Stardew Valley
PlatformPC/Console
Year2016
DeveloperConcernedApe
GenreSimulation
About Stardew Valley
Created entirely by one person, Eric Barone, over four years. Over 30 million copies. Inspired by Harvest Moon but surpassed it. The community voted Pierre or JojaMart. Updated for free for eight years and counting. The ultimate indie success story.
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