Stardew Valley

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8.8

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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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  31. Dreminator
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    It's a great game to just play with a friend and relax

    And now I found out how to use mods, it's even better
  32. Learimo
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Stardew Valley is one of the best games you can play if you like 2D RPG games. You can fish, dig, farm, build, interact with every NPC in the game, explore and fight. The game presents a good RPG experience but don't think that its story is boring. It has a nice story, the one that makes you feel curious after each quest. Quests are so fun and they make you feel like you need to exploreStardew Valley is one of the best games you can play if you like 2D RPG games. You can fish, dig, farm, build, interact with every NPC in the game, explore and fight. The game presents a good RPG experience but don't think that its story is boring. It has a nice story, the one that makes you feel curious after each quest. Quests are so fun and they make you feel like you need to explore the map more and more. Plus, there's a multiplayer option. If you wanna play something cozy, interesting and fun after a hard day, this is your game.… Expand
  33. LUCIDDREAM4444
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games of all time so far! It's so fk good, can't wait for the new upgrade… Expand
  34. RaisharSarwar
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    The most addicting game I've ever played. It's almost hypnotic because once you start playing it's impossible to stop.
  35. Quills
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
    For years I have been trying to replicate the fun I had with Harvest Moon on SNES. Nothing really fit though. It either was a crappy mobile game, the art style was too "cute", or something else was just off. This is a game where you can sink hours into going for just one more (in game) day like you do just one more turn in a Civ style game.

    Now on 1.4 much of the rougher edges have been    For years I have been trying to replicate the fun I had with Harvest Moon on SNES. Nothing really fit though. It either was a crappy mobile game, the art style was too "cute", or something else was just off. This is a game where you can sink hours into going for just one more (in game) day like you do just one more turn in a Civ style game.

    Now on 1.4 much of the rougher edges have been smoothed out. Multiplayer works (mostly) and things hum along. You can mix/max it or plant whatever and just have fun, everything is up to you. It feels very short. There isn't much point playing beyond the third year in a regular game and really relies on the very active and supportive modding community to produce DLC level content which breathes new life into the game. Without the mods it is a good game but with the mods it becomes a great game and I hope that for 1.5 or beyond we see some standout mods like SVE integrated into the main game.    … Expand
  36. futureP
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Tag this game.
    I'm preparing to play this game, but I haven't started playing yet. I'm just tagging this game so that I can find it easily when I play it in the future.
  37. FuzzyPackRat
    Aug 15, 2020
    9
    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Music: 10/10 Animation/Graphics: 7/10 Cute, simple yet challenging, full of surprises. It's a 2d farming sim and the bar was low- I did not expect the game to charm me as much as it did. It's perfect for playing with a friend or partner. Ideal for the days when you want to play a fun game but not overthink everything. ALSO- wonderful music (which makes a    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Music: 10/10
    Animation/Graphics: 7/10

    Cute, simple yet challenging, full of surprises. It's a 2d farming sim and the bar was low- I did not expect the game to charm me as much as it did. It's perfect for playing with a friend or partner. Ideal for the days when you want to play a fun game but not overthink everything.

    ALSO- wonderful music (which makes a game playable for many more hours)    … Expand
  38. leonopolis
    Aug 19, 2020
    9
    Incrível ambientação, com uma quantidade absurda de atividades e eventos a serem realizados, uma história que apesar de ser simples é muito imersiva.
  39. Luceid
    Aug 21, 2020
    9
    It's a great game, full of content, a lot of things to do... and with mods it's even better.
    What can I say, I love it.
  40. Black_S
    Feb 28, 2022
    8
    Stardew Valley is an amazing game. I was not so interested in fighting mechanics, but it is at a tolerable level. Good is you aren't chased by specific time, but you can play slowly as you want.

