Stardew Valley

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1599 Ratings

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  1. Letongthiennha
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best game in my life. It is not an AAA titile, just an indie game but you will feel like it is one of the best AAA game ever. It is super-addicted,charming, especially when play the game with your friends. Lots of thing to do, a lots of fun quest,mind-blowing details, the best pixel graphic game,..much more. Everything here is so lively and peaceful, just like the real world,One of the best game in my life. It is not an AAA titile, just an indie game but you will feel like it is one of the best AAA game ever. It is super-addicted,charming, especially when play the game with your friends. Lots of thing to do, a lots of fun quest,mind-blowing details, the best pixel graphic game,..much more. Everything here is so lively and peaceful, just like the real world, it might sound boring but trust me, you can't stop playing this game. One of the best soundtrack ever. That is too excellent for an indie developer with only one people. Thank you so much for making Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe-Eric Barone. Don't care about the negative review, it is a masterpiece.
    JUST PLAY IT    … Expand
  2. n64fog
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    A perfect game. When I first played Stardew Valley in 2016 it made me feel a level of contentment only matched by my childhood experiences with Pokémon Sapphire back in 2003, and Oblivion in 2008. Four years later I still go back to Stardew Valley now and then, and have not yet seen everything the game has to offer.

    The soundtrack is first class. Graphics are retro and cosy.    A perfect game. When I first played Stardew Valley in 2016 it made me feel a level of contentment only matched by my childhood experiences with Pokémon Sapphire back in 2003, and Oblivion in 2008. Four years later I still go back to Stardew Valley now and then, and have not yet seen everything the game has to offer.

    The soundtrack is first class. Graphics are retro and cosy. Gameplay is varied, with it being left up to you whether you work your land, expand your farmhouse, build relationships with the townspeople, go fishing, follow the main storyline, attend local festivals and events, crawl through a dungeon populated with monsters and resources, or any of the other activities this game offers.    … Expand
  3. VelikiBogPan
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This game has endless content. You can spend dozens of hours without getting bored. Truly addictive. Worth every penny.
  4. zeux
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Absolutly amazing game! If you want to enjoy it the most then dont watch any tutorials
  5. Trombly
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    This is not normally the kind of game I like to play, but when I tried it out I was pleasantly surprised. It nails the "one more hour/day" perfectly.

    There is plenty to do, from farming and fishing, to combat deep in the mine as well as some hidden secrets and stories I won't mention here. Its soundtrack and core gameplay are very relaxing, especially after a hard day. I am very    This is not normally the kind of game I like to play, but when I tried it out I was pleasantly surprised. It nails the "one more hour/day" perfectly.

    There is plenty to do, from farming and fishing, to combat deep in the mine as well as some hidden secrets and stories I won't mention here. Its soundtrack and core gameplay are very relaxing, especially after a hard day. I am very impressed this was made by just one guy.    … Expand
  6. pedcruv
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    História: A história não é o foco do game claramente, porém ela é bem feita, principalmente os eventos, a partir do momento que você compreende o calendário o jogo fica mais animador com você querendo ser o melhor de todos.

    Gameplay: A gameplay é bem feita, não tem muito o que falar sobre ela, bem no padrão Harvest Moon, bugs são inexistentes. Online: O online da uma sobrevida ao    História: A história não é o foco do game claramente, porém ela é bem feita, principalmente os eventos, a partir do momento que você compreende o calendário o jogo fica mais animador com você querendo ser o melhor de todos.

    Gameplay: A gameplay é bem feita, não tem muito o que falar sobre ela, bem no padrão Harvest Moon, bugs são inexistentes.

    Online: O online da uma sobrevida ao game, é muito melhor ter sua própria fazenda e viver sua vida, mas jogar com os amigas é sempre mais divertido.

