Runika: A World of Little Legends

Early access since Mar 2022

Build a farm… to save the world. Runika combines a cozy 2D sandbox with a story about a world being drawn into the mysterious Rift. Grow crops at your own pace, build your farm, gather resources, craft your own equipment, and uncover what awakens within the Rift.

84% positive · 114 reviews

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In early access, content still planned

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In early access, content still planned

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Content Planned

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Steam Updated 10 Oct 2026 $12.99

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Evaluation

Runika has been in Early Access since March 1, 2022, with the developer consistently shipping major updates throughout development — including bosses, dungeons, the town of Wealdheim, a new story intro, and most recently a full architecture system in Beta #1 (June 10, 2026). On September 26, 2026, the developer posted that Beta #2 has now begun, describing the game as "essentially finished." This beta includes the complete main story, the final boss (Go'rath, the Aether Blight), post-story content, new character races, potions, key bindings, and a range of other additions. The developer states there are "only about 5 weeks left until release," putting the expected 1.0 launch at approximately early November 2026. The game is currently available in its near-final beta form via Steam's beta branch. The full public release is imminent, with the developer using the remaining time to fix bugs ahead of launch. No content beyond the 1.0 release has been announced, and the January 2026 roadmap noted that post-release updates are expected but not specifically committed to.

Evidence

Developer announces Beta #2 testing phase has begun, states the game is 'essentially finished,' includes the complete story and final boss, and that the full release is approximately 5 weeks away.

news post · Sep 26, 2026 source content planned

high

Beta #1 launched with all essential features; developer confirms Beta #2 will contain the full game ahead of the final 1.0 release.

news post · Jun 10, 2026 source content planned

high

Media

Details

Developer

Pascal Dittrich

Publisher

padSoft

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Action RPG Farming Sim Cozy Exploration Sandbox Agriculture Character Customization Crafting RPG Adventure Cute Indie Relaxing Fantasy Magic

About this game

Build a farm… to save the world.

Runika is a cozy 2D sandbox RPG about farming, exploration and challenging boss battles. Inspired by classic SNES adventures, the spirit of the 90s can be felt in every corner of the world.

Cross the mysterious Rift between worlds, build your own farm and shape the land however you like, free from the pressure of strict day-cycles.

Discover what has awakened deep within the Realm-Between.

Features

Create your own cozy farm without the pressure of daily cycles or seasonal deadlines. Grow crops and keep animals in your own enclosures.
Shape a fully terraformable world to your liking. Dig irrigation channels for your fields, lay down paths and connect everything with minecart tracks!
Experience a cozy adventure with challenging but fair boss fights that reward preparation and experimentation.
Follow the paths of the Realm-Between and explore ancient ruins to uncover more about the threat emerging from the Rift.
Gather resources, unlock recipes and craft hundreds of tools, decorations, meals and other useful items across many different crafting stations and ovens.
Fill your home with furniture, carpets and decorations to slowly turn Runika into a place of your own.
A modern pixel art adventure inspired by the 16-bit era, filled with small references to classic SNES games.