Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
5th Oct 2017 — $14.99
5th Oct 2017 — £10.99
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- Stardew Valley - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2):
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- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Stardew Valley (Switch eShop)
Star of the show
Stardew Valley is a universally acclaimed farming simulator that was initially released on PC in February 2016, before eventually arriving on other consoles later that year. The last few months have seen little other than pure hype and excitement from Switch players, however, as they finally get to see this Harvest Moon-inspired...
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I see a ship in the harbour
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Stardew Valley News
News Among Us X Stardew Valley Collab Now Live, Includes Free Stardew Cosmicube
Available for a "limited time"
The online multiplayer hit Among Us has dabbled in all sorts of crossovers over the years, and for its latest event, it's teaming up with the insanely popular farming, lifestyle and social sim Stardew Valley. The Stardew Cosmicube (a special item featuring themed cosmetics you can unlock) will be available from now...
News Stardew Valley Creator Announces Version 1.7 Update
Update: Don't expect it too soon
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Another free upgrade
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A star is born
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A step in the right direction
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Now back to farming
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News Stardew Valley's New Update For Nintendo Switch Is Now Live
Update: Creator acknowledges "error" in Switch patch
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News Stunning New Physical Edition Of Stardew Valley Is Now Available At Fangamer
Includes comic, poster, art cards, and more
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About The Game
You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life.
Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community centre, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity.
With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
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Waiting for that review...
I love this game. It's so cute.
Looking for friends
This is a must have game for the Switch. Just amazingly fun and addicting game.
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