Free Anime Games on Steam
Steam currently has 13,770 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 1/6/2025.
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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 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,559 positive reviews and 14,753 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 231,934 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 174,973 positive reviews and 56,961 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. Desktop Mate
Desktop Mate is a next-generation desktop mascot platform that brings cute characters to your computer. They can sit on top of windows, jump between windows, or play with the mouse. It is as if they are really there, giving you a new experience of interaction.
Desktop Mate has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,395 positive reviews and 137 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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.
| Release Date | 1/8/2025 |
| Developer | infiniteloop |
| Publisher | infiniteloop |
| Steam App Id | 3301060 |
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 80,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,250 positive reviews and 19,962 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,513 positive reviews and 2,310 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,571 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,955 positive reviews and 7,616 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 |
7. 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 46, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,725 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,613 positive reviews and 46,112 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. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
The RPG where your characters keep leveling up when you're gone! Create unique class combos, and spend loot on powerful upgrades, all while cooking, mining, fishing, breeding, farming, and slaying bosses!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,077 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,035 positive reviews and 4,042 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,931 positive reviews and 25,603 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 |
10. 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 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Anime games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,076 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,449 positive reviews and 4,627 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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.
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| 57,211 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37,598 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,459 | 1/8/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,730 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,933 | 1/7/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,601 | 2/26/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,413 | 9/30/2021 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,906 | 4/2/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,293 | 9/8/2015 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,089 | 11/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,626 | 7/28/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,456 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,155 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,958 | 1/2/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,666 | 7/20/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,350 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,154 | 10/19/2016 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,105 | 8/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,871 | 6/4/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,590 | 1/25/2016 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Desktop Mate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 5). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 5). SMITE® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.