Stardew Valley - Guides

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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: Where To Find A Prismatic Shard & What They're Used For

Prismatic Shards are among the most valuable and useful items in Stardew Valley, but they're pretty elusive. Here's how to track them down.

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Stardew Valley: All Warp Totems & How To Craft Them

Warp Totems provide Stardew Valley players with a faster, easier way to get around. Here's how to craft them all.

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Stardew Valley: How To Cultivate Honey

Honey is an easy way to make money in Stardew Valley. Here's how to maximize your profit as a beekeeper.

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Stardew Valley: Preserves Jar Vs Kegs

Kegs and Preserves Jars are both essential for creating artisan goods in Stardew Valley, but how do they differ? Is one better than the other?

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Stardew Valley: How To Befriend The Dwarf

The Dwarf is an odd little creature in Stardew Valley, but with the right knowledge, the player can still befriend him.

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Stardew Valley: A Complete Guide To Enchantments & Weapon Forging

Ginger Island's Volcano Forge allows Stardew Valley players to enhance their weapons and tools. How is the forge used, and which effects are the best?

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Stardew Valley: How To Get & Use The Crystalarium

The Crystalarium is one of Stardew Valley's best money-making tools. Here's how to get one and use it to your advantage.

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Stardew Valley: How To Befriend Willy

Everyone's favorite fisherman is a great friend to have in Stardew Valley. Here's how to win him over.

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Stardew Valley: How To Befriend Marnie

Local animal-lover and rancher Marnie is a great friend to have in Stardew Valley. Here's how players can win her over.

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Stardew Valley: How The Friendship Point System Works

Everyone knows the importance of building relationships in Stardew Valley. But just how far does each act of friendship go?

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Stardew Valley: Where To Find Dragon Teeth (& What They're Used For)

The Dragon Tooth is a rare and useful item in Stardew Valley. Here's where to track them down and what players can use them for.

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Stardew Valley: How To Use Tappers

Tappers are an essential tool for gathering resources in Stardew Valley. Here's how to craft and use them.

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Stardew Valley: How to Get Advanced Iridium Rod

The Advanced Iridium Rod is currently the best fishing rod in Stardew Valley. Here’s how you can get it.

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Stardew Valley: How to Craft Big Chest

Big Chests can help you efficiently organize all of your items and save space on the farm in Stardew Valley. Here’s how you can craft one.

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Stardew Valley: Best Things To Do In Summer

When summer rolls around in Stardew Valley, farmers should make sure to do certain things to make the most of the season.

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Stardew Valley: Where To Find Every Forage Item

Stardew Valley offers players plenty of foraging opportunities, so where can you track down all it has to offer?

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Stardew Valley: Where To Find Bone Fragments & What They're Used For

Bone fragments are a crafting material in Stardew Valley, but just what are they used to craft, and where can players find them?

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Stardew Valley: How To Befriend Pam

Pam may bear a gruff exterior, but it's worth winning her friendship in Stardew Valley. Here's how to do it.

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Stardew Valley: How To Befriend Jodi

Jodi may be one of Stardew Valley's quieter personalities, but her friendship is always worth pursuing. Here's how players can win her over.

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Stardew Valley: How To Befriend Gus

Bartender and chef at Stardew Valley's local saloon, Gus is a great friend to have for all players. Win him over with these tips.