One perceptiveStardew Valleyfan uncovers thatthe game has potentially generated over half a billion dollars in sales since release, just on Steam alone. Since its release in 2016, this cozy gem has quickly become a fan-favorite in the life-sim and farming genres, allowing players to unwind with an incredible escape from the real world. Developed by just one man, ConcernedApe, its success continues to be all the more impressive with each new milestone reached.
Sharing on Reddit a screenshot ofStardew Valley’sestimated sales figures, the userLatraniscelebrates this incredible new achievement for ConcernedApe. Coming from the Steam Revenue Calculator, this is likely not to be the completely true number, butsitting at $518,045,046.24 in gross revenue, it’s without a doubt that the game has been vastly popular.With these figures just for Steam, it also fails to consider other popular platforms like Nintendo Switch and PlayStation, where the game has had an abundance of other sales.
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Just after the recent news ofStardew Valley’s 41 million sales,fans are once again celebrating ConcernedApe’s success as a potential half-a-billion-dollar selling game. Emphasizing that he’s just “a single person”, this achievement is incredibly impressive, going to show every indie developer that the care they hold for their craft matters. The poster even explains just how long it would take in-game to reach a similar milestone for yourself, sitting at 34 game years.
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The commenters are equal parts proud and unsurprised by this large figure, with many knowing thatStardew Valleyof all games deserves this outstanding success. One player said that “I bought this on multiple platforms. You can tell how much attention was put into every minute detail”, embodying just how loved the title has become. It’s not just the game alone though, as ConcernedApe has become a beloved developer for many too.
Fans Of Stardew Valley Believe ConcernedApe Deserves Every Penny
This Solo Developer Poured His Heart Into His Work
A lot ofStardew Valley’s success can be truly pinned down to the caring developer behind it.As ConcernedApe has been releasing plenty of large free content over the years, including therecent 1.6 update, players have continued to have new things to do, all without paying a single penny more. With that in mind, plenty of gamers have sought to support the creator by purchasing the game across multiple platforms, as well as enticing new fans with his dedication to keeping players happy.
Whileat some point the game must come to an end, it doesn’t seem to be in sight just yet. Despite ConcernedApe’s focus on his newer projectHaunted Chocolatier, his care forStardew Valleyhas yet to falter, with fans always eagerly anticipating something new to come.If anyone deserves such a great achievement, it couldn’t be a better developer who truly cares for the projects he’s worked on.