    Veredito: Jogue, o game é barato de mais, ele poderia custar facilmente R$ 60, além de ser muito leve ele demora para enjoar.    … Expand
  7. MPGSpotter
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Gets a 10/10 for the soundtrack alone, then I found out there's a really awesome Harvest Moon-like game that comes with Raven's Descent and Dance of the Moonlight Jellies
  8. DCsphinx
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Incredible Game. It is aesthetic and nostalgic. I am continuously impressed by the dedication that the developer has for this game and its fans, even years after the game was released. The game appears to be a simple farming game, but as you delve deeper into the story, you will discover deep and dark secrets about each character, and incredible map areas you didn't know existed. You canIncredible Game. It is aesthetic and nostalgic. I am continuously impressed by the dedication that the developer has for this game and its fans, even years after the game was released. The game appears to be a simple farming game, but as you delve deeper into the story, you will discover deep and dark secrets about each character, and incredible map areas you didn't know existed. You can play it on pretty much any PC, and it's well worth playing, trust me. Eric Barone, the developer, is also one man whom you can feel confident in supporting by buying his products. He always delivers. Every update is a huge expansion of the gameplay and mechanics, and often times the map, and they are always free. He always delivers on what the players want, and he is very accessible to talk to. He truly loves his work, and it shows in this beautiful masterpiece of a game. - Devin… Expand
  9. Scoty
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best experience that I lived in my life.
    I love this game and im too sad cause I finished it.
  10. debonis25
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    I absolutely adore this game. Very relaxing, very easy to put a lot of time into. Especially after the most recent 1.5 update.
  11. Mjolkurferna
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Stardew Valley might appear as a basic farming sim but underneath there is a hidden gem of a game. Developed by only one person, this game is made with soul and love and you can see and feel it while you play.

    Pros: - Atmosphere is calming and relaxing. - Gameplay has a fine line between grind and progress. - Friendship system and romance. The residents of Stardew Valley have a lot    Stardew Valley might appear as a basic farming sim but underneath there is a hidden gem of a game. Developed by only one person, this game is made with soul and love and you can see and feel it while you play.

    Pros:
    - Atmosphere is calming and relaxing.
    - Gameplay has a fine line between grind and progress.
    - Friendship system and romance. The residents of Stardew Valley have a lot of personality and have heart events which promotes character development.
    - Variety of things to do, farming, fishing, mining, combat.
    - Multiple options for replayability, new farm layouts, etc.
    - Has multiplayer options and in depth option for it.
    - Soundtrack is lovely and fits for the game.
    - Bundles, which makes you plan ahead and creates self goals.
    - Seasons which spice up things with special holidays and events.
    - The developer has been pushing free updates and is usually available if help is needed.
    - The game is dirt cheap if you compare it to the hours you would put into the game.

    Cons
    - Can be a bit hard to get into the game at first. The game doesn't tell you what to do and you are on your own. You do get some mini quests that push you into the right direction but I've seen people quit before getting into the game. This can be a con or a pro for people.

    Overall, I can't stress enough how much value this game offers. It has so much soul in it and I recommend it for everyone.

    Verdict - 10/10.    … Expand
  12. Methias
    Jun 23, 2021
    10
    Stardew Valley has been out for some time. And it's jus something that is so remarkably well done that I'm not even sure a simple review would do it justice. It's a typical farm management sim game with added in RPG elements. Usually, when a game likes this crops up, it's called a Harvest Moon clone, since HM was the game franchise that birthed the love of the farmers life games.

    But I    Stardew Valley has been out for some time. And it's jus something that is so remarkably well done that I'm not even sure a simple review would do it justice. It's a typical farm management sim game with added in RPG elements. Usually, when a game likes this crops up, it's called a Harvest Moon clone, since HM was the game franchise that birthed the love of the farmers life games.

    But I rarely actually hear Stardew Valley called a Harvest Moon clone because everything it has, everything it does, it's all HM to the point, but at the same time, it's its own. Eric Barone, the sole guy who made the game from start to finish, made everything from scratch. Art, animations, characters, story, music, scenes. Everything. He was literally a one man team working o what many would consider to be a far too big of a task.

    He took on a challenge, and over several years, birthed what would become the greatest farmers life sim game that likely will ever exist.

    Now, let's talk about that exact game itself.

    What this game is, is pretty much in the most simple of terms a Harvest Moon, Rune Factory or Animal Crossing fans perfect game. It holds a perfect combination of elements from all types of these games rolled into one neat package that presents itself perfectly. (A total of 99%. The 1% difference being the save system.)

