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There are 39* Stardew Valley-shaped farm sims that are still planning to launch in 2026 and I have 234 hours** of gaming time remaining.
There are 39* Stardew Valley-shaped farm sims that are still planning to launch in 2026 and I have 234 hours** of gaming time remaining.
New Open World Game Is Like Stardew Valley If You DoorDashed Pokemon
A brand-new open-world game has serious Stardew Valley vibes, but it also has a delivery business for Pokemon-like creatures that's pretty unique.
New Steam Game Is Like Diablo Meets Stardew Valley
A new Steam RPG mixes dungeon crawling with farming and town restoration, creating a loop that feels part Diablo and part Stardew Valley.
New Open World Stardew Valley Meets Animal Crossing Game Officially Confirmed for September 2026
A new cozy life sim with clear Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing influences is set to join the growing lineup of games arriving in September 2026.
Witchbrook detailed its complex Romance System to rival Stardew Valley
How Does the Romance System Work in Witchbrook? The Witchbrook romance system functions through direct player observation and activity planning rather than simple gift-giving. Players must send affection cards to initiate dates and select two specific activities in Mossport. They…
New Cozy Steam Game is a Perfect Mix of Stardew Valley and an Underrated Sims Game
An upcoming Steam release looks like a dream come true for cozy gamers, combining two of the genre’s biggest names into a promising hybrid.
New Life Sim Like Hogwarts Legacy Already Has Stardew Valley Beat on Romance
A new life sim like Hogwarts Legacy is taking a different approach to romance, and it may already have Stardew Valley beat.
Emberville Is a Charming Blend of Stardew Valley and Diablo | IGN Preview
What is here is already an impressive start. Between the mastery and class skill trees, loot, and stat points to distribute, Emberville already appeals to my love of ARPGs, while its gathering and crafting systems have the potential to appeal to a whole different crowd too, like…
New Open World Co-Op Game on Steam Is Basically Elden Ring Meets Stardew Valley
A brand-new game on Steam combines gameplay elements from Elden Ring and Stardew Valley, resulting in a cozy life-sim Soulslike.
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New Steam Game is Stardew Valley With a Unique Project Zomboid Twist
While Steam is no stranger to Stardew Valley-like games, one particular title stands out due to its Project Zomboid-like mechanics.
New Stardew Valley Meets Stranger Things RPG on Steam Is a Nightmare I Didn't Want to End
This new RPG on Steam starts with familiar farming-sim ideas before twisting them into something far stranger and more unsettling.
Substructure is a Stardew Valley-inspired factory sim that takes one of Factorio's hardest and best mods and turns it into a dizzying, planet-wide game of its own
A factory sim with layers
New Steam Game Is Like Minecraft Meets Stardew Valley
A brand-new Steam release takes the best from Minecraft's sandbox freedom and Stardew Valley's various activities.
Doloc Town Is Stardew Valley-Like but with the Grit of a World in Decay
The town isn’t completely divorced from the apocalypse though...
New Stardew Valley Meets Undertale Life Sim on Steam Went Somewhere I Never Saw Coming
This new life sim on Steam blends Stardew Valley's cozy charm with Undertale's stranger side, and its demo goes somewhere I never expected.
Stardew Valley Dev Gives Official Update on New Game Haunted Chocolatier
Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe recently gave fans an update on the development of his upcoming game, Haunted Chocolatier.
Minecraft, Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley soundtracks found to be most helpful to gamers trying to "lock in"
Silence has been found to be pretty boring, when it comes to helping you focus on studying or work. While a lot of us turn to orchestral music to keep our brains on but our ears busy, apparently some gaming soundtracks could help keep us just as focused on our daily tasks. Resear…
11 Replay Ideas to Make Stardew Valley Feel New Again
Already married your favorite villager and maxed out the Community Center? These 11 self-imposed challenge runs. Try an economy based on eggs? Maybe?
New Steam Game is Like Pokemon Meets Stardew Valley
A brand-new indie game coming to Steam is combining elements of farming sim games like Stardew Valley with a variety of creatures to collect.
