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Anime hidden gems on Steam
Every game here is tagged Anime on Steam, sits between 1,000 and 5,000 reviews, is rated at least 80% positive, and carries a catch drawn from its own negative reviews. Showing the 60 most reviewed of 145. How these pages are made.
This is a 3v3 fighting game with Devil Fruit and Haki abilities. It features a large roster and focuses on fast-paced combat.
The catchStory mode AI is brutally unfair and the difficulty cannot be turned down.
Games like One Piece Burning Blood →
GNOSIA94% positive from 4,935 reviews202235% finish itDeck Playable
Sci-fi social deduction RPG with a core loop of discussion, deduction, and voting to identify hidden enemies. Players repeat loops to uncover a narrative and improve abilities in a tense, strategic experience.
What players likedPlayers praise this unique single-player social deduction game for its engaging story, memorable characters, and replayable "Werewolf" or "Among Us" style gameplay.
The catchAI crewmates accuse you illogically during deduction votes
Games like GNOSIA →
This is a short, narrative-driven visual novel with multiple endings. The core loop involves exploring a classroom and making dialogue choices to uncover secrets and achieve different outcomes.
What players likedPlayers praise its engaging narrative and memorable story, reminiscent of a charming romance visual novel.
The catchMost endings just require sitting and waiting in real time for the clock to tick.
Games like Confess My Love →
Action RPG with real-time combat and character switching. Features a story-driven adventure with exploration and boss battles.
What players likedPlayers praise its story, characters (especially Yuri), and combat, comparing it favorably to other JRPGs and Tales of games.
The catchCombat feels clunky and unresponsive, especially early on before mechanics unlock.
Games like Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition →
A 2D anime fighting game with a visual novel story. It features deep combat mechanics and fast-paced battles.
What players likedIt's a deep, unique anime fighter with amazing characters, art, music, and a rewarding story.
The catchOnly long-time veterans remain online, so new players get flattened in most matches.
Games like BlazBlue Centralfiction →
This is a digital card game simulating the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Players build decks and duel iconic characters across various series.
What players likedPlayers praise it as a great single-player Yu-Gi-Oh game, better than mobile titles, offering extensive content and a chance to learn modern Yugioh.
The catchSummon animations cannot be skipped and constant confirmation prompts make duels drag.
Games like Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist : Link Evolution →
This is a 2D fighting game with three distinct combat styles per character. It features a large roster and offers arcade, versus, training, and online modes.
What players likedIt's a classic arcade fighter with unique three-style mechanics, praised for its snappy combat, music, and visuals, reminiscent of Arc System Works' polish.
The catchThe paid Steam build is an inferior port; the free community edition has the players.
Games like Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code →
Disgaea PC87% positive from 4,791 reviews20168% finish itDeck Verified
Disgaea PC is a tactical RPG with deep character progression and over-the-top combat. Players level characters to 9999, transmigration, and explore the Item World for immense damage.
What players likedPlayers praise Disgaea PC as a great, goofy, and funny tactical RPG with amusing characters and satisfying "number go up" grinding.
The catchA buggy, crash prone port missing the quality of life features later versions added.
Games like Disgaea PC →
This is a 4-player online co-op hack 'n' slash RPG with real-time combat and character customization. Players battle monsters, use skills, and team up in dungeons.
What players likedPlayers praise it as a fan-service filled "Neptunia experience" with top-tier dialogue and design, working perfectly on Steam Deck.
The catchCombat is shallow button mashing through the same dungeons repeated over and over.
Games like Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online →
This is a high-speed hack-and-slash action game with team mechanics. Players battle on dynamic battlefields and can compete online.
What players likedPlayers praise its improved gameplay and good story, making it a better warrior game than its predecessor.
The catchThe story is barebones and shallow, a clear step down from the previous game.
Games like Fate/EXTELLA LINK →
VRoid Studio95% positive from 4,685 reviews2020Deck Unsupported
VRoid Studio is a 3D character creation tool. Users easily design and customize original 3D avatars with intuitive drawing and editing features.
What players likedPlayers praise VRoid Studio as an easy-to-use tool for creating custom VTuber and VRChat avatars, especially for beginners.
The catchCustomization sliders are too limited to build bodies outside the default anime look.
Games like VRoid Studio →
2D tag-team fighting game featuring 2v2 battles with assist characters. It offers fast-paced, kinetic combat with smooth mechanics and gorgeous graphics.
What players likedPlayers praise its simplified combo system and accessibility, making it a fun, casual 2v2 anime fighter akin to mashing action figures.
