Series
Rune Factory Games in Order
All 19 entries, oldest first.
The Rune Factory series has 19 entries in our database, from Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon to Rune Factory 6. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Rune Factory 4 Special
· 87/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
· 81/100
Earliest entry
Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series. We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
19 games
80
Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
75
Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
85
Rune Factory Frontier
Rune Factory 3: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
40
Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny
79
Rune Factory 4
87
Rune Factory 4 Special
Rune Factory 4 Special: Archival Edition
81
Rune Factory 5
Rune Factory 5: Premium Box Limited Edition
Rune Factory 5: Earthmate Edition
Rune Factory 5: Digital Deluxe Edition
77
Rune Factory 3 Special
Rune Factory 3 Special: Digital Deluxe Edition
Rune Factory 3 Special: Limited Edition
Rune Factory 3 Special: Golden Memories Edition
Rune Factory 3 Special: Another Episode Pack
81
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Rune Factory 6
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Rune Factory games are there?
There are 19 games in the Rune Factory series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Rune Factory games in?
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series — later entries assume you know what happened in earlier ones.
Where should I start with Rune Factory?
Rune Factory 4 Special is the best reviewed entry at 87/100, while Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.