Stardew Valley

There are few games out there that fit the bill of an evergreen experience better than Stardew Valley does. The beloved indie life sim game has grown massively in popularity in the near-decade that it’s been out, and incredibly enough, its graph is continuing to touch new heights even now.

Valve has revealed its most-played games on the Steam Deck handheld device, and the mega-hits Fallout 4 and Baldur's Gate 3 both got surpassed by indie darling Stardew Valley. This follows on the heels of Stardew Valley achieving first place on the Steam Deck for March.

The 1.6 Update for introduced plenty of new features into the game and one of them, the bookseller, has just become even better thanks to the work of a talented fan. Appearing twice every season on random dates, the bookseller floats into Pelican Town and dishes out his wares to the farmer, who stands to gain some handy stat boosts if they purchase his guides. While there are already just under 35 different books that can be purchased, one player took it one step further by introducing even more to the merchant's stock.

A Stardew Valley fan has created a welcome rug for their brother-in-law as an adorable housewarming gift. The charming Stardew Valley design is something that most fans of the game would likely be happy to receive, particularly with the special touches to the item.

A Stardew Valley player is sharing a discovery they made in the game after having spent 250 hours playing. Stardew Valley contains many secrets, and some of its game mechanics go unnoticed by fans, no matter how long they've been playing.

Indie video game publisher V Publishing has released a new trailer for Mirthwood, an upcoming RPG that draws inspiration from acclaimed titles such as Stardew Valley and Fable. Mirthwood was just announced last year, but the promising indie has already excited audiences and garnered more than 100,000 wishlists on Steam.

A Stardew Valley player who went through the painstaking task of opening 999 Omni Geodes in the game has shown what they got for their efforts. The result is intriguing for fans who have never opened this many of the Omni Geodes, or those who want to see Stardew Valley's probabilities in action.

A Stardew Valley player has pointed out that the game would hugely benefit from letting the player grow lemons. Stardew Valley's 1.6 update added a lot of new content and even some new crops to the game, but lemons weren't among them.

players have been romancing snarky, wannabe photographer Haley since the game came out, but queer players have been celebrating their love for the bachelorette with some edits set to Chappell Roan's «Good Luck, Babe!» The song is from the perspective of a woman talking to her former lover, who's in denial about her attraction to the narrator, instead opting to continue dating a man. From the first Flower Dance, most players will believe Haley has her eyes set on Alex, the stereotypical masculine choice of the game's bachelors, creating a fictional love triangle parallel to that in the song.

After a couple of months of consistent updates for , ConcernedApe has released yet another patch that adjusts the game and while it may not be massive in terms of content, it should make a particular kind of farmer very happy. While the farming RPG may be nearly a decade old, it continues to be one of the best-supported video games in recent memory as its creator continues to listen to the community's feedback. The recent 1.6 Update was one of the biggest expansions to date, so it stands to reason that some bugs need to be squashed.

A Stardew Valley player has discovered that an item currently available in the base game was suggested by another fan years ago. The discovery is just one indication of how ConcernedApe listens to fans and often implements ideas that are suggested for Stardew Valley's future updates.

A Stardew Valley fan is sharing their concept for a Joja mod that could add a lot to the current experience of siding with Joja Corporation. While Stardew Valley has always had an option for players who would rather side with Joja Corporation, the route has been criticized in the past, as some players have felt there isn't much incentive to do a Joja Corporation runthrough. While that might be intentional, mods can always help to change the experience in the more dramatic ways that fans are hoping for.

Update 1.6 for Stardew Valley added tons of new content to the game, with one player encountering a rather depressing line of dialogue from Robin. Several patches for Stardew Valley Update 1.6 have included even more additions to the beloved indie game, and fans have been sharing their unique and unexpected discoveries with fellow community members.

and may not have great deal in common but those fans who want to see the Forgotten Realms clash with Pelican Town are in luck because a new mod is aiming to accomplish just that. Over the last few months, it's difficult to think of two games that have dominated the industry more than and, thanks to the former receiving its 1.6 Update and the latter earning a plethora of awards for its impeccable writing and game design. Mixing them both sounds impossible, but that's not stopping some talented fans.

