Stardew Valley vs Terraria
The comparison
Stardew Valley and Terraria are measured by different sources, so there is no single winner. Each is shown in its own units. Reviewers most praise Stardew Valley for extensive content and replayability, and Terraria for fun with friends.
As of Jul 2, 2026, Stardew Valley is rated 98% positive on Steam (1,018,261 reviews), and 89/100 on Metacritic (32 critic reviews); Terraria is rated 97% positive on Steam (1,532,995 reviews), and 81/100 on Metacritic (39 critic reviews). No source is blended; each stands on its own.
Stardew Valley
98% positiveSteam
1,018,261reviews
89/100Metacritic
32critic reviews
Praise
- extensive content and replayability (8)
- beautiful music and art (5)
- highly addictive gameplay (4)
- relaxing and peaceful (4)
Complaints
- stressful rather than relaxing (3)
- time-consuming gameplay loop (2)
- npc schedule tracking difficulty (1)
- short in-game days (1)
Terraria
97% positiveSteam
1,532,995reviews
81/100Metacritic
39critic reviews
Praise
- fun with friends (6)
- extensive content and replayability (6)
- addictive gameplay loop (5)
- satisfying boss progression (4)
Complaints
- requires wiki consultation (2)
- game freezes after update (1)
- time-consuming gameplay (1)