Free Anime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 15,392 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 6/6/2025.
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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 89,689 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,864 positive reviews and 15,825 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 240,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 181,569 positive reviews and 58,720 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 66, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 188 positive reviews and 83 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. 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 63,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,003 positive reviews and 10,291 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 86,783 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,392 positive reviews and 22,391 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 |
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 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,712 positive reviews and 13,355 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. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create your own heroes who keep fighting wherever you leave them! When you return, spend their loot on upgrades and powerful synergies — but don't expect an ending, as defeating each World Boss unlocks MORE content!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,309 positive reviews and 4,408 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,116 positive reviews and 48,278 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 |
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!
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 46,341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,557 positive reviews and 784 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.
10. 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.
Wuthering Waves has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,690 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,419 positive reviews and 1,271 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/28/2025 |
| Developer | KURO GAMES |
| Publisher | KURO GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 3513350 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Anime games available on Steam.
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| 102,201 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53,688 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30,012 | 12/3/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29,369 | 2/26/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,977 | 1/19/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,244 | 7/20/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,074 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,062 | 9/30/2021 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,482 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,813 | 4/28/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,041 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,149 | 11/5/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,989 | 2/29/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,654 | 9/28/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,478 | 7/28/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,102 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,943 | 8/10/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,914 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,850 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,804 | 5/8/2025 | 42 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 7). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 3). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 3). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.