# Princess Maker Refine

> "Princess Maker" pioneered the raising simulation genre with its innovative "raising a daughter" system. The concept of taking in a 10-year-old girl and nurturing her into a mature woman through the player's love and care was groundbreaking at the time and remains popular today.

## Game facts

- Developer: CFK Co., Ltd.
- Publisher: Bliss Brain
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Feb 18, 2017
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Simulation, LifeSim
- Steam Deck: Not yet rated (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/583040/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, Japanese (Japan), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Korean (South Korea); Subtitles: American English, Japanese (Japan), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Korean (South Korea); Audio: Japanese (Japan) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/princess-maker-refine)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- The original 1991 game's distinctive daughter-raising system and varied endings can be enjoyed on modern systems.
- Raising the daughter and reaching target endings such as princess or queen provides a strong sense of achievement and emotional satisfaction.
- The original's distinctive PC-98-era artwork, classic atmosphere, and daring content evoke nostalgia.

### Weaknesses

- Freezes, forced closures, and progression blockers during outings have been repeatedly reported, interfering with core content and attempts to reach endings.
- The UI and controls feel outdated and inconvenient, leading some players to describe the game as effectively unplayable.
- There are sound and compatibility issues, such as missing BGM and the game failing to progress under certain settings.

## Links

- [Princess Maker Refine on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3610)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3610/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T17:07:03.915Z