Free Anime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,345 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 4/26/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Anime game on Steam" with a Player Score of 74. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 215,648 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,931 positive reviews and 54,717 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 |
2. 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 70, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,970 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,543 positive reviews and 1,427 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.
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 75, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,779 positive reviews and 17,514 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 116,781 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92,469 positive reviews and 24,312 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 |
5. eFootball™ 2024
The classic action soccer game with the most up-to-date data! Enjoy the fever pitch of ""real soccer"" in eFootball™ 2024!
eFootball™ 2024 has achieved a Player Score of 43, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,366 positive reviews and 41,776 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™ 2024 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 |
6. IdleOn - The Idle MMO
The RPG where all your characters keep grinding 24/7! Choose classes & skill trees as they level up, and spend their loot to gain more power... but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets MORE complex as you progress!
IdleOn - The Idle MMO has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,833 positive reviews and 3,554 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 MMO on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/2/2021 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
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 38,610 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,975 positive reviews and 635 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. 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 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,565 positive reviews and 5,276 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 55,773 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,928 positive reviews and 11,845 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 |
10. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time.
Farmer Against Potatoes Idle has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,927 positive reviews and 203 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 8/25/2022 |
| Developer | Oni Gaming |
| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 1535560 |
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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 | 21,479 | 2/1/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20,539 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17,435 | 1/19/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,242 | 9/8/2015 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,213 | 9/30/2021 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,655 | 4/2/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,104 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,736 | 2/26/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,431 | 7/20/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,913 | 8/25/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,832 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,036 | 8/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,006 | 6/3/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,972 | 8/5/2020 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,769 | 6/4/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,733 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,661 | 4/2/2024 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,655 | 7/28/2021 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,445 | 7/10/2012 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,407 | 10/16/2017 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). SMITE® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 24). eFootball™ 2024 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). IdleOn - The Idle MMO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.