Fantasy Life i Returns from the Dead
After a tough month for cozy gamers who suffered from buggy launches, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has provided a welcome win to many. Launched on May 21, 2025, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is already trending everywhere, especially on Steam, where it currently holds one of the top spots in the bestsellers.
The game also had an early access opportunity for Deluxe Edition owners who have been posting their love for the experience online. Fans of the original 2015 Fantasy Life game are especially excited that this spiritual sequel has delivered the heart and charm they remembered and much more.
Early Reviews Sing Praises of Fantasy Life's Variety
Just a few days after its early access release, Fantasy Life i landed nearly 2000 “Very Positive” reviews on Steam and is being touted to battle for cozy game of the year. Here is what players are loving:
- 14 unique classes to level up
- Skill trees, gathering, crafting, and lifestyle choices
- Blend of Animal Crossing and Zelda and all the RPG elements,
“It manages to surpass my expectation in pretty much every sense.”
Steam Reviewer
- Even the r/fantasylife is swamped with accolades calling the title a perfect line-up of tropes from the cozy genre along with modern sensibilities.
A few kinks, but developers are listening
Even though multiplayer has been a sore spot for some players, Level 5 has already corrected these issues with a Day 1 patch. They are clearly listening and care about player experience – a good sign for success in the long run.
Worldwide Distribution and Launch Date
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is out now worldwide as of May 21st at 11 AM EDT on:
- PC (Steam)
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4 & 5
- Xbox Series X|S
Could This Be The Cozy Game of 2025?
With the depth of content, quality of polish, and positive community response, Fantasy Life i may just be the cozy game to beat in 2025. In a year of undercooked launch titles, it has been refreshing to see a game deliver on its expectations and then some.
Why Fantasy Life i Could Be the Cozy Game of 2025
- Fulfilling a career, a full cozy RPG experience for fans of cozy games.
- Combining some of the best elements of Animal Crossing, Zelda, and classic RPGs.
- Overwhelmingly positive reviews from Steam and Reddit communities.
- The developer is fixing basic issues, especially multiplayer.
- Differentiating itself in a year of disappointing cozy games.
- A strong contender for Cozy Game of the Year 2025.
