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Pawprint Studio · Published by Pawprint Studio · Official site ↗
Mostly Positive — 74% positive (19,743 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 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!
Action, Adventure, RPG, Simulation, Free To Play, Strategy, Massively Multiplayer · 2026 · More free games
Embark on an epic adventure in the open world of Idyll, where you'll catch unique Aniimo, unlock abilities, and compete in thrilling challenges.
About this game
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About the 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.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows10
- Processor: Intel i7-9700 /AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or above
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1060/AMD Radeon RX 6600
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 45 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows10 or above
- Processor: Intel Core i7-12700F / AMD Ryzen7700X or above
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIAGeForce RTX 3070 8G or above/ AMD Radeon RX 6800 or above
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 45 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
A Letter from the Aniimo Dev Team
Hello everyone, we’re the development team behind Aniimo, Pawprint Studio. It’s been an honor, over the past year and beyond, to share Aniimo’s first reveal and the three tests that followed with all of you. From our first meeting to every encounter across each test, we’ve heard a lot of love, and plenty of honest frustration too. Thank you, truly, for taking the time to tell us what Aniimo looks like through your eyes, and for your support and patience all this way. Today, we’d like to make it official once more: Aniimo launches worldwide on PC, console, and Xbox cloud gaming on September 16, with the mobile version arriving September 23. We are all super stoked to finally get to meet you in Idyll!Why Does Aniimo Exist?Over the past year, one question has come up again and again from media and players alike: why make a game like Aniimo at all? The answer is actually pretty simple. Before we were developers, we were players. Like so many of you, we grew up on creature-collecting games, and we fell in love with the companions that stayed by our side through them. We’ve all trekked halfaway across game world just to meet one creature we adored. We’ve all had a chance encounter that kept us smiling for days. And somewhere in the back of our minds, one simple thought never quite went away: what if I didn’t just adventure with these creatures—what if I could really meet them, understand them, even become them, and see the world the way they do?That thought became the seed for everything: a vast open-world adventure across Idyll, a story of exploration that takes you from the touch of a paw to the heart of the world. In the beginning, all we built was a world for the Aniimo to live in. But as we kept creating, ideas started springing up out of that world on their own. Their families, their quirks, how they got along with each other, all their odd little behaviors. Piece by piece, it all took shape. And sometimes, the strangest feeling would creep in: it didn’t feel like w...Read full article on Community Announcements (support)AnnouncementsOfficial
Aniimo launches on September 16, 2026! Wishlist now!
Vibrant summer adventures await! The Aniimo can’t wait to dive into the real world and start their adventure!On August 26, Aniimo takes the stage at Gamescom and we're thrilled to share the following:Global Launch Dates: - PC and Consoles: September 16 - Mobile: September 23Join the Aniimo on an adventure that bridges reality and fantasy!Read full article on Community Announcements (support)Press Coverage
Nvidia tech behind PUBG's genAI team mates will let folks chat to creature-collecting RPG Aniimo's not-Pokemon next year
Alongside releasing Ray Reconstruction for DLSS 4.5, Nvidia have announced that their ACE tech best known for powering PUBG: Battlegrounds' generative AI team mates will be coming to another game early next year. Said game is Aniimo, a creature-catching open-world RPG from Chinese devs Pawprint Studio, which looks to be following the legally distict Pokemon-like formula established by the likes of Palworld. With help from the Nvidia tech, it'll also let players chat with their creatures. Read moreRead full article on Rock, Paper, ShotgunAnnouncementsOfficial
Sign-ups for Aniimo's Global Closed Beta are now open!
Dear Pathfinder,Idyll is calling for a new group of Pathfinders to join the Global Closed Beta ahead of its official launch. The gates are opening once again, and it's time to reunite with your Aniimo companions, rediscover the magic of Idyll, and experience what's new before anyone else. Whether you're returning or setting foot in this world for the first time, an unforgettable journey awaits. Are you ready to answer the call?About our Global Closed Beta:Recruitment PeriodBegins: June 6 at 12pm PDTEnd date: Please refer to future official announcements.Test InformationTest Type: Limited, data‑wipePlatforms: Steam PlaytestHow to Obtain Test AccessClick the link and fill out the questionnaire for a chance to receive access to the beta!*Please note: Your beta access is linked to the email you provided in the questionnaire. Be sure to keep an eye on that inbox for selection updates, and use the same email when logging in to the game.*The game is still in development. To ensure a smooth experience, please make sure your device meets at least the minimum requirements. Devices that do not meet the minimum requirements may not be able to launch or run the game properly.Additional NotesAll content in this test is from a development version and does not represent the final quality of the game. Thank you for your understanding and support.Global Closed Beta – Recruitment FAQ1. How do I register for the Global Closed Beta?Visit our official website or social media channels and fill out the questionnaire to sign up.After the questionnaire deadline, we will pick testers based on our needs for this Test. If you are selected, we will send an email with instructions to download the game and all the Beta Test details.This email will go to the address you provided, so make sure to check it when invites are sent. We will communicate via our social media channels when this email has been sent.Please follow our official social media channels to follow the announcements regarding the spe...Read full article on Community Announcements (support)Press Coverage
Going Hands-On With Aniimo—Gotta Catch ‘Em All
I was initially surprised to see the announcement for Aniimo during the 2025 Game Awards because it seemed like, with all the trouble that was surrounding a game like Palworld, you’d think other developers would try to stay away from making Pokémon games for a while—maybe give Nintendo some time to get less litigious. But like I said in my “A Critic’s Guide to Game Design By Inspiration,” I’m always happy to see new developers make games inspired by popular franchises if they can bring something new to the mix. Spending hands-on time with Aniimo offered some valuable insight into its direction. The game is clearly inspired by Pokémon, but it leans into that influence in distinctive ways rather than attempting a simple imitation. What stood out most was how closely its design philosophy aligns with the Pokémon Legends titles rather than the mainline entries. That approach opens up several promising and enjoyable directions for the series to explore. The first thing Aniimo... Read moreRead full article on CGMagazine (Jordan Biordi)
