Yes, Gamers! is considered a romance anime, particularly in its initial stages.
The anime Gamers! focuses heavily on the romantic relationships and misunderstandings between its main characters. The series explores the complex web of unrequited feelings, miscommunication, and romantic comedy tropes as the characters navigate their relationships alongside their shared passion for gaming. The "Question short answer" reference states that "The first half of Gamers! Is a highly intriguing and fun to watch romance anime that does interesting things with it's characters." This solidifies its classification as a romance anime, although the series also contains elements of comedy and gaming. The plot revolves around romantic entanglements and the characters' attempts (or failures) to express their feelings, thus solidifying its place within the romance genre.
