Rune Factory 3 Special (2023)
- Developer
- Marvelous Inc.
- Publisher
- XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc., Marvelous
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Casual, RPG, Simulation
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 831 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 23 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
You spend your days farming, befriending townsfolk, and gently exploring a charming fantasy world, shifting between human and monster forms with a relaxed, story-rich pace.
cozywhimsicalrelaxedfarming adventureromanticlightheartedfantasyaccessible
What players say
Players say Rune Factory 3 Special is a simpler, more focused entry than 4, with a beloved cast of eleven bachelorettes and classic farming-RPG loops. Many note the remaster is barebones, the redone voice snippets disappoint, QoL feels dated, and full price is hard to justify, but the original's charm and writing still win over returning fans.
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