Stardew Valley — System Requirements, Mods & Performance
Everything you need to run, tune, and master Stardew Valley: official specs, FPS estimates, crash fixes, optimization, and our editor’s best tips.
Last updated 2026-09-09 · evergreen reference
Stardew Valley is a indie, rpg, simulation title from Chucklefish, ConcernedApe (2016). This hub collects our evergreen reference for it: can your PC run it, how to push the highest FPS, the crashes players hit most, and — where the game supports it — the mods and settings that make it better.
Unlike cheat-and-command aggregators, we cover legal optimization, safe modding, and fair play only. Every spec and setting here is reproducible on a normal Windows PC.
At a glance
The quick facts about Stardew Valley and what this hub covers.
Stardew Valley — key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Developer | Chucklefish, ConcernedApe |
| Release | 2016 |
| Genre | Indie, RPG, Simulation |
| ESRB / Age | Everyone 10+ |
| Rating | 89/100 (Metacritic) |
| Mod support | Yes — client mods |
| Our verdict | Runs on 256 MB at minimum; a GTX 660-class card targets high settings. |
Will it run? Performance snapshot
Editorial FPS estimates so you know what to expect before installing. Runs on almost anything. A controller is supported and recommended for couch play.
Estimated FPS by GPU
Editorial performance estimates at native/upscaled settings. Real FPS varies with CPU, RAM speed, drivers, and in-game scene complexity — verify with the in-game benchmark.
| GPU | 1080p Competitive | 1080p High | 1440p Ultra | 4K Ultra* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 225 | 160 | 95 | 50 |
| RX 580 8GB | 215 | 155 | 90 | 50 |
| RTX 2060 | 340 | 240 | 145 | 75 |
| RX 6600 | 375 | 265 | 160 | 85 |
| RTX 3060 | 465 | 330 | 200 | 105 |
| RTX 4070 | 835 | 595 | 360 | 190 |
| RX 6800 XT | 880 | 630 | 375 | 200 |
What’s in this hub
Five focused guides plus a game-specific deep dive.
System Requirements
Official minimum, recommended and 4K specs, plus a "will it run" verdict.
Open: Stardew Valley System Requirements.
Mods & Customization
The best mods and how to install them safely.
Open: Stardew Valley Mods & Customization.
Crash Fixes
Common errors and a step-by-step troubleshooting playbook.
Open: Stardew Valley Crash Fixes.
Optimization
Best PC settings, upscaling, and expected FPS by GPU.
Open: Stardew Valley Optimization.
Optimal First-Year Plan
Stardew is calm but optimizing Year 1 pays off for years. This plan front-loads gold and relationships so Year 2 is comfortable.
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