Rune Factory 4 Special on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

Quick menu

Journey to the vibrant world of Rune Factory and experience the legendary fantasy farming adventure like never before!

Rune Factory 4 Special is a rpg, farming sim and adventure game developed by Marvelous Inc. and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. and Marvelous Europe.
Released on December 07th 2021 is available only on Windows in 7 languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

It has received 1,907 reviews of which 1,682 were positive and 225 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 6.12€ on K4G.

The Steam community has classified Rune Factory 4 Special into these genres:

RPG Farming Sim Adventure Romance Fantasy Anime Creature Collector Magic Combat 3D Fishing Crafting Party-Based RPG Cute Story Rich Singleplayer Farming Dating Sim JRPG Isometric

Media & Screenshots

Get an in-depth look at Rune Factory 4 Special through various videos and screenshots.

Rune Factory 4 Special screenshot
Rune Factory 4 Special screenshot
Rune Factory 4 Special screenshot
Rune Factory 4 Special screenshot
Rune Factory 4 Special screenshot
Load More
Rune Factory 4 Special screenshot
Rune Factory 4 Special screenshot
Rune Factory 4 Special screenshot
Rune Factory 4 Special screenshot
Rune Factory 4 Special screenshot

System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics HD530
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

User reviews & Ratings

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

135 hours played
May 2026
Out of all the Rune Factory games, including the spin-offs… it’s this one. THIS right here. And no, it’s not nostalgia speaking, no no . This game just has the sauce ⋆* ⁑⋆* The graphics are very “ PS1/DS-era charm ,” so I can see how it might not be everyone’s thing. But Rune Factory 4 Special is still a pretty big upgrade from the original. Random events got some nice QoL improvements, which makes everything feel smoother. +Combat is more fun, and the endgame actually gets surprisingly challenging. Ah yes, tiny little 3DS cartridge carrying my entire emotional wellbeing over to PC- oop.. Maybe it is nostalgia after all (҂` ﾛ ´)︻デ═一 ＼(º □ º l|l)/!!
Read the review on Steam
56 hours played
Jan. 2026
I love this game so much that I bought this in my 3DS, PS5, and steam LOL. Oh how I wish to re-experience this for the first time.
Read the review on Steam
32 hours played
Sept. 2025
I played this game on my original DS when it came out over a decade ago, frequently while I was in class in high school because I simply could not wait to play it when I got home. I then played RF4 Special upon its release for the Switch, when I was in college, and now that I realized it was on Steam (somehow I just never noticed), I will once again be devoting hundreds of hours to the best game ever made. No game could possibly remove this one from my Top 3 list, despite having played hundreds. It has everything you could ask for, and enough content to keep you happy for months if not years of regular play. RF5 and Guardians of Azuma are alright I guess, but RF4S towers above everything else in the genre to an insane degree. I love Stardew Valley but RF4S does it better and I stand by that.
Read the review on Steam
505 hours played
July 2025
This game should come with a warning label for being crack. It's harvest moon/stardew but with a much better combat system, though still somewhat clunky, it feels good to play. Then there's the levelling system, which is basically runescape except someone forgot to cap it at a reasonable level. Plenty of Festivals, a distinctive plot and atmosphere, complex but not obtuse mechanics for most things and a solid soundtrack round off what is a transfixing experience. If you had to give it a negative it's that there's no multiplayer, but you'd be hard pressed to find something with more value for money.
Read the review on Steam
78 hours played
June 2025
This is the best Rune Factory game in the series, the characters are all amazing, the story still makes me cry and I've bought this game for the 3DS, Switch and PC, I can't get enough of the game and cannot recommend it more. If you like Harvest Moon and RPGs this is the game for you. Graphics are fine, the 2D portraits are still great. Performance is great, don't need anything fancy to run this! Story 11/10 Combat is a hit or a miss with some enemies, it can either be a decent challenge, extremely easy or frustrating.
Read the review on Steam

