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If you want to focus purely on making money, farming crops, and foraging for items, and you have no interest in the game’s combat parts, it’s recommended that you stay away from the Wilderness layout.

Stardew Valley packs the appeal of running a farm into an attractive 16-bit package, but there's more to it than planting crops and selling them. Spread across the titular valley's compact map are a ...

Daniel's been gaming since he was old enough to reach the keyboard and has a Bachelor's Degree in Writing from the University of Tampa. A Stardew Valley fan shares pictures of their custom Nintendo ...

Stardew Valley is one of the best farming and life sims out there for a reason. It has inspired an entire generation of cozy games with its cute pixel art style, enchanting music, whimsical story, and ...

Stardew Valley has single-handedly consumed hundreds of hours of my life, and I regret none of the time lost. ConcernedApe's take on Story of Seasons-type games is adorable, original, and downright ...

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.