An artist has drawn the characters of Stardew Valley in the world of Fallout, providing a glimpse of how Pelican Town's citizens would fare in the post-apocalyptic Wasteland. Both franchises are incredibly popular among gamers.

is a cozy farming and life sim game that offers much more than just fishing and romancing villagers. When the main character is not working on their farm, they need a relaxing home to get away to and share with their growing family. Decorating this farmhouse can become a daunting task for some players, however, especially later in the game when there are numerous rooms to fill and not much direction given on what should be placed in them. Thankfully, many creative players have shared their designs online for others to draw inspiration from.

A Stardew Valley fan stitched a lovely quilt based on developer Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone's popular farm life simulator. The game, which received a major update in March that added a host of new content, has inspired all sorts of fan-made creations.

Given the vocal nature of the community, it stands to reason that developer ConcernedApe has taken some cues from players over the years, and one fan has just discovered proof. Throughout its nearly decade-long lifespan, the fantastic farming RPG has been expanded upon with a wealth of new items and content for players to discover, and the latest 1.6 Update is no different. The Iridium Scythe, which was introduced in the latest major patch, is one such addition that was clearly based on an intuitive suggestion from a dedicated fan.

Stardew Valley has rolled out a hotfix update to the farming sim game to address a recent issue resulting in game crashes. Since its 2016 debut, the beloved farming game has been credited as one of the biggest titles in the explosion in popularity of farming sims within the indie game market. Stardew Valley offers a wealth of content for players beyond their in-game farms, with dungeon-like caves to explore, a romance system, and plenty of diverse and unique NPCs to meet. Now, a new fix is addressing a major issue with a recent update.

The Flower Dance is one of the many festivals that can be enjoyed in , and one of the earliest in the calendar. Moreover, those who attend it soon find that it offers some unique opportunities to progress in various areas of the game. With that being said, taking full advantage of the Flower Dance does require some preparation beforehand.

Following the launch of Update 1.6, players have been jumping back into Stardew Valley, with one fan encountering a beneficial bug in which they got an unexpected 100 million gold after their co-op partner's character passed out in the game. Stardew Valley Update 1.6 has already received a number of patches to fix bugs that have popped up following the new additions, and some fans are wondering if certain glitches may be more useful if left unfixed.

A newly announced Stardew Valley mod seeks to introduce a variety of Baldur's Gate 3-inspired content to the game. The ambitious project could hence add to the ever-growing list of community-created Stardew Valley add-ons, assuming it manages to realize its avid aspirations.

A glitch in 1.6 is making characters extremely wealthy overnight. There are various ways to accumulate gold in, as players build a dilapidated farm their character has inherited, bringing its standards up to produce several different types of goods.

Fans of the cozy farming sim Stardew Valley have discovered a new Easter egg hidden in the game’s menu screens. Added in Stardew Valley’s recent 1.6 Update, the find is yet another reason to enjoy the game’s massive expansion.

In a game like that's already overflowing with secrets, one fan's discovery of a new, seemingly rare Easter egg is definitely cause for excitement. Over the course of the farming RPG's development, creator ConcernedApe has quietly added plenty of special details and features that only the most dedicated players have managed to unearth. While the animation of the developer's logo that occurs when it's clicked a few times during 's start-up is one of the more commonly-known secrets, a recent discovery suggests there's even more to unearth.

A Stardew Valley fan has shared their converted bedroom room with other players, and fans are charmed. The Stardew Valley player decided to overhaul their room to turn it into a cozy tea room, giving the space a completely different feel than before.

A Stardew Valley player has experienced an unexpected glitch that led to their ducks throwing a dance party in their coop. The strange sight would be amusing for nearly any Stardew Valley player who encountered it.

A Stardew Valley player has shared a cheatsheet to help others quickly establish strong friendships with fellow villagers in the game. The visual guide compiles various important traits of the NPCs which can help new Stardew Valley players learn how to make friends and unlock rewards.

