Hello and welcome back to The Backlog, where we review video games based on a certain genre or word each month. The Spring 2024 semester is finally drawing to a close; honestly, I feel like it went by ...

Editor's Note: This review takes a fresh look at Stardew Valley after its 1.6 update on PC, replacing our previous review from 2018. You can read more about our review policies and philosophy here.

Stardew Valley has cemented itself as one of the most beloved farming simulators ever made, but beneath its charming exterior lies a web of hidden mechanics and obscure features. Beyond planting crops ...

Stardew Valley turns 10 years old next February, and it still remains one of the most popular cozy games even this long after its release. There's always something new to be discovered in the game, ...

Despite being released back in 2016, Stardew Valley is still going strong. But even the best-designed games can be tweaked to your liking using mods. New players might decide they prefer a recolored ...

For Stardew Valley's 10th anniversary, we didn't just speak to creator Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) about the game's present and future. We also went out into the community to find out how Stardew ...

An HR advisor with a background in recruitment and HRIS functions, with a passion for video games and writing. Oliver grew up playing Call of Duty with his siblings and has garnered 1000s of hours ...