    The game is a time cruncher, it will take you some number of hours to even get through into the second year. The mixture of RPG and farm construction is brilliant. The social element of the game is spot on, not too strong but neither too weak. You're not forced to do a single thing. You're only suggested things to do, and once you're through the intro (which you can skip), you're free to do as you please.

    I have played so many hours of this game, which is unsurprising after I waited so long for it to release. In just the first hour alone, I felt the £10.99 I paid for it was more than worth it and more.

    I usually go for more in depth review writing formats, but in this case, everything about Stardew Valley is so simple yet so wonderful, I'll just use an easy to follow part by part description.

    Pros-

    1. Game world is large and open. Certain areas are locked off and require time to pass by or effort to gain access, making it so there's near enough always soemthing undicovered.

    2. Character Customization lets you feel like you've got a rather lovely personal connection to the game and the characters. Be it you want to play as man or woman. Have green hair, green skin or anything that's regular or not so regular.

    3. RPG Elements such as fighting and searching through the mines against a variety of monsters is a brillant addition to a traditonal farm sim type of game. (Definitely has one up on Rune Factory.)

    4. Character Relationships are progressive, take time and are very believable. Such as you won't gain access to someone's private space (I.E, their room) if you're not a good friend of theirs.

    5. Town Feels alive. NPC's will greet one another as they pass by in the town. Something similar past games have always lacked.

    6.Build your own farm. Quite literally you can build it how you like. Place wells for water, plant new trees, grow crops where you please. Don't quite like the placement of a certain construct? Just move it with the option to do so being added in for free in a past patch. It's complete free choice.

    7. Pets. A dog or a cat. Seriously, who doesn't love pets in a game.

    8. Interesting Story with different possible outcomes. There are two in total.

    9. Get yourself a family. Woo one of the local 12 single NPC's. Six guys and six girls. Get married, have kids (maximum of 2) and have a happy farm life. Same sex marriage is also a possibility, which is wonderful inclusion. Any potential marriage partner will be happy to go with either gender of male or female. Some elements are even change to reflect this, such as the character Leah. If you romance her as a male, her ex partner will be an old boyfriend, while if you romance her as a female, her ex will be an old girlfriend.

    10. Brilliant crafting system that unlocks more things to build as your skill grows in various areas. I.E, farming, fishing, etc.

    11. Mini Games can be located in the towns pub, the Stardrop Saloon. These arcade machine works and is impressively well done.

    12. Multiplayer for up to four friends to have fun together.

    13. The whole game is a gentle, easy, relaxing experience that is perfect to play in order to take it easy and chill.

    Cons-

    1. Awkward save system that could of used a little re-thinking, but it still works just fine.

    Overall, Stardew Valley is one of the rare games that deserves the 10/10 score.

