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Aniimo 2026

Puzzle by Pawprint Studio, published by Kingsglory.

Xbox Series X|S Android PC (Microsoft Windows) iOS PlayStation 5 Puzzle Role-playing (RPG) Adventure ESRB: E10+ Steam Deck Playable
90
Players
IGDB rating
73%
Mostly Positive
28,943 Steam reviews
31,207 playing now
on Steam, 37,871 peak today
Aniimo trailer Trailer

About

Aniimo came out on September 16, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, then for Android and iOS on September 21, 2026. It was shown at 2 showcases, most recently gamescom Opening Night Live 2026. On Steam, 73% of 28,943 player reviews are positive (Mostly Positive). 31,207 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 71,648 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck.

Aniimo is a free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG. Explore the vast continent of Idyll, Twine with unique Aniimo, unlock new abilities. Travel to a sky-floating metropolis, meet other Pathfinders, and battle in exciting competitions. Choose your Aniimo and begin your epic journey!

What is happening now

Aniimo is a free-to-play creature-collecting action RPG arriving across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PC, and mobile platforms on September 16, 2026. The game blends traditional monster-catching mechanics with life simulation elements and a distinctive transformation system that lets players inhabit the forms of creatures they collect. The open-world adventure emphasizes accessibility alongside its creature-gathering loop, positioning itself as a fresh take on the genre. The title has begun building anticipation with its cross-platform release strategy, with special editions already available for PS5 that bundle additional in-game items for those willing to spend beyond the free-to-play base experience. Coverage has largely focused on the straightforward launch announcement and the game's core appeal - combining creature collection with life sim depth and character transformation mechanics that differentiate it from established franchises in the space.

Timeline

3 moments
  1. Jun 6, 2026 Shown at Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026
  2. Aug 25, 2026 Shown at gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
  3. Sep 16, 2026 Released

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Media

Aniimo screenshot

Trailers

Aniimo trailer 1 Aniimo trailer 2 Aniimo trailer 3 Aniimo trailer 4 Aniimo trailer 5 Aniimo trailer 6

Shown at

All showcases
Pre-show: the creature-collecting game launches globally on September 16.
Aug 25, 2026
Creature-collecting RPG from Pawprint Studio; Q3 2026.
Jun 6, 2026

Releases

Platform
Date
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026
September 21, 2026
September 21, 2026

Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.

PC and Steam Deck

Steam store page

Steam Deck: Playable runs, but may need some tweaks

Minimum
Recommended
OS
Windows10
Windows10 or above
Processor
Intel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700
Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or better
Memory
8 GB RAM
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon RX 5600
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 or better
DirectX
Version 11
Version 11
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
40 GB available space
40 GB available space

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Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Nov 3, 2026.

Aniimo player count

concurrent players on Steam
31,207playing now29m ago
37,871peak today
71,64830-day peak
71,648highest we have seenOct 29, 2026
Oct 23: 46,967 Oct 24: 49,318 Oct 25: 50,649 Oct 26: 41,108 Oct 27: 40,135 Oct 28: 36,734 Oct 29: 71,648 Oct 30: 63,485 Oct 31: 62,732 Nov 1: 61,510 Nov 2: 51,097 Nov 3: 44,374 Nov 4: 40,832 Nov 5: 37,871
Oct 23daily peak, last 14 daystoday

Players counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.

