Kunal Dey 
Anime and subscription gaming are
exploding in popularity; Crunchyroll has fused them together in one curated
experience. Since launching in November 2023 as a Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan benefit, Crunchyroll Game Vault has added hundreds of gameplay hours to the worldβs largest streaming library of anime. Today, it is a focused collection of anime and anime-inspired games that includes indie darlings, niche gems and more.
Crunchyroll Game Vault by the numbers:
β Exclusive titles: 75
β Estimated Value: $1200+
β Estimated Gameplay Hours: 500+
β Average Metacritic: 75
β In-app ads and purchases: 0
ANIME-GAME EXPERIENCES!
Crunchyroll Game Vault is an anime-focused gaming experience that builds upon the brandβs extensive streaming cataloging, allowing fans to deepen their anime-fandom. Hand-picked gems such as the cozy slice-of-life adventure game Shin
chan: Shiro and the Coal Town, cult horror classic Corpse Party, and more gives fans the opportunity to explore the source material behind fan favorite anime. Newly localized titles such as Classroom of the Elite β Merge Puzzle Special Exam β debuted outside of Japan completely revamped without microtransactions.
NEW PORTS EXPAND MOBILE GAMING
Of Crunchyroll Game Vaultβs 75 titles, 50 launched as brand-new ports β giving developers a major opportunity to reach new platforms and audiences, while offering fans fresh on-the-go experiences. Recent highlights include Pocket Gamer GOTY contender Shogun Showdown and the turn-based tactical RPG Metal Slug Tactics, now on the App Store and Google Play for the first time.
UPDATED FAN FAVORITES
Crunchyroll partnered with top developers to relaunch and enhance fan-favorite mobile games for Game Vault. Crypt of the NecroDancer returns fully optimized with new content, including multiplayer, while Thunder Ray features improved touch controls and full controller support. The result is a curated mix of fresh mobile titles and revitalized classics.
CRUNCHYROLL GAME VAULT LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS
β Eternights β A unique blend of dating and action where players can explore
a post-apocalyptic world filled with danger, love, and adventure.
β Classroom of the Elite – Merge Puzzle Special Exam – β Fully playable without its original micro-transactions progression model.
β Crypt of the Necrodancer β The award-winning roguelike rhythm game and its AMPLIFIED prequel DLC, fully updated for modern devices.
β Metal Slug Tactics β The famed action series with a bold new twist: turn-based tactical combat!
β Shogun Showdown β A tactical turn-based roguelike set in a beautifully stylized world inspired by feudal Japan.
β Two Strikes β A stylish 2D samurai fighting game where every move counts. With a single well-timed strike, defeat your opponentβor fall by their blade.
β Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth β A timeless JRPG masterpiece. As a valkyrie of Asgard, recruit fallen heroes and battle for the fate of the realms.
β Kawaii Kitchen β A super cute cooking game about running your own
burger shop.
β River City Girls β A modern twist on the legendary series. Keep the action
going with River City Girls 2 β also available on Crunchyroll Game Vault.
β Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Mobile β The definitive mobile remaster of the beloved anime-style beat ’em up!
NEWLY ANNOUNCED CRUNCHYROLL GAME VAULT TITLES
Crunchyroll Game Vault continues to expand, with regular seasonal drops of anime and anime-inspired mobile titles β and even bigger premium mobile adventures to land in coming months.
β Lost Hellden (Artisan Studios) β The French-developed JRPG featuring a gorgeous hand-painted 3D art style by renowned illustrator Takeshi Oga and music by celebrated composer Hitoshi Sakimoto set to launch on PC and Console will make its mobile debut on Crunchyroll Game Vault.
β Beyblade X Xone (FuRyu) β based on the action-packed Xtreme Battle.
HOW TO ACCESS CRUNCHYROLL GAME VAULT
Available to play with no ads or in-app purchases β Crunchyroll Game Vaultβs collection of niche gems, visual novels, and action-packed adventures is available on the App Store, Google Play, and Crunchyroll in 200+ regions. Fans can access the vault by signing up or upgrading to a Mega or Ultimate Fan membership, enjoying games alongside 25,000+ hours of anime.
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