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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
WORTH IT
Action·Adventure
Fans of the adventure genre will find plenty to enjoy in Rune Factory 5.
75
Verdict
77%
Steam
81
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Mostly Positive Steam reviews (77% positive)
Critically acclaimed (81/100 critic average)
Compelling narrative and story
No significant drawbacks reported
Rune Factory 5 is a 2021 role-playing simulation game by Marvelous. The first entry in the Rune Factory series since Rune Factory 4 (2012), it was released for the Nintendo Switch in Japan in May 2021 and in North America and Europe in March 2022, including a Windows port in July 2022.
Runs well on modern hardware.
System Requirements
Minimum
Recommended
Finished the Prologue
Congratulations on clearing the prologue! Your story is just getting started, so good luck!
89.2%
unlocked
First Shipment
Whether it's the fruits of your farming labor or fine handcrafted accessories, they are sure to spread smiles wherever they go.
82.5%
unlocked
First Request Completed
It's always commendable when you do something for others. It's things like these that can change the world, one request at a time.
69.9%
unlocked
First Fish
A commemoration of your first steps as an angler. A split-second decision is all it took to pull in your rod.
60.2%
unlocked
First Bath Taken
Nothing like a nice soak in a warm bath. Enjoy it to the fullest, there's no rush to get out.
53.9%
unlocked
First Monster Friend
Even if they can't understand the words you speak, they're sure to understand you as long as your feelings are sincere.
44.3%
unlocked
Finished Chapter 1
Congratulations on clearing the first chapter! Getting used to life in Rigbarth yet?
32.6%
unlocked
Finished Chapter 2
Congratulations on clearing the second chapter! Rigbarth is safe in your capable hands!
27.5%
unlocked
Bean Toss Contest Stamp
Where do those failed dishes come flying in from, anyway?
26.8%
unlocked
First Tag-Team Fishing
Fishing is twice as fun when you have a buddy by your side. Your next big haul awaits.
19.7%
unlocked
Patch Notes - Dec. 12, 2025
A new update is now available. The update addresses the following fixes: - Addressed Unity security vulnerability
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Digital Editions Detailed
The land of Azuma may be full of mysteries and legends now, but soon you’ll get to fly through the skies and explore this never-before-seen region all
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Rune Factory 5 on PC is a big step up over Switch
ll roads lead to the rich and bountiful fields of PC gaming these days. There was a time where farming games like Harvest Moon and its high fantasy sp
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Finished the Prologue
Congratulations on clearing the prologue! Your story is just getting started, so good luck!
89.2%
unlocked
First Shipment
Whether it's the fruits of your farming labor or fine handcrafted accessories, they are sure to spread smiles wherever they go.
82.5%
unlocked
First Request Completed
It's always commendable when you do something for others. It's things like these that can change the world, one request at a time.
69.9%
unlocked
First Fish
A commemoration of your first steps as an angler. A split-second decision is all it took to pull in your rod.
60.2%
unlocked
First Bath Taken
Nothing like a nice soak in a warm bath. Enjoy it to the fullest, there's no rush to get out.
53.9%
unlocked
First Monster Friend
Even if they can't understand the words you speak, they're sure to understand you as long as your feelings are sincere.
44.3%
unlocked
Finished Chapter 1
Congratulations on clearing the first chapter! Getting used to life in Rigbarth yet?
32.6%
unlocked
Finished Chapter 2
Congratulations on clearing the second chapter! Rigbarth is safe in your capable hands!
27.5%
unlocked
Bean Toss Contest Stamp
Where do those failed dishes come flying in from, anyway?
26.8%
unlocked
First Tag-Team Fishing
Fishing is twice as fun when you have a buddy by your side. Your next big haul awaits.
19.7%
unlocked
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