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This week's Epic Games freebie blends Factorio's automation with high fantasy exploration
This week's Epic Games Store free game is a colorful blend of Factorio's automation and Stardew Valley's whimsical fantasy meandering.
Neverway doesn't want to be Stardew Valley. Instead, the devs are going as "weird as possible," Larian-style
Stardew Valley inspired an entire generation of videogames. It feels like every day we see a new game like Stardew Valley from some obscure developer, most of which are riddled with microtransactions and predatory monetization. But amid the MTX dumpster fire, there are some gems: titles that take...
Neverway doesn't want to be Stardew Valley. Instead, the devs are going as "weird as possible," Larian-style
As the ‘cozy horror game’ genre continues to expand, Neverway’s devs aren’t playing it safe: they’re embracing the weird, even if it's scary.
Pokopia Made Me Realize I Actually Like Cozy Games
After escaping Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing's cute claws, I finally fell in love with a cozy video game: Pokopia.
A Game Pass ‘Starter Edition’ Bringing Stardew Valley And Fallout 4 To Discord Nitro Just Leaked
The chat platform subscription will seemingly give players access to some games for free
Will you like Graveyard Keeper if you're a Stardew Valley and farm sim fan?
Graveyard Keeper came out a few years before everyone started using the word "cozy" for farm sims, but it still gets brought up as a recommendation for Stardew-enjoyers looking for something new. The klaxons sounded with a Graveyard Keeper 2 announcement and now I'm trying to find out if the...
Will you like Graveyard Keeper if you're a Stardew Valley and farm sim fan?
Here’s a breakdown of what’s on offer in Graveyard Keeper so you can decide whether to play it ahead of the sequel.
Indie Pass adds cozy new Stardew Valley style game The Abbess Garden
After just one week, Indie Pass’ library of games has expanded, with Stardew Valley-esque cozy game The Abbess Garden joining the roster.
10 Stardew Valley Secrets and Details Most Players Miss
From kitchen sink refills to dinosaur eggs and rabbit's feet, Stardew Valley hides a surprising number of details even devoted fans haven't found yet.
10 Ways Stardew Valley Makes You Care Through Small Moments
Stardew Valley's everyday interactions and systems make it a game that slowly builds emotional investment over time.
The Moments that Make Stardew Valley Addictive
Stardew Valley builds its emotional connection with its players by using small moments with big impact.
10 Stardew Valley Moments That Hit Harder When You Play Slowly
Slowing down your pace and ditching the guides when playing Stardew Valley brings surprising new meaning to even mundane moments.
Is Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream the Next Animal Crossing? - Review Roundup
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream arrives over a decade following the last release in this fan favorite life-sim game starring Nintendo's iconic Mii characters. With expectations much higher for the genre thanks to major games like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, can Tomodachi Life still offer...
How Stardew Valley Changed Cozy Games
Stardew Valley introduced features to cozy gaming that have become staples in the genre and are now expected from players.
Stardew Valley-Like Game and Its Sequel Are Blowing Up on Steam
A game in the style of Stardew Valley and its upcoming sequel are gaining popularity on Steam in terms of player count and wishlist numbers.
Stardew Valley's Most Relaxing Chores
Stardew Valley's addictive gameplay loop relies on its systems, which make even the most mundane of farm chores rewarding.
All about Clint: Stardew Valley gift guide, schedule, and events
Win the blacksmith's heart.
Popular Stardew Valley-like Starsand Island removed from Steam for using "visual elements from a classic title" without permission, devs say they've already sent a new build to Valve
"We sincerely apologize for this mistake"
I got murdered by a ladybug in Neverway, and that cemented it as the only game I care about this year
In a world of Stardew Valley clones, Coldblood Inc’s Neverway is one of the few life games that’s actually doing things differently.
Forget Stardew Valley's cozy vibes. New farming sim Crop keeps you "on edge," and I can't get enough of it
The antithesis of Stardew Valley, indie farming game Crop traps you in an insular society amid pummeling rain and Lovecraftian undertones.
Crop is Stardew Valley except you arrive at your farm naked and in the boot of a car
Even the cosiest of cosy games can have melancholy openings. In Stardew Valley, for instance, your elderly grandfather passes away, bequeathing you his rundown farm. In Moonglow Bay, you set about restoring a town after your partner is lost at sea. And in Willowbrooke Post you take over the family...
Frostpunk studio reveals dark and twisted farming thriller Crop, which blends Stardew Valley with the eeriness and mystery of Twin Peaks
The publishing arm of Frostpunk developer 11 Bit Studios, which has built a reputation for releasing interesting games - such as Indika, Thaumaturge, and Death Howl - has unveiled a new farming sim-slash-narrative thriller called Crop. It's being made by small Norwegian team Carbonara Games and...