Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, MacOS, Linux
Developer: ConcernedApe
Publisher: Chucklefish
# of Players: 1 (multiplayer coming 2018)
Price: $14.99 / €13.99

Stardew Valley has players taking the role of a character who, after growing tired of the corporate office lifestyle and endless rows of cubicles, decides to move to the titular Stardew Valley and take over their late grandfather's old farm. Grow and harvest crops, go fishing for... fish, befriend the various townsfolk, and just have a good time. The game is open-ended so you're free to tackle a variety of activities however you see fit.

The Farm: Plant, grow, and harvest a variety of crops and flowers. Each season yields their own unique opportunities.

The Mines: Explore hundreds of floors below ground as you mine for ore, defeat enemies, and uncover artifacts to donate to the local museum.

The Town: Partake in various festivals, befriend the townsfolk, and maybe even find your farming soulmate.

And if all goes according to plan you'll be able to do all of this with three friends next year when multiplayer is implemented. It was originally expected to launch with the Nintendo Switch version of the game but has since been pushed back. No details yet aside from that vague 2018 release window.

If you somehow still haven't played this game correct that mistake now.

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