In this complete Stardew Valley guide, residents of Pelican Town new and returning will find everything they need to flourish in the Valley!
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What began as a fan-made homage to Story of Seasons and Harvest Moon became what avid farming sim players refer to as one of the best titles in the genre: Stardew Valley. After inheriting a farmhouse from your grandfather and growing weary of your corporate 9-5, you move to Pelican Town to begin anew.
Whether you’re a complete newcomer to the game after hearing fans sing its praises, or a longtime veteran player looking for some help with the newest additions, our complete Stardew Valley guide and walkthrough has everything you’ll need to establish your peaceful life in the Valley.
Updated on April 17, 2024 by Gabrielle Castania: Now that we've had some time to dabble more in the 1.6 update for Stardew Valley, we're updating our complete Stardew Valley guide again to ensure it contains even more information and fun lists than before. Welcome to Pelican Town!
Frequently Asked Questions
What Platforms Is Stardew Valley Available On?
What started as a PC exclusive has expanded onto multiple different consoles! You can play Stardew Valley on:
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation Vita
- iOS Devices
- Android Devices
What Are The Minimum Specs To Play Stardew Valley On PC?
Stardew Valley doesn't require a high-end PC. The current minimum specs to run the game are:
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* As of January 2024, you'll need at least Windows 10 to run the Steam client, if you're playing Stardew Valley through Steam.
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The Basics
When you first dive into Stardew Valley, the amount of content in the game can be a little overwhelming. To help you start adjusting to your new life in Pelican Town, this section of our Stardew Valley guide covers all the essential information you'll need to get started.
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Before You Begin
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Setting Up Your Farm
- Which Farm Map Is The Best?
- The Beach Farm
- Beach Farm Benefits
- The Meadowlands Farm
- The Beach Farm
- Layout Tips
- Things Every Farm Needs Eventually
- Take Screenshots Of Your Farm
- What To Name Your Farm
- The Forest Farm
- Which Farm Map Is The Best?
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Getting Started
- Beginner’s Guide To Starting Stardew Valley
- Beginner’s Tips
- Beginner’s Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
- What We Wish We Knew Before Starting Stardew Valley
- How To Play Multiplayer
- Multiplayer Tips
- First Year Goals
- How Long Does It Take To Beat Stardew Valley?
- How Long Can You Live In Stardew Valley?
- How To Play A New Game Plus
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Achievements
- A Guide to Completing Grandpa’s Evaluation
- Hardest Achievements to Earn
- How To Achieve Total Perfection
- How To Beat Journey Of The Prairie King
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Essential Stardew Valley Guides
- Complete Tool Guide
- Best Tool Enchantments
- How To Get The Iridium Scythe
- What Does Luck Affect?
- How To Get The Special Charm
- What To Do When Your Luck Is High
- Where To Get A Rabbit’s Foot
- Best Foods To Boost Your Luck
- What Can You Do In Each Area Of The Map?
- How To Get Into The Sewer
- Lost And Found Location
- All Weather Conditions (And What They Mean)
- Can You Change Your Appearance?
- What Can You Buy From Hat Mouse?
- All Wallet Items And How To Get Them
- Essential Stardew Valley Cheats
- Spring Season Guide
- Summer Season Guide
- Fall Season Guide
- Winter Season Guide
- Complete Tool Guide
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Resource Collecting And Locations
The core gameplay of Stardew Valley is of course producing a working farm complete with crops, animals, and beautiful additions to make it look good as well as function well. To do this you'll need a range of different resources.
These guides cover where to get all the items you'll need to build a successful farm. Some require scavenging, some need to be grown, and others crafted. We've split them up into categories to make it easier to find the items you'll need.
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Crops, Items, And Goods
- Ancient Fruit
- Bone Fragments
- Bug Meat
- Caviar
- Cinder Shards
- Coffee
- Dinosaur Egg
- Dragon Tooth
- Duck Feathers
- Fiddlehead Fern
- Nautilus Shell
- Pale Ale
- Prismatic Shard
- Rainbow Shell
- Snow Yams
- Squid Ink
- Sweet Gem Berry
- Tea Leaves
- Truffle Oil
- Void Essence
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Obelisks
- Desert Obelisk
- Earth Obelisk
- Island Obelisk
- Water Obelisk
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On The Farm: Crops, Livestock, Machines, And More
Though there's plenty to see and do elsewhere in Pelican Town, you'll find yourself spending the majority of your time on your farm as you expand! Between crops, animals, and more, there's plenty to do on your farm to keep you busy, and the guides in this section will help you with each of these tasks.