Aniimo achievements

64 achievements on Steam

Rarest

Friends in Focus Take 1 photo with a friend in the Photo Studio.
0.9%
A Buddy for My Buddy Gift 1 Aniimo to a friend in Companion Mode.
1.5%
Victory Badges Snatch 6 Victory Badges from Elite Pathfinders.
2%
Holo Training Ace Clear any one of the Grass, Water or Fire Holo-Battle Sim on the highest difficulty.
2.3%
Hearts in Tune Reach Level 5 Bond with a friend.
2.5%
Interlink Star Get 50 stars in the Holo-Battle Interlink.
4.2%
All 64 achievements by how many players unlocked them
Challenge Ace Complete 50 Pathfinder Challenges, forged through perseverance.
4.7%
Expert Egg Raider Reach the Expert Egg Raider rank in Operation: Egg Heist.
4.8%
Aniimology Expert Upgrade the Breezy Plains Aniilog to Level 9.
5.7%
Prismana Hoard Obtain 5 Prismatic collectibles in Operation: Egg Heist.
6.4%
Wanderer’s Might Level up the Branch in Breezy Plains to Wanderer’s Might.
9%
A Match Made Through Music Play the flute and meet with the first Pathfinder.
9.1%
Safe and Sound Evacuate safely in Operation: Egg Heist Team Mode on Nightmare.
9.3%
Institute Senior Reach Level 60.
9.7%
Treasured Trade Complete 1 Aniimo exchange. Both sides get what they wanted.
10.4%
Sanctum Savant 10 Sanctums, each full of challenges.
10.5%
Supreme Supplier Fulfill 80 Home orders.
10.7%
Six-Star Supremacy Ascend an Aniimo to 6 stars for the first time. What an achievement!
11.6%
Aniimo Treasure Team Your Aniimo go on 5 trips and came back loaded with gifts.
11.9%
Over the Rainbow 10 Prismana Aniimo. That’s a whole squad of rare ones.
13.7%
Aniilog Expert 80 Aniimo recorded in the Index, every page full of memories.
14%
Rising Egg Scout Reach the Rising Egg Scout rank in Operation: Egg Heist.
14%
Windchaser: Gold Earn the Gold Collection Badge for Breezy Plains.
15.2%
Welcome Home Upgrade RV to Level 8. It’s becoming more and more like a proper home.
15.3%
Novice Trailblazer Become a Novice Trailblazer.
16.1%
Trail of the Wind Complete the Journey quests: Binding Oath, Stars and the Knight, and Warrior.
16.5%
Box of Badges Collect 20 badges.
17.3%
Holo Trainee Clear any one of the Grass, Water or Fire Holo-Battle Sim.
17.4%
Windswept Epilogue Reach the destination of every journey in Breezy Plains.
18%
Chest Chaser Each of the 200 Chests across the world contains a surprise.
18.4%
Rainbow of the Ground Team up with Irisalis.
18.7%
Dressed for the Part Fill your wardrobe with 5 outfits. A fresh new look every day.
18.7%
Egg-scape Unscathed Successfully evacuate in Operation: Egg Heist
19.1%
Brilliant Hues Finish the Breezy Plains lore.
19.4%
Windchaser: Silver Earn the Silver Collection Badge for Breezy Plains.
19.9%
Alpha Predator Defeat 20 Alpha/Omega Aniimo.
20.6%
Trailblazer of the Plains Cross every area of Breezy Plains.
21.4%
Blessed Flow Level up the Branch in Breezy Plains to Prismana Radiance.
22%
Windchaser: Bronze Earn the Bronze Collection Badge for Breezy Plains.
23.4%
Carry That Weight Obtain a Level 10 Carried Item.
23.8%
Rising Challenger Complete 10 Pathfinder Challenges, steady and sure.
23.8%
Radiant as a Rainbow Witness a Prismana Flow.
24.7%
Travel Buddy Add your first friend.
27.7%
Cashflow 500k Credits slip through your fingers.
28.1%
Hatching Plans Witness 10 Eggs hatching.
28.3%
Sparkling Bright A Sparkling Prismana Aniimo, dazzlingly radiant.
30.7%
Index Adept 40 Aniimo recorded in the Index, more companions to find.
30.8%
Junior Wayfarer Become a Junior Wayfarer.
31%
Prismana Splendor Your first Prismana Aniimo, brilliantly hued.
31.5%
In the Same Frame Capture a moment with your Aniimo by your side.
31.8%
Guided by the Light Illuminate 10 Blooms and converge the beams.
33.8%
Perfect 5 Perfect Aniimo. The path ahead is bright.
33.8%
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Your first Sparkling Aniimo, faintly shimmering.
34.7%
Alpha Annihilator Defeat 5 Alpha/Omega Aniimo.
36.4%
Home on Wheels The Homeland is complete, and now you have a place to call your own.
36.4%
Healing Hugs Hug your Aniimo for the first time.
37.4%
You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Aniipod Obtain your first Alpha Aniimo.
51.8%
First Sanctum Foray Clear the first Sanctum and restore the Vein energy.
61%
Aniilog Beginner 10 Aniimo recorded in the Index, more friends to connect with.
62.5%
Echo of the Veins Activate the Branch in Breezy Plains and receive the ancient blessing.
65.4%
Badge Beginnings Earn your first Collection Badge.
65.6%
First Step into a New World Step onto the lands of Idyll.
69.6%
Starbound Journey Earn limited badge: Starbound Journey.
72.9%
First Companion Team up with Helion or Lunara.
80.2%

Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.

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