Stardew Valley is a farming simulation role-playing game developed by Eric Barone and first released in 2016, where players inherit a farm, grow crops, raise animals and build relationships in Pelican Town. Its relaxed co-op multiplayer made asking a friend to play a common social ritual among fans. Short voice clips quoting that request spread on soundboards and in gaming chats as a shorthand meme, used when someone wants to suggest a cozy session without writing a long explanation.