Portal 2 Is No Longer the Highest Rated Game on Steam

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For quite some time, Portal 2 held the number one position as Steam’s highest-rated game. However, it has been pushed down to second place by the indie game Stardew Valley. This implies that Stardew Valley now ranks higher than Portal 2 and every other game on Steam, which started accepting third-party games in 2005.

Fans of Stardew Valley are well aware that the game has a large and growing fanbase, as both longtime players and newcomers continue to enjoy it. The game’s appealing graphics, captivating storyline, and flexible gameplay make it a comfortable choice for many fans. However, it’s quite surprising that Stardew Valley managed to overtake Portal 2 to claim the number one spot among all games available on Steam.

In a significant shift on Steam, the farming simulation game, “Stardew Valley,” has dethroned the puzzle-platformer masterpiece, “Portal 2,” from its top-ranking position. At the time of publication, “Stardew Valley” boasts an impressive 895,800 user scores, earning it an overall score of 8.87 and a positive rating of 98%. Previously, “Portal 2” held the spot with a score of 8.85 from 435,784 votes. Given that “Portal 2” is often lauded as one of Valve’s finest games, this achievement is quite impressive indeed. Notably, “Stardew Valley” now outranks popular titles like “Terraria,” “Hades,” “Baldur’s Gate 3,” “Half-Life 2,” “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,” and “Undertale” in terms of player review scores on Steam250.

The Stardew Valley Achievements Just Keep Coming

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but marvel at this latest achievement in my Stardew Valley journey. By June 2025, Stardew Valley had climbed to the top spot among indie games on Steam, surpassing a multitude of other indie gems. What makes this feat even more astounding is that it was all done by one man – ConcernedApe. But

Stardew Valley didn’t become the hit it is today instantaneously; instead, its creator, ConcernedApe, has consistently updated the game over time to iron out problems and introduce new content in large quantities. Although some more recent patches for the game have inadvertently disrupted certain gameplay aspects, the developer has been diligent in addressing these issues quickly. The continuous addition of free content updates has kept players engaged and contributed to Stardew Valley’s enduring popularity among gaming enthusiasts.

It’s evident that fans are deeply fond of the game Stardew Valley, which has sparked numerous spin-offs such as a cookbook, symphony tour, and board game. The creator, ConcernedApe, might be under pressure to match or surpass Stardew Valley’s success with his next project, Haunted Chocolatier. However, regardless of the outcome, Stardew Valley has undeniably become a timeless classic.

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2025-07-04 04:23