Stardew Valley

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1599 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. Miotke
    Dec 1, 2019
    8
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  5. PurplyFG
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor jogo de fazenda, preço bom e agradável demais,joguei por muito tempo este jogo gostoso e lindo.… Expand
  6. Sttradivarius
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    El videojuego de granja en dos dimensiones definitivo.
    Personalmente destaco el sumo buen gusto y el inmenso cariño con el que está hecho; esas cualidades se plasman en el videojuego a tal punto que uno, por el mero hecho de jugarlo, puede conocer a grandes rasgos los pensamientos y la personalidad del autor.
    Paliativo perfecto, fuente inagotable de horas a pesar de no ser complejo o    El videojuego de granja en dos dimensiones definitivo.
    Personalmente destaco el sumo buen gusto y el inmenso cariño con el que está hecho; esas cualidades se plasman en el videojuego a tal punto que uno, por el mero hecho de jugarlo, puede conocer a grandes rasgos los pensamientos y la personalidad del autor.
    Paliativo perfecto, fuente inagotable de horas a pesar de no ser complejo o masivo.
    Cualquier nota menor a 9 es injusta, y cualquiera menor a 8 es descaradamente malintencionada.    … Expand
  7. pedraww
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    There's nothing like spending uncountable hours from your life in a farming simulator.

    Every single millimeter of this game is perfect (except for Morris)
  8. otterone
    Mar 10, 2020
    9
    Stardew Valley is an absolutely delightful farming game with loads of stuff to do and tons of interesting town people to befriend. Stardew Valley is the game, that will keep you awake throughout the night as you realize it's 3AM already and think: "just one more day!"

    The only gripe I have with this game is that is seems to lack proper endgame content. After a while (say, 2 years of    Stardew Valley is an absolutely delightful farming game with loads of stuff to do and tons of interesting town people to befriend. Stardew Valley is the game, that will keep you awake throughout the night as you realize it's 3AM already and think: "just one more day!"

    The only gripe I have with this game is that is seems to lack proper endgame content. After a while (say, 2 years of in-game time) the gameplay WILL get extremely repetitive. Unless you absolutely love designing your farm or taking on RNG to complete the museum collection, you won't find much incentive to continue playing after finishing the main storyline. This, however, will slowly change as the game receives new updates.

    Thankfully, it all boils down how YOU want to play the game. Stardew Valley offers something for everyone: whether you like simple farming, adventuring, experiencing stories, bullet hells, or even mindless grinding, you will find something fun to do.

    On top of it all the game is consistently being updated (no DLCs), each and every update being completely free! Stardew Valley is an amazing game with hard-working devs, and totally deserves the attention it has received.    … Expand
  9. HoxyBoxy
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was my first time to play this game.

    I spent a whole week almost 7 hours each day.
    During the mode, I also set up a love mod, and it was a bit shocking to see nurse Maru go to George’s home and doing the happy thing, dang, human’s creativity is unlimited…

    It's no fun but I'd appreciate it if you read it.

    I played overwhelmingly positive Portals 1 and 2 on Steam played no more than two days. Let's see if there's anything else in the Stade Valley:

    hours, energy system
    Can't relax the game. With a little time, there are tons of things to do. If you spend a day without pausing, you need to strategically move the line about 12 minutes in real-time. You gotta build farming, also dating, quests, fishing, mining, such as a variety of systems that will never be able to stop. Every a couple of weeks, village events are held, which excludes two days out of 28 days, so there is not enough time to do anything goof and off. Also, to build a friendly heart with the villagers, you need to give them a birthday present every three days. Different residents have different tastes, you have to mine rare metals from the mines or souvenir flowers in full bloom on time and stock up on wine, jelly, and pickles. In the game intro, the character gets tired of city life. Maybe he felt boring. On the other hand, Rural life is busier than in the city. I think only I was so busy because the residents of Pelican Town enjoyed life such as walking, boarding, drumming, and reading in a library. Some residents might feel full of hate of free life. What a Happy Life!

    Wish to add
    If you got married, hope to make new contents after marriage, such as divorce and affair. It would have become a realistic marriage. Married residents could have a new relationship beyond their spouse. There is also a negative relationship between people. For example, the quest to find Lewis’ the purple shorts, a pale black-haired son, Sebastian, between a black man and ginger, stuck under the basement implied a bad family environment. Instead of just watching the situation, I hope the player actively intervenes in family affairs and let the user lead them, whether the family became destroyed or reconciled, happy again.
    There are four seasons, and seasonal fruits, vegetables, but agricultural products were sold for the same prices, any seasons. If the user decides when to sell the goods, the price should be different according to the time for each item.