    With new updates it is only getting better and better.
  41. Jiovax525
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    a simple game for simple people
    a mechanic that is a daily routine
    If you are looking for a game with super advanced mechanics, a great story and everything more complicated, this is not your game
    very relaxing and simple
    That makes this game special, not the 4k graphics or the best story, just the simple
  42. pixli
    Jul 4, 2021
    10
    It's a great game. Nice Farming sim which makes a lot of fun when you like grinding.
  43. 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
  44. Yoow
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    Никогда не думал, что мне так понравится симулятор фермы)))
    Очень затягивает.
  45. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    The best farm and dungeon simulator there is. Considering that it's made by just one creator, wow!
  46. werek3
    Dec 2, 2020
    8
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  47. 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
  48. Gokarty
    Dec 10, 2020
    9
    Nice game - 100 hours.ddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. GodRatiy
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    What can I say that is good about the game that unless you have been living under a rock for the last 5 years, that you do not already know about the game yet, who do not know about SDV yet, I can tell you who, those dang rock crabs that who.
  54. JoelArpal
    Dec 28, 2020
    9
    One of my lastests great discoveries. A reference of the relaxing games if it weren't for the night and day cycle and the stamina mechanic.
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. 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
  60. gab_izidio
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    Stardew Valley - 9.6 / 10 - {really recommend it}
    The game is [Quiet, Surrounding, Complex, Unique]
    => Pros: + Incredibly engaging game; + Relaxing; + Demands a lot of time, but does not get sick; + Difficult in the right measure; + It has a good economy system; + It has a perfect time dynamics [day and night, annual calendar, holidays, birthdays, seasons, adverse climates]; +    Stardew Valley - 9.6 / 10 - {really recommend it}
    The game is [Quiet, Surrounding, Complex, Unique]

    => Pros:
    + Incredibly engaging game;
    + Relaxing;
    + Demands a lot of time, but does not get sick;
    + Difficult in the right measure;
    + It has a good economy system;
    + It has a perfect time dynamics [day and night, annual calendar, holidays, birthdays,
    seasons, adverse climates];
    + It has infinite possibilities;
    + It has unique and memorable characters;
    + The map has an ideal size, and well placed functions for each area;
    + When you get sick of the normal game [it will take a while] you can download mods easily;
    + You own your own story;
    + Addictive soundtrack;

    => Negative points:
    - In the beginning it is very difficult to make progress, which requires patience, but when you start making money things flow faster, but everything has a process;
    - There are absurdly expensive items that do not justify their value.

