Choose Rune Factory 5
Choose Rune Factory 5 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,104 Steam reviews back the pick.
Rune Factory 5 vs Artisan Story
Rune Factory 5 and Artisan Story both land in Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam. Rune Factory 5 (2022) is 3 years older than Artisan Story (2025). Artisan Story is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Rune Factory 5 (20.00 USD vs. 39.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Artisan Story
Choose Artisan Story if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Artisan Story launched in 2025.
Both Rune Factory 5 and Artisan Story sit in Adventure, Simulation, and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Rune Factory 5 |  Artisan Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 20.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77% positive (1,104 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Marvelous Inc. | Adventroupe Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Rune Factory 5 (2022) is 3 years older than Artisan Story (2025).
- Artisan Story is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Rune Factory 5 (20.00 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Rune Factory 5 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Artisan Story has no Deck rating yet.
Rune Factory 5 vs Artisan Story — FAQ
- Should I play Rune Factory 5 or Artisan Story first?
- If you want chronology, Rune Factory 5 (2022) came out before Artisan Story (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Rune Factory 5 and Artisan Story similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Rune Factory 5 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Rune Factory 5 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Artisan Story doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.