Stardew Valley is the infamous farming RPG from Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone. A wholesome - and sometimes hard-hitting - game where you inherit your late grandfather's farm in Pelican Town. There's a wealth of content within this idyllic pixelated setting, but it's up to you to restore the farm and start a successful new life in Stardew Valley. There are many aspects of the game for you to master and so we've compiled plenty of handy guides to help you along the way. We've put every single guide we have for the game in this helpful walkthrough hub!
Beginner questions
You can find all of our guides for the basics right here. There's a lot to know when first starting the game, so we've compiled every guide you need to get you started on the right foot. We've also included any burning questions you might have about the game itself and the platforms that you can play it on.
- Best maps tier list - Which starting farm to pick (2023)
- Controls for PC, Switch, Xbox and PS4
- Is it on Game Pass?
- Is it cross-platform?
- How to save
- Tips for beginners
- How to check the season
- How to check quests
- How to upgrade tools
- How to restore your energy
- How to set up a co-op multiplayer farm
- How to get to Ginger Island
- How to fix the beach bridge
- How to get through the haunted maze
- How to cook
- How to repair the community center
- How to solve the Winter Mystery quest
Crops in Stardew Valley
We've put together all of our guides regarding the actual process of farming, from watering, planting, growing, and harvesting your crops. Want to make money fast? Then this is the first thing to master.
Animals in Stardew Valley
This is where you can find our guides on caring for your farm animals in Stardew Valley. They can be a lot of work, but there are plenty of tips and tricks to make life a little easier, so we've got everything you need right here.
Fishing
We've gathered our guides for all things fishing. Fishing in Stardew Valley can be an incredibly valuable pastime, from food to gifts to quests. Everything you need to know can be found right here.
Villagers
The NPCs that live in Pelican Town are an integral part of the game. It's not just a farming simulator, you need to befriend, even romance, and explore relationships with a number of different characters that roam through Pelican Town and its surrounding areas. We've got everything you need to know right here in these guides.
- Character hub
- Villager gift guide
- Romance guide - Alex
- Romance guide - Abigail
- Romance guide - Shane
- Romance guide - Sebastian
- How to get a magnifying glass and find Secret Notes
Dungeons
Stardew Valley isn't solely about planting and harvesting crops. There are spooky underground mines and caves to explore, that hold a wealth of treasure and secrets.
Resources
Resources are an important part of farm life in Stardew Valley, and although some of them might seem incredibly basic, it's certainly worth knowing what and how to collect these invaluable items.
Stardew Valley Mods
What are video games without mods? Stardew Valley is no exception, and below you can find some of our favourites.
- Best mods (2023)
- Crazy grandpa mod
- Add Pokémon mod
- Marry Morris mod
- Planned Parenthood mod
- Stay up late and energy regeneration mod
We will update this hub as we create more guides for Stardew Valley, so be sure to check back regularly! You can make your farm look how you want and run it how you want, but there's no harm in asking for a little help along the way.
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