Discounted Anime games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated anime games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free anime games are available at the bottom of the page.
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The Test: Final Revelation
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
Home and Dungeon
Embark on an adventure in a fantasy world where you can collect items, build towns, and live the slow life of your dreams - these are the main features of this RPG game! Beyond the standard RPG gameplay, there are various other elements to enjoy.
Vampires' Melody
3 centuries have passed after sleeping for one night!? On a rainy night filled with thunderstorms, a young chef Raylan encountered a mysterious girl who resembled Sleeping Beauty in a huge tree hole, but everything suddenly went black before he could find out what happened...
Mysteria ~Occult Shadows~
Explore the land of Sulnas as the "Shadow of Death", a cat girl who's dauntless and fierce. The land is poisoned by secret power and desperately needs salvation. Can you save it from its sure demise or will you doom its fate like everyone else would?
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an arcade football game bringing a refreshing look to the football genre with the exhilarating action and over the top shots that made the license famous. Defy The Laws of Football Become Legend
The Last of Waifus
You are playing as the last Waifu clearing out the fallen city from Infected whose only target is you.
My Vow to My Liege
《My Vow to My Liege》is a visual novel dating game. Players get to play as a girl disguised as the King of Ng, a man. The 4 dateable characters are: the guide, the enemy, the minister and the guard.Will they choose the man over the country? Love over hate? Who will they finally end up with?
Songs of Wuxia
"Songs of wuxia" is a role-playing game with Chinese and anime style. You will control the heroine, confirm her confidence, find the path of wuxia, then change the world.
Disgaea 4 Complete+
The ultimate Disgaea has arrived to Steam! HL-raising action and a horde of special features await you in this tale of fiery revolution.
Seek Girl:Fog Ⅰ
"Seek Girl: Fog I" is a strategy adventure game where you will rescue trapped girls in the mysterious fog. The suddenly appearing mist in the Kingdom Forest trapped the girls in it。You are a warrior recruited by the king to rescue the lost girl.
RPG Maker MZ
You want to create an RPG, but every game making tool you have found was either too complex or too limited? RPG Maker MZ empowers you with simple tools to create your RPG right out of the box, yet is customizable enough to make the exact RPG you want!
Sense - 不祥的预感: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story
A 2.5D horror game inspired by Clock Tower and Fatal Frame, mixing cyberpunk with traditional Cantonese folklore. With careful attention to pacing, atmosphere and storytelling, Sense hopes to return the horror genre to its roots by celebrating visceral horror and the slow, fearful creep of dread.
Daily Wife
This is a computer desktop girlfriend, Can be placed on the computer desktop, The character's chest has a physical soft effect, Unlock more game content by improving character attributes !
Fae Tactics
In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.
From Frontier
By an accident，the protagonist set out on a journey to the "Lemuria Continent" with the second princess of the demon country who was running away from home.Awaiting in the pioneer land is encounters with dangerous monsters, unexplored land, and fascinating beauties.
Trap Legend
In the beginning, Crossdressers were the sun... And Goddesses too! A story of turmoil filled romance between man and crossdresser in modern times, brought back to the forefront by the Goddesses of legend! A hymn of love for the new generation of crossdressers!
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.
SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris
Enjoy seamless, action-packed real-time battles using a combination of sword skills, sacred arts, and your favorite SAO characters!
Mr. DRILLER DrillLand
The popular action puzzle game “Mr. DRILLER DrillLand” makes its Western debut on Steam! You’re invited to a secret amusement park known as “DrillLand” – 500 meters underground!
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2
The ultra-refined 2D side-scrolling action you remember from "Azure Striker Gunvolt" is recharged and better than ever! In Gunvolt 2, series anti-hero Copen joins the fray as a playable character! Copy abilities from defeated boss characters and use them as your own!
