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Price: Free to play · updated Nov 5, 2026
At a glance
- Price
- Free
- Released
- Sep 15, 2026
- Developer
- Pawprint Studio
- Players online now
- 0 (7d peak: 45,455)
Data: Steam · Updated Nov 5, 2026
What is Aniimo?
Aniimo is a free-to-play creature-collecting RPG set on the continent of Idyll, a world of floating cities and environments that shift with weather and time of day. Players explore on foot, by glider, and by diving into hidden areas, catching wild creatures called Aniimo with handheld devices known as Aniipods. The core loop borrows from the monster-taming genre: catch creatures in the wild, then "Twine" with them to borrow their abilities for traversal, puzzle-solving, and combat. Captured creatures can be trained and evolved over time, and different biomes and weather conditions spawn different species, encouraging players to revisit areas under new conditions. Beyond solo exploration, Aniimo has a social layer. Players customize a personal RV in a shared hub area called Homeland, where they can meet other players. A competitive mode called Egg Heist pits teams of three against each other in objective-based matches that blend the game's creature abilities with PvP tactics. Sessions can be short bursts of catching and exploring or longer stretches spent building up a roster and gear. As a free-to-play title, it includes optional purchases alongside its core systems. Aniimo sits closest to games like Palworld and mainline creature-collector RPGs, but distinguishes itself with its floating-world setting, dynamic weather-based spawns, and social base-building elements layered on top of standard catch-and-battle mechanics.
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System requirements
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
| Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|
| OS: Windows10 | OS: Windows10 or above |
| Processor: Intel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700 | Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or better |
| Memory: 8 GB RAM | Memory: 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 | Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 or better |
| DirectX: Version 11 | DirectX: Version 11 |
| Network: Broadband Internet connection | Network: Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage: 40 GB available space | Storage: 40 GB available space |
Our coverage
Our review: 7.0/10 — Aniimo Review: A Charming Creature Collector With Real Red Flags
FAQ
- How much is Aniimo?
- Aniimo is free to play on Steam. It includes in-app purchases.
- Can my PC run Aniimo?
- Minimum: Processor: Intel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700, Memory: 8 GB RAM, Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon RX 5600, Storage: 40 GB available space. Recommended: Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or better, Memory: 16 GB RAM, Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 or better, Storage: 40 GB available space.
- Who made Aniimo?
- Developed by Pawprint Studio. Released September 15, 2026.
- Is Aniimo single-player?
- Yes, Aniimo has a single-player mode and also supports Multiplayer and Co-op.
- Is Aniimo still in Early Access?
- No, Aniimo is a full release, not in Early Access.
- Is Aniimo worth it in 2026?
- Our verdict: 7.0/10 — Buy. Read our full review
- Which languages?
- Interface: English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, German, Russian, Indonesian, Thai, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Vietnamese. Full audio: English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean.
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Official description
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!
Source: Steam store page.
Data: Steam. Updated Nov 5, 2026. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.