Gaming’s Best Kept Secret! Crunchyroll Game Vault Celebrates Second Anniversary; New Games Announced
(Press Release)
—Major Titles Lost Hellden and Beyblade X Xone Set To Join Growing Library Soon—
—Over $1,200 in Value and 500+ Hours of Gameplay Available to Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fans—
Manila, Philippines – 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 world’s 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.
Here’s Crunchyroll Game Vault by the numbers:
- Exclusive titles: 75
- Estimated Value: $1200+
- Estimated Gameplay Hours: 500+
- Average Metacritic: 75
- In-app ads and purchases: 0
ANIME-GAME EXPERIENCES!
Crunchyroll Game Vault is an anime-focused gaming experience that builds upon the brand’s 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 – Merge Puzzle Special Exam – debuted outside of Japan, completely revamped without microtransactions.
NEW PORTS EXPAND MOBILE GAMING
Of Crunchyroll Game Vault's 75 titles, 50 of them launched as brand-new ports, marking a key opportunity for developers to reach new platforms and audiences as well as contribute to new experiences on-the-go. The newly released titles that hit the App Store and Google Play for the first time include, Pocket Gamer GOTY contender Shogun Showdown and turn-based tactical RPG Metal Slug Tactics.
UPDATED FAN FAVORITES
Crunchyroll collaborated with acclaimed developers to bring existing mobile titles to Game Vault fully updated and expanded. Crypt of the NecroDancer relaunched on mobile fully optimized for modern mobile devices and complete with content previously unavailable on the platform, including multiplayer. The ultimate arcade boxing experience Thunder Ray relaunched on mobile with new and improved touch screen controls as well as full support for game controllers.
The result is a curated collection that balances fresh mobile experiences with revitalized classics.
CRUNCHYROLL GAME VAULT LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS
- Eternights — A unique blend of dating and action where players can explore a post-apocalyptic world filled with danger, love, and adventure.
- Classroom of the Elite - Merge Puzzle Special Exam - — Fully playable without its original micro-transactions progression model.
- Crypt of the Necrodancer — The award-winning roguelike rhythm game and its AMPLIFIED prequel DLC, fully updated for modern devices.
- Metal Slug Tactics — The famed action series with a bold new twist: turn-based tactical combat!
- Shogun Showdown — A tactical turn-based roguelike set in a beautifully stylized world inspired by feudal Japan.
- Two Strikes — A stylish 2D samurai fighting game where every move counts. With a single well-timed strike, defeat your opponent—or fall by their blade.
- Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth — A timeless JRPG masterpiece. As a valkyrie of Asgard, recruit fallen heroes and battle for the fate of the realms.
- Kawaii Kitchen — A super cute cooking game about running your own burger shop.
- River City Girls — A modern twist on the legendary series. Keep the action going with River City Girls 2—also available on Crunchyroll Game Vault.
- Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Mobile – The definitive mobile remaster of the beloved anime-style beat 'em up!
NEWLY ANNOUNCED CRUNCHYROLL GAME VAULT TITLES
Crunchyroll Game Vault is always growing. Alongside a regular seasonal release schedule of anime and anime-inspired mobile titles, players can expect even bigger premium mobile adventures to land in the coming months:
- Lost Hellden — 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.
- Beyblade X Xone—based on the action-packed Xtreme Battle (don’t miss the anime on Crunchyroll!)
HOW TO ACCESS CRUNCHYROLL GAME VAULT
Available to play with no ads or in-app purchases, Crunchyroll Game Vault’s bastion of niche gems, off-beat visual novels and action-packed shounen adventures for anime fans can be found in the App Store, Google Play, and Crunchyroll on mobile in more than 200 countries and territories.
New and existing fans can sign up or upgrade to a Crunchyroll Mega or Ultimate Fan membership to nab their key to the vault and enjoy games alongside over 25,000 hours of anime.
Features, content, and availability vary by subscriber status and region. Value and gameplay estimates are based on publicly available data as of November 2025 and are subject to change. Actual playtime may vary by player. Metacritic ratings reflect averages across included titles as of the date listed.
About Crunchyroll®
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