Stardew Valley is a paid game with native versions for Windows PC and Mac on Steam and GOG, a Windows PC edition in the Xbox app, and an iPhone and iPad app on the App Store, so every platform in the title has an official download.
On this page
Below are the official links for each of those, plus Android, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, with prices, install sizes, Game Pass status, requirements and fixes for installs that fail.
Which Stardew Valley download do you need?
ConcernedApe develops and publishes Stardew Valley on every platform. Each version is the same farming RPG, but price, multiplayer and controls differ, so pick the row for the device you play on.
| You play on | Get it from | Official link | Price or note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC | Steam | Stardew Valley on Steam | $14.99, invite 1-7 players to online co-op |
| Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC | GOG | Stardew Valley on GOG | $14.99, Windows, Mac and Linux builds |
| Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC | Xbox app / Microsoft Store | Stardew Valley (PC) on xbox.com | $14.99, or included with Game Pass |
| Mac | Steam or GOG | Stardew Valley on Steam | Native macOS build, Mac OSX 10.10+ |
| iPhone or iPad | App Store | Stardew Valley on the App Store | $4.99, 463.7 MB, no multiplayer |
| Android phone or tablet | Google Play | Stardew Valley on Google Play | $4.99, or free with a Play Pass subscription |
| Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S | Xbox store | Stardew Valley (console) on xbox.com | $14.99, also in Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming |
| PS4 or PS5 | PlayStation Store | Stardew Valley on playstation.com | $14.99, PS4 game playable on PS5 |
| Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 | Nintendo eShop | Stardew Valley on nintendo.com | 1.5 GB on Switch, 2.2 GB on Switch 2 |
Download Stardew Valley for Windows 11 and Windows 10
Three official PC stores sell Stardew Valley at the same $14.99 list price: Steam, GOG and the Xbox app. The Steam listing asks for Windows Vista or greater, and starting January 1st, 2024 the Steam client supports only Windows 10 and later, so Windows 11 and Windows 10 are both covered.
The Steam copy adds Steam Cloud saves, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing and online co-op where you invite 1-7 players to your farm. GOG sells the same game with Windows, Mac and Linux builds. The Xbox PC edition carries Xbox achievements and Xbox cloud saves, supports online co-op (2-4) and is also included with Game Pass.
- Stardew Valley on Steam (500 MB): Windows, macOS and SteamOS + Linux from one purchase
- Stardew Valley on GOG: Windows, Mac and Linux
- Stardew Valley (PC) on xbox.com: Installs through the Xbox app on Windows
Install Stardew Valley through Steam
- Open the Stardew Valley page on the Steam store and select Install Steam if the Steam client is not on the PC or Mac yet.
- Sign in to Steam, return to the Stardew Valley page and select Add to Cart.
- Complete the purchase, open your Steam library and install Stardew Valley on a drive with at least 500 MB free.
- Launch the game from the library; reaching the title screen confirms the install worked.
The same Steam purchase installs the Windows, macOS or SteamOS + Linux build, whichever matches the computer you sign in on.
Install Stardew Valley from the Microsoft Store or the Xbox app
- Check that the PC runs Windows 10 or Windows 11, version 22H2 or higher, which the Xbox PC app requires.
- Open the Stardew Valley PC page on xbox.com, or search for Stardew Valley in the Xbox app on Windows.
- Sign in with your Microsoft account, then buy the game for $14.99 or claim it through a Game Pass plan that includes it.
- Install it from the Xbox app on the same Microsoft account.
- Launch Stardew Valley from the Xbox app; reaching the title screen confirms the install worked.
The PC edition on xbox.com lists PC and handheld devices and is a separate product from the Xbox console edition.
Download Stardew Valley on Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch
Stardew Valley arrived on Xbox One on 12/14/2016, and the Xbox One version is now sold on one listing that also covers Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Online multiplayer on Xbox consoles requires Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium, or Ultimate.
The PS4 edition is playable on PS5, though some features available on PS4 may be absent there, and the purchase also covers the PS Vita version. Online play on PlayStation requires PS Plus and supports up to 4 players. The Switch edition is supported on Switch 2 with game behavior consistent with Switch, and supports online play for 1-4 players.
- Stardew Valley for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S: $14.99, online co-op (2-4), cloud playable with Game Pass
- Stardew Valley for PS4 (plays on PS5): $14.99, PS Plus required for online play
- Stardew Valley for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 (1.5 GB (Switch), 2.2 GB (Switch 2)): Supports Nintendo Account family-group lending
Is Stardew Valley on Game Pass?
Yes. The PC edition on xbox.com is included with Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium, Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and the console edition is included with Essential, Premium and Ultimate, where it is also cloud playable. Buy it outright for $14.99 to keep it without a subscription; the Game Pass route suits anyone already paying for one of those plans.
Is Stardew Valley free?
No. Stardew Valley is paid on every official store, and the mobile versions have no in-app purchases. The only legitimate way to play without buying it is a subscription that includes it: Game Pass on Xbox and PC, or Google Play Pass on Android.