The catchCharacter movesets are stripped down from the source fighters, so combat feels shallow.
Games like BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle →
A 2.5D anime fighting game with 25 characters and refined 3D cell-animation. It features accessible modes for beginners and deep mechanics for experts.
What players likedPlayers say it's like a better version of "Strive" and praise its voice acting.
The catchOnline is close to empty and the players left will crush newcomers.
Games like GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 →
This is a 2D fighting game featuring characters from the Persona series. Players engage in tag-team battles against Shadow enemies.
What players likedPlayers praise it as a unique, deep, and beginner-friendly fighting game with a great cast and Persona mechanics.
The catchStory mode is hours of visual novel text with only minutes of actual fighting.
Games like Persona 4 Arena Ultimax →
A short free visual novel about a new teacher working in an empty school over the holidays who meets an unsettling girl in a classroom, with two endings and long buried regrets.
What players likedPlayers praise its surprisingly well-written story, despite a confusing English translation.
The catchThe plot centres on an adult's attraction to a 10 year old and treats it casually.
Games like Kid,napper: Gosh, I'm Kidnapped by a Pupil →
This is a visual novel with branching romance paths and relationship management. Players navigate a memory loss narrative through dialogue choices and mini-games.
What players likedPlayers praise the deep story, multiple endings based on choices, and fully voiced characters, with Orion being compared to Paimon.
The catchThe fairy sidekick narrates for the heroine and is relentlessly annoying.
Games like Amnesia™: Memories →
This is a remastered JRPG collection featuring a story-driven adventure with action combat and a focus on character progression. It offers a nostalgic experience with enhanced visuals and gameplay.
What players likedPlayers praise the nostalgic story and upgraded graphics, comparing it favorably to its PS2 predecessors and other JRPGs.
The catchSaves live in the game folder with no cloud backup, so progress vanishes easily.
Games like .hack//G.U. Last Recode →
This is a 3D fighting game with a large character roster. Its core loop involves executing complex combos and special moves.
What players likedNo comparisons to other games are mentioned, but players praise the fun combos.
The catchIt crashes or refuses to launch on many PCs, sometimes part way through story mode.
Games like THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION →
Fighting game with anime story. Features team-based combat and special attacks.
What players likedPlayers praise it as a cinematic improvement over its predecessor, offering a classic Naruto game experience comparable to other fighting games like DBZ Kakarot.
The catchStory mode buries the fights under endless slow walking and backtracking between areas.
Games like NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 →
b91% positive from 4,191 reviews2017Deck Playable
A free-flight simulation where you play as a bumblebee in a meadow. Experience a day-night cycle and customize music in this relaxing exploration game.
What players likedPlayers praise its heartwarming experience, amazing graphics, and great soundtrack, offering an expansive exploration similar to other flying games.
The catchNo collision, so you fly through objects and the ground
Games like b →
Tiny Snow94% positive from 4,174 reviews201935% finish itDeck Verified
This is a visual novel with a branching narrative and multiple endings, focusing on a relationship altered by genetic science. It explores themes of love, control, and free will in a melancholic, intimate setting.
What players likedPlayers praise its deep, thought-provoking story and philosophical themes, reminiscent of other visual novels with surprising plot twists.
The catchThe premise sounds interesting but the writing and ending are poorly handled.
Games like Tiny Snow →
Interactive sitcom with branching narratives and dark humor. Features a socially realistic protagonist and a late 2000s aesthetic.
What players likedPlayers say it's a well-made, tighter continuation of the first game, praised for its humor and characterization.
The catchIt plays as a step down from the first game with fewer choices and endings.
Games like Class of 09: The Re-Up →
This is a hack-and-slash action game featuring brutal combat and a dark fantasy story. Players experience overwhelming destructive power as they defeat hundreds of enemies with a giant sword.
What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun "Warriors-style" hack-and-slash game that faithfully retells the Berserk story with weighty combat.
The catchA shoddy PC port brings no mouse camera control, unremappable inputs and crashes.
Games like BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk →
Otome visual novel with branching paths and multiple endings. Players make choices to navigate a fantasy story with romance and political intrigue.
What players likedPlayers praise the immersive stories with branching choices and deep character development, making it a standout otome game.
The catchThe plot treats a traumatised abused heroine as evil while excusing everyone else.
Games like Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel →
Mystery adventure visual novel. Explore an island, solve murders, and uncover secrets with a detective and psychic assistant.
