ConcernedApe

Eric Barone, who goes by the handle ConcernedApe, is Stardew Valley's sole developer. He programmed the game, created all art assets as well as all sound effects and music.

Developing the game took four years, during which he updated progress on the game's development blog. He currently resides in Seattle, Washington.

Interviews

• PCGamer: Show Us Your Rig: Stardew Valley's Eric Barone
• Cornell Sun: Stardew Valley: Pushing The Boundaries of Farming RPGs

Notes

When launching Stardew Valley if the player clicks on ConcernedApe's face he will open his eyes and a sounds like a goose honking will play.