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New Steam Game is Like Pokemon Meets Stardew Valley
Upcoming Steam game Spirit Rancher mixes the farming sim elements of games like Stardew Valley and monster-catching games like Pokemon, and it's set to launch in early access in 2028. Steam has been a hotbed for indie farming sims since the release of the mega-popular farming sim from ConcernedApe.
Stardew Valley Meets Final Fantasy In Gorgeous New RPG
Merging the life-sim elements of Stardew Valley with the RPG and combat mechanics of Final Fantasy may have seemed like a fool's errand a short while ago, but now it feels like the perfect combination. Of course, the two genres have been entangled for years now in niche and even some popular...
New Stardew Valley Meets How to Train Your Dragon Game on Steam Left Me Hungry for More
This cozy Steam game feels like Stardew Valley meets How to Train Your Dragon, and its demo left me wanting far more than two hours.
The Long Game: The 4 Best Crops to Invest in Early in Stardew Valley
We’re starting a new series at IGN called The Long Game, where we focus on things you can invest in early in new or popular games that will pay off in the long run. We’re starting this series with Stardew Valley, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary this year and is one of the most successful...
The Long Game: The 4 Best Crops to Invest in Early in Stardew Valley
After 5 years, the farming sim series that inspired Stardew Valley gets new game and another JRPG spin-off as ConcernedApe dubs them "the best games of my life"
Story of Seasons (previously known as Harvest Moon outside of Japan), the cozy series that inspired Stardew Valley, is returning five years after its last original entry with another gem – and a fresh JRPG spin-off for Rune Factory stans, too. In case you're out of the loop, Story of Seasons –...
After 5 years, the farming sim series that inspired Stardew Valley gets new game and another JRPG spin-off as ConcernedApe dubs them "the best games of my life"
Story of Seasons, once known as Harvest Moon, is so back
Fields Of Mistria 1.0 Tips And Tricks
Now that Fields Of Mistria is officially out of Early Access, it's probably the best possible time to start playing. If you're new to the game, it's essentially a magical Stardew Valley with plenty of unique characters to meet, fun activities to complete, and lore to uncover alongside farming,...
Stardew Valley Meets Valheim In New Open-World Sandbox You Can Play Free Now
If you’ve ever wished you could grow turnips in the morning and get chased by something with too many teeth in the afternoon, well, you’ve got a weird taste, my friend. Be that as it may, one upcoming title on Steam is built to make your quirky wish come true.
Cozy Games Keep Leaving the Farm Behind, and Steam's Latest Overwhelmingly Positive Hit Shows Why
Cozy games have spent years chasing Stardew Valley, but one of Steam's latest hits shows the genre may finally be ready to move on.
Project Zomboid Meets Stardew Valley In New Zombie Survival Game
The popular Stardew Valley and Project Zomboid are colliding in a brand-new zombie survival game set to arrive soon, and you should consider keeping it on your radar if you like both or either of the indie games. Titles that are inspired by the two aforementioned games aren’t too uncommon. For...
Zelda, Pokemon, And Stardew Valley Collide In Huge New Open-World RPG
There are, naturally, so many games like Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, and Stardew Valley. All three practically perfected their respective genres and offer the most compelling version of their core experience, which makes attempting to replicate them and their immense success an incredibly...
Complete Guide To Ginger Island In Stardew Valley
Ginger Island is the endgame challenge hub for Stardew Valley after you've finished the Community Center. Here's a quick overview of Ginger Island!
How To Complete Trash Bear's Quests Tasks In Stardew Valley
Here's everything you need to know about Trash Bear in Stardew Valley.
Moonlight Peaks Releases Update 1.2.6
Moonlight Peaks, the pastel goth vampire farming sim game like Stardew Valley, has released a new update that targets some economy issues, as well as issues with the Nokturna card mini-game. Overall, it's a small but influential update for Moonlight Peaks players.
Ways Fields of Mistria Improves on the Stardew Valley Formula
Stardew Valley is the gold standard of cozy games, and Fields of Mistria streamlines this formula in a way that makes it even better.
Some Xbox Game Pass Users Have Another Cozy Stardew Valley-Like Game to Play
Anime farming and life sim Starsand Island has joined the Xbox Game Pass Premium library as its 11th new addition in August 2026. Its wider release coincides with a massive update that officially marks the end of its early access period, with the title expected to remain on Xbox Game Pass until at...
Some Xbox Game Pass Users Have Another Cozy Stardew Valley-Like Game to Play
A beautiful life sim that largely plays like a tropical Stardew Valley is now available to some Xbox Game Pass subscribers for the first time ever.
"Stardew Valley coziness" and "post-apocalyptic survival" aren't words you usually see together, but this indie game insists you'll brave zombie hordes and feel chill doing it
In the Van looks like Project Zomboid meets Stardew Valley
The Stardew Valley Switch 2 Physical Edition Is the Kind of Cash Grab I Can Get Behind
Eight months after the Switch 2 edition of Stardew Valley was released digitally, a physical edition of the upgrade has popped up at Fangamer. The physical Switch 2 edition, which is listed at $39, might not be the most worthwhile purchase for anyone who already owns the OG. It technically includes...
The Stardew Valley Switch 2 Physical Edition Is the Kind of Cash Grab I Can Get Behind
Eight months after the Switch 2 edition of Stardew Valley was released digitally, a physical edition of the upgrade has popped up at Fangamer.
Starsand Island's 1.0 update isn't going great amid claims of AI and lackluster multiplayer
Just last night, the future was looking pretty bright for Starsand Island, the anime RPG inspired by Stardew Valley. It was about to get its 1.0 update and launch out of early access after months of generally positive impressions from early adopters, slightly offset by claims of fake Steam reviews...
Starsand Island's 1.0 update isn't going great amid claims of AI and lackluster multiplayer
The new Stardew Valley-like just launched out of early access, but reviews are trending negative
New Stardew Valley Release Lets You Play the Game in 3D
A new Stardew Valley release gives fans a chance to experience what the game has to offer in 3D, as opposed to the classic 2D.
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