Stardew Valley on Nintendo Switch A Nintendo Switch console featuring the farming simulation game Stardew Valley. (more) Stardew Valley video game Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Stardew-Valley Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Written by Urnesha Bhattacherjee Associate Editor, Britannica India Urnesha Bhattacherjee Fact-checked by Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct. 6, 2025 •Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Stardew Valley, independent farming simulation and role-playing video game created by American developer Eric Barone (screen name: ConcernedApe), released on February 26, 2016. Designed as a digital replication of agricultural life, it is a role-playing game, a genre in which players assume the roles of characters and develop various skills through gameplay. Stardew Valley has sold more than 41 million copies worldwide as of December 2024, maintaining popularity with growing yearly sales and a vibrant player...

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