Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is an action role-playing simulation video game developed by Edelweiss and published by Marvelous and XSEED. Players control Sakuna, a spoiled harvest goddess banished to Hinoe Island, tasked with clearing it of demons alongside a group of human exiles. The game blends side-scrolling hack-and-slash combat with detailed farming simulation, where players must grow rice to enhance Sakuna's abilities. The narrative is set between the Lowly Realm of humans and the Lofty Realm of gods, with Sakuna exploring both worlds. A key gameplay element is the meticulous rice cultivation process, from planting to harvesting, impacting Sakuna’s combat prowess. Players will also engage in crafting, weapon creation, cooking, and building relationships with other characters. The game draws from Japanese mythology, creating a rich and detailed world and storyline. First released in November 2020, the game has sold over a million units.