews and 15,041 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 233,953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 176,658 positive reviews and 57,295 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,663 positive reviews and 20,641 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,709 positive reviews and 7,692 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 |
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 19,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,597 positive reviews and 4,126 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,354 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,490 positive reviews and 12,864 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).
| Release Date | 7/20/2023 |
| Developer | Nimble Neuron |
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| Steam App Id | 1049590 |
7. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,138 positive reviews and 764 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.
8. 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 over 1,500 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 #8 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,657 positive reviews and 2,368 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.
9. Waifu
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Earn rare Waifus in daily drops, win their love, and trade on Steam Community Marketplace
Waifu has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 108 positive reviews and 49 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 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/3/2024 |
| Developer | Team Waifu |
| Publisher | Team Waifu |
| Steam App Id | 3188910 |
10. eFootball™
The feverish football game with a worldwide total of 750 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 #10 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,618 positive reviews and 46,650 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 |
More Free Anime Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Anime games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 109,731 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32,548 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,499 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,370 | 2/26/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,024 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,479 | 7/20/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,754 | 8/13/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,280 | 1/8/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,696 | 12/3/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,689 | 9/30/2021 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,817 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,841 | 1/8/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,810 | 11/5/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,659 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,592 | 7/28/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,408 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,266 | 1/2/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,847 | 6/4/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,584 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,447 | 2/28/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 17). Waifu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.