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Crop Information
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How To Grow And Tend To Crops
- Everything You Need To Know About Growing Crops
- Guide To Fertilizers
- Every Crop And What It Sells For
- Which Crops Grow The Fastest?
- What Should You Choose For Your Farm Cave?
- Guide To Fruit Trees
- Everything You Need To Know About Growing Crops
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Seasonal Crops
- Best Crops For Every Season
- Best Spring Crops
- Best Summer Crops
- How To Use Poppies
- Best Fall Crops
- How To Grow Broccoli
- How To Get Snow Yams
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Special Crops (And What To Make With Them)
- Giant Crops, Explained
- Ancient Fruit, Explained
- Mushrooms Guide
- Sweet Gem Berries, Explained
- How To Make Coffee
- How To Make Pale Ale
- How To Get Tea Leaves
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Livestock Care And Keeping
- Everything You Need To Know About Raising Animals
- Blue Grass, Explained
- The Most Profitable Animals
- Where To Find Golden Animal Crackers
- Barns And Barn Animals
- How To Find Dinosaur Eggs
- How To Find Duck Feathers
- How To Get An Ostrich
- Coops And Coop Animals
- How To Get A Golden Chicken
- How To Get A Void Chicken
- How To Get A Blue Chicken
- How To Feed Your Chickens
- All Pets, Ranked
- How To Get A Pet Turtle
- How To Get Pet Furniture
- How To Get A Horse Flute
- Everything You Need To Know About Raising Animals
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Crafting And Cooking Guides
- How To Get Every Cooking Recipe
- Ingredients To Find First
- Where To Get Vinegar
- Where To Get Every Crafting Recipe
- Should You Use Preserves Jars Or Kegs?
- Best Fruit To Turn Into Wine
- How To Gain Buffs With Cooking
- How To Make And Dye Clothing
- How To Get Every Cooking Recipe
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Farm Buildings And Obelisks
- Big Chest
- Fish Ponds
- Fish Smoker
- Gold Clock
- Greenhouse
- Heavy Furnace
- Junimo Huts
- Silos
- Slime Hutch
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Obelisks
- Desert Obelisk
- Earth Obelisk
- Island Obelisk
- Water Obelisk
- Dehydrator
- Treasure Totems
- Mini-Forge
- Bee Houses
- Mannequins
- TRash Catalogue
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How To Make Money In Stardew Valley
Though you're never forced to make money in Stardew Valley, life sure is a bit easier with some gold in your pocket. Whether you prefer a simplistic life of farming and selling your excess, or you're trying to automate the farm into a money-making machine, these Stardew Valley guides will help.
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General Selling Guides
- How To Earn Money
- Quickest Ways To Reach A Million Gold
- Unconventional Ways to Make Money
- Sale Price Of All Animal Products
- Most Profitable Fish
- Special Orders, Explained
- Prize Machine, Explained
- How To Earn Money
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Artisan Goods
- Most Profitable Artisan Goods
- Best Fish For The Fish Smoker
- Best Dehydrator Items
- Ranking Artisan Goods By Sale Price
- How To Make Caviar
- How To Make Truffle Oil
- Most Profitable Artisan Goods
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Best Items To Sell
- The Most Profitable Items You Should Sell
- Which Profitable Items Should You Keep?
- Best-Selling Meals, Ranked
- The Most Profitable Items You Should Sell
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Skills And Professions
While Stardew Valley is indeed a farming simulator, you've still got five total skills you can build: Combat, Farming, Fishing, Foraging, and Mining. Each skill has its own skill progression and professions that come along with them, and the content in this section of our Stardew Valley guide will help you build each skill.
