Editor's Note: This review takes a fresh look at Stardew Valley after its 1.6 update on PC, replacing our previous review from 2018. You can read more about our review policies and philosophy here.

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It’s easy to see why “cozy” gaming has become so popular, as people increasingly want an escape from reality, and cozy games provide the opportunity to live an idyllic virtual life. Cozy games might ...

Since Stardew Valley 1.6 was released last year, there hasn’t been much going on with the farming life sim. This isn’t that surprising considering next year Stardew Valley will turn 10 years old. More ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Stardew Valley is a massively popular farm sim, where you take over your late grandfather's farm as an escape from the overwhelming city life. If you ...

Stardew Valley is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade since cosy gamers were first invited to move into Grandpa's old farmhouse in Pelican Town. The popular farming simulator has grown ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Eight years after its 2016 launch, Stardew Valley developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has finally completed 100% of the game he created. Naturally, ...

Picture this: You quit your mind-numbing corporate job for an agrarian lifestyle when your deceased grandfather leaves you his cottage on a plot of verdant farmland. Soon you are tending to seasonal ...

Stardew Valley is almost universally beloved to the point where even people who don’t vibe with the farming game still know that it’s pretty damn great. While the game will no longer be receiving ...