Big eyes, big emotions, big battles: games in the style of Japanese anime and manga, from role-playing games to action games.
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Sora, Donald and Goofy travel through lavishly recreated Disney and Pixar worlds in flashy, over-the-top real-time combat. As the finale of the Xehanort saga, it delivers big emotions and a famously convoluted story.
A Pokémon adventure set entirely in Lumiose City, featuring a new real-time battle system where you command your Pokémon while moving around the field yourself. By day you explore and catch Pokémon, and at night you battle other trainers in the city's battle zones.
Sora, Donald and Goofy travel through lavishly recreated Disney and Pixar worlds in flashy, over-the-top real-time combat. As the finale of the Xehanort saga, it delivers big emotions and a famously convoluted story.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified39.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 2,729 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Fantasy setting
Lavish presentation
Sora, Donald and Goofy travel through lavishly recreated Disney and Pixar worlds in flashy, over-the-top real-time combat. As the finale of the Xehanort saga, it delivers big emotions and a famously convoluted story.
A Pokémon adventure set entirely in Lumiose City, featuring a new real-time battle system where you command your Pokémon while moving around the field yourself. By day you explore and catch Pokémon, and at night you battle other trainers in the city's battle zones.
A Pokémon adventure set entirely in Lumiose City, featuring a new real-time battle system where you command your Pokémon while moving around the field yourself. By day you explore and catch Pokémon, and at night you battle other trainers in the city's battle zones.
Catch, train and battle Pokémon across the UK-inspired Galar region, with stadium Gym showdowns, giant Dynamax battles and a roaming Wild Area. An accessible, colorful turn-based adventure with co-op Max Raid battles online.
Catch, train and battle Pokémon across the UK-inspired Galar region, with stadium Gym showdowns, giant Dynamax battles and a roaming Wild Area. An accessible, colorful turn-based adventure with co-op Max Raid battles online.
A co-op space adventure where two friends must work together through puzzles and platforming challenges to save their failing station. It is wrapped in the look of classic Japanese anime, complete with animated cutscenes.
A co-op space adventure where two friends must work together through puzzles and platforming challenges to save their failing station. It is wrapped in the look of classic Japanese anime, complete with animated cutscenes.
2012PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−60 %19.99 € 7.99 € 11 days left95 % positive
A tropical island getaway turns into a killing game: this offbeat visual novel mystery has you investigating murders among your classmates and exposing culprits in frantic class trials. Dark humor, wild twists and a striking pop-art style make it stand out.
2012PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−60 %19.99 € 7.99 € 11 days left95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 31,509 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Dark, serious atmosphere
Strong soundtrack
A tropical island getaway turns into a killing game: this offbeat visual novel mystery has you investigating murders among your classmates and exposing culprits in frantic class trials. Dark humor, wild twists and a striking pop-art style make it stand out.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch59.99 €90 % positive
A blazing 3v3 tag-team fighter from Arc System Works that looks like a playable anime episode, pairing approachable controls with deep competitive play.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch59.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 55,304 reviews on Steam
Lavish presentation
Competing against other players
Co-op or multiplayer
A blazing 3v3 tag-team fighter from Arc System Works that looks like a playable anime episode, pairing approachable controls with deep competitive play.
A Pokémon adventure set in ancient Sinnoh where you sneak up on wild Pokémon, catch them directly in sprawling open zones, and build the region's very first Pokédex. Research and collecting take center stage over the classic turn-based battles.
A Pokémon adventure set in ancient Sinnoh where you sneak up on wild Pokémon, catch them directly in sprawling open zones, and build the region's very first Pokédex. Research and collecting take center stage over the classic turn-based battles.
2017PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−80 %33.99 € 6.79 € 11 days left82 % positive
A garishly stylish murder-mystery visual novel where you investigate killings and expose lies in frantic class trials full of mini-games. Pitch-black humor, shocking twists and a finale that questions the entire series make it unforgettable.
2017PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−80 %33.99 € 6.79 € 11 days left82 % positive
Very positive, 22,358 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Dark, serious atmosphere
Distinctive, stylised art style
A garishly stylish murder-mystery visual novel where you investigate killings and expose lies in frantic class trials full of mini-games. Pitch-black humor, shocking twists and a finale that questions the entire series make it unforgettable.
