Trying to find anime games that can run on a low-end computer can prove to be challenging, that is why we’re doing a list of titles that will perform decently on your rig.
Among all the anime games in the industry, it can be challenging to find great titles that can run decently on potato hardware. Lucky for you, this list got you covered, so you needn’t worry anymore.
The list will feature the best anime games that will run on your low-end PC at 30-60 FPS. Just for reference, these games were tested using these specific specs:
CPU: Intel i5 2400
RAM: 6GB DDR3
GPU: XFX Double D Geforce GT 630
HDD: 500 GB
If you own a PlayStation console and you are in need of some great anime games to play, check the following lists below:
Naruto™ Ultimate Ninja Storm2008 |
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Release Date November 04, 2008 | |
Developer CyberConnect2 | |
Publisher Bandai Namco | |
Franchise Naruto | |
Genre 3D Fighting | |
Graphics 3D | |
Perspective Third-Person | |
Interaction Real-Time | |
Concept Anime | |
Players 1v1, Online PvP, Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
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The first Naruto Storm was initially released back in 2008 exclusively on the PlayStation 3. However, after almost a decade, the game would come to other platforms. Surprisingly, the game runs very well on a low-end PC. The second game will run decently as well, but the third and the fourth one will need a decent PC to perform well. Or, at least stay at constant 60 frames per second.
Naruto Storm is a fighting game where you control Naruto through his quest to become Hokage. Naruto’s ambition will be filled with deadly foes who’ll use their utmost power to finish him off, but he’s already equipped with a few ninja moves under his belt.
I’m pretty confident that Ninja Storm is one of the best games that’ll please die-hard fans, and also those looking for a fun-to-play anime game.
Tales of Symphonia™2003 |
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Release Date August 29, 2003 | |
Developer Bandai Namco | |
Publisher Bandai Namco | |
Franchise Tales of | |
Genre JRPG | |
Perspective Third-Person | |
Concept Anime | |
Players Couch Co-Op, Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
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Tales of Symphonia™ (2003 Original Release) | |||
Tales of Symphonia® Remastered (2023 Remaster) | |||
Tales of Symphonia is an action-role-playing video game that is part of the critically acclaimed Tales franchise. The game puts you in the shoes of Lloyd Irving on his journey, along with his childhood friend, to save the world. Yet, as their quest progresses further, they learn that there is something beyond saving their world.
The aforementioned features an engaging battle system that will leave you on the edge of your seat blown away. It is pretty surprising for a game that was initially released back in 2003. The art style is neat, the story is interesting, the character model is kind of cute, and the atmosphere is just superb. The best thing is that this game will run nicely on your computer without any problems at all.
To get this game, head on to Steam and download it. Oh, and one thing. The game is better played using a controller.
Persona 42008 |
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Release Date July 10, 2008 | |
Developer P-Studio | |
Publisher SEGA | |
Franchise Shin Megami Tensei | |
Genre JRPG | |
Graphics 3D | |
Perspective Third-Person | |
Interaction Turn-Based | |
Concept Anime | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
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Persona 4 (2008 Original Release) | |||
Persona 4 Golden (2012 Enhanced Port) | |||
Atlus is known for making some of the best games, including the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, Digital Devil Saga, and other niche titles. Persona, on the one hand, appealed to a large audience unlike SMT for instance. Persona 4 Golden was a success when it landed on PC for the first time. As a result, Sega has plans to port old and new titles on Steam in the future. We can only hope that Persona 5 does come to PC, and of course, run on a potato PC.
Persona 4 Golden is a turn-based JRPG that originally came out on the PS2 and was later ported to the PS Vita then PC. You take on the role of Yu Narukami, a high-school student who is tasked with investigating mysterious incidents that are happening in the TV world. These incidents, while occurring in a completely fictional world, they do affect the real-life world of Persona 4. Yu Narukami along with his friends will embark on a golden adventure to defeat creatures known as shadows and discover mysteries one after another.
While Persona 4 Golden contains the same aspects of any turn-based title, it includes the ability to socialize with NPCs, create bonds, go on dates, customize your character’s outfit, and more. The game is fun, and the best thing? it works on a roasted potato.
