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Stardew Valley
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?
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Data as of 2026-05-20.
What reviewers agree on
78 of the 100 reviews raise this.
“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…”
“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…”
“Best farming simulator around and the pixel graphics look Incredible. I also really love the fishing”
21 of the 100 reviews raise this.
“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…”
“I love this game! i play around 2-4 hours a day, and been playing it for YEARS and i think its worth the money, all my friends have it and its cozy, fun, and energetic! i recommend it a lot”
“Absolutely perfect game, no notes. So much content for the price compared to many others nowadays...”
17 of the 100 reviews raise this.
“Best farming simulator around and the pixel graphics look Incredible. I also really love the fishing”
“beautiful graphics and a nice game to play with friends! i love games where you can harvest collect and craft things so this is perfect. especially the customizable features too. i also like that we have options to…”
“Stardew Valley is an absolute masterpiece that completely redefines what a relaxing and rewarding game can be. From the moment you step onto your overgrown farm, there's a magical sense of possibility. Every day feels…”
14 of the 100 reviews raise this.
“i love to play this all the time i enjoy modding it and finding new ways to play constantly and the game soundtrack and ambiance is nice and peaceful i sometimes use the game music to help me sleep”
“This game is absolutely addicting.. and chill You can either play it in a "normal" way, or if you really want to, be an absolute ♥♥♥♥ towards the whole town. Both are fun!”
“pure perfection, such care and love put in a beautiful game with infinite replayability. absolutely beautiful art and soundtrack, enthralling gameplay. The only problem is that you won't want to stop playing as the time…”
13 of the 100 reviews raise this.
“Me and my boyfriend love this game! Super recommended for couples to co-op and build a farm together, I do hope they add more missions or places to unlock :3”
“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…”
“beautiful graphics and a nice game to play with friends! i love games where you can harvest collect and craft things so this is perfect. especially the customizable features too. i also like that we have options to…”
6 of the 100 reviews raise this · 5 of them still recommend the game.
“Spent the first 2 years trying to do everything and never having enough time. Days upon days of constantly running around trying to find the town folk who asked for help and celebrating every festival/birthday only to…”
“A bit of a slow burn at first, and it's not very challenging. I like that though, hence the casual gamer title. It's a great game for the task oriented folks who like to gain achievements and collect items.”
“Never goes super in depth with its mechanics or balances them well. Not even the start feels that balanced. But it does enough with what it has to keep you playing. It definitely does tickle your bone in your body that…”
3 of the 100 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“honestly, i've always been the competitive type of player and not the kind to play some farming sim game. i played this because i wanted to retire from being too competitive and at first to me its slow and boring but…”
“A bit of a slow burn at first, and it's not very challenging. I like that though, hence the casual gamer title. It's a great game for the task oriented folks who like to gain achievements and collect items.”
“Never goes super in depth with its mechanics or balances them well. Not even the start feels that balanced. But it does enough with what it has to keep you playing. It definitely does tickle your bone in your body that…”
3 of the 100 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“Good game. Writing is overrated. Romance is worse then harvest moon. If you like harvest moon but want it written by and autistic person, this is your game. 10/10.”
“LIKE YES! This game is what I needed, packed with creative crafting recipes and many more dialogues to choose from, the characters are so cute and I felt connection with some of the characters like Marnie, Leah, Penny…”
“Ludonarrative dissonance is a term used to describe the conflict between a game's story and its mechanics/gameplay. In the case of Stardew Valley, I have nothing but praise for the gameplay loops and design, blending…”
Counted across 100 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 98.4% positive rating · as of 2026-05-20
“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…”
— a player, Steam review · 61 hrs played“Stardew Valley is one of those rare games that feels like a second home. From farming and fishing to building relationships with villagers, every moment is relaxing yet meaningful. The freedom to play your way—whether you focus on making money, completing goals, or just enjoying…”
— a player, Steam review · 160 hrs played“After a long day of work or school, Stardew Valley is the kind of game you open and instantly feel your stress disappear. No pressure, no chaos, just pure peaceful vibes. This is what games are meant to feel like. You can farm, fish, mine, talk to villagers, or just exist and…”
— a player, Steam review · 37 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live count fetched 2026-07-26 14:58 UTC · history via SteamCharts.
Achievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-07-25.
Price tracking
US-region pricing (USD), sampled twice daily by our own tracker since 2026-07-11. Steam prices vary by region — always confirm your local price on Steam.
Regional prices at last sample, in local currency — Steam sets each region's price independently.
Cheapest → most expensive, converted to USD at ECB reference rates (2026-07-24). Relative comparison only.
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-20.
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Simulation |
| Player tags | Farming Sim · Pixel Graphics · Multiplayer · Life Sim · RPG · Relaxing · Agriculture · Simulation · Crafting · Sandbox · Indie · Building (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Multi-player · Co-op · Online Co-op · LAN Co-op · Shared/Split Screen Co-op · Shared/Split Screen · Steam Achievements |
| Languages | English, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, Hungarian, Korean, Turkish |
| Controller | Full support |
| Achievements | 49 |
| Estimated owners | 20,000,000 – 50,000,000 (SteamSpy) |
| Official site | http://www.stardewvalley.net |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: OS *: Windows Vista or greater Processor: 2 Ghz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 256 mb video memory, shader model 3.0+ DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 500 MB available space