Princess Maker Refine
Released Feb 2017
"Princess Maker" pioneered the raising simulation genre with its innovative "raising a daughter" system. The concept of taking in a 10-year-old girl and nurturing her into a mature woman through the player's love and care was groundbreaking at the time and remains popular today.
62% positive · 435 reviews
Done
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Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Steam $9.99
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Evaluation
Princess Maker Refine launched on Steam on February 17, 2017 as a refined version of the original 1991 classic, featuring updated visuals, voice acting, and modernized compatibility. The game received a bug fix patch on February 7, 2020, and then a meaningful content update on July 29, 2022 that added an original opening cinematic sequence produced by original series designer Takami Akai, along with comprehensively revised English and Chinese localizations and further OS optimization. That July 2022 update represents the most substantial post-launch content addition, and no further updates or announcements have been made since that date. The store description does not reference any planned content, season pass, or future updates. This is a remaster of a finished classic game, and the developer's communications suggest the July 2022 update brought the product to its completed, polished state.
Evidence
Major update added an original opening cinematic by series creator Takami Akai, fully revised English and Chinese localizations, and OS optimization — the most substantial post-launch update to the game.
Bug fix patch addressing a scheduling issue in Errantry mode, with a note that the team would continue responding to feedback.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Bliss Brain
Achievements
39
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
The Original Story of 8 Years With Your Beloved Daughter
The Princess Maker seriesPrincess Maker introduced the concept of “raising your own daughter” to the genre of life simulation games, combining stat-raising elements with an interesting, in-depth story as it follows the tale of a young girl adopted by a warrior and raised to become a lady. The phenomenal success of the first Princess Maker paved the way for Princess Maker 2, which was an international hit that opened the doors for several more acclaimed stories in the series.
Fully refined visuals & audio
Princess Maker Refine rejuvenates the classic title with a graphical makeover, improving on the classic charm of the original 16-bit color graphics with vivid, re-touched full color, supervised by the original creator, Takami Akai. Voice acting has also been added, bringing an extra layer of immersion to the game and helping you connect more with your daughter.
Raise your daughter with love
You are the hero who saved a kingdom besieged by evil and on the verge of total ruin. Weary of death and destruction, you decide to give to the world rather than take from it, and adopt an orphan child. From this day forward, you are the father of a beautiful young girl.
Humble maid, or beautiful princess?
It's up to you to raise this young, orphaned girl into a woman. What kind of person will she be? Your work, your affection and your dreams will all shape her destiny. The fate of your daughter is in your hands.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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