What players likedPlayers praise its high production value and creepy monster design, comparing it to a classic Sherlock Holmes novel.
The catchThe adult male lead repeatedly ogles underage girls, souring the mystery.
Games like Return to Shironagasu Island →
A supernatural mystery adventure game where players find clues, arrange them into documents, and identify contradictions to solve murders. It features a 1960s London setting with supernatural abilities and detective work.
What players likedPlayers praise the game's art, music, and engaging story with accessible multiple endings, recommending the "reborn" bundle.
The catchThe same clue matching repeats, and answers are either obvious or plainly illogical.
Games like Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure →
Fox Hime84% positive from 4,057 reviews201734% finish itDeck Verified
This is a visual novel galgame featuring Live2D characters and romantic storytelling. It focuses on a college student's relationships with animal girls.
What players likedPlayers praise this short, linear visual novel for its music and straightforward story, reminiscent of typical anime-style VNs.
The catchThe English translation reads stiff and machine like, which flattens the whole story.
Games like Fox Hime →
This is a 2D fighting game featuring complex combo systems and character-specific mechanics. It offers a deep, competitive experience with a large roster and multiple game modes.
What players likedPlayers praise its deep, complex systems, varied characters, and excellent rollback netcode, making it a great fighting game for enthusiasts.
The catchNo real tutorial and a brutal skill curve leave newcomers lost and losing.
Games like GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R →
CHAOS;CHILD93% positive from 3,964 reviews201925% finish itDeck Playable
This is a dark, supernatural visual novel where players investigate serial murders by choosing delusions to alter reality and unlock multiple endings. It features a mystery-driven narrative with character interactions and branching paths.
What players likedPlayers praise Chaos;Child as a masterpiece and the best Sci;Adv game, surpassing its predecessor Chaos;Head in story, characters, and emotional impact.
The catchThe true ending feels disappointing and inconclusive
Games like CHAOS;CHILD →
TEVI89% positive from 3,939 reviews202332% finish itDeck Playable
Action-adventure Metroidvania with stylish melee/ranged combat and customizable builds. Explore a vibrant world, defeat challenging bosses, and uncover secrets.
What players likedPlayers praise TEVI as an excellent Metroidvania with refined combat, gorgeous art, and engaging boss fights, often compared to Rabi-Ribi and ENDER.
The catchLong stretches of dull story dialogue keep interrupting the gameplay every few minutes.
Games like TEVI →
3D arena fighter with Quirk-based combat. Fast-paced, over-the-top battles in large arenas.
What players likedPlayers praise it as an awesome game for My Hero fans, comparing its gameplay to Dragon Ball Z: Sparking Zero.
The catchIt often refuses to launch until you apply a manual OpenSSL environment variable fix.
Games like MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2 →
Action game where players use ODM gear to fight Titans. Experience the anime's story with fast-paced aerial combat.
What players likedPlayers praise its faithful anime story adaptation and unique PC key-binding challenge, unlike controller-based games.
The catchA rough PC port with no mouse support and unreliable controller handling.
Games like Attack on Titan / A.O.T. Wings of Freedom →
A stylish 2D anime fighting game with a deep combo system and a dark fantasy story. Players battle through the "Hollow Night" with unique characters.
What players likedPlayers praise its fast-paced combat, character designs, and lore, comparing it to a visual novel with a high skill ceiling.
The catchDelay based netcode makes online matches feel laggy and unresponsive.
Games like UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r] →
Saiko no sutoka92% positive from 3,804 reviews202126% finish itDeck Playable
A survival horror game where you escape a yandere stalker. Her AI shifts between playful obstruction and deadly pursuit.
What players likedPlayers praise its scares and varied game modes, hoping for a future "nightmare mode."
The catchStill an unfinished alpha, abandoned by the developer with no updates for years.
Games like Saiko no sutoka →
River City Girls is a 2D beat-'em-up with local co-op. Players punch, kick, and use weapons to fight through city districts, gaining skills and power-ups.
What players likedPlayers praise its gorgeous art style, amazing music, and fun combos in this charming beat 'em up.
The catchDifficulty spikes sharply, with brutally hard bosses
Games like River City Girls →
A visual novel adventure game where players investigate surreal crime scenes by entering dreams, featuring a dark, mystery-driven narrative.
What players likedPlayers praise its improved Somnium logic puzzles and engaging story, similar to the first game but with enhanced gameplay.
The catchThe plot hinges on a late twist that hides information and lands as a cheap gotcha.
