
With near-perfect execution, Stardew Valley is a must-play for any rpg fan.
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Verdict
98%
Steam
91
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (98% positive from 982K reviews)
Active community with 51,509 concurrent players
Critically acclaimed (91/100 critic average)
Rich open world to explore
No significant drawbacks reported
Stardew Valley is a 2016 farm life simulation video game developed by Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone. Players take the role of a character who inherits their deceased grandfather's dilapidated farm in a place known as "Stardew Valley". The game is open-ended, with players managing the farm by clearing land, growing seasonal crops, and raising animals. Players can build skills in farming, foraging, fishing, mining, and combat. Social features include building relationships with townspeople, with the option to marry and have up to two children. A later update added multiplayer, allowing online play with others.

Runs well on modern hardware.
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Initially, I wasn't interested in playing it. My friends highly recommended it and basically forced me to give it a try. The result? I am completely hooked. It really reminds me of Harvest Moon: Back to Nature, giving me a great sense of nostalgia. On top of that, the game doesn't just focus on farming. You can actually go on adventures and fight monsters in the mines and other areas. I also enjoy the plot twists included in the game. The NPCs actually go about their daily routines, which makes the world feel incredibly alive. I love that you get to choose between restoring the Community Center or buying a JojaMart membership, since this choice actually impacts the storyline. Overall, I absolutely love this game. I really hope they release a sequel someday with fresh plot twists, along with new monsters and crops to discover🤍
Definitely worth spending 1k hours in. It's calming, with a hint of panic when you run out of time while in the mines. The cozy vibe is therapeutic and really heals the inner OCD in me. It's fun playing by yourself and even more fun playing with friends, just don't bomb their crops too often <3
It's a good day for fishing, ain't it? Or in this case, a good day for farming, fishing, spelunking, adventuring AND romancing the locals! On a serious note, I'm recommending the game to those who love to chill and relax.. Okay no, that's a partial lie. If you like to strive for the perfect gameplay, you won't get to relax. BUT! If you don't care about other things and just like to farm or rear animals, you'll be chilling. It's a good and cozy game for everyone. The perfectionist, the strategist, the romanticist and the one who gets distracted easi-
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