10 Video Games of 2025 That Anime Fans Should Play

Ever finished an incredible anime series and wished you could just… jump into its world? While we wait for that amazing tech to be invented, the next best thing is already here! 2025 has been an absolutely phenomenal year for video games, delivering epic adventures and breathtaking action that feel like they were pulled straight from a top-tier anime production.

From sweeping fantasy JRPGs with stories that will make you cry to lightning-fast action games that will get your heart pounding, the line between playing a game and living an anime has never been blurrier. We’ve sorted through this year’s biggest hits to bring you the 10 must-play video games that every anime fan needs to get their hands on. Get ready to find your next obsession!

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1. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

In a beautiful but doomed world, a mysterious being called the Paintress magically erases everyone of a certain age each year. With the number 33 now hanging over their heads, a brave group sets out on a desperate, last-ditch expedition to find and stop the Paintress, hoping to save humanity from extinction.

If you were captivated by the bittersweet journey and deep emotional bonds in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End or the beautiful but treacherous quest in Made in Abyss, then Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is your perfect game. It masterfully blends a heartbreaking, high-stakes story with a tactical, turn-based combat system that feels both classic and refreshingly new. Every moment is visually stunning, creating a world that feels like a masterpiece painting you can actually explore.

• Similar Anime: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Made in Abyss, To Your Eternity

2. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

The legendary ninja Joe Musashi is back! After his clan is turned to stone and the evil ENE Corp destroys his village, Joe embarks on a classic, action-packed quest for revenge. It’s a straightforward tale of good versus evil, serving as the perfect backdrop for some of the best ninja action in years.

If you live for the hype-filled, lightning-fast fights of Jujutsu Kaisen and the iconic ninja flair of Naruto, then Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will blow you away. This game is pure, unfiltered fun. Its stunning, hand-drawn art style makes every frame look like a high-budget anime, while the combat is incredibly fluid and deep. You’ll be chaining together insane combos, launching fireballs, and feeling like the ultimate ninja warrior.

Similar Anime: Jujutsu Kaisen, Naruto, Ninja Scroll

3. Assassin's Creed Shadows

Stepping into the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows feels like opening the first page of a historical samurai epic. Set in a breathtaking recreation of 16th-century feudal Japan, the game weaves the tales of two protagonists: Naoe, a fiercely determined shinobi on a quest for revenge, and Yasuke, the legendary African samurai carving his path in a tumultuous land.

This dual-protagonist approach will feel instantly familiar to fans of anime like Dororo, where two characters with different skills and perspectives unite to face a common darkness. The game truly shines in delivering the ultimate ninja fantasy through Naoe. If you've ever marveled at the fluid, deadly grace of the swordsmen in Rurouni Kenshin or the tense, high-stakes demon slaying in Demon Slayer, you'll find that same energy here. Stalking your targets through a world that dynamically shifts with the seasons, using a vast arsenal of shinobi tools, and engaging in fluid parkour creates an immersive playground that feels more alive than any anime setting before it.

Similar Anime: Demon Slayer, Rurouni Kenshin, Dororo

4. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

Prepare to enter a world of haunting beauty and unrelenting horror. In the final years of China's Ming Dynasty, a plague called "Feathering" is twisting people into monstrous creatures. As the pirate warrior Bai Wuchang, you are afflicted with this same curse and must journey through a land drenched in darkness to find a cure. This game perfectly captures the oppressive, dark fantasy atmosphere that fans of Berserk and Claymore live for. Both anime are famous for their protagonists who fight against overwhelming, grotesque monsters in a bleak world, and Wuchang channels that exact spirit. The combat is a fluid and demanding dance of death, requiring precision and skill to overcome stunningly designed creatures pulled from Chinese mythology.

Similar Anime: Berserk, Claymore, Blood-C

5. The First Berserker: Khazan

This one is for all the power-fantasy fans out there! As Khazan, a disgraced general exiled and framed for treason, your only goal is brutal, satisfying revenge. If you get a rush watching Sung Jinwoo effortlessly dominate dungeons in Solo Leveling, with its flashy, high-octane combat and sense of ever-growing power, then The First Berserker: Khazan delivers that feeling in spades. Its combat is an aggressive, parry-heavy thrill ride that feels incredibly satisfying, much like the over-the-top martial arts showdowns in The God of High School. Every powerful combo and brutal finisher is a visual treat, thanks to a unique cel-shaded art style that makes the entire game look and feel like a playable action manhwa.