    => VERDICT:
    The verdict is that this game is a masterpiece in all aspects, and despite having a 2D graphic (beautiful by the way), it captivates you in such a big way that you will become addicted and will develop an emotional connection with him, from satisfaction in the moments of harvest and sale, when you see your effort reflected in your monetary situation, until the tension of dying to some monster inside the mines, and having to pay for health services, in addition to losing important items. Even the joy to be able to watch your farm grow. It pays to invest hours and hours in it, and you will not regret it, much less get tired, because the possibilities are endless.    … Expand
  61. RoyJorelia
    Feb 18, 2021
    9
    Stardew Valley is a really good game that is pretty much a time killer. I played this game non-stop for several days all day and never got tired of it. Being able to marry someone and having kids was my goal and was pushing forward to keep playing. Selling the crops that you harvested feels satisfying as hell and probably the best part of the game. Play it now.
  62. 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)
  63. llsamuellucall
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    A game-changer.
    The mechanics, story and characters make it impossible not to like Sradew Valley!
  64. 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.
  65. Sh1kigamii
    May 11, 2021
    9
    Stardew Valley is definitely one of those games that have a nostalgic type feeling to it. If you are a fan of the Rune Factory series and Harvest Moon type games then this is a game for you. The fact that the community for this game is still extremely heavy and very helpful is a huge plus especially the mods on PC are an added bonus. Only downside I have currently is the amount of end-gameStardew Valley is definitely one of those games that have a nostalgic type feeling to it. If you are a fan of the Rune Factory series and Harvest Moon type games then this is a game for you. The fact that the community for this game is still extremely heavy and very helpful is a huge plus especially the mods on PC are an added bonus. Only downside I have currently is the amount of end-game material and what you can and cannot due without having to start a new save file. A relaxing game if you are looking for an adventure and want to maintain a farm.… Expand
  66. Filixi
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Most chill vibe game in the world and very casual. Is funny as **** dude like
  67. Reviewconnoiser
    Aug 3, 2021
    8
    It's a fun casual game and that's all it's meant to be. don't expect too much from it, after all all you do is farm/mine.
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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.
  71. samueltubb
    Sep 29, 2021
    9
    I don't know about the "message" or anything, but the gameplay loop is brilliant. So precise. You keep saying "just one more day", and then realize you've been playing for five hours and you have to pee. A definite candidate for top ten pc games ever.
  72. JackPlack
    Mar 17, 2022
    8
    Good chillout game but, u are only member who is doing something for the village. Could be more Rimworld like game. Repetetive gathering/planting/mining could be earlier than unlocking everything in village.
  73. 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.
  74. ibanegas
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    I have to text something without another option if I want to rate the game: ten points. Enough? Haha.
  75. Ave-Nar
    Mar 16, 2023
    8
    Stardew Valley is a peaceful, feel-good video game. Building your own farm and foraging around the map can be quite satisfying. The story and NPCs are okay. The amount of action and battle is a bit underwhelming.
    You can play it with friends which is great.
  76. Winqq
    May 9, 2022
    10
    Amazing work Eric! The game just continues to fascinate me after so many years
  77. StarkAgentos
    Jan 29, 2022
    8
    Наиграл в эту игру один час. Понравилось, хоть и быстро надоело. И графика, и геймплей как в симуляторах фермы на кнопочном телефоне из детства.
  78. 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
  79. ColdFNight
    Dec 7, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor RPG/Simulação Indie que já joguei, feito com muito zelo e planejado em detalhes.
  80. AnhZ
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    Chơi game này hồi 2016 cho tới lúc mua được game hồi 2019, phải nói là game rất cuốn.
  81. Khinzer
    Jan 6, 2022
    9
    The game is great for those who like harvest moon like games, loved it but story is too long like 2 years in the game, so i gave 9 instead of 10.
  82. makarosu
    Apr 24, 2022
    9
    Графика 6/10
    Сюжет 7/10
    Музыка 9/10 Геймплей 10/10 Это просто спокойная игра, которая расслабляет, в которой нет почти ничего сложного и мудрёного геймплея, от себя добавлю балл за то, что она мне помогла справится со стрессом в моей личной жизни. Это будет так, благодарность Итог: 9/10    Графика 6/10
    Сюжет 7/10
    Музыка 9/10
    Геймплей 10/10
    Это просто спокойная игра, которая расслабляет, в которой нет почти ничего сложного и мудрёного геймплея, от себя добавлю балл за то, что она мне помогла справится со стрессом в моей личной жизни. Это будет так, благодарность
    Итог: 9/10
  83. 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
  84. Yujizenjiro
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    Simply the best farm simulator, so chill to play and you can do a lot of activies, It also has a very large modding community that adds even more content, it's the best time killer I've ever played.
  85. Cat12w
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    I love games of this genre. The game is about the fact that you received a rotten farm from your grandfather that the main character must fix, but the secrets do not remain aside, you must also reveal them. The game is cute and fun.
  86. BaldursThones
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    This game is amazing. Its the perfect game to play if you just want to sit back and have fun.
  87. diux_EXE
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    In my opinion, this is the best farm game I've seen in my life, since the harvest moon saga was falling into monotony after games that the only thing that differed was a bit in the graphics.
  88. Feorze_Mrok
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is phenomenal. I always find myself returning to it and making significant advancements. From the gameplay and the fact that there is always something to do just keeps me drawn to it. For me, I always find something to do. It always amazes me that this was made by one man, ConcernedApe, and with all the hidden details, and all of the gameplay and everything else. All of the mechanics, with the selling and the obscure easter eggs, with such good characters, the heart system with people and animals, the community centre of Joja stroyline, they just all tie together so well and the fact that this is a game that expresses replayability, with the multiple types of farms, just amazes me.… Expand
  89. nfs7379
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    10/10........................................................................................
  90. Relistic
    Apr 5, 2022
    9
    Stardew Valley

