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Metaphor: ReFantazio

Fantasy JRPG blending turn-based battles, real-time action, and time management

ATLUS · Published by SEGA · Released Oct 10, 2024

ActionAdventureRPG

DRM declared on Steam

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 27K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
84% of 338 in 30 days
Players
1,168
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Oct 28, 2025
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 750 Ti
6 GB RAM · 93 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 92/100 (critic reviews)

What is Metaphor: ReFantazio?

A single-player fantasy JRPG where you travel between towns and dungeons, complete quests, fight through turn-based and real-time combat, and customize a party with Archetype powers. Day and night activities share a limited schedule as you enter a royal tournament for the throne.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy strategic turn-based combat and flexible party classes
  • +you want a story-heavy anime fantasy adventure
  • +you like balancing dungeon trips with relationships and scheduling

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike lengthy games with substantial dialogue and cutscenes
  • −you prefer freeform exploration without calendar deadlines
  • −you want consistently compact dungeons and side content

What players say

89% of 26,547 reviews are positive · 84% of 338 in the last 30 days

Players often praise the art direction, soundtrack, Archetype customization, and strategic combat. The most common complaints are excessive length and late-game padding, along with weak side dungeons and a story some find simplistic despite its political themes.

Players over time

▼ -54% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 2,511 players on Oct 4, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20261,168
Nov 6, 2026697
Nov 5, 2026689
Nov 4, 2026782
Nov 3, 2026944
Nov 2, 2026799
Nov 1, 20261,384
Oct 31, 20261,190
Oct 30, 2026754
Oct 29, 2026776
Oct 28, 2026871
Oct 26, 20261,363
Oct 25, 20261,853
Oct 24, 20261,587
Oct 23, 20261,324
Oct 22, 20261,397
Oct 21, 20261,443
Oct 20, 20261,471
Oct 18, 20262,148
Oct 17, 20261,823
Oct 16, 20261,529
Oct 15, 20261,634
Oct 14, 20261,669
Oct 13, 20261,839
Oct 11, 20262,351
Oct 10, 20261,990
Oct 9, 20261,830
Oct 8, 20261,769
Oct 7, 20261,876
Oct 6, 20261,927
Oct 4, 20262,511
Oct 3, 20262,160
Oct 2, 20261,881
Oct 1, 20261,877
Sep 30, 20261,685
Sep 29, 20261,860
Sep 27, 20262,159
Sep 26, 20261,758
Sep 25, 20261,327
Sep 24, 20261,102
Sep 23, 20261,068
Sep 23, 20261,317
Sep 22, 20261,272
Sep 21, 20261,374

How many players finish Metaphor: ReFantazio?

35% of Steam players have unlocked «Coronation of the King», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Metaphor: ReFantazio screenshot 1

Metaphor: ReFantazio system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 6 GB RAM, 93 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-6300
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 4GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 4GB or Intel Arc A310, 4GB
Memory
6 GB RAM
Storage
93 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
720p @ 30 FPS. A CPU with AVX support is required. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-7600 or Ryzen 5 2600
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 480, 4GB or Intel Arc A380, 6GB
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
93 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
1080p @ 60 FPS. A CPU with AVX support is required. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Does Metaphor: ReFantazio have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Metaphor: ReFantazio run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • First time setup requires active internet connection

PC version details

DRM
Denuvo Anti-tamper
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
44
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America.

Does Metaphor: ReFantazio use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

8 DLC available.

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