Various Daylife is a fascinating experiment from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default. It’s a hybrid of a 'Life Sim' and a traditional 'JRPG,' and it works surprisingly well for mobile play. Instead of spending your time exploring dungeons, the bulk of the game is about 'Work.' You choose daily jobs that raise specific stats, but they also cost stamina and have their own unique storylines.
The combat is turn-based and features a clever 'Chain' and 'Change' system that emphasizes status effects and teamwork over pure power. The art style is gorgeous—colorful, soft, and full of character. It’s a game meant for slow, steady progression. It’s less about the 'epic quest' and more about the daily life of an explorer in a new land. It’s charming, unique, and deeply satisfying for fans of the genre who want something a bit different.
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■Story
In the year 211 of the Imperial Era, a new continent was discovered. Explore its every last corner as a settler of Antoecia, while living your life to the fullest in the city of Erebia.
■Features
• Character growth through everyday work
VARIOUS DAYLIFE features over 20 job classes and more than 100 types of work for those jobs to perform. Since you’ll be able to increase your strength through physical labor or improve your magic with more mentally taxing tasks, you can shape your character how you see fit depending on your choice of work.
• Overcome dungeons with skilled management
Choose what limited rations, items and camping gear you can pack in your bags as you leave the safety of the city to confront the unknown. You'll battle monsters, bad weather, and food spoilage out on the various frontiers of Antoecia. When the going gets tough, will you press onward, or retreat to explore another day?
You’ll have to make these kinds of decisions as you trailblaze a way across the continent, where none have trod before.
• Innovative Battle System – The Three CHAs
Introducing a twist to the traditional job-and-ability, turn-based battle, with a unique system that relies heavily on working together with your allies. CHANGE your foes' conditions, build up a CHAIN of attacks and seize your CHANCE at inflicting heavy damage!
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.An all-new adventure x daily life RPG from SQUARE ENIX, created by the development team that worked on OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT.
■Story
In the year 211 of the Imperial Era, a new continent was discovered. Explore its every last corner as a settler of Antoecia, while living your life to the fullest in the city of Erebia.
■Features
• Character growth through everyday work
VARIOUS DAYLIFE features over 20 job classes and more than 100 types of work for those jobs to perform. Since you’ll be able to increase your strength through physical labor or improve your magic with more mentally taxing tasks, you can shape your character how you see fit depending on your choice of work.
• Overcome dungeons with skilled management
Choose what limited rations, items and camping gear you can pack in your bags as you leave the safety of the city to confront the unknown. You'll battle monsters, bad weather, and food spoilage out on the various frontiers of Antoecia. When the going gets tough, will you press onward, or retreat to explore another day?
You’ll have to make these kinds of decisions as you trailblaze a way across the continent, where none have trod before.
• Innovative Battle System – The Three CHAs
Introducing a twist to the traditional job-and-ability, turn-based battle, with a unique system that relies heavily on working together with your allies. CHANGE your foes' conditions, build up a CHAIN of attacks and seize your CHANCE at inflicting heavy damage!












Various Daylife is an innovative RPG that blends everyday life simulation with turn-based adventure. Set in the imperial year 211, players explore the newly discovered continent of Antoecia. Choose from over 20 job classes and more than 100 types of daily work to develop your character. When you venture beyond the city walls, use the strategic 'Three CHs' battle system—Change, Chain, and Chance—to defeat enemies and secure your future.
Over 20 diverse job classes
Unique 'Work' based progression
Stunning storybook art style
Innovative turn-based combat system
Don't just focus on 'Attack'. Jobs that raise 'Endurance' and 'Spirit' are vital for late-game dungeons where battles become endurance tests. Also, remember to take 'Rest' days; working with low stamina increases your chance of injury, which resets your weekly progress.
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First, 'Change' your enemy's status (e.g., soak them with water). Next, 'Chain' multiple attacks to build a multiplier. Finally, use your 'Chance' move to deal a devastating finisher. This sequence is the only way to beat bosses without being over-leveled.
Failing a job results in a 'Stress' penalty and fewer stat gains. You'll need to spend a day resting at the inn to recover.