    I'm Asian
    Nationality, which has made great strides in economic growth in my country since the 1970s, may have caused diligence in my gameplay. If you're not like me, you might be able to enjoy and don’t care about the “things-to-do”. I looked for a strategy, patched the efficiency-related mods, and drew a line based on the location of the gift resident, quests, and other things. So I thought of myself trying to spend my time efficiently.
    In fact, it doesn't matter if you're looking for efficiency in games. How much you enjoyed the game is the reason for the game. You may get bored with the slow taste of the playful play, or you may find yourself in the efficiency and feel deprived.

    Then did I enjoy Stardew Valley?
    Yes, I did. It was fun.
    This is the first time I've written after the game and it's impressive. I was surprised to make my rural life more busy and fun. Developers paid a lot of attention to the content. I saw effort made the game not boring. This made me feel like I was living in Stardew Valley.
    One year is enough time to enjoy the game. I'm spending my first winter and now I have to say goodbye to this game. The reason is the second year onwards, you won’t feel as same as the newness and joy of the first year, just doing the same or slightly better, easily expected jobs (I guess a mod I installed may be accelerated content consumption).

    I quit a game before ending if only repeating jobs with no further expectations left to do. I still have the rest of the contents: getting married, traveling desert. But, I recommend playing only the first year when you end up enjoying it without compulsory to see the ending.
    It was fun to play this game, and the afterglow was left.    … Expand
  10. DragonHeart000
    Feb 12, 2020
    9
    Stardew Valley is a very calm and relaxing game that somehow is a perfect fit for everyone! If you just want to have a relaxing time doing some farming or some random stuff you can do that and it's just as valid of trying to squeeze every lest bit of money you can out of every action if you're the type who has fun optimizing everything. There's so many ways to play and so many things to doStardew Valley is a very calm and relaxing game that somehow is a perfect fit for everyone! If you just want to have a relaxing time doing some farming or some random stuff you can do that and it's just as valid of trying to squeeze every lest bit of money you can out of every action if you're the type who has fun optimizing everything. There's so many ways to play and so many things to do in what seems like just a simple farming simulator. I'd certainly recommend picking it up and it has multiplayer so playing with a friend can make it that much more great! (or horrible depending on what type of people you hang out with)… Expand
  11. LazyLoad08
    Apr 25, 2020
    9
    This game is so charming and beautifully relaxing. The music is awesome, gameplay is fun, there is no hard deadlnes, keep at your pace, if you wanna relax, relax, if you wanna min-max, min-max. Seriously, for its price, this is a must play.
    Incredible one person was able to craft all this. However, a few things could be improved - the dialogue could be switched up and more contextual.    This game is so charming and beautifully relaxing. The music is awesome, gameplay is fun, there is no hard deadlnes, keep at your pace, if you wanna relax, relax, if you wanna min-max, min-max. Seriously, for its price, this is a must play.
    Incredible one person was able to craft all this. However, a few things could be improved - the dialogue could be switched up and more contextual. From the QoL perspective, inventory and chest management could be more user friendly :)    … Expand
  12. vgolev
    May 1, 2023
    9
    Great game. Returned after years, and it’s still good playing gameplay. Also tried to play coop with a kid, it was fun.
  13. Aldadog
    Apr 29, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game, would reccoment to anyone who remotely likes sandbox games, it has lots of charm and NO THE ARTSTYLE IS NOT BAD GRAPHOCS, ITS CALLED PIXEL ART
  14. BRUTALLOLOL
    May 5, 2020
    10
    I really like it! It has got perfect game-play, nice characters, good graphics. You can play with friends and have more fun! Lots of events. This game is one of my favourite!
  15. hoanns
    Nov 29, 2020
    8
    Great casual entertainment with nice progression, various activities, easter eggs and events.
  16. RadiationGamer
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    When I first played this game, I couldn't imagine how great it would be. While you wait a little above average, Stardew Valley offers you a great experience with its gameplay, story, music, art and all other characters. The game is a good game for distraction outside of normal times. You can easily warm up to and bond with the characters and everything else. ConcernedApe has done a trulyWhen I first played this game, I couldn't imagine how great it would be. While you wait a little above average, Stardew Valley offers you a great experience with its gameplay, story, music, art and all other characters. The game is a good game for distraction outside of normal times. You can easily warm up to and bond with the characters and everything else. ConcernedApe has done a truly admirable job, a heart-warming production. This is the highest rating I can give for this game. 10. Simply perfect.… Expand