The variety of farm types in Stardew Valley allow players to approach the game in a number of ways, including one fan who devised an intricately structured Forest Farm. With the release of Stardew Valley Update 1.6, both new and returning players have been jumping in to try out each of the different starter farms, leading many to share their farm layouts to assist and inspire others.

Making friends with the citizens of Pelican Town is one of the core pillars of but for those players who don't want to spend all that time researching who likes and dislikes what, an excellent new cheat sheet makes the process much simpler. While many guides have been created to help illustrate exactly what presents farmers should dish out to the villagers of the game, it can be especially painful navigating through them all at a moment's notice. Having essential information distilled down to a single page makes the process much easier and more straightforward.

A Stardew Valley player has shared the apothecary they designed. The shop uses items from the recent Stardew Valley 1.6 update, and the design has charmed fellow players.

A simple mistake in left one player heartbroken and spouse-less in-game, but the solution to their mistake is a simple fix. has a lot of different play styles, but one of the main factors of the game is deciding who to marry. There are a lot of eligible marriage candidates in with vastly different personalities, and who someone chooses can change their game and what they experience. Some players try to marry and divorce as many as possible, while others enjoy the one-spouse lifestyle.

One Stardew Valley player has found a clever place to build a «secret lounge» in Pelican Town. While Stardew Valley allows players to place objects almost anywhere in the town, one area that seems to be overlooked by many players is the tunnel next to the bus stop, where this secret lounge resides.

Stardew Valley has received its 1.6.5. update, and with it, patch notes explaining what was changed have been released. This is just the latest in a series of updates made to the game since Stardew Valley received the major 1.6 content update in March.

A newly confirmed day one Xbox Game Pass game for June 4, Rolling Hills, may appeal to fans of life sim games like Stardew Valley. Stardew Valley led the charge when it came to the life sim/cozy game renaissance, inspiring all kinds of similar games that offer their own unique twists on the concept. There are multiple Stardew Valley-style games readily available on Xbox Game Pass, including Stardew Valley itself.

is already filled with ways to spend some quality time with Pelican Town's residents but an updated version of a beloved mod now ensures that the spark of love isn't lost after marriage in the latest 1.6 Update. One of the more common complaints regarding the romantic system in ConcernedApe's farming RPG is that once players settle down with a spouse, their selected character loses a great deal of their personality, becoming almost a mindless robot that just hands around the property. While the latest patch fixes that, this revamped mod makes it even better.

A gamer has created a custom version of the classic Clue board game set in the world of Stardew Valley. This Stardew Valley-themed Clue has caught the attention of the gaming community, charming players with its clever blend of two popular games.

Stardew Valley’s 1.6 update led to new peak concurrent records on Steam, with a whopping 236,614 players jumping in last month, per SteamDB. Developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has since released update 1.6.4, which contains bug fixes and improvements but also packs 40 new mine layouts.

Following up on the overwhelmingly positive response to Stardew Valley Update 1.6, developer Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone has revealed Patch 1.6.4, which adds even more content and fixes a number of bugs. Stardew Valley Update 1.6 has been released for PC and will be coming to console and mobile platforms soon. In the meantime, ConcernedApe has released a number of key patches, including the latest 1.6.4 update.

A Stardew Valley player has made a discovery about how flower honey works, and it could be quite useful for maximizing profit and fixing mistakes. The artisan good is one of many ways for players to make money on their Stardew Valley farms, but many likely didn't know about this little detail.

A brand-new mod for Stardew Valley has been released which makes the fishing minigame much less challenging. By using the mod, Stardew Valley players will be able to skip the hardest part of the minigame, as fish will automatically be caught once they bite the rod.

is known for having a plethora of secrets, and the 1.6 update adds several new ones to the game. Secrets range from the often-unlocked, but rarely-solved Secret Notes in , to more obscure, multistep hidden quests that most players would never think to try on their own. These can prove fun surprises for curious new players, or long-term goals for those who have maxed out all their skills and are looking for something new to try.

