# Games like Rune Factory 4 Special

> The closest matches to Rune Factory 4 Special: Rune Factory 5, Rune Factory 3 Special, Re:Legend, Fae Farm, and Ooblets. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Rune Factory 5](https://imho.run/games/1702330/rune-factory-5) — Also Fishing and Farming Sim, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 1,104 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1702330/)
2. [Rune Factory 3 Special](https://imho.run/games/2243710/rune-factory-3-special) — A frequent pick in Rune Factory 4 Special players' libraries, and another RPG. 283 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2243710/)
3. [Re:Legend](https://imho.run/games/823950/re-legend) — Shares farming simulation and combat system with Rune Factory 4 Special. 963 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/823950/)
4. [Fae Farm](https://imho.run/games/2230110/fae-farm) — Also Farming Sim and Romance, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 1,783 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2230110/)
5. [Ooblets](https://imho.run/games/593150/ooblets) — Shares farming simulation with Rune Factory 4 Special. 936 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/593150/)
6. [STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar](https://imho.run/games/2508780/story-of-seasons-grand-bazaar) — Shares time management with Rune Factory 4 Special. 1,223 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2508780/)
7. [Stardew Valley](https://imho.run/games/413150/stardew-valley) — Also Farming Sim and Crafting, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 384,187 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/)
8. [Moonstone Island](https://imho.run/games/1658150/moonstone-island) — Also Farming Sim and Creature Collector, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 2,749 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1658150/)
9. [My Time at Sandrock](https://imho.run/games/1084600/my-time-at-sandrock) — Also Farming Sim and Crafting, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 9,082 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1084600/)
10. [Kitaria Fables](https://imho.run/games/1356280/kitaria-fables) — Shares farming simulation and combat system with Rune Factory 4 Special. 598 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1356280/)
11. [Fields of Mistria](https://imho.run/games/2142790/fields-of-mistria) — Also Farming Sim and Romance, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 20,207 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2142790/)
12. [Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin](https://imho.run/games/1356670/sakuna-of-rice-and-ruin) — A frequent pick in Rune Factory 4 Special players' libraries, and another Action. 1,185 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1356670/)
13. [Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy](https://imho.run/games/1257290/atelier-ryza-2-lost-legends-the-secret-fairy) — Also Crafting, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 727 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1257290/)
14. [Kynseed](https://imho.run/games/758870/kynseed) — Also Farming Sim and Crafting, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 2,516 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/758870/)
15. [Everafter Falls](https://imho.run/games/1416960/everafter-falls) — Also Fishing and Farming Sim, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 274 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1416960/)
16. [Serin Fate](https://imho.run/games/1070860/serin-fate) — Also Farming Sim and Creature Collector, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 372 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1070860/)
17. [Sun Haven](https://imho.run/games/1432860/sun-haven) — Also Farming Sim and Crafting, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 12,974 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1432860/)
18. [Metaphor: ReFantazio](https://imho.run/games/2679460/metaphor-refantazio) — Also Party-Based RPG, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 13,194 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2679460/)
19. [Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream](https://imho.run/games/1621310/atelier-sophie-2-the-alchemist-of-the-mysterious-dream) — Also Crafting, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 374 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1621310/)
20. [World's Dawn](https://imho.run/games/432010/world-s-dawn) — Also Fishing and Farming Sim, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 647 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/432010/)
21. [Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan](https://imho.run/games/1106830/rainbow-billy-the-curse-of-the-leviathan) — Also Fishing and Party-Based RPG, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 119 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1106830/)
22. [Tales of ARISE](https://imho.run/games/740130/tales-of-arise) — Also Romance, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 11,061 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/740130/)
23. [Slow living with Princess](https://imho.run/games/1581800/slow-living-with-princess) — A frequent pick in Rune Factory 4 Special players' libraries, and another Indie. 140 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581800/)
24. [Roots of Pacha](https://imho.run/games/1245560/roots-of-pacha) — Also Farming Sim and Romance, like Rune Factory 4 Special. 2,437 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1245560/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1580240&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1580240
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1580240
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Rune Factory 4 Special

Rune Factory 4 Special is an RPG that blends farming simulation with dungeon exploration, character relationships, and crafting mechanics. Players manage crops and livestock while venturing into monster-infested areas with real-time combat. The game features time-management systems and deep character interactions that evolve through social bonds. Reviewers highlight that characters have unique personalities and that the farm-management system is detailed and engaging. Endgame content is described by players as expansive and rewarding. The game carries a cozy and immersive atmosphere according to those who have played it. It received a 92% positive rating from over 1,000 Steam reviews and is marked as playable on Steam Deck. At $29.99, it offers substantial content for the price.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1580240
- **Developer:** Marvelous Inc.
- **Publisher:** XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc., Marvelous Europe
- **Genres:** RPG
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Dec 7, 2021
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1580240/rune-factory-4-special)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1580240&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1580240/)
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