I’m not normally one for mobile games, and definitely not one for arcade games that look like they were made for children. But when Stardew Valley was announced for Apple Arcade, my interest was piqued and I’ve resolved to give it a try. There must be a reason it has 493,000 overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, a 4.8-star rating from 58.4K ratings on the App Store, and a Golden Joystick award, you get the picture.
But I never play games without doing my research, so I’ve asked my colleagues, who all love and swear by this cute RPG, what I need to know before I start. If you’re playing Stardew Valley for the first time too, I’m here to impart that wisdom. Here are five tips and tricks to start you on your Stardew Valley journey.