NekoPara Vol.12014 Neko Para Vol.1 Soleil Kaiten Shimashita! |
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Release Date November 29, 2014 | |
Developer NEKO WORKs | |
Publisher Sekai Project | |
Genre Visual Novel | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
For those who are into catgirls, or widely known as Nyan girls, Nekopara got you covered, fam. It’s an adult visual novel video game that is based on the anime series of the same name.
The story is silly, and shouldn’t be taken seriously. It is set in a world where humans are living alongside catgirls known by the name of ” Nekos’ and are able to keep them as pets.
There are 4 volumes of NEKOPARA that can be downloaded from Steam, and of course, the game runs on low-end computers.
No More Heroes2007 ノーモア★ヒーローズ (Nō Moa Hīrōzu) |
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Release Date December 06, 2007 | |
Developer Grasshopper Manufacture | |
Publisher Marvelous | |
Franchise No More Heroes | |
Genre Hack & Slash | |
Concepts Anime, Gore | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
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No More Heroes (2007 Original Release) | |||
No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise (2010 Enhanced Port) | |||
No More Heroes: Red Zone (2011 Content Update) | |||
I have had my eyes on No More Heroes for a very long time, especially after finishing Killer is Dead. Now after the game is on PC, more and more people will get to experience one of Suda 51’s best games.
While No More Heroes’ gameplay may remind some of Devil May Cry, they’re both different. No More Heroes doesn’t contain any combo style or the ability to lift your enemies in the air and change your weapons. Instead, it has a hacking and slashing system that nudges you to stay focused on the screen. For instance, you’ll be confronting foes, but suddenly an icon will show up where you have to touch a button to slice your enemies to pieces.
The story of No More Heroes isn’t to be taken seriously because most Suda games are like that. However, if you are into games such as Lolipop Chainsaw or Bayonetta, this game is definitely for you. Oh, and one thing, this is a remaster of the original Wii game, and it runs great on a low-end PC with some minor sound glitches here and there.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot2020 |
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Release Date January 16, 2020 | |
Developer CyberConnect2 | |
Publisher Bandai Namco | |
Franchise Dragon Ball | |
Genre JRPG | |
Graphics 3D | |
Perspective Third-Person | |
Concept Anime | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is the best Dragon Ball game to date along with the Budokai Tenkaichi franchise, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and Dragon Ball: Tag Team. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot gave the franchise an open-world RPG treatment and elevated the IP to high levels.
Experience the adventures of Goku like never before with this astounding open-world role-playing video game that takes inspiration from several Dragon Ball titles like Dragon Ball Z Sagas and Ultimate Budokai Tenkaichi. The gameplay is smooth, the graphics are superb, the soundtracks are memorable, and what you can do in Dragon Ball Z Kakarot is more than enough to suck you into the game for hours.
While it may come as a surprise that this one was featured on the list, it does actually run on a potato computer with Intel HD 5500 at 50-60 frames per second. Don’t believe me? try it and see.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 32015 |
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Release Date March 25, 2015 | |
Developer Omega Force | |
Publisher Bandai Namco | |
Franchise One Piece | |
Genre Beat 'Em Up | |
Graphics 3D | |
Perspective Third-Person | |
Concept Anime | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
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While the previous One Piece: Pirate Warriors were never released on PC, the third game comes packed with previous characters from its predecessors and introduces new combos, finishing moves, and enhanced cel-shaded graphics that fit well with the source material.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3’s story is based on the anime and the manga of the same name. It follows Luffy’s legendary quest to become the king of the pirates. Along with his pirate crew, they’ll take the entire world in a storm and carve a name for themselves.
If you’re a fan of Musou games, Pirate Warriors is a great game for you.
.Hack//G.U Last Recode2017 .hack//G.U. Last Recode 創世紀傳說 (.hack//G.U. Last Recode The Legend of Genesis) |
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Release Date November 01, 2017 | |
Developer CyberConnect2 | |
Publisher Bandai Namco | |
Franchise .Hack | |
Genre JRPG | |
Perspective Third-Person | |
Concept Anime | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
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When it comes to great anime games, CyberConnect2 doesn’t disappoint. Dot Hack//G.U Last Recode is a remastered collection of the three games that were initially released on the PS2, including Rebirth, Reminisce, and Redemption. The collection includes several improvements which are not available on the PS2 titles. Such as a resolution of up to 4K and 60 frames per second for PC, high-resolution movies, and highly detailed backgrounds, as well as, game system evolutions.