    When I first bought this game, I expected it to be an unfinished cheap indie title that would suck so bad. The first thing that came to my head was that this game is a cheap copy of Animal Crossing. Well I never played Animal Crossing that much. To be honest, it did not suck. Neither It was aiming to be Animal Crossing. The price I bought it for, seems like I pirated    Stardew Valley

    When I first bought this game, I expected it to be an unfinished cheap indie title that would suck so bad. The first thing that came to my head was that this game is a cheap copy of Animal Crossing. Well I never played Animal Crossing that much.

    To be honest, it did not suck. Neither It was aiming to be Animal Crossing. The price I bought it for, seems like I pirated the game, and on top of that, I got addicted to it.

    The visuals, the soundtrack, gameplay mechanics are simplistic, yet amazing and has a charm to it. It's a great package I'd say. Plus it runs smoothly.

    That's really all I have to say about this. Definitely a game, everyone should try.    … Expand
  91. GegorSK
    Apr 25, 2022
    9
    Played more than 200 hours on single player, 100+ hours on multiplayer. I think she deserves a 9 out of 10, I liked a lot of things, like the mixed knot, the content in version 1.5, and much more.
  92. TomKing13
    Jul 17, 2022
    9
    c: ........................................................................
  93. Bruddler
    Jul 12, 2022
    9
    Dieses Spiel ist das Harvest Moon auf das ich lange gewartet habe.
    Da ich persönlich gern kämpfe, dürfte das Kampf System noch ausgebaut werden.
    Alles in allem aber einfach nur Top.
  94. revlox
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    If your life is bad, play this game and isolate yourself from the real world. I've been playing this game for a long time and it made me addicted to it, its fascinating atmosphere is really perfect
  95. Loganscuba
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Wonderful soundtrack
    relaxing gameplay
    touching stories

    My absolute go to game on a bad day, I revisit it just to go fishing and listen to the rain. Also a delight with friends. Makes for a good game to introduce someone you love to games as a whole.
  96. Nat_Why
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stardew Valley is a neat game entirely made by a single person. The moment you start playing this game, it pulls you in with a promise of a lazy afternoon, with its slow-going gameplay style, and casual elements. The game doesn't rush you forward towards your objective. One can choose to do it later, or never, in fact. The player can set their own pace in terms of exploring the mechanics of basic things such as farming or gaining friendship with villagers. That's what kept me coming back to this title sporadically. A lot of people have already expressed their opinion about basically everything else, so there goes my humble opinion into the pile.… Expand
  97. Gameboii
    Sep 17, 2022
    9
    A really lovely and solid game, perfect for getting lost in. Robust and charming. Lost points for some UX issues but that’s it.
  98. mere_eq
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    Eric did such an outstanding work on the game by himself. Though, not everything is perfect, the worst thing that is in this game - the battling system, it just sucks. The game also has a lot of bugs (visual and even game-breaking), but still, Stardew Valley is my second favourite game.
  99. turgaysenturk
    Dec 17, 2022
    9
    The game has so much to offer. There are many things to do in the game such as mining, fishing, farming, growing crops, exploring, designing house, fighting monsters, meeting new people. I have spent more than 100 hours and I had fun most of the time. It was a peaceful experience overall.
  100. OscarKujawiak
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    I love how the game is so calm and you can always do stuff and stop doing things. i love how you can make the farm so beautiful and calm
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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
10
#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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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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