5 Best Anime Games on Steam

Watching TV isn’t the only way to enjoy anime. There’s a plethora of anime games to enjoy on Steam. In fact, there are thousands. We know that’s a lot to digest, so here’s a list of the best anime games on the platform. Players can find each entry’s developer, publisher, genre, price, and Steam rating.

5 Best Anime Games on Steam

Persona 5 Royal 

• Developer/Publisher: ATLUS/SEGA
• Genres: RPG, Turn-based
• Price: $59.99
• Steam Rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (out of 35,630 reviews)

The Phantom Thieves are back at it again in Persona 5 Royal. Follow the unnamed protagonist and other eccentric characters on different quests to confront corrupted adults. This well-known RPG series gained enough popularity to expand to animated TV series, manga, and music concerts. Any anime fan who likes an immersive story and engaging turn-based combat will enjoy Persona 5 Royal.

Doki Doki Literature Club!

• Developer/Publisher: Team Salvato
• Genres: Psychological Horror, Visual Novel, Casual, Free to Play, Indie
• Price: Free
• Steam Rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (out of 193,532 reviews)

Doki Doki Litterature Club! has gorgeous graphics, cute characters, and an interesting story, but it’s not your typical visual novel. Team Salvato slowly reveals the horrors of what seems like an innocent crush as the player tries to romance girls through poetry. Praised for its unbelievable twists and storytelling, Doki Doki Literature Club! will surely have players on the edge of their seats.

Helltaker

• Developer/Publisher: vanripper
• Genres: Adventure, Puzzle, Free to Play, Indie
• Price: Free
• Steam Rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (out of 115,356 reviews)

When the protagonist of Helltaker wishes for nothing more than a demon-girl harem, he tries to make it happen by opening a portal to hell. Things don’t go as planned as the demon girls attempt to kill him. The character might be able to win their hearts, but it won’t be easy. Players must solve puzzles in this adorable game if they want to survive. 

DRAGON BALL FighterZ

• Developer/Publisher: Arc System Works/BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
• Genres: Action, Fighting, Multiplayer
• Price: $59.99, FighterZ Edition is $14.24 until Dec. 11 (then it’s $94.98)
• Steam Rating: Very Positive (out of 46,529 reviews)

DRAGON BALL Z fans will want to check out this title. Players will see famous scenes from the original DRAGON BALL series that everyone loves. A new story and enemy were also made exclusively for the game. Players who don’t want to play alone can join ranked matches, an interactive lobby, a 6-player Party Match, and more!  

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4

• Developer/Publisher: CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd./BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
• Genres: Fighting, Action, Multiplayer
• Price: $19.99
• Steam Rating: Very Positive (out of 64,088 reviews)

Ultimate Ninja Storm has grown strong since the first game in 2008. In this installment, Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha team up to defeat the Akatsuki terrorist group in the Fourth Shinobi World War. The latest title in the franchise also boasts the most thrilling fights in the series, an enhanced combat system, an online mode, and other exciting features.

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