Yet another Pokémon-inspired game is popping off on Steam, with over 160,000 concurrent players for Aniimo
Aniimo, a Pokémon-inspired open-world RPG developed in the style of Genshin Impact but featuring non-gacha monetization mechanics, has emerged as one of Steam’s most played games following its rapid rise in popularity. The title has attracted over 160,000 concurrent players on the platform, with player counts continuing to climb as of the latest reports.
Currently ranking as the second-most played Pokémon-inspired game on Steam, Aniimo has surpassed many established titles including Rust, Delta Force, and Slay the Spire 2 in concurrent player count. The game now sits among Steam’s top eight most-played titles overall, representing a significant achievement for a creature-collection inspired title in an increasingly crowded market segment.
The remarkable success of Aniimo follows the earlier phenomenon of Palworld, which previously held the top position among Pokémon-inspired games on the platform. Both titles have successfully demonstrated sustained player appetite for creature-collecting games that operate outside traditional gacha-based monetization models, pointing to strong demand for alternative approaches in this gaming genre.