Stardew Valley

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1599 Ratings

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  1. Miotke
    Dec 1, 2019
    8
    Very Cool                                                                                      
  2. wasabi250603
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    KCD и Stardew Valley самые ламповые игры в которые я играл. Интересная история, классная система подбора к каждому персонажу индивидуального подхода, последствия. 10
  3. Turboturtle
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    You won't find a better farming game than this. The soundtrack is great, the characters are lovable, and everything just feels right.
  4. frankzhang2046
    Nov 11, 2019
    8
    Really scratches my harvest moon itch. I can't believe this game is developed by a single person. I really like the variety of produces, the wide range of activities. However, the graphics of the game leaves much to be desired.
  5. TheSaltySaltine
    Nov 2, 2019
    9
    A simple, relaxing, laid back farming game. A bit janky in multiplayer but it adds to the character. A game i come back to regularly. Thank you Concerned Ape for this amazing game
  6. valsaven
    Sep 18, 2019
    9
    Wonderful game with beautiful history, graphics and music. I really liked almost all the game mechanics (except fishing, but there is a mod FishingMadeEasy75, where you can adjust the sensitivity). Very well prescribed characters and their stories. I highly recommend to play and plunge into this atmosphere.
    The main disadvantage is that after 1-2 gaming years it isn't interesting to play.    Wonderful game with beautiful history, graphics and music. I really liked almost all the game mechanics (except fishing, but there is a mod FishingMadeEasy75, where you can adjust the sensitivity). Very well prescribed characters and their stories. I highly recommend to play and plunge into this atmosphere.
    The main disadvantage is that after 1-2 gaming years it isn't interesting to play. Mechanics are the same, you have a lot of money, and you can do nothing with them. There are no new events either. It's a pity. It would be great to help develop Pelican Town by expanding the Pierre's shop, for example. Or buying a house for Penny.    … Expand
  7. DouglasM
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Um jogo fenômenal. Amei este jogo por ser simples, belíssimo audiovisualmente, indie e um jogo feliz.
  8. Vectis99
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    Solid, cute, and relaxing- but it requires a hefty time commitment and moves along at a snail pace. If you can get past that, I found this deeply rewarding as an experience to share with a friend. It's also extraordinarily beautiful, with excellent and consistent graphics and audio.
  9. EDGE666
    Aug 7, 2019
    9
    this game never ends. you will never get board with this game cus there will always be some thing for you to do and one of the best developers ever who is passionate about his game. just go get the game already :D
  10. Zerobyte
    Aug 4, 2019
    10
    A really great game.
    For fans of Harvest Moon it's probably the best game ever!
  11. jcolin
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    I do not give '10' scores lightly. In fact, I can't really think of another game that deserves the best possible score. It is the penultimate Harvest Moon game. Before, we had harvest moon. Then came runefactory and the developer split that created Story of Seasons. While story of seasons held the bar as the best farming games this game came along and took the top spot. While some of theI do not give '10' scores lightly. In fact, I can't really think of another game that deserves the best possible score. It is the penultimate Harvest Moon game. Before, we had harvest moon. Then came runefactory and the developer split that created Story of Seasons. While story of seasons held the bar as the best farming games this game came along and took the top spot. While some of the mechanics aren't as deep as Story of Seasons, it makes up for it in sheer amount of polished content. The game has heart and soul and it will pull you in to it's world. The bachlors/bachlorettes are all romanceable regardless of gender, something still not seen in mainstream games and a major step in the right direction.… Expand
  12. Aver_5
    Jul 16, 2019
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. Get this game even if you don't like farming simulators as it is way more than just that,
  13. Bbplayer
    Jun 24, 2019
    8
    This is such a good game, you're going to get addicted to it very quickly, for a good amount of time if you play it!
  14. AlphaMale
    May 19, 2019
    1
    For most of my time in Stardew Valley I was sleeping. No, actually for most of the time I was in Stardew Valley I was watering my crops. I know I can get sprinklers but its just not worth it. The boring thing is talking to people, it's so boring, there should be an update that allows the player to hurt NPCs, also there should be multiplayer. Stardew Valley is a finished game with a lot ofFor most of my time in Stardew Valley I was sleeping. No, actually for most of the time I was in Stardew Valley I was watering my crops. I know I can get sprinklers but its just not worth it. The boring thing is talking to people, it's so boring, there should be an update that allows the player to hurt NPCs, also there should be multiplayer. Stardew Valley is a finished game with a lot of content missing.… Expand
  15. NezharMC
    May 3, 2019
    9
    The true revival of Harvest Moon, a charming game with placement, crafting and other systems similar to Minecraft. In it you must manage a farm, fish, battle with monsters and mine to grow your enterprise, attract the ladies and become a friend of everyone.
    It hangs a little bit too much on randomness but we must remember that most of the game was made by one person. Just one. Really    The true revival of Harvest Moon, a charming game with placement, crafting and other systems similar to Minecraft. In it you must manage a farm, fish, battle with monsters and mine to grow your enterprise, attract the ladies and become a friend of everyone.
    It hangs a little bit too much on randomness but we must remember that most of the game was made by one person. Just one. Really detailed, with a good soundtrack, a really relaxing game.
    Even if the site says it doesn't have online multiplayer, it actually does now, it's a coop mode that can be used once a player builds a cabin to house another player, which is very cheap and then your friend will live there and share money.

