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Stardew Valley

  • 2–8players
  • Evenings at a time
  • PC
  • PS5
  • Xbox
  • Switch 2
  • Switch
Everyone 10+

Farming Sim · Pixel Graphics · Life Sim

Take over a run-down farm and fill each season with crops, fishing, mine dives and slowly befriending a small town.

Overwhelmingly positive: 98% of 900,000 Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly positive: 98% of 900,000 Steam reviews, is it good

Who can play

  • Split-screen for up to 4 players on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 and 2 on Switch.
  • Same room, own screens for up to 8 players on PC.
  • Online for up to 8 players on PC and Switch 2 and up to 4 on PS5, Xbox and Switch.
  • No crossplay between platform families. PC versions play together (Steam, GOG; Windows, Mac, Linux); PlayStation, Xbox and Switch each play only with the same console.
  • One copy is enough with GameShare on Switch 2.
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Included with PC Game Pass and Game Pass on Xbox

How it plays

  • Everyone shares one farm and one purse but runs their own day, so one person can fish while another waters crops or explores the mines.

  • It is easy to talk over, and a day only ends once everyone has gone to bed.

  • Split-screen needs one copy; online play needs a copy each and does not cross between PC and consoles.

  • Cozy
  • Chill
  • Build & create
  • Easy to chat while playing
  • Newcomer friendly
  • Good with kids

Is it good

98%

Overwhelmingly positive on Steam

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37k playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Verified

Every way to play together

No crossplay between platform families. Split-screen for up to 4 on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 and 2 on Switch. LAN play for up to 8 on PC.

    • PC
    PCEditor (how we check facts)
    Same screen
    4players, split-screen, full story together
    Same room, own screens
    8players, full story together

    Join a host on the same network via LAN.

    Online
    8players, full story together

    Update 1.6 raised the PC cap to 8, and the Switch 2 Edition matches it; each extra farmer needs a cabin on the farm.

    • PS5
    • Xbox
    PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SEditor (how we check facts)
    Same screen
    4players, split-screen, full story together
    Same room, own screens
    No
    Online
    4players, full story together
    • Switch 2
    Nintendo Switch 2Editor (how we check facts)
    Same screen
    4players, split-screen, full story together
    Same room, own screens
    No
    Online
    8players, full story together

    Update 1.6 raised the PC cap to 8, and the Switch 2 Edition matches it; each extra farmer needs a cabin on the farm.

    • Switch
    Nintendo SwitchEditor (how we check facts)
    Same screen
    2players, split-screen, full story together

    The original Switch version splits the screen for two; the Switch 2 Edition takes four.

    Same room, own screens
    No
    Online
    4players, full story together

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Quick facts

Developer
ConcernedApe
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch
Released
  • 26 Feb 2016 on PC
  • 29 Jul 2016 on Mac and Linux
  • 13 Dec 2016 on PS4
  • 14 Dec 2016 on Xbox One
  • 5 Oct 2017 on Switch
  • 24 Oct 2018 on iPhone and iPad
  • 13 Mar 2019 on Android
  • 25 Dec 2025 on Switch 2
Controllers
Full controller support on PC
Languages
Text in 12 languages
Age rating
Everyone 10+ (ESRB): Fantasy violence, mild blood, mild language, use of alcohol and tobacco, simulated gambling

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Answers

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Can you play Stardew Valley split-screen?
Yes. Split-screen co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2. Split-screen co-op for up to 2 on Switch.
One of 43 split-screen games on Switch 2
How many players can play Stardew Valley together?
Split-screen co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2. Split-screen co-op for up to 2 on Switch. Local co-op on separate screens for up to 8 on PC. Online co-op for up to 8 on PC and Switch 2. Online co-op for up to 4 on PS5, Xbox and Switch.
Is Stardew Valley crossplay?
No: everyone online needs the same platform family. PC versions play together (Steam, GOG; Windows, Mac, Linux); PlayStation, Xbox and Switch each play only with the same console.
Do you need two copies of Stardew Valley?
On one screen, one copy is enough. On PC the host can stream it to friends with Steam Remote Play Together; Switch 2 owners can share it with GameShare.
One of 1,371 co-op games where one copy is enough
Can you play the Stardew Valley story together?
Yes: the main campaign is playable together on one screen, on a local network and online.
What platforms is Stardew Valley on?
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
One of 290 co-op games on PS5
Does Stardew Valley work on Steam Deck?
Yes: Steam rates it Verified for Steam Deck.
Is Stardew Valley free?
No, it's a paid game. It's included with PC Game Pass and Game Pass on Xbox.
Is Stardew Valley on Game Pass?
Yes: included with PC Game Pass and Game Pass on Xbox.
One of 150 PC Game Pass multiplayer games

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