A creative Stardew Valley fan has combined their passion for the indie game and art by creating two impressive real-life dioramas: one of the Wizard’s Tower and the other of the Abandoned House of the “Hat Mouse.” Thanks to the popularity of Stardew Valley, fans create artwork based on Pelican Town and its residents regularly. However, these recently shared dioramas are notable for their immense detail packed into relatively small models.

is an indie gem that has endured since 2016 thanks to a devoted fanbase and its dedicated solo developer. Its latest update, version 1.6, introduces a myriad of new features, notably the addition of new pets. As of patch 1.6, now features twelve adoptable pets, with new variations for the pre-existing cats and dogs as well as an entirely new pet: the turtle. Because of the new patch, a player can now buy every Pet License available, provided they have the cash to do so.

Following 's 1.6 patch, which has made several major additions to the game, players have begun to discover hidden features and interactions that weren't specified in the update's patch notes. Among the major additions introduced by the patch, which included several new crops, seasonal outfits for NPCs, expanded multiplayer, and a number of visual improvements, players have begun to discover some less obvious additions — including one trick that could significantly speed up in-game travel times.

Ginger Island is home to most of 's 1.5 update content and serves as home to a group of new NPCs with personal quests that players can complete to earn rewards, including the Pirate's Wife quest. This quest will require players to use their prior knowledge of the people of to successfully finish it.

One quest is actually a lot easier than it seems. Most quests in are relatively simple Special Orders, in which an NPC will post a note to the bulletin board asking for a specific item. The item can be an everyday object the player is liable to have thousands of, or some rare, hidden artifact that may take hours to find. But overall, it's as simple as finding the item and bringing it back, at which point the player will receive a reward and a friendship or romance increase with the relevant character.

The release of Stardew Valley Update 1.6 introduced a number of new crops, including carrots, which one player discovered could be used to feed horses for a speed boost. Developer Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone included a number of major changes and minor fixes in Stardew Valley Update 1.6, with more patches on the way, and fans have been sharing a number of surprise discoveries from the new content additions.

's recent 1.6 update has added some significant content, including the"" reward that you can obtain. Players who want to focus on a specific farming task will want to focus on skills that correspond to that profession;in this case, farmers should explore the mines. By maxing out your mining mastery, you will be rewarded with the recipe for the "

The Banana Shrine can be a bit tricky to find in if you don't know its precise location. You will also need to complete the Shrine so that you can use it for your Golden Walnut collection. The Shrine can be found on Ginger Island, where you can discover new fish species, meet new NPCs, and unlock other secrets.

A fan of Stardew Valley and The Sims has recreated three of the farming title's bachelorettes within The Sims 4. The recreations are impressive and are just one way that fans of Stardew Valley show appreciation for the game outside of the scope of it.

packs a lot of memorable bachelors and bachelorettes into one small town, and seeing some of its most popular characters brought to life in brings them into a whole new dimension. series has always offered some powerful tools for creativity, and includes the most robust suite of character customization features to date. Making original characters from scratch is one fun possibility, but it's also been used time and time again for impressive recreations of familiar figures from other franchises.

The Rabbit's Foot in can be acquired in a few ways and has many uses once you get your hands on it. You can give it as a gift to NPCs around the valley, submit it for a bundle in the Community Center, and trigger a secret cutscene. Getting a Rabbit's Foot is hard, though, as it is a Rare drop or requires you to progress several in-game months.

An upcoming game with strong Stardew Valley vibes called SunnySide has recently released a demo on Steam and unveiled its official release date. SunnySide is an upcoming 3D life sim game set in the Japanese countryside and may appease Stardew Valley fans looking for a new experience.

Everyone wants to look their best, even while working on the farm in , and now there are even more opportunities for looking good with over 25 new hats added in patch 1.6. The hats range from recolored versions of hats already in the game to drastically new and different styles, and all are amazing accessories to wear. Plus, this new update allows for pets to wear hats, and nothing can be more stylish than a dog or cat wearing a Fez.

may have just received one of its biggest content drops in the form of the 1.6 Update but the fun isn't ending there as ConcernedApe announces that another patch is on the way. Having launched in 2016, has proven to be a resounding success for its creator in no small part due to his work in maintaining the game with extensive post-launch support. The dedication and love ConcernedApe has shown to the farming RPG and its massive community has prompted many to question whether he ever takes any time off.

