Anime Studio Story

An anime studio management sim with characters you design

Kairosoft Co.,Ltd · Released Aug 7, 2022

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 111
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 3; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Mar 12, 2024
Minimum PC: 1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Anime Studio Story?

A single-player management game about running an anime production company. You hire and train staff, earn money through shows and subcontracting, and choose broadcasters, settings, and themes for each production. Staff development unlocks more settings and themes, while you equip the studio with facilities such as a library or theater.

For you if...

+you like casual simulations with cute pixel art

Not for you if...

−you want fast-paced play with little downtime

What players say

77% of 111 reviews are positive

Players praise the straightforward management loop and gradual progression. Common complaints concern repetitive production cycles and how closely the game follows Game Dev Story.

Screenshots and trailer

Anime Studio Story system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Anime Studio Story?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64bit
Processor: Intel Atom® x7-Z8750
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 250 MB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does Anime Studio Story have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Anime Studio Story run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 6
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai.

Does Anime Studio Story use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam