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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 is a vr, multiplayer and anime game. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played anime game, thanks to its 46,519 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.5
181,623
58,732
46,519
players
2. 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 open world, anime and action game. Released on April 28th 2025 has received 45,455 reviews of which 40,524 were positive and 4,931 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 11,292 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among anime games based on player count.
8.8
40,524
4,931
11,292
players
3. Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, 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 anime, horses and cute game. Released on June 24th 2025 has received 55,967 reviews of which 52,499 were positive and 3,468 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 8,222 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among anime games based on player count.
9.2
52,499
3,468
8,222
players
4. 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, anime and animation & modeling game. 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. With 7,419 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played anime games.
9.0
5,283
412
7,419
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, battle royale and multiplayer game. Released on September 28th 2023 has received 25,621 reviews of which 17,485 were positive and 8,136 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 4,356 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played anime games.
6.7
17,485
8,136
4,356
players
6. 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 anime, cute and utilities game. Released on January 07th 2025 has received 8,755 reviews of which 5,778 were positive and 2,977 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. With 3,379 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played anime games.
6.5
5,778
2,977
3,379
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 anime, multiplayer and moba game. 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 2,997 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
2,997
players
8. Crush Crush
Welcome to Crush Crush - the Idle Dating Sim! Meet, flirt, and fall in love with a motley cast of girls in this heartfelt and hilarious game. Crush Crush is a dating sim, anime and clicker game. Released on October 18th 2016 has received 27,195 reviews of which 24,246 were positive and 2,949 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 2,500 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played anime games.
8.7
24,246
2,949
2,500
players
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 is a cute, anime and casual game. Released on August 13th 2023 has received 50,886 reviews of which 50,023 were positive and 863 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 2,439 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played anime games.
9.7
50,023
863
2,439
players
10. Blue Archive
An action anime RPG adventure! Blue Archive is a cute, funny and anime game. Released on July 03rd 2025 has received 20,499 reviews of which 18,868 were positive and 1,631 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 2,369 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played anime games.
9.0
18,868
1,631
2,369
players
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