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Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley is a farming simulator game that has dominated the indie game scene since its release in 2016. The open-ended game was made by Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone and has been a massive success, being reviewed overwhelmingly positively by critics and selling over 15 million copies.

stardew valley
Platform:
PC, Xbox One, Android, iOS, PS4, Switch
Released:
February 26, 2016
Developer:
ConcernedApe
Publisher:
ConcernedApe
Genre:
RPG, Simulation
Multiplayer:
Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
Engine:
Proprietary
ESRB:
E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco)
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