FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time for Windows PC: Download Guide, Tips and Features

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Shape your own adventure on a mysterious island, switching between 14 unique jobs to live the life you want.

FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is a slow-life RPG where you fish, craft, build, or battle monsters, traveling between a thriving past and a ruined present to save the world.

I think fans of *Animal Crossing* will love its cozy vibe and endless ways to customize their island.

You can download it on Steam for Windows 10 and 11, launched May 21, 2025, with a patch fixing co-op and crashes.

It’s also on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, with no mobile version yet.

From LEVEL5 Inc., it’s got a ‘Very Positive’ Steam rating (92% positive from 3,400+ reviews) and blends crafting with JRPG adventure.

This guide covers installing it on Windows, its main features, and tips for new players.

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Download and Install FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time on Windows – A Step-by-Step Guide

To play FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time on your Windows PC, download it from Steam. Here’s how:

Method 1: Steam
1. Go to the Steam page: Steam.
2. Click Add to Cart ($59.99, often cheaper).
3. Log into your Steam account or make one.
4. Finish the purchase and click Install in your Steam Library.
5. Wait for the download (about 15 GB with updates).
6. Start it from your Steam Library or desktop.

Quick Tip: 💡 Switch Lives often; each job levels up your skills.

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What is FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time About?

FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time, launched May 21, 2025 by LEVEL5 Inc., is a slow-life RPG for Windows 10 and 11 plus PS4, PS5, Xbox, and Switch, where you explore a time-traveling island, switch between 14 “Lives” like Cook or Paladin, and build or fight to unravel a mystery across past and present.

Main Gameplay: Craft, gather, battle, or terraform your island in solo or co-op modes, with a story about a dragon fossil and a girl’s plea.

A patch on May 23, 2025 fixes co-op lag and crashes for smoother play. I love how every Life feels like a new way to play, from chopping trees to slaying beasts.

Key Features

14 Lives (jobs) with unique skills
Time-travel between past and present islands
Island terraforming and building
Co-op multiplayer and solo NPC parties
Crafting, gathering, and combat systems

Why Play FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time on Windows?

Windows 10 and 11 give you smooth play, cute visuals, and easy controls for a full slow-life adventure.

Tips for PC Beginners in FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time

New to FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time on PC? Here are five tips to get started:

Set Keys: Put job switch on a mouse button in Settings > Controls for quick changes.
Speed Up: Lower textures in Graphics to avoid lag.
Try Lives: Test all 14 Lives (menu) to find your favorite early.
Gather Often: Collect resources (map) for crafting and cash.
Team Up: Add NPC allies or friends (party menu) for tough fights.