Stardew Valley is getting a new update soon that will fix some bugs and add some additional content. WhileStardew Valley players are waiting for the console versions to update, developer Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone is still hard at work squashing any remaining bugs and surprising players with additions.

Given how many characters one can meet in , those who might struggle to make friends will want to check out a new mod that makes the process easier but no less rewarding. While it may not appear like it at first glance, ConcernedApe's farming RPG has some exceptional story moments that go a long way to grounding players within Pelican Town, bringing villages' denizens to life. These «Heart Events» take plenty of time and effort to see and only occur once in a playthrough, so players need to be confident in their responses.

Haley may already be one of the most high-maintenance characters of butfollowing the launch of the 1.6 Update, players are discovering that she's even more persistent than usual. Over the course of their time in Pelican Town, Farmers have the opportunity to date and eventually marry several romanceable NPCs, a process that has been greatly expanded upon in the latest patch. While most of the characters are fairly relaxed about when players finally pop the question, Haley is apparently unpleased if the courting process takes too long.

Adding to the new content in Update 1.6, a dedicated Stardew Valley fan has created a mod that adds an extra 116 lines of dialogue for gift giving sequences. Stardew Valley Update 1.6 has already provided massive dialogue, cutscene, and gameplay additions, and players have been hard at work providing feedback for bug fixes while also updating and improving mods for the indie title.

There are eight different farm types in . When you start a new game, you pick one of these eight types. Each one focuses on certain skills or play styles over others. Each one requires maximizing the amount of crop-land available. By catering to your farm's focus, you can dominate the economy of Pelican Town and use every available tile.

The 1.6 Update for may have improved the game more than anyone ever expected but one of the most lauded features just got even better thanks to an excellent new mod. Gifting the NPCs of Pelican Town with their favorite items is one of the key aspects of the farming RPG as players are encouraged to really learn what the characters like and dislike. Previously, it always felt a little hollow since giving a gift was always met with a handful of repeated responses but fortunately, that's no longer the case.

fans waiting for the 1.6 Update to arrive on consoles and mobile devices will need to wait a little longer but don't worry because development is progressing smoothly. One of the biggest releases of 2024 so far has been the latest major patch for ConcernedApe's beloved farming RPG and the community couldn't be more thrilled with all the extra additions. Having said that, those who don't happen to play the game on PC have been waiting for some kind of news regarding when the update will hit mobile and consoles.

's massive patch 1.6 brought an incredible number of changes to the popular farming and life simulator, including several catalogs full of new furniture to decorate the farmer's homestead with. While these furniture items are decoration and don't provide any unique boosts to character stats, they do help make the game a much more immersive and personalized experience. The patch also added more rooms to decorate, so anyone who has already created a curated space won't have to undo their work.

Following the release of Update 1.6 for Stardew Valley, a number of new players have jumped into the indie title, including one unfortunate player who learned a hard lesson about their 137 casks needing to be placed in a cellar to be usable. While there are a number of helpful guides for Stardew Valley, fans often find themselves running into common issues spurred on by poor planning.

Stardew Valley creator Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone recently gave fans a brief update on the console and mobile versions of the 1.6 update. Stardew Valley was released a whopping eight years ago, but the game is still receiving significant new updates. Just recently, Stardew Valley released Update 1.6, one of the game's biggest post-launch updates ever, but it's so far only available to PC gamers.

There are a few ways to increase your daily energy limit in apart from getting Stardrops. Since daily chores like farming, watering, fishing, mining, and feeding livestock use energy, there might be some days when you need to do a little extra. For such days, using a Stardrop is recommended so you can permanently increase your maximum energy bar limit by 34.

has a large variety of crops to grow for the authentic farm simulation experience, but the 1.6 update puts the spotlight on one choice in particular that can yield higher profits than ever before. With fruits, vegetables, flowers and more, there's plenty to grow all year round, and deciding how to optimize a high-performing farm can be difficult. As the game has grown in complexity over the years, the sense of overwhelming options has only increased, making knowing a few tips and tricks more essential than ever.

