Free to Play Anime Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play anime games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 17th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play anime games.
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1. Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Umamusume: Pretty Derby is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics! Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a game developed and published by . Released on June 24th 2025 has received 13,632 reviews of which 12,929 were positive and 703 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played anime game, thanks to its 87,306 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
12,929
703
87,306
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 game developed and published by . Released on February 01st 2017 has received 240,355 reviews of which 181,623 were positive and 58,732 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. While seeing 33,825 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among anime games based on player count.
7.5
181,623
58,732
33,825
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 game developed and published by . Released on March 12th 2021 has received 5,695 reviews of which 5,283 were positive and 412 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 6,530 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among anime games based on player count.
9.0
5,283
412
6,530
players
4. 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 is a game developed and published by . Released on April 28th 2025 has received 18,196 reviews of which 16,391 were positive and 1,805 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 5,405 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played anime games.
8.8
16,391
1,805
5,405
players
5. 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 game developed and published by . Released on August 13th 2023 has received 46,771 reviews of which 45,977 were positive and 794 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 3,160 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played anime games.
9.6
45,977
794
3,160
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . Released on September 28th 2023 has received 20,500 reviews of which 13,616 were positive and 6,884 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 1,888 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played anime games.
6.6
13,616
6,884
1,888
players
7. 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 game developed and published by . Released on July 19th 2023 has received 65,046 reviews of which 51,694 were positive and 13,352 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 1,696 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played anime games.
7.8
51,694
13,352
1,696
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . Released on November 16th 2017 has received 43,630 reviews of which 36,345 were positive and 7,285 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 1,605 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played anime games.
8.2
36,345
7,285
1,605
players
9. 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 game developed and published by . Released on November 21st 2024 has received 25,346 reviews of which 18,951 were positive and 6,395 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 1,580 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played anime games.
7.4
18,951
6,395
1,580
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . Released on August 17th 2020 has received 11,884 reviews of which 10,533 were positive and 1,351 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 1,402 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played anime games.
8.6
10,533
1,351
1,402
players