Games like AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative →
This is a visual novel romance game where players experience a story with four potential male love interests. The game features player choice and a short playtime.
What players likedIt defies typical otome expectations, praised for its clear message and exceptional art.
The catchThe main character acts so dumb that the story becomes hard to take seriously.
Games like Billionaire Lovers →
NUKITASHI95% positive from 3,634 reviews2023Deck Unsupported
This is a Japanese visual novel with a story-driven narrative and character interactions. It focuses on a brother and sister uncovering secrets on an island.
What players likedPlayers praise "NUKITASHI" as an extremely good visual novel with amazing characters, hilarious jokes, and an absurd story, despite its eroge name.
The catchThe Steam release cuts most of the game and needs a third-party patch to be whole.
Games like NUKITASHI →
This is a Danmaku-Shooting-ARPG where players dodge and shoot to defeat Touhou characters and explore Gensokyo. It features unique character abilities and polished boss combat.
What players likedPlayers praise the character variety and strategic team-building in this top-down adventure game.
The catchHits stun and knock you back with no invincibility frames, so stunlock deaths pile up.
Games like 永远消失的幻想乡 ～ The Disappearing of Gensokyo →
This is a strategy RPG with over-the-top, hilarious combat and hundreds of hours of content. Players lead a demon army on a revenge quest across Netherworlds.
What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun, time-wasting game for power-levelers, despite a repetitive board game-like mechanic.
The catchThe PC port randomly hard freezes the whole computer, especially on Windows 11 24H2.
Games like Disgaea 5 Complete →
This is a JRPG with a combo-based combat system and customizable gameplay elements. It features a lighthearted, anime-inspired tone.
What players likedPlayers praise it as another fantastic, memorable entry in the series, similar to previous Re;Birth games, with interesting villains.
The catchCrashes and freezes are common, and some players need patches or mods to run it.
Games like Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V Generation →
Eternights85% positive from 3,415 reviews202328% finish itDeck Verified
Dating sim meets action RPG. Explore dungeons, fight monsters, and build relationships to unlock combat skills before time runs out.
What players likedPlayers praise its engaging combat and unique dating sim mechanics, reminiscent of anime-style action RPGs with a compelling story.
The catchCombat is a stiff, repetitive perfect dodge loop with an unreliable camera and lock-on.
Games like Eternights →
This is an action-adventure RPG with cross-genre elements and a tactical "STANCE" combat system. It offers a complete story experience with upgraded visuals and included DLC.
What players likedPlayers praise this RPG Maker visual novel for its rich, shonen-style revenge story and engaging characters, despite simple gameplay.
The catchStory drags with padded, long-winded dialogue
Games like Noel the Mortal Fate Complete Edition →
planetarian HD99% positive from 3,347 reviews201748% finish itDeck Playable
This is a visual novel about a junker repairing a planetarium projector for a robot companion. It features a heartwarming and emotional story with Japanese voice acting.
What players likedPlayers praise its emotional impact and aesthetic presentation, typical of Key's visual novels with a compelling dystopian setting.
The catchLong stretches of slow repetitive dialogue leave the emotional ending falling flat.
Games like planetarian HD →
This is a turn-based JRPG with a party-switching mechanic and customizable equipment. It features anime aesthetics and a lighthearted, humorous tone.
What players likedPlayers praise its improved plot and charming characters, especially the CPU Candidates, over Re;Birth 1.
The catchReaching the other endings takes heavy grinding and repeat runs through the same story.
Games like Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation →
This is a JRPG featuring turn-based combat with combo linking and enemy part breaking. It offers multiple story paths and a transformation mechanic for a strategic, multi-world adventure.
What players likedPlayers praise it as a high-quality, polished next-gen JRPG with improved production values and an interesting combat system.
The catchBosses and progress demand long stretches of grinding rather than smarter play.
Games like Megadimension Neptunia VII →
A science fantasy visual novel with a 3D camera system, following a princess and her guardian's escape and journey home. The game features a heavy, mysterious atmosphere as they navigate an unknown land.
What players likedPlayers praise "fault - milestone one" as a captivating, well-paced introductory visual novel with memorable characters and a balanced, engaging story.
The catchEndless exposition and lore dumps bury the story and stall the main characters.
Games like fault - milestone one →
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is a 2D fighting game featuring unique character-specific Drive attacks. It offers a high-resolution, hand-drawn visual style with a deep story mode.
What players likedPlayers praise the great soundtrack and enjoyable story modes, with gameplay feeling stiff compared to Cross Tag Battle.
