Stardew Valley

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  • Summary: Stardew Valley is an RPG-style farming game. It's up to you to choose your path... Will you devote your time to raising crops and caring for animals? Will you spend time in the local village, befriending the local townspeople? Do you get a kick out of slaying dreadful monsters in theStardew Valley is an RPG-style farming game. It's up to you to choose your path... Will you devote your time to raising crops and caring for animals? Will you spend time in the local village, befriending the local townspeople? Do you get a kick out of slaying dreadful monsters in the mysterious mountain caverns? Or will you try to accomplish everything and claim the coveted title of Stardew Hero?… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Giant Bomb
    Mar 21, 2016
    100
    Far more than just a farming game, this one-man labor of love is filled with seemingly endless content and heart.
  2. CGMagazine
    Mar 7, 2016
    95
    Stardew Valley has been the most rich and heartwarming experience I’ve had in a game in years.
  3. The Escapist
    Mar 16, 2016
    90
    Stardew Valley is an absolutely charming little gem about forgetting all your worries and relaxing on a farm.
  4. 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.
  5. IGN
    Mar 24, 2016
    88
    With so many interconnected systems, from the farm simulation to simple combat and cooking to crafting, and each driving the others forward in some way, it’s a deeper and more complex game than you’d expect after the first day on the farm. There’s plenty to do while I wait to uncover more of the Valley’s secrets, and the prospect of filling my days with new adventures or just a better harvest is too enticing to pass up.
  6. GameStar
    Mar 19, 2016
    86
    It's a trip to the countryside with incredibly motivating game mechanics. Once you're there, you won't come back very soon.
  7. Kill Screen
    Mar 1, 2016
    73
    Despite all odds, it seems Stardew Valley is a different game than the one it mimics. And a pretty fun, different game at that.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 270 out of 316
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 316
  3. Negative: 17 out of 316
  1. curvy2
    Feb 26, 2016
    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. ThankHarvest 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… Expand
  2. Jullai
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    I absolutely loved playing Stardew valley! There was love put into this game, and it shows. It seems so simple at first but there is so muchI absolutely loved playing Stardew valley! There was love put into this game, and it shows. It seems so simple at first but there is so much attention to detail, a must buy!… Expand
  4. ersko
    May 1, 2023
    10
    A pioneer in its genre and indie games. Thanks to Dear Eric Barone for being so persistent in creating this game.
  5. Maxson
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    One of my favorite games in 2016. This game alone is better than all the Harvest Moon games in my opinion. I still can't believe this game wasOne of my favorite games in 2016. This game alone is better than all the Harvest Moon games in my opinion. I still can't believe this game was made by one guy....ONE GUY!! For 15$, this game is amazing and definitely worth buying for those that love farming games.… Expand
  6. Eilanzer
    Dec 9, 2016
    9
    AMAZING GAME! Almost perfect and with the future patches i have no doubt this will become a 10/10.
    If you are a fan of the ol Harvest    AMAZING GAME! Almost perfect and with the future patches i have no doubt this will become a 10/10.
    If you are a fan of the ol Harvest Moon...Get this game asap!    … Expand
  7. 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 gotStardew 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.… Expand
  8. SeyeerGame
    May 28, 2021
    0
    Игра очень скучна и в конце концов надоедает. К сожалению, но это так. Как бы я себя не заставлял продвинуться, никак не получалось. ИграИгра очень скучна и в конце концов надоедает. К сожалению, но это так. Как бы я себя не заставлял продвинуться, никак не получалось. Игра могла быть хорошей, но не вышло… Expand

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