Stardew Valley screenshot
- Developer
- ConcernedApe
- Publisher
- ConcernedApe
- PC release
- Feb 26, 2016
- Genre
- Indie, RPG, Simulation
- Modes
- Single-player, Co-op, Multiplayer
- Controller
- Full support
- Steam OS
- Windows, Mac, Linux
- Metacritic
- 89
- Steam price
- $14.99
| PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista or greater | - |
| Processor | 2 Ghz | - |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | - |
| Graphics | 256 mb video memory, shader model 3.0+ | - |
| Storage | 500 MB available space | - |
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Stardew Valley runs on almost any computer made in the last 15 years, takes about 50 hours to reach the main ending, and supports four-player co-op with no crossplay between platforms. Below are the specs, sizes, ratings, dates and prices for every version, with the date each figure applies to.
How long to beat
The main story ends when Grandpa evaluates your farm at the start of Year 3. That is a fixed two in-game years, so most players land within a similar range. Completionist runs (Perfection) take far longer because they require every achievement, recipe, fish and friendship.
| Category | Approximate average |
|---|---|
| Main story (Grandpa’s evaluation) | Around 50 hours |
| Main + extras | Around 95 hours |
| Completionist (Perfection) | Around 155 hours |
These are rounded averages from HowLongToBeat-style aggregates. They drift as more players log times, and the 1.6 update (2024) added content that pushed completionist figures upward.
File size and storage
Stardew Valley is tiny by modern standards. Compared with a current Call of Duty install measured in hundreds of gigabytes, you will barely notice it on any drive.
| Platform | Install size | As of |
|---|---|---|
| PC (Steam, Windows/Mac/Linux) | 500 MB required | October 2026 |
| PlayStation 4 / PS5 (back-compat) | Under 2 GB | October 2026 |
| Xbox One / Series X|S | Under 2 GB | October 2026 |
| Nintendo Switch | Under 2 GB | October 2026 |
| iOS / Android | Under 1 GB | October 2026 |
Major updates have historically added a few hundred megabytes at most. The 1.6 patch on PC added new assets but kept the total install close to 1 GB. Save files are small, usually a few megabytes each.
Good to know
On PC, saves live in your user AppData folder, not the install directory. Back up that folder before reinstalling or switching drives.
PC system requirements
ConcernedApe publishes only a minimum spec on Steam. There is no official recommended tier, because the game already runs at 60 fps on integrated graphics from the Windows Vista era.
| Requirement | Minimum (Windows) | Minimum (macOS) | Minimum (Linux) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista or greater | OS X 10.10 or greater | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS or greater |
| Processor | 2 GHz | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Video | 256 MB video memory, shader model 3.0+ | 256 MB video memory | 256 MB video memory |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Storage | 500 MB available space | 500 MB available space | 500 MB available space |
Steam data as of October 2026. Any dual-core laptop with 4 GB of memory clears this with room to spare. If you want to compare: the minimum here is lower than most free browser games.
Steam Deck status: Verified. The game ships with full controller support, so you can play on Deck, a handheld PC or a living room setup without remapping. Linux is native, not a Proton layer.
How to check your PC
- Open Settings, then System, then About.
- Confirm the processor is 2 GHz or faster and RAM is 2 GB or more.
- Check free space on your install drive is above 500 MB.
Crossplay and cross-progression
No. Stardew Valley has no crossplay between consoles, PC and mobile. Each platform family plays only with itself.
| Platforms | Can play together? |
|---|---|
| Steam, GOG, Windows Store (PC) | Yes, via invite code or IP |
| Windows, macOS, Linux (same store) | Yes |
| PS4 and PS5 | Yes (same PlayStation network) |
| Xbox One and Series X|S | Yes (same Xbox network) |
| Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 | Yes (back-compat) |
| PC and any console | No |
| Mobile and anything else | No |
Cross-progression: none official. Steam Cloud syncs saves between your own PCs. You can manually copy a PC save to iOS or Android and back, because the file format matches. Console saves cannot be moved to other platforms. There is no account linking of any kind.
Multiplayer, co-op and offline
Single-player is fully offline on every platform. Online co-op arrived with update 1.3 (PC on 1 August 2018, Switch in December 2018, PS4 on 24 September 2019 and Xbox One on 8 November 2019). Split-screen local co-op arrived with 1.5 (PC in December 2020, consoles in early 2021).
| Mode | Players | Platforms | Subscription needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-player | 1 | All | None |
| Online co-op | Up to 4 | PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox, Switch | PS Plus, Game Pass Core or Nintendo Switch Online on consoles; none on PC |
| Split-screen | Up to 4 | PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox, Switch | None |
| Modded online co-op | Up to 8 | PC only | None |
Mobile multiplayer: not confirmed. iOS and Android remain single-player as of October 2026. The host’s farm holds the shared progress; guests keep their own character, inventory and skills across sessions on that farm.
Age rating
| Board | Rating | Descriptors |
|---|---|---|
| ESRB (North America) | E10+ | Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol, Use of Tobacco |
| PEGI (Europe) | 12 | Violence, gambling content |
Steam lists no required age for the store page. The gambling descriptor comes from the Casino, which uses in-game tokens with no real money involved.
Release dates and platforms
| Platform | Release date | Region notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (Steam, GOG) | 26 February 2016 | Worldwide |
| macOS and Linux | 29 July 2016 | Worldwide |
| PlayStation 4 | 13 December 2016 | NA; EU 14 December 2016 |
| Xbox One | 14 December 2016 | Worldwide |
| Nintendo Switch | 5 October 2017 | Worldwide |
| PS Vita | 22 May 2018 | NA and EU |
| iOS | 24 October 2018 | Worldwide |
| Android | 14 March 2019 | Worldwide |
PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 run the previous-generation versions through backward compatibility. Chucklefish handled console publishing at launch; ConcernedApe now self-publishes everywhere.
Price, editions and subscriptions
| Platform | Standard price (USD) | As of |
|---|---|---|
| PC (Steam, GOG) | $14.99 | October 2026 |
| PS4 / PS5 | $14.99 | October 2026 |
| Xbox One / Series X|S | $14.99 | October 2026 |
| Nintendo Switch | $14.99 | October 2026 |
| iOS / Android | $7.99 | October 2026 |
Game Pass: Stardew Valley joined Xbox Game Pass in December 2021 for console and PC. Confirm it is still in the catalogue in the Game Pass app before you plan around it, since titles rotate out.
PS Plus: not confirmed as part of the Extra or Premium catalogue as of October 2026.
Editions: there is one standard digital edition with all updates free. A physical Collector’s Edition for PS4 and Xbox One shipped in 2017 with a fold-out Pelican Town map, a mini-guidebook and the soundtrack on disc; no Switch Collector’s Edition was released. Fangamer sells a physical Switch cartridge. There are no paid DLC or microtransactions on any platform.
FAQ
Can my old laptop run Stardew Valley?
Almost certainly. The minimum is a 2 GHz processor, 2 GB of memory and 256 MB of video memory with shader model 3.0. Integrated Intel HD graphics from 2010 onward meets that.
Is Stardew Valley crossplay between Switch and PC?
No. Only PC storefronts (Steam, GOG, Windows Store) can play together. Consoles and mobile are each isolated.
How many players can join one farm?
Four on every platform with multiplayer. PC mods raise the cap to eight.
Is Stardew Valley free on Game Pass?
It is included with an active Game Pass subscription on Xbox and PC. The mobile version is a separate $7.99 purchase, though it has been discounted to $4.99 at times.
How much storage does the Switch version need?
Under 2 GB as of October 2026, so it fits comfortably on internal storage without a microSD card.
