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Stardew Valley

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First release
Feb 26, 2016
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Indie, Adventure, Simulator, Strategy · Sandbox, Fantasy, Business, Romance
Platforms
Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Linux

Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG! 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!

Also known as 星露谷物语, Stardew Valley.exe

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Storyline
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!Read more

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!

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 26, 2016
Linux
Feb 26, 2016
Mac
Jul 29, 2016
All 14 release dates
PlayStation 4
Dec 13, 2016
PlayStation 4
Dec 14, 2016
Xbox One
Dec 14, 2016
Wii U
2016
Nintendo Switch
Oct 05, 2017
Xbox One
Feb 14, 2018
PlayStation Vita
May 22, 2018
iOS
Oct 24, 2018
Android
Mar 13, 2019
Nintendo Switch 2
Dec 25, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2
Mar 06, 2026
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
50h
Main + Extras
90h
Completionist
208h
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
monsters, animals, character customization, sword, minigames
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At a Glance

Critic Score
91
Main Story (IGDB)
50h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
90h
Completionist (IGDB)
208h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 899,933 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
  • LAN co-opIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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