A new Fire Emblem tactics RPG built around a tournament where warriors fight to have their greatest wish granted. Familiar systems like combat arts and gambits are joined by new Blaze Arts, which let units trade health for powerful special moves.
A new Fire Emblem tactics RPG built around a tournament where warriors fight to have their greatest wish granted. Familiar systems like combat arts and gambits are joined by new Blaze Arts, which let units trade health for powerful special moves.
A sprawling JRPG set on the backs of giant Titans, where you collect Blades and use them in a real-time combat system built on auto-attacks and combos. Exploring the cloud-sea world of Alrest and a deep progression system drive the experience.
A sprawling JRPG set on the backs of giant Titans, where you collect Blades and use them in a real-time combat system built on auto-attacks and combos. Exploring the cloud-sea world of Alrest and a deep progression system drive the experience.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switchfree68 % positive
A free-to-play 24-player anime battle royale where you play as a My Hero Academia hero or villain and team up to be the last squad standing. Each character's unique quirks drive fast, team-based fights.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switchfree68 % positive
Mixed, 28,381 reviews on Steam
Co-op or multiplayer
Fast pace
Competing against other players
A free-to-play 24-player anime battle royale where you play as a My Hero Academia hero or villain and team up to be the last squad standing. Each character's unique quirks drive fast, team-based fights.
A colorful, Ghibli-style action JRPG where you play an exiled young king, recruit allies, build up your own kingdom and fight in real time alongside adorable Higgledies.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 8,121 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Strong soundtrack
Lavish presentation
A colorful, Ghibli-style action JRPG where you play an exiled young king, recruit allies, build up your own kingdom and fight in real time alongside adorable Higgledies.
A turn-based JRPG where you collect hundreds of Digimon, evolve them and build your own teams while unraveling a time-travel mystery spanning the human and Digital Worlds.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified69.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 16,166 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Strong character progression
A party of several characters
A turn-based JRPG where you collect hundreds of Digimon, evolve them and build your own teams while unraveling a time-travel mystery spanning the human and Digital Worlds.
An action RPG in which young adventurer Elliot and his fairy companion Faie travel through Philabieldia, a land ruled by warring beast tribes. A simple investigation grows into a grand saga. Ratings are inferred mainly from the metadata, as the game is little known to me.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €79 % positive
Mostly positive, 1,834 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Action-packed real-time combat
Strong, story-driven narrative
An action RPG in which young adventurer Elliot and his fairy companion Faie travel through Philabieldia, a land ruled by warring beast tribes. A simple investigation grows into a grand saga. Ratings are inferred mainly from the metadata, as the game is little known to me.
A group of teenagers on a school trip gets stranded in a strange world full of Digimon. It blends visual-novel storytelling with morally weighty choices and grid-based turn-based tactical battles.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable49.99 €78 % positive
Mostly positive, 3,148 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Choices with consequences
Strong, story-driven narrative
A group of teenagers on a school trip gets stranded in a strange world full of Digimon. It blends visual-novel storytelling with morally weighty choices and grid-based turn-based tactical battles.
A fast-paced action JRPG about two people from opposing worlds joining forces to break an oppressive rule. Flashy real-time combat with party-based combos and a character-driven story are the core of the experience.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €86 % positive
Very positive, 27,738 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Companions and relationships
A fast-paced action JRPG about two people from opposing worlds joining forces to break an oppressive rule. Flashy real-time combat with party-based combos and a character-driven story are the core of the experience.
A streamlined, beginner-friendly retelling of the Kanto adventure where you catch wild Pokémon with a throwing motion instead of fighting them first. Eevee is your partner, and a second player can drop in locally at any time.
A streamlined, beginner-friendly retelling of the Kanto adventure where you catch wild Pokémon with a throwing motion instead of fighting them first. Eevee is your partner, and a second player can drop in locally at any time.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch19.99 €90 % positive
As a custom Time Patroller you jump into iconic Dragon Ball battles to set history right, building your fighter with moves, gear and mentors. Fast, flashy arena brawls pair with an online hub city and co-op missions.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch19.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 45,631 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Fast pace
As a custom Time Patroller you jump into iconic Dragon Ball battles to set history right, building your fighter with moves, gear and mentors. Fast, flashy arena brawls pair with an online hub city and co-op missions.
