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RPG
Simulation
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
Released
February 26, 2016
ESRB
E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco)
Developer(s)
ConcernedApe
Publisher(s)
ConcernedApe

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SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!

Genre(s)
RPG, Simulation

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Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Gets New Update for February 2026

Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone reveals the patch notes for the February 2026 update for Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

Stardew Valley may have revealed its two new marriage options for update 1.7
A ConcernedApe Interview from Last Year Could Potentially Hint at What to Expect from New Stardew Valley Romance Candidates Coming in Update 1.7

Stardew Valley's next romanceable NPCs may have already been revealed by Eric Barone, hinting at potential new marriage candidates.

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Xbox Game Pass Adds Brand-New Cozy Game That is Like a 3D Version of Stardew Valley

A brand-new cozy game has just been added to Xbox Game Pass, and it should appeal to anyone looking for another Stardew Valley-like experience.

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ConcernedApe Gives Official Statement on Stardew Valley 2

Stardew Valley creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone unveils the surprising truth behind the possibility of a direct sequel to the beloved farming sim.

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Stardew Valley Creator Teases Features Coming in the 1.7 Update, Including New Marriage Options

Eric Barone reveals some of the new features coming with Stardew Valley 1.7, including things that the fan base has long been asking for.

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Stardew Valley Creator ConcernedApe Issues Official Statement on Haunted Chocolatier's Development Progress

Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe shares a new official update on the development progress of his next game, Haunted Chocolatier.

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"I'm Alive, The Game is Still in Development" Stardew Valley Developer Addresses the Long Wait for Haunted Chocolatier

Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone assures fans that Haunted Chocolatier is still in development, despite rumors of cancellation.

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VR Streamer Uses Painful Haptic Suit to Make Stardew Valley Terrifying

A full-body haptic vest turned Stardew Valley’s relaxing farm work into a nerve-jolting experience, especially inside the mines.

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Stardew Valley Switch 2 Edition Has More Fixes on the Way

Stardew Valley's Switch 2 Edition is getting another update in the near future, with some helpful fixes coming to the farming sim.

Stardew Valley Dev Addresses Bugs in Switch 2 Version
'Best Game Dev Ever' Stardew Valley Developer ConcernedApe Scrambles to Fix Switch Bugs

Following the new update and Switch 2 version of Stardew Valley releasing, its developer addresses its bugs and gets to work fixing them.

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Surprise! The Stardew Valley Switch 2 Upgrade Has Shadowdropped

Stardew Valley surprises fans on Christmas Day, as the highly-anticipated Switch 2 version of the popular indie game has shadowdropped on the eShop.

Stardew Valley Creator ConcernedApe Comments on Update 1.7 and Nintendo Switch 2 Port
Stardew Valley Creator ConcernedApe Comments on Update 1.7 and Nintendo Switch 2 Port

Stardew Valley's 1.7 update and awaited Switch 2 port have been huge mysteries, but game creator ConcernedApe is teasing good news.

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Stardew Valley Crosses Over With Among Us in New Collab

The beloved farming life-sim Stardew Valley teams up with the hit social deception game Among Us with an exclusive collaboration.

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PS5 Stardew Valley-Like Game Accidentally Released 2 Months Early

Fans of Stardew Valley may be in for a treat as Starsand Island shows up early on PS5, more than two months ahead of schedule.

New Stardew Valley-Like Xbox Game Pass Game Delayed to 2026
New Stardew Valley-Like Xbox Game Pass Game Delayed to 2026

A magical, cozy life sim planned as an Xbox Game Pass day-one release has been pushed back from its Winter 2025 release to 2026.

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Stardew Valley-Like Starsand Island Finally Has a Release Date

One of the most anticipated Stardew Valley-inspired games, Starsand Island, now has an official release date, and it's good news for cozy game fans.

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Stardew Valley Creator Comments on Update 1.7

As audiences celebrate the confirmation of Update 1.7 for Stardew Valley, the game's creator chimes in with his thoughts on the future update.

ConcernedApe Shares Big News About Stardew Valley Switch 2 Edition
Stardew Valley Dev Shares Major Update About Switch 2 Version

Stardew Valley solo developer ConcernedApe reveals some exciting news about the upcoming Switch 2 Edition of the farming sim.

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Stardew Valley Getting Switch 2 Version With Special Features

The September 12 Nintendo Direct confirms that Stardew Valley will be getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version, which will include new special features.

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Stardew Valley's Developer Has a Role in Hollow Knight: Silksong

The developer of Stardew Valley, Eric Barone, aka ConcernedApe, has a surprise credit in the recently-released game Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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