Portal 2has held the top spot as the #1 highest-rated game on Steam for a long time, but it’s been bumped into second place by indie titleStardew Valley. This means thatStardew Valleyhas surpassedPortal 2and every other game in player ratings that’s available on the platform since it opened its doors to third-party games back in 2005.
Stardew Valleyfans know the game is beloved, with the title still seeing plenty of existing players as well as new ones joining the fanbase all the time. The game’s charming graphics, story, and open-ended gameplay make it a cozy hit for many fans, but surpassingPortal 2to take the top spot among every game on Steam is something shocking, nonetheless.
Stardew Valleyhas bumpedPortal 2from thehighest-rated position across the entirety of Steam’s catalog. With 895,800 scores at the time of publication,Stardew Valleyhas achieved an 8.87 score overall, with a positive rating of 98%. Valve’s ownPortal 2previously held the position with a score of 8.85 from 435,784 votes. ConsideringPortal 2has been widely praised as one of Valve’s best games, the feat is quite impressive. This also means thatStardew Valleyhas topped popular titles likeTerraria,Hades, Baldur’s Gate 3,Half-Life 2,The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, andUndertalein player review scores, viaSteam250.
The Stardew Valley Achievements Just Keep Coming
This milestone is one step up from another recentStardew Valleyaccomplishment. By the end of June 2025,Stardew Valleyhad become the number one-rated indie gameon Steam. Beating other indie games is impressive on its own, considering ConcernedApe developed the game solo. However, the fact thatStardew Valleyhas now left AAA games in its dust is even more incredible.
Stardew Valleydidn’t achieve this success overnight, with developer ConcernedApe releasing numerous updates for the game over the years that fixed issues and added slews of fresh content. WhileStardew Valleyhas seen some recent difficultieswhen the newest patches broke some elements of gameplay, the developer worked hard to get them fixed as soon as possible. The numerous free content updates have kept players coming back and ensured that the title remains a popular subject among gamers.
It’s clear thatStardew Valleyfans adore the game, and it’s led to a number of spin-off projects, like aStardew Valleycookbook, symphony tour, and even a board game. ConcernedApe may be feeling the pressure to meet or surpassStardew Valley’s reputation with his sophomore game,Haunted Chocolatier, but whatever happens,Stardew Valleyhas cemented itself as a classic.