As a transfer student you balance school life and friendships with turn-based Persona battles in the Tartarus tower during the Dark Hour. The remake blends social sim, an emotional story and slick stylish presentation with modern polish.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 45,820 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Emotional impact
Companions and relationships
As a transfer student you balance school life and friendships with turn-based Persona battles in the Tartarus tower during the Dark Hour. The remake blends social sim, an emotional story and slick stylish presentation with modern polish.
A brutal top-down shooter set in a neon-soaked cyberpunk dystopia, blending fast dodging, melee and abilities into frantic fights. Its striking visual style and driving electronic soundtrack define the experience.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.50 €88 % positive
Very positive, 10,415 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Action-packed real-time combat
Shooting and gunplay
A brutal top-down shooter set in a neon-soaked cyberpunk dystopia, blending fast dodging, melee and abilities into frantic fights. Its striking visual style and driving electronic soundtrack define the experience.
A fast speedrunning first-person shooter where card-based guns double as movement abilities. You optimize routes through short levels, wrapped in anime style, dating-sim-style dialogue and a driving soundtrack.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified23.79 €98 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 17,441 reviews on Steam
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Shooting and gunplay
Fast pace
A fast speedrunning first-person shooter where card-based guns double as movement abilities. You optimize routes through short levels, wrapped in anime style, dating-sim-style dialogue and a driving soundtrack.
A spectacular 3D arena fighter that continues the Budokai Tenkaichi legacy with a huge roster and destructible environments. Battles are fast and explosive, capturing the power of Dragon Ball's fighters.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable49.99 €86 % positive
Very positive, 50,781 reviews on Steam
Fast pace
Action-packed real-time combat
Melee combat with weapons or fists
A spectacular 3D arena fighter that continues the Budokai Tenkaichi legacy with a huge roster and destructible environments. Battles are fast and explosive, capturing the power of Dragon Ball's fighters.
An anime-style football RPG where you collect and train a huge roster of players and build teams around over-the-top special moves. A new cast, an original story and online tournaments round out the package.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified69.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 11,265 reviews on Steam
A party of several characters
Strong character progression
Tactical depth
An anime-style football RPG where you collect and train a huge roster of players and build teams around over-the-top special moves. A new cast, an original story and online tournaments round out the package.
Unbeatable is a rhythm adventure set in a world where music is banned. You explore a stylish hand-drawn city, talk your way through situations, and play arcade-style rhythm sequences set to a strong original soundtrack.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable27.99 €92 % positive
Very positive, 6,857 reviews on Steam
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Distinctive, stylised art style
Strong soundtrack
Unbeatable is a rhythm adventure set in a world where music is banned. You explore a stylish hand-drawn city, talk your way through situations, and play arcade-style rhythm sequences set to a strong original soundtrack.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−80 %19.99 € 3.99 € 11 days left91 % positive
A visual novel mystery by Kotaro Uchikoshi where you play detective Kaname Date hunting a serial killer by diving into suspects' dreams (Somnium). Branching story paths, quirky humor and sharp twists drive a gripping narrative.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−80 %19.99 € 3.99 € 11 days left91 % positive
Very positive, 8,939 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Sci-fi setting
Choices with consequences
A visual novel mystery by Kotaro Uchikoshi where you play detective Kaname Date hunting a serial killer by diving into suspects' dreams (Somnium). Branching story paths, quirky humor and sharp twists drive a gripping narrative.
A fast 1v1 fighting game starring familiar Avatar franchise characters, with hand-drawn 2D animation and rollback netcode plus crossplay for smooth online duels.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified28.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 3,631 reviews on Steam
Competing against other players
Co-op or multiplayer
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A fast 1v1 fighting game starring familiar Avatar franchise characters, with hand-drawn 2D animation and rollback netcode plus crossplay for smooth online duels.
