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Palia

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First release
Dec 14, 2023
Publisher
Singularity 6
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Indie, Adventure, Simulator · Open world, Fantasy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Palia is a free-to-play life simulation MMO where players take on the role of humans who have mysteriously appeared in a world primarily inhabited by a species called the Majiri. Gameplay centers on village life activities including fishing, foraging, hunting, mining, insect catching, cooking, furniture making, gardening, and ranching. Players work to become members of Kilima Village by gathering and crafting materials, with the adjacent Bahari Bay area offering higher-level resources and server-wide events.

Also known as PaliaClientSteam.exe

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Storyline
Humans disappeared from the world of Palia thousands of years ago and were believed to be extinct. After mysteriously reappearing, a human newcomer is welcomed into Kilima Village by the Majiri. While building a new home and forming relationships with the villagers, they explore ancient ruins and search for answers about humanity’s disappearance and sudden return.Read more

Humans disappeared from the world of Palia thousands of years ago and were believed to be extinct. After mysteriously reappearing, a human newcomer is welcomed into Kilima Village by the Majiri. While building a new home and forming relationships with the villagers, they explore ancient ruins and search for answers about humanity’s disappearance and sudden return.

Release dates
Nintendo Switch
Dec 14, 2023
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mar 25, 2024
PlayStation 5
May 13, 2025
All 6 release dates
Xbox Series X|S
May 13, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 2026 · Date to be confirmed
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 24, 2023
Game modes
Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO), Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
life simulation, exploration, crafting, nature, free-to-play
… All 7, farming simulator, cozy

At a Glance

Critic Score
87
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 44,846 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 31 Oct
  • Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 31 Oct

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