The Anime Zone

Games with anime-inspired art, storytelling, character design, or genre conventions.

Latest Standouts

Recent releases that landed well, newest first, filtered to games with enough reviews to trust the score.

STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT - STEINS;GATE returns! Rebooted for the modern era! Featuring fully updated visuals, UI, and an all-new story that breathes new life into the streets of Akihabara.
Sister Other Paranoia - A dark visual novel by acclaimed creator nyalra. Overly sensitive to other people's emotions, the protagonist—a light novel writer—develops the ability to read minds, only to be driven even deeper into isolation. His sole remaining comfort is his younger sister, gifted yet lonely.
TK Punk Gold - A cyberpunk, multi-ending galgame Turn-based raising sim with armor-breaking bishoujo Bar management simulation Alternate-history Three Kingdoms heroes making their way in Hanport City 50 weeks, 13 boys and girls — let’s achieve peace across the land together!
Ugoku Sushi Bar - Become a sushi chef in a cozy Japanese conveyor belt sushi bar! 🍣 Prepare sushi on your crafting table, serve quirky customers, learn new recipes, unlock fresh ingredients, upgrade your kitchen, and build relationships with your regular customers.
CREATION OF THE GODS: Rebellion at Five Passes - Enter the epic 'Creation of the Gods' saga. Experience this classic pixel JRPG with deep worldbuilding and vibrant art. Command mythical combat mounts, wield legendary artifacts, and master tactical turn-based battles. In a world where divine fate clashes with human will, only one can prevail.
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Jul 29, 2026
91% 👍
of 181
Dissolution of the Silent Union - The silent union of two girls begins to dissolve in an abandoned high school. A melancholic and liminal short story played in a single sitting, where the fear of collapse is felt at every moment.
Mahou Arms - Mahou Arms is an anime-inspired character-action hack and slash that tells the story of a magical girl paramilitary group fighting back against an unknown force invading Earth.
no fox season - One rainy day you come home from the store and find a wounded fox on the road. In spite of your strict parents who forbid you to have pets, you decide to take her in.
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Jul 24, 2026
72% 👍
of 160

On Sale Now

Discounted 25% or more right now, limited to well-reviewed games, steepest cuts first.

Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial - Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.
UBERMOSH:OMEGA - UBERMOSH:OMEGA, the apex of Walter Machado's Cult Classic series UBERMOSH.
ITORAH - Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!
BURIED STARS - A mystery adventure set at the collapse site of a live survival audition show. Trapped contestants communicate with each other—and the outside world through social media—as they wait for rescue. But as unexpected events unfold, trust begins to crack, and survival becomes far more complicated.
UBERMOSH:WRAITH - UBERMOSH:WRAITH is the fourth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.
Sumoman - Sumoman is an adventure puzzle platformer with advanced physics, destructible objects and the ability to reverse time. Solve various physical puzzles, trying to keep the unstable Sumoman on his feet in challenging environments.
UBERMOSH Vol.3 - The third volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.
UBERMOSH:BLACK - UBERMOSH:BLACK is the second volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. Cut bullets with your sword, shoot with heavy guns and splatter enemies with a rage fueled psionic wave.
Out There Somewhere - You play an explorer stranded on a dangerous alien planet. Low on fuel, your only hope for escape is to find the planet’s core in this incredibly clever action-puzzle-platformer.
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Mar 14, 2016
93% 👍
of 6.9k
Sclash - Sclash is a plug’n play 2D samurai fighting game full of tension where one hit is enough to kill. Play as a hand-drawn samurai in beautiful painted settings and fight your opponent in epic solemn duels where each move matters. Manage well your stamina, breath and take your time to land a deadly hit.
永远消失的幻想乡 ~ The Disappearing of Gensokyo - "The Disappearing of Gensokyo" is a Touhou Project doujin game from MyACG Studio, a Chinese doujin game fan circle. We have re-imagined Touhou as an ARPG, creating this "Danmaku-Shooting-ARPG". We hope this game will be a good experience for those who are both new and knowledgeable of Touhou!
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Jan 11, 2018
84% 👍
of 3.6k
Mega Man 11 - Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.
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Oct 2, 2018
89% 👍
of 5.3k

Hidden Gems

Well-liked but under-played: strong scores, small review counts.

