Stardew Valley - Guides

Stardew Valley Tag Page Cover Art
RPG
Simulation
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
Released
February 26, 2016
ESRB
E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco)
Developer(s)
ConcernedApe
Publisher(s)
ConcernedApe

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!

Genre(s)
RPG, Simulation

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Stardew Valley: How to Get Rainbow Shells and What They're For

When it comes to finding a Rainbow Shell, Stardew Valley now offers a few methods.

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Stardew Valley: How to Get Earth Crystals

Here's a complete guide to finding and using Earth Crystals in Stardew Valley.

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Stardew Valley: Should You Choose Tiller or Rancher?

Here's a comparison to help you decide whether the Rancher or Tiller profession is the right fit for your Stardew Valley playthrough.

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Every Qi Item in Stardew Valley

In Stardew Valley, the various Qi items prove to be quite useful. Nevertheless, how does every item stack up against each other?

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Stardew Valley: How to Use Kegs

Kegs in Stardew Valley are one of many items that refine one good into another and can be used to significantly increase the value of some items.

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Stardew Valley: How to Put Bait on Fishing Rod

Fishing in Stardew Valley is made significantly faster by incorporating bait into the minigame, as it makes fish bite more often than without it.

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Stardew Valley: A Complete Guide To Panning

Panning in Stardew Valley can be a profitable tool for those who invest their time in mastering this skill. Here's how it works.

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How to Get a Rabbit's Foot in Stardew Valley

Whether players need a Rabbit’s Foot to give as a gift, to fulfill a quest, or to sell, it can often be tricky to track one down in Stardew Valley.

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Stardew Valley: How to Get a Nautilus Shell

Nautilus shells are a rare forage item in Stardew Valley, but you can find as many as you need if you know where to look.

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Stardew Valley: How to Set Up a Tree Farm

A tree farm can prove to be a useful way of getting foraging resources without having to trek halfway across Stardew Valley. Here's how to start one.

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Stardew Valley: Where to Find Grapes

Locating grapes in Stardew Valley has proven to be a daunting task for many players. Here’s how to find them.

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Stardew Valley: How to Get Golden Pumpkin and What It Does

The Golden Pumpkin can be obtained during one holiday in Stardew Valley, but there aren't too many in-game uses for the rare item.

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Stardew Valley: How To Get Snow Yams & What To Do With Them

Snow Yams are available during winter in Stardew Valley, and they have a few good uses making them worth gathering.

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Stardew Valley: How to Get Geodes

Unearth various kinds of geodes in Stardew Valley to collect rare treasures and valuable resources.

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Stardew Valley: Bats or Mushrooms for the Cave - Which Is Better?

Aspiring farmers will make plenty of choices while playing Stardew Valley, but make sure to read this guide to pick between bats or mushrooms.

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Stardew Valley: What Is The Quarry For?

As the best place to do some mining, players should seek out the Quarry to gather harvestable goods! Here's what you need to know about it.

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Stardew Valley: How to Get a Pet

Experience the joy of companionship and unconditional love by adopting pets in Stardew Valley.

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Stardew Valley: Where to Catch Midnight Carp

With this helpful guide, Stardew Valley players can discover the best locations to reel in the rare Midnight Carp.

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Stardew Valley: Every Buff and How to Get Them

Between food, drinks, and enemies, Stardew Valley has plenty of ways to make farm work and combat easier or harder.

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Stardew Valley: Everything You Need To Know About Secret Notes

There are 25 Secret Notes in the game, all of which offer different beneficial bits of information. Here's what they all mean!

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