Farnia Village Kickstarter campaign launched – life simulation game by Rune Factory 4 director

Shinichi Manabe, known for his work on the Rune Factory series (lead programmer of Rune Factory 3 and director of Rune Factory 4), is funding his new game, Farnia Life, through Kickstarter. Farnia Life is a life simulation game with action RPG elements, initially launching on PC via Steam. He’s hoping to raise five million yen (about $32,880 USD) and eventually bring the game to consoles.

The game’s development team features Takanori Tsuji, the writer for Rune Factory 3 and Rune Factory 4, along with character designers benitama, kannnu, and BOKI simole. Tomoko Morita from Studio Qareeb is contributing to the game’s soundtrack.

Manabe is developing the game single-handedly, taking care of all aspects – including programming, art, animation, sound, and game design. Because of this, the game is expected to take a while to finish. The Kickstarter estimates it will be released in September 2028.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

“A game shaped by a fantasy world you’d love to live in…”

Start a new life in a charming village, even though you’ve lost your memories! You’ll have a cozy little house and plenty to do: farm, fish, cook, and even create things at the forge. Build relationships, care for animals, and venture out to explore. Plus, you’ll help a curious girl discover the simple joy of sharing a meal.

Story

You wake up with no memories except your name, and start over in a quiet village – you have a cozy little house and a field to farm, offered to you by the kind locals.

Garden, fish, cook, create with metal, find romance, cherish your animals, travel, and show someone the simple pleasure of a good meal.

Farming

Grow your land your way—easy to pick up, yet full of depth if you dig in.

Your crops aren’t just for sale; turn them into meals, gifts, or even materials for your forge.

Team up with friendly monsters to lend a hand on the farm, or use fun, magical tools like sprinklers that float and water your crops!

Adventure

Venture into the world and face a variety of dungeons and formidable foes.

Seasonal dungeons, ever-changing ruins, and the Dark Queen’s castle await.

Join forces with villagers or your trained monsters, pack some lunch, and battle powerful monsters with special skills!

Romance

Enjoy everyday life and seasonal festivals with the villagers, each living life in their own way.

Make friends by helping others and joining activities in Farnia Village. From there, you can build deeper relationships, go on dates, or even find a life partner, truly making Farnia Village feel like home.

Watch the first footage below.