.Hack//G.U casts you in the role of Haseo inside a fictional online game as he seeks revenge on ” Tri-Edge “, the responsible character for killing his friend Shino in the game. Killing her in-game has caused her to go into a coma in real life along with other victims as well. Haseo takes it upon his shoulder to hunt down Tri-Edge and finish him off.
The gameplay is unique, and you’ll have a hard time finding something similar to the franchise. Dot Hack//G.U is a good underrated game that will run on your potato PC without any problems.
Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch2011 二ノ国 (Ni no Kuni) |
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Release Date November 17, 2011 | |
Developer Level-5 | |
Publisher Bandai Namco | |
Genre JRPG | |
Concept Anime | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
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Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch (2011 Original Release) | |||
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered (2019 Remaster) | |||
Level-5 is often known for its incredible JPRGs like Yokai Watch, Dark Cloud, Inazuma Eleven, and Rogue Galaxy. Adding to the plate, Level-5 has developed one artistic game that is massively praised for its art style and engaging atmosphere.
Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White is part of the critically acclaimed Ni no Kuni franchise. The ghibli-like art style and animation make this game stand out from other JRPGs. While it’s true the gameplay may resemble Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, it remains a unique journey that any JRPG fan should experience.
The good news is that it runs on a potato PC. Not at 60FPS all the time, but since this is somewhat similar to a turn-based game, 30 frames per second will suffice if you are okay with it.
Disgaea 2 PC2017 Enhanced Port |
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Release Date January 30, 2017 Initial Release: February 23, 2006 | |
Developer Nippon Ichi Software | |
Publisher Nippon Ichi Software | |
Franchise Disgaea | |
Genre Turn-Based Strategy | |
Graphics 2D | |
Interaction Turn-Based | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
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Disgaea™ 2 Cursed Memories (2006 Original Release) | |||
Disgaea™ 2 Dark Hero Days (2009 Port) | |||
Disgaea 2 PC (2017 Enhanced Port) | |||
This one is pretty popular among JRPG fans, but it’s worth including on this list due to how it can run perfectly on a low-end PC.
In my opinion, the gameplay is pretty similar to Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem since they can be easily classified as SRPGs (Strategy Role Playing Games). I guess if you’re looking for a good SRPG game for your low-end computer, the Disgaea franchise is a great choice.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel2013 英雄伝説 閃の軌跡 (Eiyū Densetsu: Sen no Kiseki) |
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Release Date September 26, 2013 | |
Developer Nihon Falcom | |
Publisher Xseed Games | |
Franchise The Legend of Heroes / Trails | |
Genre JRPG | |
Graphics 3D | |
Perspective Third-Person | |
Interaction Turn-Based | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is a JRPG that is part of the Trails series. The franchise is pretty much similar to other titles such as Atlus’ Persona franchise.
While this entry may play similarly to Persona titles, it has a unique battle system called the Combat Link System. Basically, the system was designed for commands in fights to be selected quickly. This system proves to be useful as you progress further in the game.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is a great game if you’re looking for something that will run on your low-end PC. The sequel may run, but not so smoothly though. That depends on your hardware after all.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc2010 |
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Release Date November 25, 2010 | |
Developer Spike Chunsoft | |
Publisher Spike Chunsoft | |
Franchise Danganronpa | |
Genre Visual Novel | |
Graphics 2D | |
Concept Anime | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
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Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is a visual novel adventure game developed by and published by Spike. The aforementioned has developed several titles such as Lupin the 3rd Chronicles, Gachitora!: Abarenbou Kyoushi in High School, and King of Colosseum.
If you’re a fan of Dangaronpa anime or manga, you will surely find yourself at home. That is not to say that newcomers won’t enjoy it. In fact, even newcomers can enjoy their time with Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc.
Without spoiling the story further, I can say Danganronpa is a highly recommended choice if you’re looking for an anime game that would run on your low-end PC.
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth2015 |
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Release Date March 12, 2015 | |
Developer h.a.n.d | |
Publisher Bandai Namco | |
Genre JRPG | |
Graphics 3D | |
Perspective Third-Person | |
Interaction Turn-Based | |
Concept Anime | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
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Ever wanted to play something that felt similar to the Shin Megami Tensei franchise? Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth has some of that. The aforementioned is a turn-based game played from a third-person perspective.
