Stardew Valley
Since its release in 2016, Stardew Valley has quickly become one of the most popular and best life simulation games of all time. All created by game designer Eric Barone, under the alias of ConcernedApe, Stardew Valley has evolved over time with updates and patches.
Stardew Valley has evolved into a beautiful balance of a life and farming simulation, offering more than just growing crops and mining for materials. Similar to Harvest Moon, you have the option to romance or befriend the citizens of the town. Life in Stardew Valley takes your character on an adventure of a lifetime, all in the hopes of perfecting your farm.
Stardew Valley has a cult following and is home to millions of players from all over the world. You inherit a farm from your grandfather and are tasked with rebuilding and maintaining it while getting to know the residents of Stardew Valley. Learn to fish, grow vegetables, and master the art of selling goods for profit while immersing yourself in this farm life simulator for hours.
Stardew Valley is available for PC, macOS, Linux, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS Vita, iOS, and Android. If you enjoy open-world games with the ultimate sandbox mode and 8-bit graphics, you must give Stardew Valley a try.
Pros:
- Compatible with multiple platforms
- The autosave system works well, and the experience will continue where you left off the next time you play
- Much of the experience is automated rather than manual selections
- The background music is quite impressive, creating a cheerful and relaxing atmosphere
- The game does not sell virtual items and there is no advertising interspersed throughout the experience
Cons:
- Pixel graphics
- Stardew Valley gives you far too much to do and far too many goals to achieve
Rating on Amazon: 4.7/5
Price on Steam and other platforms: $14.99
Official Website: stardewvalley.net