Adabana Odd Tales
"This is a tale of 'flowers' that never bloom." Shirohime, a girl who has lost her memory, and Kurofude, a mysterious boy, traverse through classic Japanese fairy tales within the land of Adabana, a realm of illustrated books. What awaits them after they mend the distorted tales?
ATRI -My Dear Moments-
"As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl...
Neverinth
Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.Most played anime games on Steam
Take a look at the top anime games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Wallpaper Engine
Use stunning live wallpapers on your desktop. Animate your own images to create new wallpapers or import videos/websites and share them on the Steam Workshop! Wallpaper Engine is a utilities and anime game developed and published by Wallpaper Engine Team. Released on November 16th 2018 has received 885,586 reviews of which 868,186 were positive and 17,400 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played anime game, thanks to its 41,221 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
868,186
17,400
41,221
players
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 is a vr, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by VRChat Inc.. Released on February 01st 2017 has received 238,077 reviews of which 179,963 were positive and 58,114 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. While seeing 22,706 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among anime games based on player count.
7.5
179,963
58,114
22,706
players
3. VTube Studio
VTube Studio is all you'll ever need to become a Live2D VTuber, with innovative features such as pinning props to your model and many more still to come. VTube Studio is a indie and anime game developed and published by DenchiSoft. Released on March 12th 2021 has received 5,571 reviews of which 5,163 were positive and 408 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 6,840 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among anime games based on player count.
9.0
5,163
408
6,840
players
4. The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi join forces for the first time to deliver the ULTIMATE adventure game! 15 students are tasked with defending a school from grotesque monsters for 100 days. Can they make it to the end? And will they survive long enough to uncover the truth? The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- is a multiple endings, adventure and story rich game developed by Too Kyo Games and Media.Vision Inc. and published by Aniplex Inc.. Released on April 23rd 2025 has received 985 reviews of which 933 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 4,064 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played anime games.
8.9
933
52
4,064
players
5. Persona 5 Royal
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways! Persona 5 Royal is a jrpg, story rich and turn-based combat game developed by ATLUS and published by SEGA. Released on October 20th 2022 has received 100,454 reviews of which 97,086 were positive and 3,368 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 3,436 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played anime games.
9.5
97,086
3,368
3,436
players
6. The First Berserker: Khazan
The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies. The First Berserker: Khazan is a souls-like, difficult and hack and slash game developed by Neople and published by NEXON. Released on March 27th 2025 has received 14,169 reviews of which 12,871 were positive and 1,298 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 3,409 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played anime games.
8.9
12,871
1,298
3,409
players
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 is a free to play, cute and anime game developed and published by LB Game. Released on August 13th 2023 has received 45,874 reviews of which 45,097 were positive and 777 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 2,653 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played anime games.
9.6
45,097
777
2,653
players
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 is a free to play, anime and multiplayer game developed by Nimble Neuron and published by Nimble Neuron and SapStaR Games. Released on July 19th 2023 has received 64,534 reviews of which 51,346 were positive and 13,188 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 2,144 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played anime games.
7.9
51,346
13,188
2,144
players
9. MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE
Pick your favorite character, team up and fight to be the last ones standing in the new 24-player Battle Royale free to play game "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE"! MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE is a anime, free to play and battle royale game developed by Byking Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on September 28th 2023 has received 19,674 reviews of which 13,043 were positive and 6,631 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 1,987 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played anime games.
6.6
13,043
6,631
1,987
players
10. Persona 3 Reload
Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay. Persona 3 Reload is a jrpg, rpg and anime game developed by ATLUS and published by SEGA. Released on February 01st 2024 has received 40,860 reviews of which 38,590 were positive and 2,270 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 1,945 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played anime games.
9.3
38,590
2,270
1,945
players
Best deals on anime games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of anime games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted anime games.
1. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE revisits famous battles from the series through your custom Avatar and other classic characters. New features include the mysterious Toki Toki City, new gameplay mechanics, new animations and many other amazing features! DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE is a anime, fighting and action game developed by DIMPS and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on February 26th 2015 has received 20,805 reviews of which 18,685 were positive and 2,120 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for anime category.