Astral Chain pairs fast, flashy combat with a chained companion creature, the Legion, letting you weave dual-character attacks together. Between fights you investigate a neon-soaked, strongly stylized cyberpunk city.
Astral Chain pairs fast, flashy combat with a chained companion creature, the Legion, letting you weave dual-character attacks together. Between fights you investigate a neon-soaked, strongly stylized cyberpunk city.
A spectacular anime arena fighter that retells the Shippuden saga with cinematic boss battles, quick-time events and explosive team techniques. It looks almost exactly like the show.
2010PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 3,475 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Boss fights as highlights
A spectacular anime arena fighter that retells the Shippuden saga with cinematic boss battles, quick-time events and explosive team techniques. It looks almost exactly like the show.
An action RPG that retells the full Dragon Ball Z saga through flashy, explosive fights, with breathing room between battles to fly across open zones, fish, cook and enjoy side stories with beloved characters.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €92 % positive
Very positive, 44,184 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Boss fights as highlights
Fast pace
An action RPG that retells the full Dragon Ball Z saga through flashy, explosive fights, with breathing room between battles to fly across open zones, fish, cook and enjoy side stories with beloved characters.
A 3D arena fighter that brings the Naruto world to life with fast jutsu attacks, evasive moves and support characters. Its cel-shaded look feels like playing an anime episode.
2008PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €76 % positive
Mostly positive, 6,038 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Fast pace
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A 3D arena fighter that brings the Naruto world to life with fast jutsu attacks, evasive moves and support characters. Its cel-shaded look feels like playing an anime episode.
Pokémon Scarlet drops you into an open region where you can freely catch, train and battle Pokémon in turn-based fights. Three story paths and co-op exploration make it more open than earlier entries, though the technical performance is rough.
Pokémon Scarlet drops you into an open region where you can freely catch, train and battle Pokémon in turn-based fights. Three story paths and co-op exploration make it more open than earlier entries, though the technical performance is rough.
A streamlined 5-v-5 MOBA-style team game where Pokémon Trainers score points in short matches, evolve their Pokémon mid-game, and coordinate roles. Easy to pick up, with real depth in teamwork and positioning.
A streamlined 5-v-5 MOBA-style team game where Pokémon Trainers score points in short matches, evolve their Pokémon mid-game, and coordinate roles. Easy to pick up, with real depth in teamwork and positioning.
2025PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−50 %59.99 € 29.99 € 3 days left95 % positive
This remake of the series opener follows siblings Estelle and Joshua as they travel Liberl to become Bracers. Turn-based battles, a warmly drawn world and extensive dialogue make it a character-driven JRPG.
2025PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−50 %59.99 € 29.99 € 3 days left95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 5,127 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Strong, story-driven narrative
Companions and relationships
This remake of the series opener follows siblings Estelle and Joshua as they travel Liberl to become Bracers. Turn-based battles, a warmly drawn world and extensive dialogue make it a character-driven JRPG.
2020PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch59.99 €88 % positive
The sequel to Persona 5 blends Dynasty Warriors-style real-time crowd combat with Persona summoning and weakness exploitation. The Phantom Thieves road-trip across a stylishly presented Japan, with dungeons, strong character drama and a jazzy soundtrack.
2020PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch59.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 12,964 reviews on Steam
Companions and relationships
Strong soundtrack
A party of several characters
The sequel to Persona 5 blends Dynasty Warriors-style real-time crowd combat with Persona summoning and weakness exploitation. The Phantom Thieves road-trip across a stylishly presented Japan, with dungeons, strong character drama and a jazzy soundtrack.
2018PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified3.49 €91 % positive
A bright anime-styled rhythm game where you run along stages in time with the music, kicking enemies and dodging obstacles. The catchy soundtrack and cute humor make it approachable, while higher difficulties demand precise timing.
2018PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified3.49 €91 % positive
Very positive, 113,059 reviews on Steam
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Strong soundtrack
Fast pace
A bright anime-styled rhythm game where you run along stages in time with the music, kicking enemies and dodging obstacles. The catchy soundtrack and cute humor make it approachable, while higher difficulties demand precise timing.
