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Stardew Valley: 10 Years, 50M Copies Sold
26 Feb
Summary
- Stardew Valley celebrates its 10th anniversary with nearly 50 million copies sold.
- Creator Eric Barone developed the game solo over five years.
- The game's soundtrack has inspired global orchestra tours and merchandise.

Stardew Valley, the beloved pixel art indie game, is marking its 10th anniversary with an astonishing sales record of nearly 50 million copies. Originally a solo project by creator Eric Barone, who worked on it for five years, the game has surpassed major franchise releases in popularity.
Barone, inspired by older farming RPGs, taught himself game development and pixel art to bring his vision to life. He expressed surprise at the game's immense success, stating it has changed his life beyond his wildest dreams.