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Combat Guides
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General Combat
- Everything You Need To Know About Combat
- The Most Dangerous Monsters (And How To Beat Them)
- Best Meals For Combat
- Best Recipes For Healing
- The Adventurer’s Guild
- Tips For Monster Eradication Goals
- Everything You Need To Know About Combat
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Weaponry
- The Best Weapons
- Slingshots, Explained
- How To Get Meowmere
- How To Get Every Ring
- Most Powerful Rings
- Best Ring Combinations
- All Trinkets, Ranked
- The Best Weapons
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Monster Drops
- Where To Find Bone Fragments
- Where To Find Bug Meat
- Where To Find Cinder Shards
- Where To Find Dragon Tooth
- Where To Find Ectoplasm
- Where To Find Void Essence
- Monster Loot Guide
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Farming Guides
- Best Ways To Level Up Your Farming Skill
- How To Automate Your Farm
- Best Meals For Farming
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Fishing Guides
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Fishing Guides
- Everything You Need To Know About Fishing
- Best Meals To Help Level Your Fishing Skill
- Fishing Jelly, Explained
- Crab Pots, Explained
- Essential Fishing Tips
- Fishing Baits, Explained
- Fishing Lures, Explained
- Where To Catch Every Fish
- Legendary Fish, Explained
- Goby Guide
- Sturgeon Guide
- Best Fishing Spots
- Best Meals To Help Level Your Fishing Skill
- Where To Get Squid Ink
- How To Unlock The F.I.B.S Channel
- Every Secret Present You Can Find While Fishing
- Golden Fishing Treasure Chests
- Everything You Need To Know About Fishing
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Foraging Guides
- Everything You Need To Know About Foraging
- Best Places To Forage
- Best Ways To Level Your Foraging Skill
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Resource Locations
- Where To Find All Basic Resources
- Battery Packs
- Clay
- Cloth
- Fiber
- Hardwood
- Moss
- Ores
- Refined Quartz
- Stone
- Wood
- How To Grow Mahogany Trees
- What Every Tree Drops
- Mushroom Logs
- Everything You Need To Know About Foraging
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Mining Guides
- Everything You Need To Know About Mining
- What Should You Bring To The Mines?
- Best Ways To Level Your Mining Skill
- Pelican Town Mines Overview
- Skull Cavern Overview
- How To Get Prismatic Jelly
- How To Get Prismatic Shards
- Gems And Minerals You Should Keep (And Why)
- What Are Mystic Stones?
- Everything You Need To Know About Mining
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Professions And Mastery
- Which Professions To Pick For Each Skill
- What Does Your Profession Impact?
- What Is The Statue Of Uncertainty?
- The Mastery System, Explained
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Around The Valley
Though it's true you'll spend a lot of time on your farm, that shouldn't stop you from getting out and enjoying the Valley from time to time! This section of our Stardew Valley guide has everything you'll need to get the most out of life in Pelican Town.
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Townsfolk
- Everything You Need To Know About Kent
- Everything You Need To Know About Leo
- Everything You Need To Know About Pierre
- Everything You Need To Know About Sandy
- Everything You Need To Know About The Wizard
- How To Talk To The Dwarf
- Gifts The Dwarf Likes
- How To Move Krobus Into Your Farmhouse
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The Community Center
- A Guide To Completing The Community Center
- The Community Center Vs. JojaMart
- What Is Joja Corporation?
- Which Bundles To Complete First
- Which Bundles To Complete First
- Remixed Community Center Bundles, Explained
- The Community Center Vs. JojaMart
- Guide To Community Upgrades
- A Guide To Completing The Community Center
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Key Locations
- The Desert Casino
- The Movie Theatre
- The Shrine Of Challenge
- The Statue Of Uncertainty
- The Shrine Of Illusions
- How To Unlock The Sewers
- How To Unlock The Secret Woods
- How To get Into The Secret Woods Without A Steel Axe
- Bookseller Location
- Where To Get Books Of Power
- How To Remove The Glittering Boulder
- Every Secret Statue And Where To Find It
- Bookseller Location
- Where To Get Books Of Power
- Everything You Need To Know About The Fern Islands
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Festivals And Events
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Annual Festivals
- The Egg Festival
- The Flower Dance
- Where Is The Flower Dance?