In the beginning, the player starts with weak Digimon, but later on, he can recruit new powerful creatures that will be very helpful throughout the game. The game is fun, and if you’re a fan of Digimon, that’s a plus too. The game runs pretty well on Intel HD graphics cards, so your low-end Nvidia/AMD card shouldn’t be an issue.
Onechanbara Z2: Chaos2014 お姉チャンバラZ2 ~カオス~ (OneeChanbara Z2) |
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Release Date October 30, 2014 | |
Developer Tamsoft | |
Publisher D3 Publisher | |
Franchise Onechanbara | |
Genre Hack & Slash | |
Graphics 3D | |
Perspective Third-Person | |
Interaction Real-Time | |
Concept Zombie | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
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Onechanbara Z2 Chaos continues the thrilling saga that started with the Japan-exclusive title, Onechanbara Z Kagura. In these games, players step into the shoes of a fearless samurai girl donning a distinctive bikini attire. Their mission: to annihilate endless hordes of zombies and put an end to the ongoing apocalypse.
It may come as a surprise, but the Onechanbara franchise has indeed received several manga adaptations, although they were only released in Japan. While those may be out of reach, you can still enjoy the thrilling gameplay of this instalment in the series. And here’s the best part: Onechanbara Z2 Chaos is low-end PC friendly! You don’t need a high-powered computer to experience the excitement and hack-and-slash action this game has to offer.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel2022 |
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Release Date January 19, 2022 | |
Developer Konami | |
Publisher Konami | |
Genre Card | |
Graphics 2D | |
Perspective Top-Down | |
Interaction Turn-Based | |
Concept Anime | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Free to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
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The availability of various anime games on Steam showcases that you don’t necessarily require a top-of-the-line PC to delve into the abundance of gaming treasures on the platform. One such gem is Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is not only a free-to-play card-based game but also supports crossplay across multiple platforms. This means that regardless of whether you’re playing on a low-end PC, PS4, or Xbox, you can always challenge your friends to an epic duel.
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner MARS2018 Remaster Anubis: Zone of the Enders MARS |
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Release Date September 04, 2018 Initial Release: February 13, 2003 | |
Developer Konami Computer Entertainment Japan | |
Publisher Konami Digital Entertainment | |
Franchise Zone of the Enders | |
Genre Third-Person Shooter | |
Perspective Third-Person | |
Concept Sci-Fi | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
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Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner (2003 Original Release) | |||
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner MARS (2018 Remaster) | |||
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner Mars is an enhanced and remastered version of the often overlooked Zone of the Enders 2 from the PS2 era. This remaster not only boasts improved visuals but also introduces the exciting addition of VR capability, taking the gameplay experience to new heights. (But surely, your potato PC wont be able to run that)
For those who struggled with emulating the original game on PCSX2 due to its demanding nature, the remastered release of Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner Mars brings good news. This version allows you to fully enjoy the game without the hassle of emulation. However, it’s worth noting that in certain action-packed sequences, there might be occasional frame drops.
Blood Will Tell: Tezuka Osamu's Dororo2004 |
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Release Date November 09, 2004 | |
Developer Red Entertainment | |
Publisher SEGA | |
Genre Hack & Slash | |
Graphics 3D | |
Perspective Third-Person | |
Interaction Real-Time | |
Concept Samurai | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
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Next on the list with an anime game that you probably didn’t know existed to this day. Blood Will Tell ( or known as Dororo in Japan) is a hack-and-slash anime game based on the original manga and anime that aired back in 1967.
Similar to the source material, you play as Hyakkimaru who is on a mission to retrieve the body parts that were stolen from him by the fiends when he was a baby. Hyakki is not alone, Dororo got his back too. What’s great about Blood Will Tell is that you get to play as Dororo in some parts of the game as well.
While it’s unlikely that Sega may consider bringing back the title, you can play the game using a PS2 emulator. It runs fine on a low-end computer with minor tweaks here and there.
That’s it for the list. Thank you for reading, and let me know if you have any Anime titles for a low-end PC!
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I'm just your average gamer who enjoys hunting hidden gems and underrated games. My love for Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams is like a truck and I recommend that you play it.
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