Stardew Valley is a popular farming simulation role-playing game developed by ConcernedApe and published by Chucklefish. The game was first released in 2016 and is available on various platforms, including Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices.

In Stardew Valley, players take on the role of a character who inherits a run-down farm in a small town called Pelican Town. The objective of the game is to restore the farm to its former glory, grow crops, raise animals, and build relationships with the town's inhabitants.

Players can customize their character's appearance and choose a farm layout from several options. The game offers different types of crops, livestock, and fishing opportunities that vary with the seasons, adding a level of strategy and management to the game.

As players progress, they can unlock new areas to explore, participate in festivals, and learn new skills. The game also features a day/night cycle and weather system that affect the gameplay.

Stardew Valley has gained popularity due to its charming 2D graphics, relaxing gameplay, and immersive storytelling. The game offers a sense of community and provides players with a sense of accomplishment as they build their farm and relationships with the town's inhabitants.

Launch the game and select "New Game" to start a new game.

Create your character and choose a farm layout. You can customize your character's appearance, including their gender, hairstyle, clothing, and skin color.

Once you've created your character, the game begins with you inheriting a run-down farm in Pelican Town. The tutorial will guide you through the initial stages of planting and watering crops.

Start clearing the land on your farm, hoe the soil, and plant your first crops. You can buy seeds from Pierre's General Store in Pelican Town.

Take care of your crops by watering them every day, fertilizing them, and removing any weeds. You can also harvest your crops and sell them for money.

You can also raise animals on your farm, including chickens, cows, and sheep. Take care of them by feeding them and providing them with water.

You can also explore Pelican Town, interact with the townspeople, and build relationships with them. You can give them gifts, talk to them, and complete quests for them.

The game features a day/night cycle, so you need to manage your time wisely. You have limited energy, which decreases as you perform tasks such as hoeing and watering.

As you progress through the game, you can unlock new areas to explore, gain new skills, and participate in festivals.