G-MODE Corporation (Head Office: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Seiichiro Kato) is pleased to announce that the PlayStation®4 version of Japanese Rural Life Adventure, a slow-life simulation game developed by GAME START LLC, is now available worldwide as of today, November 6 (Friday). The game is also playable on PlayStation®5.
Japanese Rural Life Adventure Now Available on PS4 (Also Playable on PS5)!
Japanese Rural Life Adventure, already available on Nintendo Switch™ and Steam®, launches today, November 6 (Friday), on the PlayStation™Store!
To celebrate the launch, a 20% off sale is now underway for PlayStation Plus members. Don't miss this opportunity to purchase the game at a special discounted price!
[Sale Price] US$19.99 → US$15.99 / €18.95 → €15.16, 20% OFF for PlayStation Plus subscribers.
[Sale Period] Until November 19, 2026 (Thursday). Please refer to the PlayStation Store page for the exact end time and tax related pricing.
Purchase the Game Here!
[US PlayStation Store]: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10018848
[European PlayStation Store (UK)]: https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/concept/10018848/
The game was first released on the game subscription service Apple Arcade in September 2023, where it quickly gained popularity and reached No. 1 in the rankings in both Japan and the United States.
It was later featured in the Indie World presentation broadcast on March 3, 2026, and launched on Nintendo Switch and Steam on the same day. By August 2026, the game had surpassed 100,000 downloads.
The title has also received widespread recognition, ranking 6th overall and 5th in the Simulation category at the Dengeki Indie Awards 2026.
Pre-orders Now Open for the Nintendo Switch Physical Edition of Japanese Rural Life Adventure!
The physical edition of Japanese Rural Life Adventure for Nintendo Switch is scheduled to launch on November 12 (Thursday), with pre-orders now available!
Customers who pre-order the game at participating retailers will also receive exclusive retailer-specific bonuses. For more details, please visit the official website.
Official Website (Japanese Only)
http://gmodecorp.com/cs/jrla/package
Also Available on Nintendo Switch and Steam as Digital Downloads!
Japanese Rural Life Adventure is also available on Nintendo Switch and Steam! Enjoy the game on your preferred platform.
Nintendo Switch Store Page
US: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/japanese-rural-life-adventure-switch
EU: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Japanese-Rural-Life-Adventure-3043993.html
Steam Store Page
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4158870/
Japanese Rural Life Adventure – Game Overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZlAO7J0z2w
Experience the peaceful charm of rural Japan, surrounded by beautiful nature.
The story begins with a protagonist who leaves the bustling city behind and moves into an old, abandoned house in the countryside.
Clean up your home, tend to your garden, and grow crops in your own fields. Spend your days fishing in crystal-clear streams, catching insects, and enjoying DIY projects. As you settle into your new life, your home and abilities will gradually develop.
Experience the beauty of Japan's four distinct seasons through traditional seasonal activities and minigames, from springtime cherry blossom viewing to summer festivals and shaved ice, autumnal visits to family graves and roasted sweet potatoes, and winter traditions such as the ringing of temple bells on New Year's Eve and the first shrine visit of the year.
Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of traditional Japanese country life and enjoy a relaxing, laid-back rural adventure.
[Title] Japanese Rural Life Adventure
[Genre] Simulation
[Players] 1 Player
[Platforms] Nintendo Switch, Steam, PlayStation®4 (also playable on PlayStation®5)
[Supported Languages] Japanese, Arabic, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, German, French, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Korean
[IARC Rating] 3+
[Copyright]
©GAME START LLC ©G-MODE Corporation
[Official Website]
https://gmodecorp.com/cs/jrla
[Nintendo Switch Store Page]
US: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/japanese-rural-life-adventure-switch
EU: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Japanese-Rural-Life-Adventure-3043993.html
[Steam Store Page]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4158870/
[PlayStation Store]
[US PlayStation Store]: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10018848
[European PlayStation Store (UK)]: https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/concept/10018848/
About G-MODE Corporation
G-MODE Corporation is a game content planning and development company operating across mobile, PC, and console platforms. Its original titles, including the KUUKIYOMI: Consider It! and TORIDAMA series are currently available and enjoying popularity.
The company also manages licensing for titles originally popularized on arcade and console platforms by DATA EAST, as well as the G-MODE Archives project, which revives classic feature phone games.
Since 2018, G-MODE has expanded into publishing original titles and games from independent creators for consumer gaming platforms, beginning with Nintendo Switch™ and continuing to other console platforms.
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