    It's a experience to be sure.    … Expand
  16. AmethystWoe
    Apr 30, 2019
    7
    Kind of a cute game i thout and spent there 80 hours,but then it turned to be wasting so much time that i gave up it for a little bit.Really love it but it gotta be released on phones or it is already released.I found playing it on PC boring.
  17. chatskyisretard
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    This game gave me more than 500 hours of beautiful farming. It's kind of second life on pixel farm in small town.
  18. RoamGod
    Feb 23, 2019
    7
    Игра в своем жанре очень хороша в своем жанре.
    Но она не для всех.
    Кому то зайдет а кому то нет.
    Мне просто не зашла.
    Наиграл не так много, и играл с другом в мультиплеере.
  19. kaanelif
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Looking for stress-free game? Stardew Valley very suits you.
    Its very nice game to play like your own life if you dont have one.
  20. Dr-Davin
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    A very atmospheric and "chill" game. Has a great story with many possibilities. Character progression is great and the skills are fun and varied. A must have if you are into games such as Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing.
  21. SebboBastian
    Dec 24, 2018
    9
    First time on PC: I would just try it out a bit, I thought...
    Six hours later I had my first chickens...

    And even if played through the game on pc I bought it on my switch and did everything all over.
    Lovely colorful atmosphere with feel good vibes.
  22. yamil18
    Dec 15, 2018
    10
    Jugue tantas veces este juego que no puedo bajarle ni un punto por que cumplió su objetivo, adictivo al mango, importantes aventuras paralelas, casi olvido que es un juego de "granjear" las cosas que hagas influyen en la historia de manera explicita. La música es de 10, inolvidable sus canciones, el juego funciona fluido, los gráficos no son de ultima generación pero bueno es un detalleJugue tantas veces este juego que no puedo bajarle ni un punto por que cumplió su objetivo, adictivo al mango, importantes aventuras paralelas, casi olvido que es un juego de "granjear" las cosas que hagas influyen en la historia de manera explicita. La música es de 10, inolvidable sus canciones, el juego funciona fluido, los gráficos no son de ultima generación pero bueno es un detalle menor por que todo lo que logra te va a encantar. Adictivo al mango, le bajaria 0.1 por los graficos pero no se puede. Probalo no te vas a arrepentir… Expand
  23. GRRicky
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    I always play this game when I cannot fall asleep since it brings peace to me. This game does an excellent job in what it is trying to offer. If you wonder whether to buy this game all you need is to watch its advertisement and pay for it if you want the experience you saw it the ads (Ironically, do not apply this method for most other game ads.). Overall, it is a great game, and I enjoy it.
  24. vikingfenn
    Nov 30, 2018
    8
    Great game for relaxing and chilling. It is fun to run your own little farm with animals and crops. The release of multiplayer revived the game for me, as I can now play it with my wife!
  25. RustyDiamonds
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stardew Valley is a one-man project created by ConcernedApe. This Farming RPG simply excels in its attempt to make you have fun and relax. Even the parts that seem hectic aren't overwhelming, any enemies you may fight being simple to get through. How great is it, really?

