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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 43,064 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.5
181,623
58,732
43,064
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 46,047 reviews of which 41,032 were positive and 5,015 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 13,582 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among anime games based on player count.
8.8
41,032
5,015
13,582
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 56,230 reviews of which 52,730 were positive and 3,500 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 7,232 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among anime games based on player count.
9.2
52,730
3,500
7,232
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 6,938 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
6,938
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, multiplayer and battle royale game. Released on September 28th 2023 has received 25,729 reviews of which 17,567 were positive and 8,162 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 4,350 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played anime games.
6.7
17,567
8,162
4,350
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 8,843 reviews of which 5,857 were positive and 2,986 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. With 2,886 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played anime games.
6.5
5,857
2,986
2,886
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 2,664 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
2,664
players
8. Blue Archive
An action anime RPG adventure! Blue Archive is a cute, funny and anime game. Released on July 03rd 2025 has received 20,591 reviews of which 18,950 were positive and 1,641 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 2,654 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played anime games.
9.0
18,950
1,641
2,654
players
9. 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 card game, anime and strategy game. 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 2,348 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played anime games.
8.2
36,345
7,285
2,348
players
10. 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 50,939 reviews of which 50,076 were positive and 863 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 2,076 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played anime games.
9.7
50,076
863
2,076
players
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