Otaku assassin Travis Touchdown slashes his way up the assassin rankings again with beam katanas. Fast hack-and-slash combat, absurd humor and a loud retro-flavored style make it stand out.
2010PC, Nintendo Switch19.99 €74 % positive
Mostly positive, 1,168 reviews on Steam
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Fast pace
Lots of humour
Otaku assassin Travis Touchdown slashes his way up the assassin rankings again with beam katanas. Fast hack-and-slash combat, absurd humor and a loud retro-flavored style make it stand out.
A remake of the classic Seiken Densetsu 3 where you pick three of six heroes, each with their own story and class paths. Accessible real-time combat and a colorful, fairy-tale journey.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €91 % positive
Very positive, 4,858 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Action-packed real-time combat
Companions and relationships
A remake of the classic Seiken Densetsu 3 where you pick three of six heroes, each with their own story and class paths. Accessible real-time combat and a colorful, fairy-tale journey.
2019PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable49.99 €85 % positive
Fast third-person mech action where you build your own Arsenal from a huge range of weapons and parts, swapping in loot taken from downed enemies mid-fight. A bold, comic-style look and mission-based structure give it its own identity among mech games.
2019PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable49.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 6,187 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Shooting and gunplay
Loot and gear
Fast third-person mech action where you build your own Arsenal from a huge range of weapons and parts, swapping in loot taken from downed enemies mid-fight. A bold, comic-style look and mission-based structure give it its own identity among mech games.
A turn-based Monster Hunter spin-off where you raise monsters from eggs and fight alongside them. Its story of twin Rathalos and feuding kingdoms takes centre stage.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified69.99 €77 % positive
Mostly positive, 5,809 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Fantasy setting
Lavish presentation
A turn-based Monster Hunter spin-off where you raise monsters from eggs and fight alongside them. Its story of twin Rathalos and feuding kingdoms takes centre stage.
2025PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable59.99 €88 % positive
From the creators of Danganronpa and Zero Escape: 15 students defend a school against monsters for 100 days. It blends tactical grid-based defense battles with a visual novel story and many branching choices leading to numerous endings.
2025PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable59.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 6,995 reviews on Steam
Choices with consequences
Strong, story-driven narrative
Companions and relationships
From the creators of Danganronpa and Zero Escape: 15 students defend a school against monsters for 100 days. It blends tactical grid-based defense battles with a visual novel story and many branching choices leading to numerous endings.
This prequel to Final Fantasy VII tells Zack's story through fast real-time combat, Materia customization and the random-roll DMW system. The remaster adds HD visuals, full voice acting and rearranged music for an emotional return to Midgar.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 7,096 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Emotional impact
Strong soundtrack
This prequel to Final Fantasy VII tells Zack's story through fast real-time combat, Materia customization and the random-roll DMW system. The remaster adds HD visuals, full voice acting and rearranged music for an emotional return to Midgar.
You revisit the myth-rich Sinnoh region and its classic Diamond story in a modernized remake. Turn-based battles with your Pokémon remain the heart of the adventure.
You revisit the myth-rich Sinnoh region and its classic Diamond story in a modernized remake. Turn-based battles with your Pokémon remain the heart of the adventure.
A humorous pixel-art beat-'em-up where Kyoko and Misako brawl across River City, learning combos, taking side quests and unlocking abilities. It features a catchy soundtrack and co-op play.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable24.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 2,974 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Playing together in co-op
A humorous pixel-art beat-'em-up where Kyoko and Misako brawl across River City, learning combos, taking side quests and unlocking abilities. It features a catchy soundtrack and co-op play.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verifiedfree71 % positive
A digital take on the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game with a huge pool of cards from over twenty years. You build combo-driven decks and duel players worldwide online in tactical card battles.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verifiedfree71 % positive
Mostly positive, 102,942 reviews on Steam
Cards and deck-building
Co-op or multiplayer
Tactical depth
A digital take on the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game with a huge pool of cards from over twenty years. You build combo-driven decks and duel players worldwide online in tactical card battles.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−50 %69.99 € 34.99 € 4 days left64 % positive
Atelier Yumia sends the alchemist Yumia across an open, ruined continent where alchemy is taboo. Exploration, gathering and item synthesis blend with fast real-time party combat.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−50 %69.99 € 34.99 € 4 days left64 % positive
Mixed, 2,577 reviews on Steam
Lots to discover
Fantasy setting
Open world
Atelier Yumia sends the alchemist Yumia across an open, ruined continent where alchemy is taboo. Exploration, gathering and item synthesis blend with fast real-time party combat.
