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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2020

Should you play it?

Discover the true power of rice in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin! Take on hordes of demons in side-scrolling combat to reclaim the land as Sakuna, a spoiled harvest goddess banished to a dangerous island. Then, return to your mountain village and tend a field full of glorious rice.

What works

  • Unique blend of rice farming and action combat
  • Deep and rewarding farming mechanics
  • Engaging story and character development
  • Beautiful art style and music
  • Addictive gameplay loop with progression

Things to keep in mind

  • Some combat controls can feel clunky
  • Steep learning curve for farming mechanics
  • Limited enemy variety
  • Some bugs and occasional glitches
  • Lack of difficulty options beyond easy/default

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

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  • Shape of Dreams

  • Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

Less wellness-oriented

Games that feels like Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin but with less physical activity or wellness

  • DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II

  • Craftopia

  • Grounded 2

  • Indivisible

  • Onigiri

  • Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX

Less social

Games that feels like Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • WitchSpring R

  • Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™

  • Hades II

  • Tales of Seikyu

  • Tales of ARISE

  • BRAVELY DEFAULT II

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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Status.

Last update: 21/08/2026