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 th…
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
18 Coziest Farming Sims for Stardew Valley Fans
Stardew Valley-inspired mechanics and concepts are often used in "Stardew-likes," but games like Animal Crossing make the formula their own.
How To Complete Trash Bear's Quests Tasks In Stardew Valley
Here's everything you need to know about Trash Bear in Stardew Valley.
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
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.
Pokémon Meets Stardew Valley in New Game You Can Play for Free
The cozy, creature-collecting life sim can be tried for free.
Steam's New Hit Farming Sim Makes Even Stardew Valley Feel Small
Stardew Valley has an immaculate reputation in the cozy game genre, but a new rival has just asserted itself with its 1.0 release on Steam.
If You Love Stardew Valley Or Unpacking, This Cozy Game Bundle Is Perfect For You
As someone who is always frustrating myself with souls-likes or getting into sweat-inducing matches of the best FPS games , sometimes I need something that's more… relaxing. For example, creating the perfect farm in Stardew Valley , bringing a town to life in Disney Dreamlight Va…
The Stardew Valley-inspired anime RPG that tore through Steam Next Fest is about to gets its 1.0 update with multiplayer and "upgraded" romance
"The full version of Starsand Island" is out tomorrow
Feed The Sand Dragon His Last Meal - Stardew Valley Guide
When going through the Mysterious Qi questline in Stardew Valley, players have to 'feed the sand dragon his last meal,' and here's how to do it.
Stardew Valley: All Ginger Island Hidden Areas Guide
There are tons of hidden areas on Ginger Island waiting to be discovered by curious explorers. Here’s how you can find each one.
The Coziest Life Sim of 2026 Blows Stardew Valley Out of the Water
Starsand Island has been in Early Access since early 2026, and now that its finally ready, it's easily the coziest game I've ever played.
Stardew Valley: Extended Family Quest Legendary Fish Locations
The Extended Family Quest requires you to catch some of the rarest fishes in Stardew Valley; here’s how to handle this formidable task.
Stardew Valley: Ginger Island Gourmand Frog Guide
Discover how to access the Gourmand Frog's cave on Ginger Island in Stardew Valley, along with details on the mysterious crops he requests.
In the Van is a “cozy” pixel art post-apocalyptic survival game for people who “play Project Zomboid like it’s Stardew Valley”
In the Van is a zombie survival indie game coming soon to Steam.
Welcome to Elderfield Looks Like Stardew Valley Went Very, Very Wrong
Believe me!
Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition getting physical release
Seedy business
New Game Like Stardew Valley Already Has My Money, But Not Because It's Cozy
A new game like Stardew Valley puts a horrifying spin on the cozy farming sim formula, and that's exactly why it has my attention.
New Cozy Life Sim on Steam is Stardew Valley Meets Moonlighter
Fans of Stardew Valley and Moonlighter may want to check out this cozy new life sim game on Steam that combines the best of both.
Fields of Mistria's cast has me head over heels in a way no farm sim has since Stardew Valley
The anime aesthetic is just the beginning of what I've found to love about Mistria's locals.
New Life Sim Game on Steam Is Stardew Valley Meets Terraria After an Apocalypse
A brand-new life simulation game on Steam is basically what happens when Stardew Valley blends with Terraria in a post-apocalyptic world.
Fields of Mistria 1.0 Is the Best Kind of Bad News for Stardew Valley
Fields of Mistria 1.0 is finally here, and this farm sim's new content makes it one of the biggest Stardew Valley competitors yet.
Beautiful Stardew Valley rival Fields of Mistria pulls near-flawless Steam rating with 1.0 launch
The Fields of Mistria 1.0 update is live now, and the farming sim with dating and town life elements has won hearts.
Unique New Lovecraftian Stardew Valley Alternative Releases on September 10
One of the most interesting Stardew Valley-like games, one with Lovecraftian horror elements, confirms its September 10 release date.
Studio Ghibli Meets Stardew Valley in New RPG Coming This Month
A new cozy life simulation game coming out this month will put a fledgling studio on the map.