Stardew Valley
If you’ve been looking for a game that takes all the very best bits of Harvest Moon and distills them into a retro-stylized PC game, then Stardew Valley is exactly what you’re looking for. You’ll plant and harvest crops, tend to your livestock, and turn the dwindling farming plot that your grandfather left you into a bustling money-making machine.
The natural grind that comes as part of Stardew Valley is all part of its compelling nature. Knowing that in a couple of days time your countless days of slaving over your crops will result in a fine harvest is enough to have you playing way into the early hours. With over 30 NPCs inhabiting the valley, 10 of which can be courted, and fishing spots and caves to explore, Stardew Valley will keep you occupied for hours on end. Even better, it’ll only set you back $14.99.