2015PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch39.99 €89 % positive
A JRPG where you play a cyber detective solving cases across the real world and a digital realm. You collect, evolve and train hundreds of Digimon in turn-based battles reminiscent of Pokémon.
2015PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch39.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 10,955 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Strong character progression
A party of several characters
A JRPG where you play a cyber detective solving cases across the real world and a digital realm. You collect, evolve and train hundreds of Digimon in turn-based battles reminiscent of Pokémon.
Two puzzle classics in one package: Tetris and Puyo Puyo can be played separately, swapped mid-match, or mixed together in fast duels for up to four players. The colorful, humorous presentation and many modes make it an ideal party puzzler.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.99 €84 % positive
Very positive, 4,688 reviews on Steam
Puzzles and brain teasers
Competing against other players
Co-op or multiplayer
Two puzzle classics in one package: Tetris and Puyo Puyo can be played separately, swapped mid-match, or mixed together in fast duels for up to four players. The colorful, humorous presentation and many modes make it an ideal party puzzler.
You jump, slide and spin through varied levels where precise timing decides between success and frustration. The colorful, exaggerated look and playful humor make this remake of the classic especially charming.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified39.99 €92 % positive
Very positive, 16,867 reviews on Steam
Jumping and platforming
Lots of humour
Challenging difficulty
You jump, slide and spin through varied levels where precise timing decides between success and frustration. The colorful, exaggerated look and playful humor make this remake of the classic especially charming.
2015PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable39.99 €79 % positive
A fast-paced crowd-brawling hack-and-slash where you plow through the major One Piece story arcs as the Straw Hat crew, defeating hundreds of foes with flashy special attacks. Great for anime fans who want accessible action.
2015PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable39.99 €79 % positive
Mostly positive, 8,492 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Fast pace
Melee combat with weapons or fists
A fast-paced crowd-brawling hack-and-slash where you plow through the major One Piece story arcs as the Straw Hat crew, defeating hundreds of foes with flashy special attacks. Great for anime fans who want accessible action.
A tactical RPG on grid maps where you play a revived Divine Dragon and summon heroes from past Fire Emblem games as Emblems. The ring system makes battles flexible and aggressive, while the story stays classic and lighthearted.
A tactical RPG on grid maps where you play a revived Divine Dragon and summon heroes from past Fire Emblem games as Emblems. The ring system makes battles flexible and aggressive, while the story stays classic and lighthearted.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−60 %39.99 € 15.99 € 11 days left79 % positive
A story-driven detective adventure where Kaname Date and his AI-ball partner Aiba combine investigations, dream-world Somnium sequences and escape-room puzzles to crack a deadly escape-game case. Thriller twists, quirky humor and clever puzzles carry the experience.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−60 %39.99 € 15.99 € 11 days left79 % positive
Mostly positive, 853 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Puzzles and brain teasers
Sci-fi setting
A story-driven detective adventure where Kaname Date and his AI-ball partner Aiba combine investigations, dream-world Somnium sequences and escape-room puzzles to crack a deadly escape-game case. Thriller twists, quirky humor and clever puzzles carry the experience.
A fast-paced mech action shooter where you customize your Arsenal and fight across a dangerous world on land and in the air. Looted weapons and upgrades give you plenty of freedom in how you play.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable69.99 €63 % positive
Mixed, 1,865 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Shooting and gunplay
Loot and gear
A fast-paced mech action shooter where you customize your Arsenal and fight across a dangerous world on land and in the air. Looted weapons and upgrades give you plenty of freedom in how you play.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−80 %19.99 € 3.99 € 5 days left86 % positive
You shift between lizard, mouse, piranha, lion and hawk, and each form unlocks new abilities for combat and exploration. This lovingly hand-drawn remake of Westone's classic blends action, platforming and discovery into a charming adventure.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−80 %19.99 € 3.99 € 5 days left86 % positive
Very positive, 1,994 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Jumping and platforming
Distinctive, stylised art style
You shift between lizard, mouse, piranha, lion and hawk, and each form unlocks new abilities for combat and exploration. This lovingly hand-drawn remake of Westone's classic blends action, platforming and discovery into a charming adventure.
