Aniimo

Aniimo

Released Sep 2026

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!

73% positive · 25K reviews
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Released, ongoing live service game
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Live Service
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Released, ongoing live service game
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Live Service

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Aniimo is a free-to-play creature-catching MMO RPG developed by Pawprint Studio that launched worldwide on PC and console on September 15–16, 2026, with a mobile release following on September 23, 2026. The game went through multiple closed beta tests before launch, with the final global closed beta held in June 2026. The game is built as an ongoing live service from the ground up. It features cross-platform play across PC, console, and mobile; seasonal home events with rotating exclusive furniture and content; login rewards; in-game event cycles; and a global community of players ("Pathfinders"). The developer's September 3, 2026 letter describes a world designed to grow — referencing planned Legendary Aniimo encounter templates, seasonal ecosystem events, and a home system "that will continue to be improved." These are all structural indicators of a game designed to receive content indefinitely rather than ship as a finite package. The launch itself (September 15–16, 2026) is essentially coincident with today's date (September 16, 2026), meaning the game has just gone live. However, the live service nature of the game is already clearly established by the developer's own communications and the game's genre and design, so the status is clear even at this early stage.
Evidence
Launch post references ongoing seasonal events, login reward cycles, launch events, and cross-platform rewards — all consistent with a live service content model.
news post · Sep 16, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Game is described as free-to-play, massively multiplayer, with ongoing player-driven adventure in a living open world — structural indicators of a live service design.
store metadata · Sep 15, 2026 source development ongoing
high

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Details

Publisher
Pawprint Studio
Achievements
64
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game

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!

When embarking on an adventure on Idyll, anyone you meet can become a companion! Catch Aniimo using Aniipods, set traps and time your catch perfectly - enjoy the thrill and uncertainty of every moment! Unique Aniimo will appear according to the environment, weather, phenomena and time of day. Most Aniimo can evolve, making collecting and discovering Aniimo even more exciting.

On your journey of adventure you can Twine with Aniimo and essentially become any Aniimo that you collect. Use the Aniimo’s skills to solve puzzles, win battles and overcome challenges! Twine with Aniimo, to see the world from a brand new perspective.

The continent of Idyll is expansive and alive with beauty and the perfect setting to capture, to Twine, to find answers and for the Aniimo to reach their full potential. Challenge, race, discover... immersive exploration ensures every step of the journey is engaging. Whether you're gliding, diving, burrowing... you can step foot anywhere.

In the vast world of Aniimo, every real-time challenge is full of unknowns and surprises. The PVEVP mode "Egg Heist" allows you to join a 3-player team anytime to engage in real-time searches and battles in the Lost Isles.

Whether you're solo, multiplayer, adventuring, battling, or simply looking to quickly become stronger, here, every challenge is real and instantaneous!

Each Pathfinder now owns a personal RV on the vast continent of Idyll, parked at a campsite in this open world, where they can meet and interact with other players. When you return to Homeland with your RV, you can plant crops, build decorations, and freely arrange your space with Aniimo to transform the entire Homeland into a warm, fun, and interactive immersive paradise.

Last evaluated Sep 16, 2026
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