8.8
18,685
2,120
-94%
40.00€
2.40€
2. .hack//G.U. Last Recode
.hack//G.U. is back! This collection includes all 3 original .hack//G.U. titles, Rebirth, Reminisce, and Redemption, all fully restored and remastered. As well as an all new 4th Volume: .hack//G.U. Reconnection. .hack//G.U. Last Recode is a rpg, jrpg and anime game developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on November 03rd 2017 has received 3,839 reviews of which 3,334 were positive and 505 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in anime games.
8.4
3,334
505
-94%
47.67€
2.86€
3. Accel World VS. Sword Art Online Deluxe Edition
Svart Alfheim and the Accelerated World have begun to merge. In the midst of the chaos, Yui has gone missing. Kirito must challenge the Seven Kings of pure color from the Accelerated World to gain access to her location. Accel World VS. Sword Art Online Deluxe Edition is a anime, rpg and multiplayer game developed by ARTDINK CORPORATION and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on September 12th 2017 has received 1,138 reviews of which 843 were positive and 295 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in anime games.
7.1
843
295
-94%
47.00€
2.82€
4. Gal*Gun 2
Notoriously lewd first-person shooter, where you find yourself irresistible to every girl in school! Fend off their advances as you explore the school grounds. Use gadgets to expel mischievous demons and upgrade kit like the 'Demon Sweeper' to suck the skirts clean off your suitors! Gal*Gun 2 is a anime and vr game developed by INTI CREATES CO. and LTD. and published by PQube. Released on July 20th 2018 has received 2,332 reviews of which 1,952 were positive and 380 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for anime games.
8.0
1,952
380
-93%
28.29€
1.98€
5. Afterimage
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world. Afterimage is a metroidvania, female protagonist and 2d platformer game developed by Aurogon Shanghai and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on April 24th 2023 has received 8,163 reviews of which 6,360 were positive and 1,803 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for anime games.
7.6
6,360
1,803
-93%
25.29€
1.77€
6. Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition
2026, Sword Art: Origin, a new VRMMORPG has emerged. Kirito meets a mysterious NPC and receives a cryptic message. This game is definitively not the same as the one he escaped years ago… Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition is a anime, rpg and action game developed by AQURIA and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on October 27th 2017 has received 7,553 reviews of which 5,984 were positive and 1,569 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for anime games.
7.7
5,984
1,569
-92%
52.50€
4.20€
7. 7'scarlet
The remote town of Okunezato is shaped like a crescent moon and shrouded in dark myths and legends. Take on the role of a brave young woman journeying into the unknown to uncover dangerous truths and locate her missing brother with her childhood friend. 7'scarlet is a otome, adventure and visual novel game developed by Idea Factory and TOYBOX and published by Intragames. Released on March 12th 2019 has received 798 reviews of which 605 were positive and 193 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for anime games.
7.2
605
193
-92%
27.50€
2.20€
8. SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION
SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION is a Tactical-Card game packed with exhilarating confrontation, deep card game strategy and a thrilling storyline taking place in the wide Dragon Ball Heroes universe! SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION is a strategy, anime and card battler game developed by Dimps Corporation, SAFARI GAMES CO. and LTD. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on April 04th 2019 has received 1,767 reviews of which 1,474 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for anime games.
8.0
1,474
293
-90%
49.99€
4.99€
9. GOD EATER 3
Set in a post-apocalyptic setting, it’s up to your special team of God Eaters to take down god-like monsters devastating the world. With an epic story, unique characters, and all new God Arcs and Aragami, the latest evolution in ACTION is here! GOD EATER 3 is a anime, action and character customization game developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on February 07th 2019 has received 9,313 reviews of which 7,400 were positive and 1,913 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for anime games.