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    Music/Graphics:

    The artwork for this game is amazing. The pixel graphics clearly had a lot of care and effort poured into them, with good shading performed everywhere. I don't get why people hate this graphical style because it is still amazing even today. Just look at Shovel Knight for another example of a great, pixel art game.

    The music is simply celestial. Barone clearly knew what he was doing here, as the OST of this game is one of the best I have heard, period. Even the title screen has good music! Sound effects are not shabby either, helping to draw you into the game's fictional but (mostly) realistic world.

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    Narrative:

    The narrative opens with your grandpa dying and giving you a title deed to a farm. Years later, as a bored office clerk, you open it up, ditch the company, and take the long trip to Stardew Valley, where Pelican Town resides. You take the cluttered farm and for a few in-game years, help it thrive. Or, you know, you could just forget farming and focus on the relationships.

    After those 2 years, you will see a cutscene where your grandfather's ghost talks to you, grading you based on how well you've kept the farm. That's basically the narrative, otherwise, its an open-world/open-ended game, do what you want. It is very easy to get carried away and lose track of the time.

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    Mechanics:

    The game's mechanics really work well with the premise. Farming is calm and relaxing, only requesting a few scarecrows to keep...well, crows away. It's oh-so-satisfying to harvest a large crop and see the profit you have made at the end of a day, whether you went to the mines, talked to the villagers, or stayed and chilled with your crops and animals. I only wish that it did not get repetitive after a few years, but otherwise, it is a really great bundle of fun.

    Fishing is probably the most negative section for me with the ludicrous timing and reactivity required to captures fish when you are short of skill points and/or bait. Otherwise, it is fine. Just takes getting used to. Use tackles whenever you can to make life easier.

    One of the most fun parts of this game is the relationship/friendship segment. By befriending villagers, you gain access to recipes, get sent items in the mail, and can even marry them if they have "single" under their name in the Relationships menu. To get married, raise a villager to 8 hearts and throw a bunch of bouquets at them. Once they reach 10 hearts, go see an old guy at the beach and get a "Mermaid's Pendant", which allows you to propose and marry the NPC you choose. You can even have children!

    The RPG elements are also quite sound. Skill points are earned by performing various tasks(foraging, farming, fishing, combat, mining) and make said jobs easier or more productive with upgrades at levels 5 and 10. Tool upgrades not only make them work faster but with certain ones(hoe and watering can) you can do multiple tiles at once, speeding up some lengthy processes!

    Finally, the main fetch quest of the game, the abandoned town hall. You are sent by adorable creatures called Junimos to collect certain items across the town, caves, and Calico Desert. Completing each room opens up a new room to fill and changes things in the world. For example, upon completing the Vault, you unlock the bus to Calico Desert.

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    Game World:

    Stardew Valley is set in Pelican Town, a tiny country village filled with all sorts of interesting characters and pretty landscapes. Minus the magical/fantasy elements to the game, it paints a realistic setting that feels and looks great. The characters are filled with personalities of their own, no character is the same. This helps make the world as believable(again, minus the magic stuff) as it is.

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    Conclusion

    Stardew Valley is an amazing game, definitely worth the minor $16 it costs on the Steam store. Unless you dislike calmer, farming games like this, this game is a must-have. The major reason, along with minor ones, I did not award 10/10 is that it gets repetitive after a few in-game years. Sad but true. There are always mods and different farm layouts to play with though, so you'll be sure to spend countless hours playing this amazingly well-built game.    … Expand
  26. drew23flyer
    Nov 1, 2018
    9
    I think startdews graphics are wonderful. The music is quite relaxing and this game, while challenging is fun and rewarding. You can unwind after a long day and just farm, or you can go into the mine, or raise animals or fish or anything there are many things to do in this game and it is absolutely excellent.
  27. Kire_92
    Aug 16, 2018
    7
    A fun and extremely charming game that’s great when you just want to relax and have a good time. It takes the concept of harvest moon and not only makes everything better but it also incorporates new ideas and gameplay mechanics in a brilliant way. Everything from the farming to the combat to the character interactions are great considering the type of game it’s trying to be.

