Stardew Valley, nearly a decade after its release, has ascended to become the highest-rated indie game in Steam’s history. This beloved farming simulation game has reached a significant milestone, captivating both new and returning players especially after a series of major updates in 2024. It continues to bring joy to its fans and has officially claimed the top spot on Steam’s indie game leaderboard.
According to SteamDB data, Stardew Valley boasts an impressive user rating of 97.66%. Coupled with over 761,869 user reviews on Steam’s official page showing a 98% positive rating, it stands as the highest-rated indie game ever on the PC platform. Trailing behind it are games like Human: Fall Flat in second place, Vampire Survivors in third, Hades in fifth, and Terraria following.
Even among all games on Steam, this humble farming game performs exceptionally well. SteamDB data reveals that Stardew Valley holds the second-highest historical rating across all game genres on Steam, with the top spot held by Valve’s renowned puzzle game Portal 2.
The game’s rise to fame is largely attributed to its simple yet addictive gameplay, emotionally engaging NPC interactions, and diverse customization options. Regardless of whether it maintains this title in the future, this solo-developed indie legend has already cemented its place as one of the greatest indie games of all time.
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