Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley is a cozy farming simulation game. Moving from the a soulless corporate job to their grandpas old farm, the player is given a new life in a sleepy village, integrating with the residents and building a prosperous farm. First released in 2016 by developer Concerned Ape, this has become one of the more popular indie games, with over 30 million copies sold according to Statista.

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Tropes used in Stardew Valley include:

Absurdly Spacious Sewer: One exists below the town.
Anachronism Stew: Television and computers exist alongside manual farming and mining techniques. And Dinosaurs
An Interior Designer Is You: The player can decorate their home.
Broken Bridge: Some paths are blocked until the player progresses.
Fishing for Sole: It’s possible to fish up an unbelievable amount of trash.
Fishing Minigame: One exists as part of the fishing mechanic.
In-Universe Game Clock: This mostly determines what shops and NPC locations are open on a day to day level, and the crops available on a seasonal one.
Legendary Catfish: Several legendary fish exist.
Lovable Jock: Alex is one.
RPG Elements: Various stats can be improved.
Video Game Caring Potential: You can support the locals in a number of ways, helping residents overcome their problems and bringing the community together
Video Game Cruelty Potential: Supporting JoJa Mart to the detriment of the community.