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Rakuen

Developed by Laura Shigihara · Published by Laura Shigihara

StatusOut now ReleaseMay 10, 2017 Price$7.49 Metacritic84/100 Steam reviews4,686

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$7.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic84/100
Steam reviews4,686
Languages13
Achievements15
DLC2

Overview

A video game by Laura Shigihara, published by Laura Shigihara — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsOverwhelmingly Positive — 96% positive of 5,848
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:Story RichEmotionalPuzzleCuteJRPGPixel GraphicsRPGAdventureAnimeFantasyFunnyColorful

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Rakuen.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
  • Processor: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 1024x768 High Color +
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 250 MB available space

Supported languages (13)

EnglishItalianSpanish - SpainKoreanSimplified ChineseGermanHungarianTurkishVietnameseUkrainianRussianFrenchJapanese

Rakuen FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Rakuen?

Steam classifies Rakuen as a video game, developed by Laura Shigihara. A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.

How much does Rakuen cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Rakuen at $7.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Rakuen single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Rakuen: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Rakuen on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Rakuen for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Rakuen out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 10, 2017.

What platforms is Rakuen on?

Rakuen is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Rakuen single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Rakuen cost?

Steam lists it at $7.49.

Does Rakuen have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 15 achievements for Rakuen.

What is Rakuen's Metacritic score?

Rakuen has a Metacritic score of 84/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Rakuen?

Rakuen is developed by Laura Shigihara and published by Laura Shigihara.

Where to get Rakuen

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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