Stardew Valley surpasses Portal 2 to become Steam’s top-rated game

Stardew Valley has overtaken Portal 2 to become Steam’s top-rated game, nearly a decade after its release.

Stardew Valley has surpassed Valve’s Portal 2 to become the top-rated game on Steam, nearly a decade after its release.

The cosy farming simulator, created by solo developer ConcernedApe, was first released almost ten years ago and continues to attract a large and active community. 

Over the years, it has received updates introducing new NPCs, multiplayer features and additional content, helping to maintain its popularity.

As of July 2025, Stardew Valley has overtaken Portal 2 on Steam’s top-rated list with a score of 8.87 from 899,309 votes, according to Steam250. 

Portal 2, released in 2011 and widely considered a classic for its puzzles, mechanics and humour, now holds the second spot with a score of 8.85 from 436,510 votes.

The list, based on user reviews, frequently changes, but Stardew Valley’s rise to the top marks a notable achievement for the indie title, which has been praised for its relaxing gameplay and pixel art style. 

ConcernedApe has previously indicated the possibility of a sequel to Stardew Valley, although he is currently focused on his upcoming game, Haunted Chocolatier.