Strawberries can be a valuable crop to grow in , but the way they function does raise questions about when it is best to plant their seeds. While ’s 1.6 update does add new crops to the game, pre-existing ones still have an important place on any farm, particularly if the player chooses the Tiller profession. With that in mind, as always in the farming simulator, careful planning is key for those who want to maximize their profits.

With the release of Update 1.6, Stardew Valley has once again seen an increase in the number of fan-made player guides, including an incredibly helpful fishing chart. Stardew Valley has broken player count records with the content additions and gameplay changes of Update 1.6, and many fans are taking the opportunity to help new and returning players with useful community tools.

has two options for general progression through the game: the Community Center and JojaMart. While the game’s story is mostly dependent on the player’s choice of activity and their romance options in , both the Community Center and JojaMart have thematic connections to the overall plot and the background lore.

Fishing is one of the main activities in , and finding a Goby is quite tricky. In the early game, it is an excellent source of income and the focus of multiple bundles in the Community Center. However, some fish are harder than others to find.

players confused by the various fish in the game needn't scratch their heads any longer as one talented fan has created an interactive guide to make the activity easier. While it's arguably one of the core pillars of the farming RPG, anyone who's spent some time trying to catch every aquatic animal knows that it can be a laborious task given certain restrictions on when certain fish spawn. This new resource should make it significantly simpler to reel in any fish no matter the time of year or the location.

The recent 1.6 update for has introduced some new changes, including a secret basement to the Mayor's house that you can explore for a secret item. However, there are a couple of requirements you have to meet before you can investigate this hidden area. This fun addition to the game adds to the personality of a well-known NPC as you discover what resides in the Mayor's home.

may be a game known for its peaceful energy and wholesome characters but introducing multiplayer can result in some hilariously dramatic stories. As players progress through the game and befriend the many citizens of Pelican Town, they'll eventually have the option to date and marry their preferred NPC. That generally goes off without a hitch but when playing in co-op mode, some wires can be crossed, sparking chaos and drama that belongs on the set of a soap opera.

Eight years after it was first released, Stardew Valley is currently the most-played game on the Steam Deck. The Steam Deck has plenty of incredible titles available for playing on the go, but right now, Stardew Valley has become gamers' top choice once again.

In, Mannequins allow players to display their favorite items of clothing and provide a fun space for showing off outfits. Unlike many other items, Mannequins can’t actually be crafted and instead have to be bought using hard-earned Gold. However, players should also watch out for a more sinister version of the Mannequin that causes all kinds of strange occurrences during the night.

players looking to cook the ultimate dish and take home the title of ultimate chef can now do so with an incredibly difficult mod that takes one sandwich's name very literally. As Farmers grow their crops and gather barns filled with animals, it doesn't take long to acquire a good amount of raw ingredients that can be used to brew up all kinds of delicious treats. Having said that, many items can be incredibly difficult to obtain given that they can't be grown so creating a meal that requires every single food in the game takes a while.

The 1.6 update of introduced some brand-new content to the game, including Books of Power. These bestow unique permanent perks and buffs on the reader, enhancing gameplay. There are 19 Books of Power, and the majority can be purchased. However, a few are harder to locate. While none of the buffs are crucial, they offer great quality-of-life perks.

's 1.6 update was released for PC devices on March 19, 2024, adding plenty of enhancements to gameplay and visuals, along with completely new content and features. Among them was the introduction of four new crops and two giant crops.

There are many mods available for ConcernedApe's popular indie title, and one of them — - comes with brand new NPCs that can interact with the player, even some that are romanceable. Aiming to stay true to the original title, strives to evoke the same feeling players first had when they picked up the original game. adds countless hours of additional content with maps, locations, new events for every NPC, and over 20 new and expanded characters, all updated to work with Patch 1.6 of.