The catchThe Steam port is a mess, capped near 30fps with story mode music missing.
Games like BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger →
This is a story-driven JRPG with turn-based combat. Players guide a new class of heroes through an evolving narrative and refined battle system.
What players likedPlayers praise its engaging combat and updated graphics, comparing it favorably to previous entries in the Trails series.
The catchAlmost nothing happens for dozens of hours until the final stretch and a cliffhanger.
Games like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III →
This is a 3D fighting game featuring characters and story arcs from the Saint Seiya anime. It offers strategic combat with aerial combos and special moves.
What players likedPlayers praise its excellent dubbing and soundtrack, comparing it favorably to PS2-era Saint Seiya games.
The catchCombat is shallow, repetitive button mashing with only a few moves per character.
Games like Saint Seiya: Soldiers' Soul →
This is a 2D action-platformer with a focus on melee combat, dodging, and ranged attacks. Players explore a lore-rich world and customize their playstyle through the Sigil system.
What players likedPlayers praise this charming Metroidvania for its great sprite animation, music, and solid exploration, continuing a strong series track record.
The catchCombat is far too easy, with bosses beaten by spamming attack and healing.
Games like Momodora: Moonlit Farewell →
This is a tactical turn-based JRPG with a focus on character relationships and a branching story. It features strategic combat, exploration, and a dramatic narrative of war and friendship.
What players likedPlayers praise its improvements over Cold Steel 1, with a better story structure and battle system, comparing it favorably to Sky SC and Azure.
The catchThe civil war plot is padded filler that ends with no real tension or consequences.
Games like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II →
This is a visual novel dating sim where players tour Japan with virtual guides. The core loop involves visiting locations, interacting with characters, and experiencing Japanese culture.
The catchAchievements and the improved art sit behind paid DLC, leaving the base game thin.
Games like Go! Go! Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~ →
This is a short visual novel about a student facing the end of the world. The core loop involves making choices that lead to a love story and an additional ending.
What players likedPlayers praise the story's evolving plot and character development, similar to the dev's other games.
The catchThe plot and characters are bland and predictable, with only the art standing out.
Games like Dream Ending →
Onmyoji82% positive from 3,082 reviews201819% finish itDeck Unsupported
Japanese fantasy RPG with spirit collection and strategic turn-based battles. Players collect and evolve spirits to fight demons in a historical setting.
The catchThe PC version is a rough mobile port with a cluttered UI and loading problems.
Games like Onmyoji →
This is a narrative-driven action-adventure game where players escort an android, focusing on survival and combat against machines. The core loop involves protecting the android while exploring a post-apocalyptic world.
What players likedPlayers praise this kinetic visual novel as a gripping, emotional journey akin to "anime Death Stranding" or "Planetarian," with excellent world-building.
The catchThe final chapter's ending feels abrupt and divisive
Games like Stella of The End →
This is a 2D beat 'em up with fighting game elements. Players dash through Tokyo, level up characters, and battle enemies in co-op or versus modes.
What players likedPlayers praise this fun, simple beat-'em-up for its easy combat and addictive gameplay, making it a highly recommended purchase.
The catchIt frequently hangs on a black screen at startup and never loads.
Games like Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic →
This is a 2D survival-adventure horror game where players must run, hide, and explore to escape a relentless killer. It features hand-drawn visuals and a focus on stealth and environmental puzzles.
What players likedPlayers praise its Clock Tower-like survival horror gameplay, hand-drawn art, and evolving stalker monster.
The catchThe stalker spawns on top of you and camps hiding spots, so exploring stalls.
Games like The Coma: Recut →
SAO Utils: Beta88% positive from 3,032 reviews20183% finish itDeck Unsupported
This is a customizable 3D app launcher with a slide-to-launch mechanic. It offers desktop widgets and stereo web browsing for a virtual desktop experience.
What players likedPlayers say it's like a highly customizable desktop overlay, praised for its immersive anime interface and functional widgets.
The catchLarge parts of the interface stay untranslated, leaving English users guessing.
Games like SAO Utils: Beta →
Hack-and-slash action RPG with real-time combat and a two-character party system. Features costume breaks that alter stats and powerful EXE Drive attacks.
What players likedPlayers praise its fast, accessible hack-and-slash combat, similar to Dynasty Warriors, for its spectacle and engaging character interactions.
The catchMissions are the same kill quota over and over, padded out by heavy grinding.
Games like Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed →
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