7.8
7,400
1,913
-90%
49.70€
4.97€
10. GOD EATER 2 Rage Burst
Swear your oath as a GOD EATER and drive back the supernatural harbingers of Earth’s destruction. Buy GOD EATER 2 Rage Burst and get GOD EATER Resurrection FOR FREE GOD EATER 2 Rage Burst is a anime, action and character customization game developed by BANDAI NAMCO Studio, SHIFT and QLOC and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on August 29th 2016 has received 4,519 reviews of which 3,506 were positive and 1,013 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for anime games.
7.5
3,506
1,013
-90%
49.99€
4.99€
Free anime games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play anime games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play anime games.
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 is a vr, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by VRChat Inc.. Released on February 01st 2017 has received 238,077 reviews of which 179,963 were positive and 58,114 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 22,706 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free anime games on Steam.
7.5
179,963
58,114
22,706
players
2. VTube Studio
VTube Studio is all you'll ever need to become a Live2D VTuber, with innovative features such as pinning props to your model and many more still to come. VTube Studio is a indie and anime game developed and published by DenchiSoft. Released on March 12th 2021 has received 5,571 reviews of which 5,163 were positive and 408 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 6,840, this anime game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free anime games on Steam.
9.0
5,163
408
6,840
players
3. 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 is a free to play, cute and anime game developed and published by LB Game. Released on August 13th 2023 has received 45,874 reviews of which 45,097 were positive and 777 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,653, this anime game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free anime games on Steam.
9.6
45,097
777
2,653
players
4. 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 is a free to play, anime and multiplayer game developed by Nimble Neuron and published by Nimble Neuron and SapStaR Games. Released on July 19th 2023 has received 64,534 reviews of which 51,346 were positive and 13,188 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,144 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
7.9
51,346
13,188
2,144
players
5. MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE
Pick your favorite character, team up and fight to be the last ones standing in the new 24-player Battle Royale free to play game "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE"! MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE is a anime, free to play and battle royale game developed by Byking Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on September 28th 2023 has received 19,674 reviews of which 13,043 were positive and 6,631 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,987 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
6.6
13,043
6,631
1,987
players
6. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold! Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is a free to play, card game and anime game developed and published by KONAMI. Released on November 16th 2017 has received 43,503 reviews of which 36,256 were positive and 7,247 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,940 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
8.2
36,256
7,247
1,940
players
7. 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 is a free to play, anime and third-person shooter game developed and published by iDreamSky. Released on November 21st 2024 has received 24,860 reviews of which 18,846 were positive and 6,014 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,923 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
7.5
18,846
6,014
1,923
players
8. BLEACH Brave Souls
The world of mega-hit manga and anime BLEACH comes to Steam in this exciting 3D action game! Build a team using your favorite characters from the BLEACH universe! BLEACH Brave Souls is a free to play, anime and rpg game developed and published by KLab Inc.. Released on August 17th 2020 has received 11,766 reviews of which 10,432 were positive and 1,334 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,564 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
8.6
10,432
1,334
1,564
players
9. Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is a free-to-play action MMO. Join players around the world to explore the planet Halpha and fight in epic battles as ARKS Defenders! Unleash your imagination with our ultimate character creation experience and creative spaces to create your own phantasy. Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is a free to play, mmorpg and anime game developed and published by SEGA. Released on August 05th 2020 has received 23,942 reviews of which 16,807 were positive and 7,135 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,135 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
6.9
16,807
7,135
1,135
players
10. Desktop Mate
Customize your PC with officially licensed, super-cute characters using the next-generation desktop mascot platform, Desktop Mate. Characters roam freely on your desktop, sitting on windows and playfully interacting with your mouse. Liven up your desktop with some new friends! Desktop Mate is a free to play, anime and cute game developed and published by infiniteloop. Released on January 07th 2025 has received 6,299 reviews of which 4,082 were positive and 2,217 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,116 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free anime games on Steam.
6.4
4,082
2,217
1,116
players