Presidents’ Day SaleEnds February 16. Limited quantities. No rainchecks.Shop now

Main Content

Customer Ratings & Reviews

Customer reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 417 reviews

Rating Filter

Pros mentioned filter

Cons mentioned filter

96%
would recommend
to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with Stardew Valley's extensive gameplay, overall performance, and engaging fun factor. Many appreciate its ease of use, farming aspects, and the amount of content offered, especially considering the price. The interesting story and the inclusion of a physical manual with the physical copy are also well-received. The only notable drawback mentioned by a few is the difficulty in learning the controls.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
Page 1 Showing 1-20 of 417 reviews
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than I Expected

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Y’know, I didn’t think I’d like the game when it first came out. A friend HOUNDED me saying I needed to try it and now I’ve been playing it for two weeks straight. It’s a pretty relaxed game, I’ve enjoyed hours of playing it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Stardew valley

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its really fun. The quest are long but fun and cute.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Stardew Valley for Nintendo Switch

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this game because I thought it would be a great game for me and my wife to play...and I was right! It offers split-screen which is very handy, but you do need 2 full controllers to play this game split-screen on the Switch. That means you need at least 4 Joy-Cons or 2 Joy-Cons and a Pro Controller for the Switch. This game has a ton to do and is very enjoyable for me and my wife who hasn't hardly played any video games in her lifetime. The cheapest version of this game I found was here at Best Buy, as well. Highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Content

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Starstruck by Stardew

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've not progressed too far as of yet, but that's not for a lack of trying as Stardew Valley has so much to do, packed with so much content it is well worth the price. Stardew Valley is an amazing indie game that stands out in a market dominated by soulless entertainment or predatory micro-transactions; made by a developer that cares about making something with heart and human hands - Stardew Valley is well worth the time and money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love playing Stardew Valley! The game is charming, relaxing, and incredibly satisfying. Building up my farm, making friends with the townsfolk, and exploring the mines all feel rewarding. The pixel art is beautiful, and the music really sets the cozy mood. It’s easy to get lost in the peaceful routine and sense of progress. Overall, Stardew Valley brings me so much joy and is one of the best gaming experiences I’ve had.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Christmas gift game

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this game as gift for the Switch2 I gave my son for Christmas. He hasn't played this one yet but I think it is a good game!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Cool Game

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I never really played the other Harvest Moon games and such this was based on, but it did remind me a lot of Sneaky Sasquatch. I don’t really like the rushed day model they use and having to make it back in time for bed, but it is still fun. I wish the consoles allowed chat cheats and such to mess around with things. They took away the name glitches too, so all you have is the grind. I did get the Apple version too that can cheat, but it has no multiplayer which was disappointing. I will have to get the one on Steam to try out stuff I guess.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Age Appropriate!

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what my 10 year old granddaughter wanted for Christmas, engaging and entertaining without violence!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Game

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I gifted this to my friend's kid. I absolutely enjoy this game. I knew she would too. I wasn't into farming games and didn't play it for very long. Then I started playing one on my cell much later and absolutely loved it. That's when I decided to give this game a real try. I've been hooked ever since. There's so much you can do. Keep it simple or go big. There are lots of ideas online especially on YouTube.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great video game on the switch! Plays just like the PC version.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Content, Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MUST OWN!!!!

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Stardew Valley is by far the best Farm Simulator I had played. At the beginning I was not impress with the graphics because it look more like a SNES game, but soon fell in love with this masterpiece. It has many bachelors and bachelorettes which you can marry, lots of crops and ways to make money. Also the game keeps updating and adding new content for free.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Old school from the newschool

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Keeps the village growing and fake people skills blossoming. Like to build around, gather, and explore. Is a great way to pass time lounging and entertainment. Old school fun and keeping tabs on gaming arenas.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Content

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great buy

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great game. lots of content for no additional price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just trust me. Try it out.

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this game for the switch since I played it on the xbox for hours and hours. It's a simple game, but its highly addictive. It's never ending and that's the fun of it. Completely open world with a little bit of story and some missions, but really it's just you building and maintaining a farm, winery, brewery, garden, and animals. However it has fishing, foraging, and even monster hunting in it as well. It has a sprinkle of just everything.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Stardew valley

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Relaxing and stress-free game that is fun and easy to play.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Game

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely adore this game. It's simple enough where I don't have to stress to much on how to get my farm super stable really fast. The story is nice and the characters are interesting. I will admit the only reason I bought the physical is because I wanted to own it for my shelf. I already own the digital but the physical copy is nice to have as a backup and was pleasantly surprised to find out it comes with a basic guide for the game. Not many games I buy anymore come with booklets

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The ultimate game to unwind

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Few games can make me have triple digit numbers of hours in playtime. For me, Stardew Valley is one of them. The world is very much your oyster in a calm, low stakes environment (unless you’re trying to dash back in bed from the other side of town because you forgot the time). Want to just chill and farm crops? Stardew Valley has that. Cook nice meals up for people? You can do that as well. Befriend or romance everyone in town? Entirely possible to do. Ruin the mayor’s political aspirations by tossing undies in the summer luau stew? Yes, that is possible as well (and a bit gross). This game is a labor of love and is still getting updated years after its release with free content. I definitely recommend it for any gamer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game for a great value

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After more than 100 hours on this game, probably the best game to give to someone that is new to video games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Quality Cozy Game

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best farming simulators out there, especially with the recently released Nintendo Switch 2 free upgrade.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible Game

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don’t think I have ever played a more addicting game. Definitely a new favorite!

    I would recommend this to a friend
Sponsored