The Silent Kingdom - An otome RPG adventure with a dark story and meaningful choices. Shape the fate of a princess who must corrupt her soul in order to save her kingdom.
Blobun - You are a blob bunny. Your goal? Touch every tile! Get your slime all over the place and overcome tricks and traps as you make your way through this casual puzzle game.
Like Dreamer - A pop and cute bullet-hell shooting game from Cosmo Dreamer "Outside". Both beginners and experts can enjoy speedy and active playing.
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Jul 21, 2022
100% 👍
of 173
Arcadia Fallen II - In this sequel to the award-winning roleplay visual novel, Arcadia Fallen, you play as a senior student at the Seven Winds Academy. Choose from three different magical disciplines, and let your choices shape the personality of your character as you navigate school life during a time of great change.
Chrono Gear: Warden of Time - Turn back the clock and fight to repair Time itself in this cinematic action platformer with fast sword combat and time-based powers. You are the Warden of Time, Ouro Kronii - be proud and fight hard!
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi - Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum - Embody the ultimate cybernetic corporate agent. Master deadly gunplay, time manipulation, and supernatural abilities. Hack computers, people, even the individual bullets flying at you. Confront the future, and die trying.
her tears were my light - a love story between time and space
Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers - Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.
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Sep 28, 2022
99% 👍
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Fantasy Maiden Wars - DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER - - Command a legion of more than 70 beloved Touhou Project heroines on an expansive quest to uncover the cause of mysterious incidents blossoming throughout Gensokyo. Deploy units on grid-based maps to battle monsters with flashy Spell Cards, and conquer each stage with strategic mastery.
your sisters - Who needs one desktop girl when you can have a whole squad? Meet your adorable chaos crew, always cute, sometimes weird and fun. Your Sisters is a little dose of dopamine for your boring desktop.
Please Be Happy - A comfy yuri VN about the foxgirl Miho and her quest to find the person who's most important to her. This emotional visual novel features two different heroines to choose from, and a story that will make you both laugh and cry!

Top Rated

Defining examples of the genre, all rated 85%+ across 1,000+ reviews.

MAHOUTEQ! - A story about an unemployed girl named Luna, who wanted to buy her favorite figure so much that she had to get a job.
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Sep 12, 2025
100% 👍
of 1.2k
HoloCure - Save the Fans! - Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya - A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
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Oct 1, 2021
99% 👍
of 32k
Paper Lily - Chapter 1 - Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue - Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.
planetarian HD - planetarian HD is an engaging and emotional visual novel from legendary game studio, Key. A sub-brand of VISUAL ARTS, Key are also famed for creating Kanon, AIR, CLANNAD, Little Busters!, Rewrite, Angel Beats!, and Summer Pockets.
Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA2 - Aokana - EXTRA2 is the official Misaki after story for Aokana.
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Dec 16, 2022
99% 👍
of 2.1k
BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal - Immerse yourself in a pixel-art visual novel that blends thrilling crime, romantic comedy, and the pursuit of love. This game depicts the story of a new employee pursuing his female boss.
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Oct 19, 2023
99% 👍
of 1.9k
Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey - Wagotabi is an educational RPG teaching Japanese from the ground up. Immerse yourself in the language through interactive dialogues, quest-solving, and puzzles, all while exploring Japan and its rich culture. Will you become a Japanese master?
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Aug 13, 2025
99% 👍
of 1.5k
Flowers -Le volume sur ete- - Summer has arrived early to Saint Angraecum Academy, and with it comes change. Follow the story of Erika in the second game in the Flowers series.
Volcano Princess - Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy - Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.
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Apr 9, 2019
98% 👍
of 44k