Stardew Valley vs The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The comparison
Stardew Valley and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are measured by different sources, so there is no single winner. Each is shown in its own units. Reviewers most praise Stardew Valley for highly addictive gameplay, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for series-best zelda.
As of Jun 23, 2026, Stardew Valley is rated 98% positive on Steam (1,015,132 reviews), and 89/100 on Metacritic (32 critic reviews); The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is rated 96/100 on OpenCritic (168 critic reviews), and 97/100 on Metacritic (117 critic reviews). No source is blended; each stands on its own.
Stardew Valley
98% positiveSteam
1,015,132reviews
89/100Metacritic
32critic reviews
Praise
- highly addictive gameplay (13)
- deep, varied content (10)
- cozy, relaxing atmosphere (8)
- strong modding community (3)
Complaints
- difficult fishing minigame (2)
- completionist route demanding (2)
- slow early game (1)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
96/100OpenCritic
168critic reviews
97/100Metacritic
117critic reviews
Praise
- series-best zelda (7)
- open-world freedom (6)
- masterclass game design (4)
- sense of adventure (4)
Complaints
- minor technical issues (1)