2026PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €96 % positive
You follow Estelle on a new journey picking up right where the first game left off, reuniting with old friends and meeting new ones. Its charm lies in the warm, richly told story and the turn-based combat, where you shape your party's strengths through Arts and Quartz.
2026PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 2,641 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Strong, story-driven narrative
Companions and relationships
You follow Estelle on a new journey picking up right where the first game left off, reuniting with old friends and meeting new ones. Its charm lies in the warm, richly told story and the turn-based combat, where you shape your party's strengths through Arts and Quartz.
You play a rookie defense attorney who wins over absurd courtroom trials by presenting evidence, cross-examining witnesses and spotting contradictions. Sharp writing and a steady stream of jokes make this remaster of the original case a charming mystery adventure.
2013PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified29.99 €97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 36,111 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Strong, story-driven narrative
Dialogue and role-playing
You play a rookie defense attorney who wins over absurd courtroom trials by presenting evidence, cross-examining witnesses and spotting contradictions. Sharp writing and a steady stream of jokes make this remaster of the original case a charming mystery adventure.
A Metroidvania where you play maid Sakuya and stop time to get past enemies and hazards. Time manipulation and knife throwing make for fast, precise gameplay in a richly detailed pixel-art world from the Touhou universe.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable14.99 €97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 13,853 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Interconnected level design
Jumping and platforming
A Metroidvania where you play maid Sakuya and stop time to get past enemies and hazards. Time manipulation and knife throwing make for fast, precise gameplay in a richly detailed pixel-art world from the Touhou universe.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch49.99 €92 % positive
A charming block-building RPG in the Dragon Quest style: you raise settlements across different islands, fight a destruction-worshipping cult alongside the mysterious Malroth, and can build creatively with friends in multiplayer.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch49.99 €92 % positive
Very positive, 6,946 reviews on Steam
Building and crafting
Fantasy setting
Cosy, great for unwinding
A charming block-building RPG in the Dragon Quest style: you raise settlements across different islands, fight a destruction-worshipping cult alongside the mysterious Malroth, and can build creatively with friends in multiplayer.
Anime-style games on Nintendo Switch cover a lot of ground, but most of them lean on strong characters, bright or stylish visuals and story-driven progression. The first thing to decide is what kind of play you want: long role-playing adventures, tactical battles, mystery stories, or fast fighting games. Pace matters too. Turn-based games like Persona 5 Royal let you think through every move, while Dragon Ball FighterZ is tagged as difficult and rewards practice and quick reactions.
If you want a big story with a party of characters, Persona 5 Royal is stylish and story rich, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 combines action combat with exploration. Fire Emblem: Three Houses suits players who like tactical turn-based battles and choices that matter. For a lighter, colorful pick, Pokémon Legends: Arceus mixes exploration with an open-world setup. Players who prefer reading and deduction over combat should look at Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, a mystery with a detective focus and a psychological edge.
Also check whether you play alone or with others. Dragon Ball FighterZ is tagged multiplayer, and Orbitals is tagged co-op, so it fits if you want to share a puzzle platformer with a friend. Most of the list is single-player and story heavy, so expect to settle in for a while.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best anime game on Nintendo Switch for beginners?
Pokémon Sword is a colorful, turn-based JRPG with an approachable format, which makes it a gentle start. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is another easy-to-read option if you like exploring.
Are there anime games on Switch with a strong story?
Yes. Persona 5 Royal, Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 are all tagged story rich. Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is a good choice if you prefer a mystery.
Which anime games on Switch can I play with others?
Dragon Ball FighterZ is a multiplayer fighting game, and Orbitals is a co-op puzzle platformer. Both are on the list for Nintendo Switch.
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