A genuine classic. Stardew Valley is absolutely majestic in what it does, the theme and gameplay are chilled out and relaxing with a small handful of gameplay loops that have you feeling a real part of this idyllic rural town. The look is cute and colourful and the soundtrack is utterly transporting.

On top of being a relaxing slice of life - the mechanics of Stardew Valley have depth and allow for clever planning or creative designing depending on how you want to play. There's even mechanically difficult skill based challenges, admittedly only in the fishing. It is the most difficult but also the best fishing minigame I've played.

Stardew Valley is easily the best game in its genre and an absolute must play.