Stardew Valley 2016 · ConcernedApe
Build a farm, learn local routines and balance friendships, exploration and small daily goals.
GAMEBOX SCORE
94
Provisional GAMEBOX editorial ratings. These are not verified facts or aggregate review scores.
/ 100
Retro Score 83
Hidden Gem 80
Revival Potential 70
GAME DNA
experience Systemic creativity · Role immersion · Contemplative
genre Simulation · RPG
mood Cozy · Hopeful
gameplay Farming · Life Simulation · Exploration
difficulty Easy
era 2010s
pacing Slow
perspective Top-down
structure Sandbox DISCOVER BY GAME DNA Game DNA is GAMEBOX editorial classification; era comes from the sourced release year. Ratings are separate editorial judgements.
ABOUT THE GAME Build a farm, learn local routines and balance friendships, exploration and small daily goals.
Build a farm, learn local routines and balance friendships, exploration and small daily goals.
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RETRO HISTORY First listed release: 2016. Explore the cited source for the game's release and development history.
ORIGINAL RELEASE
2016
Developer
ConcernedApe
Publisher
ConcernedApe
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Checked 2026-10-08.
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