It feels weird that Stardew Valley is 10 years old. At the same time it feels like it is “only 10 years old” and “wow already 10 years old”.
Game has evolved so much even after first release. The game and the story from the developer is always so amazing and inspirational.
Not all games are for everyone. I think big issue is specially if many people think that game is masterpiece it will be even harder to enjoy the game because you will feel the pressure from the people.
Stardew Valley (like other farming games) is just grinding simulator so it is imo really easy not to like it. Some people find watering plant relaxing and some people find it tedious.