Free Anime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 13,323 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 11/23/2024.
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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, 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 48,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,415 positive reviews and 8,785 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 228,147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171,509 positive reviews and 56,638 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. Strinova
Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience.
Strinova has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,861 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,142 positive reviews and 719 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
4. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.
Cats 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 2,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,951 positive reviews and 602 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 | 5/21/2024 |
| Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
| Developer | 100 Cozy Games |
| Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2977660 |
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 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,555 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,683 positive reviews and 5,872 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. 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 78,517 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,966 positive reviews and 19,551 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. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
HoloCure - Save the Fans! has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,544 positive reviews and 295 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
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.
Eternal Return 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 61,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,698 positive reviews and 12,548 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 |
9. Tapple - Idle Clicker
Welcome to Tapple, the idle clicker game where every tap brings you closer to an ever-growing collection of Tapples. Build your empire one tap at a time, discover unique Tapple drops, and experience the rewarding gameplay that keeps you coming back for more.
Tapple - Idle Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 346 positive reviews and 156 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 6/29/2024 |
| Developer | Zeeno |
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| Steam App Id | 3047030 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,081 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,352 positive reviews and 729 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 237,969 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42,914 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24,652 | 11/21/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,942 | 5/21/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,153 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,527 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,632 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,512 | 7/20/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,422 | 6/29/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,862 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,587 | 9/29/2021 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,251 | 4/2/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,399 | 1/8/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,825 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,514 | 11/5/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,095 | 9/8/2015 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,478 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,317 | 2/29/2024 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,228 | 7/28/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,901 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Tapple - Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.