    Though the    A fun and extremely charming game that’s great when you just want to relax and have a good time. It takes the concept of harvest moon and not only makes everything better but it also incorporates new ideas and gameplay mechanics in a brilliant way. Everything from the farming to the combat to the character interactions are great considering the type of game it’s trying to be.

    Though the game is not without its flaws. After playing it for a while things start to get repetitive and things like farming feels more like real lives chores instead of fun gameplay. The game also loses the sense of meaningful progression after a while and after that it loses traction in trying to push me forward in the game. Though these flaws are only based on my personal opinion and these feelings might not apply to everyone.

    Overall it’s just what I wanted from this kind of game and I loved playing it. Though it is not one of the most memorable games that I’ve played, it’s defiantly one of the most charming. If the game had clearer and bigger goals to accomplish it would have hooked me for a lot longer but the magic of the game wore of quicker than I would have hoped. But in the end it’s a good game and I would recommend it to everyone that want to play a charming and relaxing game.    … Expand
  28. Hippie629
    Jul 13, 2018
    5
    The game starts off with a will from your dead grandpa, who has left you a property in the country that was dear to him. So that you can get away from your desk job (where you use a monitor larger than yourself) and get back to nature and enjoy the simple things in life.
    Once you arrive at the property you find it in a unkempt state, strange that place grandpa love so much was so run    The game starts off with a will from your dead grandpa, who has left you a property in the country that was dear to him. So that you can get away from your desk job (where you use a monitor larger than yourself) and get back to nature and enjoy the simple things in life.
    Once you arrive at the property you find it in a unkempt state, strange that place grandpa love so much was so run downed. And you begin rebuilding it by doing various tasks and jobs, while getting to know the towns people.

    The game tries to give off an atmosphere of relaxing and getting back to nature and the simple parts of life, but the mechanics make this a number cruncher were you're trying to maximize your efficacy with each in game day.
    The in game time moves so fast, that you'll always feel like you need to rush everything in order to get things done in time.
    To find out what you need to do, you need to go the bulletin board in town, which wastes time getting to and information like characters birthdays are not saved in your journal.
    So you have to go back to town to keep track of things, which gets repetitive.

    One of the most time consuming things is socializing with NPCs, so you can get gifts in the mail and progress their story.
    You increase your friendship with them by giving them gifts, you need to find them first, which can be a challenge as they move around following a schedule that you can only find out about through trail and error.
    Then you go through more trail and error trying to find out what gifts they like.
    And character interaction only gives you a single line that repeats until you increase your friendship.

    Your characters skill progression is really slow, and doesn't show progress to the next level.
    The skills feel like they should be split up as the foraging skill unlocks the lightning rod and magic totems, while the mining skill lets you transmute metals and unlock cooking recipes.
    Feels like there should be more skills magic, building, cooking Etc.

    The game only saves when you sleep, the menu only exits to the desktop and not the main menu,
    and the map is poorly detailed. The crafting menu is cluttered as it uses the in world sprites for the items.
    The game uses a grabs every item in range if you have inventory room system, that can be a pain to manage.
    Doing precise things can be a problem as you interact with items, which either relies on what direction you are facing or where the cursor is. Miss clicks can happen when you use items causing you to waste resources. The game always asks to confirm you eat something.

    The Fishing mini game is just poorly made and is not fun to play. Mining is can be annoying, as enemies will continue to respawn. A notable bug is, when multiple exit ladders can spawn in a single level but go to the same place. The torches are awkward to use.

    The art of the game ranges from ok to bad. This game has no focus, it tries to be a relaxing game with its tone and dialog, but its pacing and mechanics make you rush through stuff to avoid wasting resource and chances to progress.