  17. rusa
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    If you got a girlfriend and you want to play something, this is the game you have been searching for. This game is simple (and not in a bad way) to understand and you could even give a mouse/keyboard or a controller to someone that doesnt even have any experience on games, yet that person would understand the mechanics of the game quickly. Seriously this game is ton of hours of relaxingIf you got a girlfriend and you want to play something, this is the game you have been searching for. This game is simple (and not in a bad way) to understand and you could even give a mouse/keyboard or a controller to someone that doesnt even have any experience on games, yet that person would understand the mechanics of the game quickly. Seriously this game is ton of hours of relaxing entertainment playing alone or multiplayer. God lord the soundtrack is amazing! My favourite season is Summer since you can listen the "Nature's Crescendo" song and I just love it. I can't believe how a single person managed to make the coding, visual art and songs. This game deserves more.… Expand
  18. MissRain
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    i played stardew valley for such a long time and it was great! I didn’t expect that tbh but it’s such an awesome game! I will replay it again!
  19. RafaelHeldt
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    This game is just too fun for your own good. I played non-stop for a week, my life was meant for that game and that's it. Having a farm never was so fun, with animals and a wife/husband by your side.
  20. periculummagnum
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    It's a masterpiece that people who love gardening sandboxes will enjoy for sure.
    It's one of a kind. You either like it or not. And there is nothing wrong with that.
  21. lovealwayswise
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    I've spent so many hours playing this game, and after all this time, it's still very relaxing and fun. The soundtrack is great, and I enjoy building a world of my own every time I start a new save.
  22. Yusufomer
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Five years later ı play this game and ı just think that game is awesome. Pixel art not best but it is very good. The Story and cut-scenes are varied and you always want to see more and more scene. Game design is very good. And damn bro I really feel in valley. Worth your money. BUY BUY BUY
  23. BuiHuuHoaVN
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
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  24. lemon1921
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This game is fantastic. Relaxing, fun, and adorable. At this point, I've sunk a few thousand hours into this game on PC, PS4, and mobile. It's immensely replayable and enjoyable. I can only hope a similar game comes up in the future to scratch my SDV itch.
  25. Saax
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Cozy and chill, I really like to play this game with friends, also I like planting seeds:)
  26. Eickoum
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo para se tranquilizar e esquecer os problemas da vida real. Impossível não gostar!! E com certeza recomendado para todo mundo que algum dia já pensou em comprar.
  27. KBM2007
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    That game is amazing! I played 20+ hours and it is very good! I recommend it for everyone!
  28. lauchlauch
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Score 8,5: Nehmen Sie einen Farmsimulator, werfen ihn in einen Topf, gießen Sie die Optik eines SNES-RPGs hinzu, würzen das ganze mit ein wenig Sims und Minecraft, und Sie erhalten dieses Spiel. Es ist ein Farmspiel, in dem man den kleinen Bauernhof seines Großvaters erbt und diesen neu aufbaut. Doch es ist noch ein wenig mehr. Man kann sich mit Geschenken bei den DorfbewohnernScore 8,5: Nehmen Sie einen Farmsimulator, werfen ihn in einen Topf, gießen Sie die Optik eines SNES-RPGs hinzu, würzen das ganze mit ein wenig Sims und Minecraft, und Sie erhalten dieses Spiel. Es ist ein Farmspiel, in dem man den kleinen Bauernhof seines Großvaters erbt und diesen neu aufbaut. Doch es ist noch ein wenig mehr. Man kann sich mit Geschenken bei den Dorfbewohnern einschleimen und letztendlich auch Heiraten( auch wenn ich diesen Punkt noch nicht erreicht habe, man kann aber auch in die Minen krabbeln, Monster besiegen und Erze sammeln. Man sollte aber wissen, dass dieses Spiel auch so einige Stunden an Zeit beansprucht.… Expand
  29. Lopakf
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    This Game is so good for its price. You can do so much things in this game. I maybe would say, this game is like one of the best pc games ever. I will really recommend this game.
  30. emilyratesgames
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Score: 9
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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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