Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista or greater Processeur : 2 Ghz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 256 mb video memory, shader model 3.0+ DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible
Stardew Valley
Over half of the sampled players have already sunk more than 25 hours into cultivating their plots, fueling an astounding 98 percent positive rating across 1,021,482 global reviews. This cozy rural simulation hooks newcomers quickly, with 99 positive mentions out of 84 reviews falling in the 2-10 hour playtime bucket.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 35 | 32 | 3 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 16 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| Story / writing | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 39 h on median; those who dislike it: 17 h.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 26, 2016 · All-time low: €6.99 (Feb 26, 2021)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 49 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16,1 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Core gameplay mechanisms are a massive hit, securing 32 positive mentions out of 35 total references.
- Endless things to do keep farms thriving, backed by 13 positive mentions out of 16 regarding overall content.
- Smooth technical execution provides peace of mind, evidenced by 4 positive mentions out of 4 for performance.
- Multiplayer sessions run smoothly, drawing 4 positive mentions out of 4 from cooperative farmers.
Weaknesses
- Minor content hiccups exist, as noted by 2 negative mentions out of 16 concerning game depth.
- Isolated technical hitches appear rarely, registering 1 negative mention out of 1 for bugs.
Who is it for?
Virtual homesteaders and simulation fans seeking a relaxing escape with hundreds of hours of planting, crafting, and village socializing.
Is Stardew Valley worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 1,021,482 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay mechanisms are a massive hit, securing. Current price: 13,99€.
Verdict
Stardew Valley remains an absolute titan of independent simulation design, backed by a staggering 98 percent post-release approval rating from 400 sampled logs. It stands as a remarkably stable, deeply addictive getaway that rewards both short sessions and multi-decade farming campaigns.
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