Similar games

View all
Rune Factory 5
Rune Factory 5 As the newest ranger of a peacekeeping organization known as SEED, protect your community by rounding up rowdy monsters and going on special missions. Cultivate your farm and friendships alike while unravelling rune-related mysteries!
Similarity 95%
Price -71% 11.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 13 Jul 2022
View
Rune Factory 3 Special
Rune Factory 3 Special Bridge the divide of an ancient schism between humans and monsters in Rune Factory 3 Special as half-human, half-wooly protagonist Micah. Farm, fight and fall in love as you revisit a classic in the series that perfected the blend of RPG & Life-sim genres.
Similarity 87%
Price -80% 8.02€
Rating 8.9
Release 05 Sep 2023
View
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Welcome to the eastern nation of Azuma! In this fresh take on Rune Factory, use your powers as an Earth Dancer to restore the land, its people, and even its gods. Along the way, battle corrupted monsters, rebuild seasonal farms and villages, and form bonds with the colorful locals.
Similarity 64%
Price -61% 23.95€
Rating 8.5
Release 04 Jun 2025
View
LUNAR Remastered Collection
LUNAR Remastered Collection Dive into the enchanting worlds of LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete and LUNAR 2: Eternal Blue Complete! Tag along on Alex and Hiro's quests and challenge enemies like the Magic Emperor and God of Destruction to save the world from dire peril in two adventures set 1000 years apart from each other!
Similarity 59%
Price 49.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 17 Apr 2025
View
幻想三國誌5/Fantasia Sango 5
幻想三國誌5/Fantasia Sango 5 Fantasia Sango 5 is based on the post era of the Three Kingdoms. At the time, hosts like Cao Cao and Liu Bei are all gone. Cao Pi, son of Cao Cao, at the northern territory proclaims himself emperor, and uses Sima Yi to start his expansion proactively.
Similarity 54%
Price 24.99€
Rating 6.4
Release 14 Aug 2018
View
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition In celebration of Harvest Moon's 20th Anniversary comes an all new Harvest Moon title for Steam! Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition! The game encompasses twenty years of the spirit that have made the franchise what it is today!
Similarity 54%
Price -94% 1.11€
Rating 7.4
Release 14 Nov 2017
View
Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos
Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos Explore the wide world of Anthos with the help of your wacky inventor friend Doc Jr. and many others! It’ll be up to you to revive the Harvest Goddess and the Harvest Sprites, as well as reconnect all of the villages of Anthos with each other! Farm all around Anthos using the improved Expando-Farm!
Similarity 54%
Price -88% 6.28€
Rating 7.2
Release 27 Sep 2023
View
The Scarlet Demonslayer
The Scarlet Demonslayer Agnis, the Scarlet Demonslayer, is the strongest of the demon eradication warriors battling against the calamities that plague the world. But after losing her powers, the nation is defenseless against the otherworldly attacks! To recover her lost magic, she must depend on her assistants to help her!
Similarity 53%
Price 12.49€
Rating 7.9
Release 09 Dec 2022
View
Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal
Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal The legends speak of a long forgotten prophecy... of a shining hero and of perilous adventures... of sinister powers, strange worlds and swarms of fairies ... but they said nothing of a girl with a big heart instead of a big sword!
Similarity 52%
Price -89% 0.87€
Rating 6.9
Release 20 Aug 2015
View
Serin Fate
Serin Fate Evil is afoot... Wielding your new Magic, bound into mysterious Monster-infested lands to uncover ancient relics and restore the Fate Stone. Along the way, explore the depths of every nook to find creatures, garner ingredients, train in Witchery, and craft new equipment.
Similarity 52%
Price -96% 0.69€
Rating 7.1
Release 25 Aug 2021
View
Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time
Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time Uncover the mysteries at Luna Nova Academy and experience the magical world of Studio Trigger style Japanese animation in Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time.
Similarity 52%
Price 39.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 15 May 2018
View
STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town
STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town Welcome to Olive Town, a peaceful community established by your trailblazing grandfather and his friends. Now that you've taken over his farm, it's your job to carry on his legacy. Plant crops, raise animals, build relationships, and get to know the residents of your new home!
Similarity 52%
Price -98% 1.19€
Rating 8.0
Release 15 Sep 2021
View

Frequently Asked Questions

Rune Factory 4 Special is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam.

No, Rune Factory 4 Special is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 29.99€ on Steam.

Yes, Rune Factory 4 Special received 1,682 positive votes out of a total of 1,907 achieving a rating of 8.43.
😎

Rune Factory 4 Special was developed by Marvelous Inc. and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. and Marvelous Europe.

Yes, Rune Factory 4 Special is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, Rune Factory 4 Special is not playable on MacOS.

No, Rune Factory 4 Special is not playable on Linux.

Rune Factory 4 Special is a single-player game.

No, Rune Factory 4 Special does not currently offer any DLC.

No, Rune Factory 4 Special does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, Rune Factory 4 Special does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Rune Factory 4 Special is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Rune Factory 4 Special.

Data sources

The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.

Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.

Last Updates
Steam data 13 June 2026 10:02
SteamSpy data 12 June 2026 19:31
Steam price 13 June 2026 12:33
Steam reviews 13 June 2026 17:52

If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about Rune Factory 4 Special, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.

  • SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about Rune Factory 4 Special
  • SteamCharts - Analysis of Rune Factory 4 Special concurrent players on Steam
  • ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck Rune Factory 4 Special compatibility
Rune Factory 4 Special
29.99€ Visit Store 🔥 Deal -80% 29.99€ 6.12€ Buy Now -79% 29.99€ 6.46€ Visit Store -67% 29.99€ 9.99€ Visit Store
Rating
8.4
1,682
225
Game modes
Features
Online players
55
Developer
Marvelous Inc.
Publisher
XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc., Marvelous Europe
Release 07 Dec 2021
Platforms
Clicking and buying through these links helps us earn a commission to maintain our services.
Quick menu
Game Info Media & Screenshots Requirements Prices Reviews Similar Games Frequently Asked Questions Data sources