1. Stardew Valley
Developer: ConcernedApe | Release Date: February 26, 2016 | Rating on Steam: 98 % Positive (942,000 reviews) | Price: €13.99
What kind of game is this? In Stardew Valley, you inherit your grandfather’s farm and must invest considerable work to restore it to its former glory. Throughout the seasons, you grow seasonal fruits or vegetables, interact with or even befriend the villagers, and experience exciting adventures in the mine.
In addition to the economic aspect of Stardew Valley, there are many more secrets to discover, and you can shape your farm according to your preferences. Stardew Valley is currently ranked number 1 among the 250 best games on Steam with 98 % positive reviews from over 900,000 ratings (steam250.com).
Who is the developer? Eric Barone – better known as ConcernedApe – was the sole developer of Stardew Valley from 2012 to 2019. With increasing success, he hired additional programmers who have since worked with him on the most popular game on Steam. During his time as a solo dev, ConcernedApe created all the graphics, sound effects, and the entire music.
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