Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is a beloved indie farming simulation game developed by ConcernedApe (Eric Barone). Players inherit their grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley and must learn to live off the land, growing crops, raising animals, mining, fishing, and building relationships with the townspeople in this charming pixel-art world.
Category
Game
Release Year
2016
Origin
USA
Tags
farming simulationindiepixel artrelaxingmultiplayerlife simulationcrafting
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Stardew Valley
Aliases
Not specified
Type
game
Release Year
2016
Status
Active with regular updates
Origin
United States
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Not specified
Publisher
ConcernedApe, Chucklefish (initial)
Original Work
game
Genre
farming simulation, indie, pixel art, relaxing, multiplayer, life simulation, crafting
Content Information
Synopsis
Stardew Valley is a beloved indie farming simulation game developed by ConcernedApe (Eric Barone). Players inherit their grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley and must learn to live off the land, growing crops, raising animals, mining, fishing, and building relationships with the townspeople in this charming pixel-art world.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
farming simulation, indie, pixel art, relaxing, multiplayer, life simulation, crafting
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Original Medium
Video Game
Adaptations
Official guidebook, Art book, Soundtrack album
Merchandise
Plushies, Clothing, Art prints, Board game, Collectibles
Cross Media
Developer interviews, Making-of documentaries, Fan art showcases
Commercial Information
Games Sales
Over 30 million copies sold across all platforms
Revenue
Estimated over $300 million
Merchandise Revenue
Significant revenue from official merchandise
Critical Reception
Universal acclaim (89-96 Metacritic across platforms)
Audience Reception
Overwhelmingly positive, beloved by players
Awards
Independent Games Festival Excellence in Audio, Golden Joystick Award for Best Indie Game
Fan Culture
Fanbase Size
Millions of players worldwide
Demographics
All ages, particularly popular with casual and indie game fans
Community Platforms
Reddit, Discord, Steam Community, YouTube, Twitch
Fan Creations
Mods, Fan art, Guides, Let's Play videos, Community challenges
Competitions
Community events, Speedruns, Farm design contests
Fandom Characteristics
Wholesome, Creative, Supportive, Relaxed, Artistic
Historical Development
Creation Background
Eric Barone wanted to create the ultimate farming game as a solo developer
Major Milestones
2016: Initial release on PC to critical acclaim, 2017: Console versions launch, 2018: Multiplayer update adds co-op gameplay, 2019: Mobile versions release, 2020: Major 1.5 update adds new content, 2024: 1.6 update continues to expand the game
Cultural Impact
Revitalized the farming simulation genre and inspired many indie developers
Legacy
Considered one of the greatest indie games ever made
Related Links
www.stardewvalley.net
www.enjoyip.com