    I would like to a more focused game from the developer.    … Expand
  29. Don_Perepihon
    May 31, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Мое знакомство с игрой началось с шуточного видео Слидана, и по началу не верилось, что игра, больше напоминавшая какую-нибудь Веселую ферму, сможет затянуть на несколько десятков часов.
    Игровой процесс состоит из рутины, по типу, полей грядки, покорми скотину, сгоняй в шахту, поруби монстров, побалакай с местными обитателями, сходи на рыбалочку да спать завались. Раз-два за сезон игра радует праздниками и фестивалями. Но завлекает именно атмосферой тихой и уютной деревушки. Добротный саундтрек, поставленные тобой задачи не дают тебе расстаться с игрой и могут забирать целые сутки твоей жизни.
    Эх, как сейчас помню, в первый день приезда я встретила человека, с кем после связала себя узами брака... Я выполняла задание по знакомству с жителями, по опустошенной улочке проходил он, я постаралась завести диалог, на что он ответил мне больше не подходить к нему... Именно в этот момент я твердо решила завоевать его сердце, это был словно вызов. Начав узнавать Шейна получше, я только больше влюблялась. Меня, как русского человека, манил образ несчастного алкоголика, что не видел смысла в жизни и влачил бренное существование, напивавшись каждый день в баре и морально истощая обеспокоенную родню. Поначалу трудно было добывать для него подарки, но в летний сезон, как начался урожай красного перца, я смогла привлечь его внимание. Как вчера вспоминаю тот матч, где случился наш первый поцелую, первый день зимы, когда состоялась наша свадьба... После переезда на мою ферму каждый день можно было слышать благодарность, он говорил, как любит героиню и как благодарен, что она вытащила его из его прежней жизни. Он не вызывал отторжения, когда лениться, а на оборот создавал образ того, о ком хочется заботиться. А после рождения дочери он проявлял себя еще и как неплохой отец.

    Все выше написанное нормальному человеку покажется сентиментальной и неважной графоманией, но именно из этого и состоит игра. Каждый человек находит для себя что-то свое, ставит свои задачи, кто-то захочет поскорее пройти основной сюжет, кто-то построить ферму мечты, а кто-то обзавестись семьей и друзьями.
    Проблемы игры в ее однообразии, многим быстро надоест ежедневная рутина с поливом огорода, и игра не способна заставить человека перепроходить ее вновь и вновь, даже с желанием романа с другим персонажей (это лично для меня). Выполнив все поставленные перед собой цели, человеку будет незачем возвращаться. Но, несмотря на это, игра стоит той небольшой цены в Стиме и часы, проведенные за ней, оставят приятные, теплые воспоминания.
    Как человека, что с раннего детства увлекается, и можно сказать, живет играми, меня потрясает факт, что игру сделал один человек, и дает надежду, что каждый при желании сможет творчески реализовать свои идеи.    … Expand
  30. nitorita
    May 29, 2018
    7
    I'm going to be frank here; I don't see where all the hype is for this game. I played and loved Harvest Moon on the GBA and NGC, and thoroughly played Animal Crossing, Minecraft and Terraria. Unfortunately, this game failed to meet the expectations I had after hearing all the hype that it was supposedly an amazing spiritual successor to Harvest Moon.

    The game is really slow and nothing    I'm going to be frank here; I don't see where all the hype is for this game. I played and loved Harvest Moon on the GBA and NGC, and thoroughly played Animal Crossing, Minecraft and Terraria. Unfortunately, this game failed to meet the expectations I had after hearing all the hype that it was supposedly an amazing spiritual successor to Harvest Moon.

    The game is really slow and nothing much happens for long periods of time besides repetitive farming, and not out of volition but out of necessity in order to make the game gradually less grindy. The game doesn't really introduce anything new to the casual farming simulator formula, and I don't see how it is as good as people claim it is.

    How should I say it? It's like the game doesn't feel satisfying to play. It's as if I'm just pushing on in order to see what happens further on in the game, which isn't much. The only part that's kind of fun to play is the mining because of the battling and exploration, but if that's all I'm playing the game for, I might as well play Terraria instead.

    I've tried multiplayer as well as installing some mods, which significantly improved my gameplay experience, but I'm still struggling to justify playing the game further. If you want my advice, stick to Harvest Moon or Terraria. You'll enjoy (re)playing those instead of this.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#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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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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