The prices below are the regular US list prices on each official store.
| Platform | Store | List price | Subscription that includes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows PC, Mac and Linux | Steam | $14.99 | None |
| Windows PC, Mac and Linux | GOG | $14.99 | None |
| Windows PC | Xbox app | $14.99 | Game Pass Essential, Premium, Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S | Xbox store | $14.99 | Game Pass Essential, Premium, Ultimate |
| PS4 and PS5 | PlayStation Store | $14.99 | None listed |
| iPhone and iPad | App Store | $4.99 | None |
| Android | Google Play | $4.99 | Google Play Pass |
Stardew Valley system requirements and download size
These are the minimum specs on the Steam listing, which gives no separate recommended tier.
| Component | Windows minimum | Mac minimum | Linux minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Vista or greater (Steam client needs Windows 10 or later) | Mac OSX 10.10+ | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS |
| Processor | 2 GHz | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB video memory, shader model 3.0+ | 256 MB video memory, OpenGL 2 | 256 MB video memory, OpenGL 2 |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Storage | 500 MB available space | 500 MB available space | 500 MB available space |
Other install sizes: 463.7 MB for the iPhone and iPad app, 1.5 GB on Nintendo Switch and 2.2 GB on Switch 2.
Can you download Stardew Valley on Mac?
Yes. Buy Stardew Valley on Steam or GOG: both include a native macOS build, and the Steam minimum is Mac OSX 10.10+, a 2 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, 256 MB video memory with OpenGL 2 and 500 MB of storage. The xbox.com PC edition lists PC and handheld devices, not Mac, so a Mac owner should buy on Steam or GOG rather than xbox.com.
Stardew Valley on iPhone and Android
ConcernedApe sells Stardew Valley on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and on Google Play for Android, at $4.99 each with no in-app purchases. The iOS version is rebuilt for touch-screen play, with auto-save even if you close the app and a choice of touch-screen or virtual joystick controls; the Android app also supports external controllers.
Multiplayer is not supported on either mobile version. The iPhone app requires iOS 13.0 or later, iPads need iPadOS 13.0 or later, and the app also runs on Apple Vision with visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Stardew Valley on the App Store (iPhone, iPad) (463.7 MB): $4.99, rated 13+, single player only
- Stardew Valley on Google Play (Android): $4.99, or free with a Play Pass subscription; single player only
Fix Stardew Valley not downloading or installing
Steam will not install Stardew Valley on a Windows version older than Windows 10
Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam client supports only Windows 10 and later.
- Check that the PC runs Windows 10 or Windows 11.
- If it does not, move the PC to Windows 10 or Windows 11 before installing Steam.
- Install Stardew Valley again from your Steam library.
The Xbox app will not install or play Stardew Valley on a Windows PC
The Xbox PC app requires Windows 10/11, version 22H2 or higher, and playing games in it may require switching out of Windows S mode.
- Update Windows 10 or Windows 11 to version 22H2 or higher.
- If the PC is in Windows S mode, switch out of S mode.
- Open the Xbox app again and install Stardew Valley from the library.
The App Store will not install Stardew Valley on an iPhone
The app requires iOS 13.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 13.0 or later on iPad.
- Open Settings on the iPhone and check the installed iOS version.
- Update to iOS 13.0 or later if the phone supports it.
- Free at least 463.7 MB of storage and download the app again.
Co-op is missing on iPhone or Android
Multiplayer functionality is not supported in the mobile versions.
- Play co-op on PC, Mac, Xbox, PlayStation or Switch instead.
- Keep the mobile copy for single-player farming.
Online co-op will not start on Xbox or PlayStation
Online play on these consoles needs the platform's paid membership.
- On Xbox, check that your account has Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium, or Ultimate.
- On PS4 or PS5, check that your account has PS Plus.
- Start the co-op session again.
Stardew Valley will not launch on an older Mac
The Mac build needs Mac OSX 10.10+ and graphics with OpenGL 2 and 256 MB video memory.
- Check the macOS version on the Mac against Mac OSX 10.10+.
- Update macOS if the Mac supports a newer release, then launch the game again from Steam or GOG.
Stardew Valley download FAQ
How much does Stardew Valley cost?
The regular US price is $14.99 on Steam, GOG, the Xbox store and the PlayStation Store. The iPhone, iPad and Android versions cost $4.99 each and have no in-app purchases. Game Pass on Xbox and PC and Google Play Pass on Android include it.
Is Stardew Valley on PC Game Pass?
Yes. The xbox.com listing for the PC edition shows it included with PC Game Pass as well as Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium and Ultimate. Install it through the Xbox app on Windows with the Microsoft account that holds the subscription.
Can I play Stardew Valley on Mac?
Yes. Steam and GOG both sell Stardew Valley with a native macOS build. The minimum is Mac OSX 10.10+, a 2 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, 256 MB video memory with OpenGL 2 and 500 MB of free storage.
How big is the Stardew Valley download?
On PC, Mac and Linux, Steam asks for 500 MB of available space. The iPhone and iPad app is 463.7 MB, the Nintendo Switch version is 1.5 GB and the Switch 2 version is 2.2 GB.
Does Stardew Valley have multiplayer on iPhone?
No. The App Store and Google Play listings both state that multiplayer functionality is not supported on mobile. For co-op, play on PC or Mac, where Steam lets you invite 1-7 players, or on Xbox, PlayStation or Switch with up to 4 players online.
Does Stardew Valley run on Windows 11?
Yes. The Steam listing asks for Windows Vista or greater, and the Steam client supports Windows 10 and later, which includes Windows 11. The PC edition is also sold through the Xbox app on Windows.
Is Stardew Valley on PS5?
Stardew Valley is sold as a PS4 game that is playable on PS5, though some features available on PS4 may be absent on PS5. It costs $14.99, and online co-op for up to 4 players requires PS Plus.
Can I play Stardew Valley on Switch 2?
Yes. Nintendo lists the Switch edition as supported on Nintendo Switch 2 with game behavior consistent with Switch. The Switch 2 version takes 2.2 GB, and online play supports 1-4 players.
