Every Rune Factory Game Ranked
Rune Factory spans 4 critic-rated games on CriticDB, released between 2019 and 2025. The highest-rated is Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (81) and the lowest is Rune Factory 3 Special (74). Across 90 critic reviews, the series averages 78, and Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma has drawn the most reviews.
Highest ratedRune Factory: Guardians of Azuma 81
Lowest ratedRune Factory 3 Special 74
Series average78
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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
8129 critic reviews·Jun 4, 2025·MarvelousPCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1“With Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma launching on PlayStation 5, new players have the perfect opportunity to check out another solid entry into the long-running sim series.”
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Rune Factory 4 Special
8122 critic reviews·Jul 24, 2019·XSEED GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“Whether you want to whet your appetite before Animal Crossing: New Horizons comes out or you're looking for your next fix after blowing through everything available in Stardew Valley, Rune Factory 4 is the perfect…”
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Rune Factory 5
7425 critic reviews·May 19, 2021·MarvelousPCSwitch“Rune Factory 5 is a technically perfect game that meets all of its goals. Unfortunately for the player, the goals met are either not very impressive or downright uncomfortable.”
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Rune Factory 3 Special
7414 critic reviews·Mar 1, 2023·MarvelousPCSwitch“Grab your best dual blades and accessories then let's venture into the ruins in the new special edition of Rune Factory 3.”