This 14 year old Reddit Post about Stardew Valley is an interesting read!

[Neat Games]

https://www.reddit.com/r/harvestmoon/comments/zmi9i/stardew_valley_is_what_looks_like_an_indie/

I enjoyed seeing what people thought of it, and how much some disliked it haha

 

[Pal3taPayazo]

It's basically like taking a time machine

 

[Gamer1234556]

This was made in 2012… I think the very first versions of Stardew Valley been released? I think there are trailers of the original game online still, it looks very different from the game we have now.

 

[Nonak]

I think the very first versions of Stardew Valley been released?

But were there any before 2016?

Its funny looking at what people thought back then. Also the first comments under the game's old trailer are way more positive, though people are pointing out the similarities to Harvest Moon too.
why do I sound like AI summary-

 

[Farmer Evie]

This was made in 2012… I think the very first versions of Stardew Valley been released? I think there are trailers of the original game online still, it looks very different from the game we have now.

I watched this 10th anniversary video for stardew and it had some clips of what stardew was supposed to be, "Sprout Valley". I personally like stardew better.