- The Luau
- The Dance Of The Moonlight Jellies
- The Stardew Valley Fair
- The Stardew Valley Fair Grange Display
- Spirit’s Eve
- The Night Market
- The Feast Of The Winter Star
- Details You Missed About The Feast Of The Winter Star
- Best Gifts You Can Get During The Feast of the Winter Star
- How To Get The Tea Set
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Events
- All Random Events Explained
- What Are The Rarest Events?
- What Are The Rarest Events?
- Every Annual Event, Ranked
- The Desert Festival
- The Trout Derby
- What Are Mystery Boxes?
- Squidfest
- All Random Events Explained
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Events
- Every Annual Event, Ranked
- The Desert Festival
- The Trout Derby
- What Are Mystery Boxes?
- Squidfest
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The Museum
- A Complete List Of What You Can Donate To The Museum
- Where To Find All The Minerals And Gems
- Where To Find All The Artifacts
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Valley Life
- What Is Green Rain?
- Where Is The Spa?
- The Lost And Found Box & How It Works
- Everything You Need To Know About The Desert Trader
- Ways You Can Be A Menace To The Valley
- How To Beat Junimo Kart
- How To Beat Journey Of The Prairie King
- Stardew Valley: The Traveling Cart, Explained
- Best Traveling Cart Items To Purchase
- How To Unlock The Raccoon Shop
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Relationships: Friendship And Marriage Guides
It wouldn't be a farming sim without an array of charming locals to meet, befriend, and possibly even marry! Stardew Valley features a fantastic cast of beloved sprites around Pelican Town, each with their own preferences, patterns, and personalities. In this section of our Stardew Valley guide, you'll find everything you need to make friends, fall in love, start a family, and even get divorced.
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Friendship Guides
- How Many NPCs Are In Stardew Valley?
- Stardew Valley Gift Guide
- Every Main Character’s Age, Height, And Birthday
- How To Make Friends Fast
- All Universally Liked Gifts (And Where To Find Them)
- All Universally Loved Gifts (And Where To Find Them)
- All Universally Disliked Gifts (And Where To Find Them)
- All Universally Hated Gifts (And Where To Find Them)
- How To Move Krobus Into Your House
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Romance Guides
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General Romance Guides
- Romance Guide
- Tips For Romancing The Marriage Candidates
- How To Get Portraits Of Your Spouse
- How To Marry Another Player In Multiplayer
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The Bachelors
- Alex
- Elliott
- Harvey
- Sam
- Sebastian
- Shane
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The Bachelorettes
- Abigail
- Emily
- Haley
- Leah
- Maru
- Penny
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Family Life Guides
- How To Have Children
- How To Get A Divorce
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Quest Guides And Item Locations
Whether you're trying to find Mayor Lewis' shorts or doing your best to reach Level 100 of the Skul Cavern, this section of our Stardew Valley guide has all of our quest guides. Completing these will often reward you with favor with the townsfolks, gold, or some sweet gifts as thanks.
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Quest Guides
- A Curious Substance
- Introductions Quest
- Where To Find Robin’s Lost Axe
- Rat Problem
- Prismatic Jelly
- Where To Find The Mayor’s Shorts
- Other Uses For The Purple Shorts, Ranked
- The Mysterious Qi Quest
- Where Is The Skull Key?
- Linus’ Berry Basket Quest Guide
- Pam Is Thirsty Quest Guide
- Goblin Problem Quest Guide
- A Winter Mystery Quest Guide
- The Pirate’s Wife Quest
- How To Complete The Missing Bundle
- Trash Bear Quests
- The Staff Of Power Quest Guide
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Special Or Rare Items
- Where To Find Every Stardrop
- Stardrop Tea
- Where To Find Every Rarecrow
- Special Item Drops
- Special Item Drops
- Best Items In Stardew Valley That You Didn’t Know You Could Get
- Secret Notes Guide
- Tips For Farming Iridium In Year One
- How To Get Radioactive Ore
- Where To Find Every Stardrop
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Late-Game Content
After you've established yourself in Pelican Town, you may be wondering what comes next. Though there's no concrete ending to Stardew Valley, there are still plenty of things you can do later in the game to keep it feeling fresh! Whether that's going to Ginger Island and starting a new beach farm there, checking out Mr. Qi's Walnut Room for some pretty intense quests, or striving for the lofty goal of achieving perfection, the guides in this section of our Stardew Valley guide will help you do it.