    It's by far one of the best farm management RPG games available and should be in anyone's game collection, as there's something for any gamer to love in Stardew Valley.    … Expand
  13. SebaRand
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    It is a round trip and not back, it is impressive what a person can do when they are really passionate about games
  14. jmengu29
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Wonderful game with tons of hours of fresh content to explore. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to take some breaks playing video games. Playing Stardew Valley for first time is an amazing experience that i wish everyone to live.
  15. Frost_Cube
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Harvest Moon is back! And its simple and fun again. From the soundtrack to its gameplay its simply a true work of art done by one man. Thank You STARDEW VALLEY.o0O
  16. alivemau5
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    What an amazingly polished and cared for game. Do yourself a favor and look up what the one man team Eric from Concerned Ape went through to build this game. It was a labor of love and it SHOWS. This one man team put many many large teams to shame (i'm looking at you Harvest Moon)
  17. llsamuellucall
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    A game-changer.
    The mechanics, story and characters make it impossible not to like Sradew Valley!
  18. ShyFarmer
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    This game has helped me get through one of the most difficult moments in my life. Every time I played this game I could disconnect, and think only of my farm. I have been playing around 320 hours and I have enjoyed each of them like the first time.
  19. Filixi
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Most chill vibe game in the world and very casual. Is funny as **** dude like
  20. Jullai
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    I absolutely loved playing Stardew valley! There was love put into this game, and it shows. It seems so simple at first but there is so much attention to detail, a must buy!
  21. TereDim
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Это отличная, полноценная игра которая точно вам понравится! Игра совсем не про ферму, как это может показаться на 1 взгляд, это только кусок ее геймплея, игра очень большая и во всем этом мире ты не заскучаешь, ведь каждый день обязательно что-то случитсяЭто отличная, полноценная игра которая точно вам понравится! Игра совсем не про ферму, как это может показаться на 1 взгляд, это только кусок ее геймплея, игра очень большая и во всем этом мире ты не заскучаешь, ведь каждый день обязательно что-то случится
  22. koplo
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    this game is just a masterpiece in every sense of the word, i enjoyed every single second of it and it is highly recommended
  23. hange122
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    I didn't really like games like these. I would call them repetitive and boring. And at the first time i played it, i was right! After that, seeing the game grow my friend suggested it to me again. Then i played it again, and oh boy it really made me change my mind. It's just perfection.
  24. RZX22D9
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Grabbed it on release and never regretted it. I have probably bought 6 or 7 copies by now (most of them as gifts for close ones). It's probably one of the most relaxing games I've ever played. It's been 5 years and the game still receives massive FREE updates. The dev is also a cool and likable guy who frequently helps people if they encounter some issues.
  25. ibanegas
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    I have to text something without another option if I want to rate the game: ten points. Enough? Haha.
  26. Winqq
    May 9, 2022
    10
    Amazing work Eric! The game just continues to fascinate me after so many years
  27. Mooprs
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    I must be honest in the fact that I am biased with this game. I absolutely love it because it creates a constant feeling of nostalgia after only 3 years of starting it. I only feel happy while playing this and very few games have been able to do that for me. The game itself is beautiful and impressive considering this was made by a single person. Very nice pixel art, pretty decent combatI must be honest in the fact that I am biased with this game. I absolutely love it because it creates a constant feeling of nostalgia after only 3 years of starting it. I only feel happy while playing this and very few games have been able to do that for me. The game itself is beautiful and impressive considering this was made by a single person. Very nice pixel art, pretty decent combat all though it borrows from classic TLOZ, fun farming and just overall a ton of things to do. There is really nothing bad I can say about it.. the npcs are decently fun to interact with at the beginning all though they get a bit boring overtime. Great game but not for everyone, and it's nice to play with friends or relatives.… Expand
  28. ColdFNight
    Dec 7, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor RPG/Simulação Indie que já joguei, feito com muito zelo e planejado em detalhes.
  29. AnhZ
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    Chơi game này hồi 2016 cho tới lúc mua được game hồi 2019, phải nói là game rất cuốn.
  30. Qwertyz
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    Stardew Valley is a brilliant game if we want to become farmers but difficult simulators are too much. great graphics, relaxing activities that do not just punish you to walk and plant vegetables you can do whatever you want go to the mine or go fishing, build a chicken coop to expand your farm with another building. the game took 125h of my life and I don't regret a single one
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Awards & Rankings

7
#7 Best PC Game of 2016
14
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
10
#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. RPG Fan
    Jul 19, 2017
    92
    Stardew Valley is without a doubt the best game in the Harvest Moon genre in many years. It has a subtle message about what it means to live a good life and to flourish through a combination of hard work and human connection. The Harvest Moon games all basically boil down to managing a mix of time, tasks, and metrics, and recent entries in the series have relied heavily on exploiting a new gameplay gimmick with each iteration: in one it's crafting structures for the town, in another it's trading with foreign economies. The problem with this approach is that once these gimmicks are exhausted — all the houses built or all the goods traded — the games feel hollow. Stardew Valley succeeds by delivering a robust experience that does not merely rely on watching a meter go up. It has something to say and says it well, while never abandoning the core gameplay that attracted players in the first place.
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  2. GameGrin
    Sep 23, 2016
    90
    Don't start this game if you value relationships, your job, your social life, and having free time. Stardew Valley will take all of that away from you, but it's okay because it's a great game.
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  3. Gamer.nl
    Jul 25, 2016
    85
    Stardew Valley is a fine, smart farm simulation game. It is slow and it involves a lot of daily tasks, but in Stardew Valley there is something ingenious about those tasks.
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