Similar Anime: Solo Leveling, The God of High School, Goblin Slayer

6. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

This isn't just a game; it's an event. A ground-up remake of a certified masterpiece, Metal Gear Solid Delta throws you into the dense Soviet jungle during the Cold War. As elite operative Naked Snake, your mission is a cinematic whirlwind of stealth, survival, and espionage. For fans of mature, complex anime thrillers like Ghost in the Shell, with its deep philosophical themes about soldiers and society, or the tense, psychological drama of Psycho-Pass, this story is an absolute must. It’s filled with unforgettable characters and iconic boss battles that are so creative and bizarre, they feel like an anime visionary designed them. This stunning remake is the definitive way to experience one of the greatest "anime-like" stories ever told in gaming.

Similar Anime: Ghost in the Shell, Psycho-Pass, 86 EIGHTY-SIX, Golgo 13, Jormungand, Black Lagoon

7. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

The king of fighters has returned! The legendary Fatal Fury series is back, dropping players right into the middle of another high-stakes tournament in the iconic South Town. This isn't about a deep story; it's about the pure, unadulterated thrill of the fight, making it a perfect match for anyone who loves the raw, bone-crushing martial arts action of anime like Baki and Kengan Ashura. Those shows are all about the hype of the matchup and the spectacle of the battle, and City of the Wolves nails that feeling. The new "REV System" rewards aggressive play, creating visually spectacular combos that look like they're straight out of a sakuga-filled anime fight scene. PS, there’s an animated version of the game.

Similar Anime: Baki, Kengan Ashura, The God of High School, Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture

8. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Forget magic and dragons; this is a hyper-realistic RPG that plunges you into the mud and steel of 15th-century Bohemia. As Henry of Skalitz, a blacksmith's son, you continue your quest for revenge in a world that values historical accuracy above all else. While it lacks a traditional anime art style, its soul is a perfect match for fans of deep historical epics like Vinland Saga. That series is beloved for its meticulous world-building and the dramatic, personal journey of its protagonist from a boy seeking revenge to a man seeking peace. Kingdom Come delivers that same narrative depth, letting you truly shape Henry's path through choices that have real consequences. It’s an immersive experience for those who also love the grounded, slice-of-life medieval economics found in Spice and Wolf.

Similar Anime: Vinland Saga, Spice and Wolf, Arslan Senki (The Heroic Legend of Arslan)

9. Cabernet

A must-play for fans of gothic, dramatic vampire anime. After dying, a young woman named Liza is reborn as a vampire in 19th-century Eastern Europe. She must now navigate the cruel and complex societies of both the immortal elite and the struggling humans she feeds on. This game feels like an interactive gothic novel, perfectly capturing the dark, mystical, and often tragic tone of classics like Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust and the modern Castlevania series. Cabernet explores mature themes by grounding its supernatural story in real-world political struggles, giving every choice you make a shocking amount of weight. Its beautiful 2D art style is the perfect complement to its dark and compelling narrative.

Similar Anime: Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, Castlevania, Hellsing Ultimate

10. Lost Records: Bloom and Rage

If you've ever been emotionally wrecked by a slice-of-life drama, prepare to have your heartstrings pulled. The story follows four childhood friends who reunite nearly three decades after a dark secret tore them apart. The game masterfully jumps between their formative summer in '95 and their awkward reunion in the present day. This game is a masterclass in character-driven storytelling, capturing the bittersweet nostalgia and gut-punching emotion of anime like Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, which also deals with friends reuniting to face a past trauma. It has the same focus on the melodrama of teenage friendships and the weight of buried secrets that makes shows like Your Lie in April and Orange so unforgettable. This feels less like a game and more like a poignant, must-watch anime series.

Similar Anime: Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, Your Lie in April, Orange

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