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Assorted Late-Game Content
- How To Achieve Perfection
- How To Pass Grandpa’s Evaluation
- What To Do After Beating The Game
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Ginger Island
- Everything You Need To Know About Ginger Island
- How To Visit Ginger Island For The First Time
- Everything You Need To Know About The Island Farm
- Best Ginger Island Crops
- A Complete Guide To The Volcano Forge
- Volcano Dungeon Tips
- Every Parrot On Ginger Island And What They Unlock
- Golden Joja Parrot Location
- How To Find Golden Coconuts
- How To Solve The Ginger Island Mermaid Puzzle
- Everything You Need To Know About The Island Trader
- Everything You Need To Know About The Pirate Cove
- Where To Find Every Golden Walnut
- How To Make Friends With Leo On Ginger Island
- What Happens When You Unlock The Resort?
- Professor Snail’s Surveys
- Ginger Island Fossil Locations
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Qi's Walnut Room and Qi Challenges
- Everything You Need To Know About The Qi Challenges
- Every Qi Challenge and What Their Rewards Are
- Every Qi Shop Item And What It Does
- How To Find Qi Gems
- How To Complete Qi’s Hungry Challenge
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Stardew Valley Mods
Though the game is plenty charming on its own, there's a wealth of interesting Stardew Valley mods that add a new flavor to the game we all know and love. You can add dozens of new townsfolk, overhaul the graphics, or even completely randomize the game for a wild challenge. This section of our Stardew Valley guide will help youi install, run, and enjoy some of these mods.
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Mods Overview
- How To Install Mods
- Best Additions Made In Mods
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Different Mods, Ranked
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Story Mods
- Best Recent Mods
- Best Original Mods
- Best Story-Based Mods
- Best Mods That Add More NPC
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Item Mods
- Best Tool Mods
- Best Weapon Mods
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Graphics Mods
- Best Aesthetic Mods
- Best Portrait Mods
- Best Clothing Mods
- Best Farmhouse Mods
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Gameplay Mods
- Most Useful Mods
- Best Transport Mods
- Mods For Android Players
- Best UI Mods
- Best Farm Map Mods
- Best Co-Op Mods
- Best Mods To Expand Your Family
- Best Weird Mods
- Best Spooky Mods
- Best Animal Mods
- Most Useful Mods
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Mod-Specific Guides
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Stardew Valley Expanded
- Stardew Valley Expanded Overview
- How To Marry Claire
- How To Marry Olivia
- How To Marry Sophia
- How To Marry Victor
- How To Marry The Wizard
- Mature Events Guide
- Should You Choose Grandpa’s Farm Or The Immersive Farm?
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Assorted Other Stardew Valley Content
Whether it's lists of our favorite items in the game, features on things we wanted to highlight, news about Stardew Valley, or anything else that doesn't fit neatly into the categories above, you'll find it here!
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Features
- Everything I Know About Stardew Valley Is A Lie
- The Chaos Of A Randomizer Mod Made Stardew Valley Feel Fresher Than Ever
- Stardew Valley’s Hobbit Hole Mod Might Destroy My Life Again
- I Can’t Believe I’m This Excited For A Stardew Valley Update
- Getting Sick Over Christmas Break Is Like Collapsing In The Mines In Stardew Valley
- The Best Stardew Valley Clones Are The Most Blatant
- Stardew Valley Fans Are Calling For More Pronoun Options
- Stardew Valley’s Continuous Updates Are A Testament To Its Greatness
- Stardew Valley Has Changed How We Approach Labour In Video Games
- Stardew Valley Provides A Sense Of Normalcy For People With Chronic Illness
- Stardew Valley’s Latest Trend Is Making Music Out Of Blocks
- If You Tried To Fix Shane In Stardew Valley, You Might Be The Real Problem
- I Hope Haunted Chocolatier Is Even Gayer Than Stardew Valley
- I Love The Way Stardew Valley Progresses With Or Without Your Input
- Stardew Valley Made Me Question Why We Love The Mundane In Games But Hate It In Real Life
- Stardew Valley Is My Favourite Game I’ll Never Play
- Stardew Valley Proved To Me That Games Have A More Profound Effect On Mental Health Than We Realize
- Stardew Valley Is A Perfect Coping Mechanism For ted Gamers
- Maybe It’s Time For ConcernedApe To Let Go Of Stardew Valley
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Explainers
- The Elemental Wars, Explained
- There’s A War Going On In Stardew Valley?!
