Stardew Valley

Oh man, where do I even start with Stardew Valley? If you're looking for a chill game that feels like a warm hug, this is it. Released in 2016 but still adored today, it's essentially a love letter to farming sims with a heap of cozy vibes.

You inherit your grandfather's dilapidated farm and jump into the good life of planting crops, raising animals, and making friends in the quaint little town of Pelican Town. The pixel art is charming, the soundtrack is super relaxing, and the gameplay just feels satisfying-there's something so rewarding about watching your little farm flourish after you've put in the work.

One of my favorite things is the community aspect. There are all these quirky townsfolk to befriend (or romance!) and tons of festivals throughout the year that give you a reason to step away from your farm now and then. Plus, you can dive into the mines for some combat and resource gathering if you're in the mood for a bit of adventure. So if you're looking for a game that can eat up hours of your life while you plant carrots and fish for the biggest trout, Stardew Valley is your jam. Trust me-once you start, good luck trying to stop!

Stardew valley is the kind of game you can play forever. While overwhelming at first, you get dragged in with the character and their story's. Plus, there's SO much to do! Just play it, you won't get disappointed.

I love this game. It's like a warm comfortable blanket, a favorite cup of coffee or tea. It's a happy place to go when feeling stressed. It's great fun alone or with friends. With over a one thousand hours spent within, I know I'll return again and again.

If you're looking for a cosy game, this is the one you want. The lore is interesting, and the characters are all unique. It's fun to play with friends, but very relaxing to play alone. I recommend definitely playing alone in at least one playthrough, as there's a different vibe to it compared to when you're working together with your friends.

I can see why people think this game is so good and I tried to like it so bad but what I played was just so tedious and unfun, there is no problem with the game itself in my opinion I just simply find it boring. Its a shame because I kept feeling as if I just played a little more then it would become great but every time I felt like that it just didn't happen.

That title perfectly describe this game. You really need to play this masterpiece. It soothes your nerves, it settles your stomach, it puts you in a warm, comfy place where everything is okay for a few minutes.

Your real-life job keeps getting undone by incompetents who expect you to fix their mistakes. Your friends on social media are at each other's throats. You're part way-through a grim sepia first-person shooter and an adventure game whose creators think making you choose between three different bad options, all of which have predictable tragic consequences, constitutes good writing.

Come to Stardew valley. Learn how to fish. Mull the benefits of planting a mess o' corn versus a patch of amaranth. Settle down and marry a nice girl or fella. Throw your baby into the air and watch them speech bubble hearts at you. Bring the town's old misanthrope fried mushrooms and watch him slowly unclench around you. Pet your cat, or dog.

What could go wrong? Well, you might overextend yourself in one of the (entirely optional) dungeons and wake up in the clinic with some stuff missing. You could catch a busted pair of glasses in the river instead of a salmon. You might accidentally swing your axe and destroy the fruit tree you'd been saving for all week. You might discover that the person you'd been buttering up to be your sweetheart really doesn't like poppies.

It's okay. You'll pick yourself up and try again. You'll figure it out. It's going to be all right. Your work will pay off, you'll expand your house, and soon enough, everyone is going to wonder how the town ever got by without you.

...And then you'll look up and discover that you just spent an hour cracking geodes and aging your latest batch of mead.

It's all just so... nice. I've spent way too much time in Stardew Valley, exploring all the things you can do.

Put down the plasma rifle, and grab a hoe. A gentler life is calling...