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Settle into a fantasy world where you gather, craft, farm, and befriend villagers while uncovering the mysteries of ancient humans.
Released 25 Mar 2024
Build a Custom Home
Uncover Ancient Human Secrets
Grow Crops and Raise Animals
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Developed by Singularity 6 Corporation · Published by Singularity 6 Corporation
In Palia, you make a home in a fantasy world shaped by the disappearance of the Ancient Humans. Quests lead you through its history and introduce you to the villagers, whose friendships—and, for some, romances—you can develop.
Explore different regions to forage, mine, fish, catch insects, hunt wildlife, and gather materials. Use what you collect to cook, craft furniture and other items, tend crops, and raise animals on your ranch. There is no player combat, and you can focus on activities at your own pace.
Develop skills to unlock tools, recipes, and other rewards, while expanding and decorating your home plot. You can also visit other players and join them for activities such as cooking, hunting, fishing, and gathering; some quests and home-building goals are completed individually.
Players who enjoy Palia often value its relaxed, no-combat pace, the variety of gathering and crafting activities, and the freedom to shape a home plot. Reviews also praise its villagers and story, along with friendly moments of cooperation. Other players find the activities grindy or repetitive, and criticize monetization, bugs, and limits on what friends can progress through together.
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Dive into a world rich with adventure and lore. Complete quests that reveal the secrets of Ancient Humans, deepen your connections with Palia’s Villagers, raise adorable animal companions on your Ranch, and help shape the story around you.
Design your ideal space with near limitless possibilities! Craft items, place Building Blocks, and landscape with Yardwork Decor to create a home that’s uniquely yours, both inside and out. Display your creativity and join Home Tours to get inspired by the community's incredible designs.
Step into the Royal Highlands, a sprawling region surrounding the ruins of an ancient palace lost to time. Meet new Villagers, encounter unique flora and fauna, and uncover long-forgotten secrets hidden across these beautiful, sun-kissed lands.
Meet your very own horse and journey side by side across Palia’s gorgeous landscapes where every mounted adventure becomes faster, farther, and full of possibilities.
Explore a dense, magical forest filled with surprises around every corner. Discover new artifacts, creatures, insects, and more when you unveil Elderwood's mysteries with friends.
Palia changes and evolves throughout the year with seasonal updates and celebrations. Each season brings new adventures, Bulletin Board quests, community events, progression paths, and surprises to enjoy with friends. Between fall and winter to spring and summer, there’s always something fresh to enjoy that will keep you coming back.
Grow meaningful relationships with lovable Villagers or team up with fellow adventurers for unforgettable journeys. Chill out by collecting and trading irresistibly adorable Plushies, Potato Pods, and Stickers, fostering friendships one collectible at a time.
Wander through Kilima Valley, Bahari Bay, the Elderwood, and the Royal Highlands to gather rare insects, forage for ingredients, and enjoy the scenic beauty of Palia. Tend to your home plot, nurture your garden, and live your dream life.
Whether solo or with friends, Palia is a place where you’re always welcome. Discover a cozy community filled with new friends, enchanting magic, shared adventures, and endless charm.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 52 |
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| Players | 1–30 |
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| Multiplayer | Palia supports both solo play and online multiplayer. Official features list Single-player, Online Co-op, and Cross-Platform Multiplayer. Reviews consistently describe party play, cooperative gathering, cooking, hunting, fishing, events, minigames, item requests/gifting, home visits, and shared-loot or group-bonus systems. Multiple reviews state map instances contain about 20 to 30 players, with one review specifically stating 25 players per instance. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No information about modding or multiplayer mods is provided. |
| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 5 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
