The range of games included in Xbox Game Pass changes from month to month. In December, Microsoft snapped a real Steam long-running favorite for its game subscription: Stardew Valley. The well-known indie game is one of the platform’s most popular games – and can now be played free of charge by all subscribers.

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Stardew Valley: Indie Wonders is now part of Xbox Game Pass

Those who have subscribed to Xbox Game Pass will have access to over 100 gamesthat can be played either on the Xbox, the PC or via cloud gaming on the smartphone. Microsoft updates the range of games on its subscription service at regular intervals, ditching old games and adding new ones.

This month all subscribers are allowed to use the Steam hit Stardew Valley looking forward to both now available on PC and Xbox is. The indie game by the developer Concerned Ape was released 5 years ago, but has been updated with updates since then, adding new content to the game. One of the most important patches even adds a multiplayer mode to the game.

On Steam, the players are particularly satisfied with the cute farming simulation. 98 percent of the ratings are positive – Stardew Valley thus secures third place on Steam250 in the category of Steam games with the best ratings. Only Portal 2 and Terraria do better (source Steam250).

The best way to find out what to expect in Stardew Valley is to take a look at the original trailer from 2016:

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate | 3 months | Xbox Download Code

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate | 3 months | Xbox Download Code

The price may be higher now. Price from 02.12.2021 3:56 p.m.

More new games in Xbox Game Pass

Stardew Valley isn’t the only new addition to the Xbox Game Pass portfolio. In addition, subscribers can look forward to the following games:

  • Football Manager 2022 – New part of the well-known football manager series, which further expands its strengths. The perfect game for all Excel lovers.
  • Evil Genius 2: World Domination – Real-time strategy game in which you take on the role of a super villain and try to take over the world.
  • Rubber bandits – Multiplayer party game in which you try to stop your fellow players by force of arms and bag as much loot as possible yourself.
  • Lawn Mowing Simulator – Here, the name speaks for itself. Your job is to clear the front gardens of your customers from grass that is too tall.