Stardew Valley is an indie farming simulation role-playing video game developed by ConcernedApe and was first released for the Nintendo Switch in October 2017. Players take on the role of a character who takes over their deceased grandfather's dilapidated farm in a place known as Stardew Valley. The game offers a variety of activities, including planting crops, raising animals, crafting goods, mining for ores, fishing, and socializing with the townspeople, including marriage and partnerships. Besides farming, players can engage in cooking, fishing, and exploring procedurally-generated caves with materials and ores to mine or battle creatures within. The game also features various seasonal festivals and quests to partake in.