Cozy games are everywhere these days, covering everything from . New dialogue and events have been added, as well as additional farm types, outfits, and rewarding gameplay systems. One of the biggest additions has been multiplayer, which turned Stardew from a solitary experience into a way to share farms with friends.
Given how popular it is, you likely don’t need much convincing that Stardew Valley is worth checking out. But if you’ve somehow avoided playing it for all this time, there’s no better way to jump in than getting it for free. It’s been out for so long that some of the games it inspired have arguably surpassed it, but there’s a reason it’s still so popular after all these years. Now is as good a time as any to see what all the fuss is about… or start another brand new farm.