In Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, players embark on an adventure to a mysterious island guided by a dragon's fossil. The game offers 14 unique "Lives" (jobs) to choose from, allowing players to gather materials, craft items, and battle monsters. Players can shape the island by building and decorating their own towns, and explore the largest continent in the series with new actions like climbing and swimming. The game s multiplayer with up to four players, including cross-platform play and two-player couch co-op.