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

Seeking five million yen in funding.

Shinichi Manabe, the lead programmer of Rune Factory 3 and director of Rune Factory 4, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Farnia Village, a new life simulation game / action RPG coming to PC via Steam, with hopes of expanding to consoles in the future. It is seeking five million yen (approx. $32,880 USD) in funding.

The game’s staff includes Takanori Tsuji, who wrote the narrative for both Rune Factory 3 and Rune Factory 4; character designers benitama, kannnu, and BOKI simole; and Tomoko Morita of Studio Qareeb, who is composing some of the music tracks.

Manabe will handle most of the game’s development himself—covering everything from coding to modeling, animating, creating effects, the user interface, pixel art, sound effects, and game data—so “it will take some time to complete.” The Kickstarter campaign has an estimated delivery date of 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…”

With no memory and a small home given to you, a new life in the village begins! Tend fields, fish, cook, forge, fall in love, care for pets, explore the world, and teach a mysterious girl what it means to “enjoy” a meal.
Story
You remember nothing but your own name, and begin a new life in a peaceful village—with a small house and a borrowed field.
Till the soil, go fishing, cook, forge, fall in love, care for your pets, explore the world, and teach a mysterious girl what it means to “enjoy” a 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.
Pal up with monsters to help out around the farm, or make life easier with whimsical tools like floating magic sprinklers.
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.
Team up with villagers or tamed monsters, bring bento boxes, and take on special monsters with unique abilities!
Romance
Enjoy everyday life and seasonal festivals with the villagers, each living life in their own way.
Build friendships through requests and activities, then invite them on adventures, go on dates, or even get married—making your life in Farnia Village truly your own.