- Who Is Yoba?
- Who Is The Villain Of Stardew Valley?
- What Is Joja?
- Who Is Abigail’s Dad?
- Is Caroline The Witch?
- The Elemental Wars, Explained
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Lists
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Gameplay Lists
- Moments We’d Love To Experience All Over Again
- Most Relaxing Activities
- Hardest Fish To Catch
- Things To Do If You’re Bored
- Which Stardew Valley Crop Are You Based On Your Zodiac Sign?
- All Locations, Ranked
- Best Farm Buildings
- Crafting Recipes You Need On Your Farm
- Best Items From The Traveling Merchant
- Items To Keep With You
- Items We Wish Existed In Real Life
- Best Wrong Way To Play Stardew Valley
- Ways To Invest Once You’re Rich
- The Most Expensive Items In The Game
- Biggest Additions Since The Game Launched
- The Most Game-Changing Items
- Tips For The 1.6 Update
- Best Items Added In Version 1.6
- The Rarest Items From The Community Center Bundles
- Best Tips For Mastering The Game
- Hardest Achievements
- Skills Ranked By Difficulty
- Most Difficult Quests
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Best Of Lists
- Coolest Clothing Items, Ranked
- Best Hats
- Best Footwear, Ranked
- Best Flowers
- All Movies, Ranked
- Best Night Market Exclusives
- Best Artifacts
- Best Museum Donation Rewards
- Reasons Ginger Island Has The Best Farm
- Best Ginger Island Exclusives
- Best Quests, Ranked
- Best Artisan Goods
- Best Layouts To Earn Money
- Best Flooring Options
- Best Furniture
- Catalogs, Ranked
- Best Wallpapers
- Best Items You Didn’t Know You Could Get
- Best Special Order Rewards
- Best Crane Game Prizes
- Best Items At Krobus’ Shop
- Best Items At The Oasis Shop
- The Best Recipes, Ranked
- Best Recipes For Speed Boosts
- Best Recipes For Energy
- Names For Your Animals
- Best Books Of Power
- Best Enchantments
- Coolest Clothing Items, Ranked
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Relationship And Townsperson Lists
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Townsfolk Lists
- Best Heart Event Scenes
- Every 14-Heart Event, Ranked
- Which Stardew Valley Character Are You Based On Your Zodiac?
- Characters And Their Perfect Pokemon Partners
- Which Villager Would Make The Best Mayor?
- Most Underrated Characters
- Characters We Wish We Could Romance
- A Quote That Sums Each Character Up
- Funniest Quotes
- Stardew Valley Characters, Ranked By How Well They’d Run A Farm
- Weird Things About The Villagers
- What You Don’t Know About Lewis’ Relationship
- Best Heart Event Scenes
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Romance Option Lists
- All Marriage Candidates, Ranked
- Every Spouse’s Room, Ranked
- Every Fourteen Heart Event, Ranked
- Which Stardew Valley Character Should You Marry Based Off Your Zodiac Sign?
- Every Romance Option And Their D&D Class
- Reasons Elliott Is The Best Bachelor
- Reasons Penny Is The Best Bachelorette
- Why Sebastian Is The Best Bachelor
- Weird Details About Sebastian
- Reasons Shane Is The Best Bachelor
- Weird Details About Abigail
- Weird Details About Leah
- All Marriage Candidates, Ranked
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Odd And Ends Lists
- Relatable Things Every Player Does
- Reasons Stardew Valley Is Better On PC
- Details In Stardew Valley That We Love
- The Most Listened To Stardew Valley Songs On Spotify
- Biggest Differences Between The Mobile And PC Versions
- Why Co-Op Is The Best Way To Play
- Interesting Facts About The Development Of Stardew Valley
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