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Stardew Valley

ConcernedApe's hit farm RPG

Ratings

Age

13+

Category

Roleplaying

Languages

English

Stardew Valley is a critically acclaimed farming simulation RPG where you inherit your grandfather's old farm plot. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. You can raise animals, grow seasonal crops, explore mysterious caves, and participate in the local community of Pelican Town. The mobile version has been rebuilt for touch-screen gameplay with features like auto-save and multiple control options. With over 50 hours of story content and constant updates, it offers a deep, relaxing world to lose yourself in.

Dinsun Expert Review

Our Expert Score

98/100

Stardew Valley on mobile is nothing short of a miracle. It’s the full, uncompromised PC experience squeezed into your pocket, and it might actually be the best way to play it. The transition to touch controls has been handled with incredible care; features like auto-tool selection and tap-to-move make the daily chores of farming feel even more streamlined than they do with a controller. Whether you're planting parsnips or battling slimes in the mines, the game feels perfectly at home on an iPhone.

The depth of the game is staggering. You aren't just managing a farm; you're building a life in Pelican Town. From befriending the quirky locals and attending seasonal festivals to uncovering the mysteries of the Junimos, there is always something to do. With over 50 hours of content in the main story alone, and a near-infinite endgame, it’s the ultimate 'just one more day' game. It’s a warm, wholesome, and deeply rewarding masterpiece that every mobile gamer should own.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Dec 27 2024

Features

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Full, uncompromised version of the hit PC game

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50+ hours of gameplay content

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Mobile-specific features like auto-save and auto-attack

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Deep customization for your character and home

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Tips & Walkthrough

Gameplays

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Q&A

Yes, PC players can transfer their save data to the iOS version to continue their farm on the go.

Ratings & Reviews

This game is amazing!
Sat Oct 14 2023 somebody who enjoys games

I actually love this game so you know what i’m going to list what every part of this game is amazing! (The story) very engaging you can tell that your grandpa was a very good person. With the mayor coming to greet you. (The gameplay standard.) the standard gameplay loop of planting and harvesting sounds like it would get boring but it doesn’t cause you’re always working towards a goal some bigger than others (the fishing gameplay loop) the fishing gameplay loop isn’t as good but you still always feel like you’re working towards a goal and the fishing mechanics are really fun although I have to note that there is a glitch where if you end the mega game well, pulling up the noise it won’t stop playing (the friendship gameplay loop) it’s always really interesting to make friends with all the people in the valley if you want, you can even get married adopt or have a child etc. I personally chose Leah. (The mining gameplay loop.) the mines are pretty interesting. it always feels weird yet fun Trying to figure out when to. stop lady a monster to get an oar. except for the skull caverns screw the skull caverns (final thoughts) this game is really amazing it’s not for everyone but I think a lot of people can get enjoyment from this oh yeah forgot to mention. you should probably make it easier to transfer save files. Props every save file has a number attached to it. and you can just enter that number. At the main menu. anyways, this game is amazing playing although maybe on switch so you don’t get stuck on mobile

THIS GAME IS AWESOME (but one annoying glitch…)
Sun Sep 25 2022 MooMooo✨✨

First of all, I would like to say this is the best game ever. There is so much to do and even though I just started playing, I get the sense that I might never run out of content. The characters are interesting and they all make actual sense, which some characters in other games don’t. The characters in Stardew valley don’t contradict themselves, and their ‘heart events’ that reveal more about them are one of my favorite parts of the game, in addition to the forest near the wizard tower. But…for 1 WHOLE STARDEW VALLEY WEEK I was stuck in my house due to some random wilderness golem standing on my doorstep. (I had never seen one before so I had to look this up.) Thankfully I had the sword on me so the first time I went outside I didn’t get instantly killed bc I turned on auto attack. But now I have A LOT of quests, and I’m terrified to be outside my house when I’m not in town because of the wilderness golem thing. Speaking of quests, there are like 3000 fishing related quests and I accidentally threw away my fishing rod. But that’s something I did not something wrong with the game. Aside from the wilderness golem incident and my fishing rod being gone, this game is amazing and I will probably recommend it to everyone I know who owns any electronic device that Stardew is playable on. This game is amazing and whoever created this is an absolute genius because this game is great.

I love this game, minor changes needed for best experience
Mon Oct 29 2018 Tessa Fox

I do adore this game, I have played it on my friends switch for hours on end after them went to bed and even when they were awake. When I herd it was coming to mobile I was stoked, I immediately preordered and the moment it was out I was downloading. I began to play and noticed differences in controls, when I started playing there were three things I would change. Not having to switch between tools, it was in the right place it’s a wonderful mechanic, until your trying to water your crops and you accidentally use your pickaxe and destroy it. Smaller screen, once again in the right place a smaller screen smaller window right? As someone who likes to see more especially with such vast spaces like the woods a bigger area that you can see is preferred, if there were perhaps an option to scale this in any way that would be perfect. Some things take more time, compared to the switch at least. One of the things I loved about the switch was just being able to throw things into the deposit box. When I noticed this ability had been removed I was saddened partly due to inside jokes but mainly because it saved time being able to run by and throw things was easier then having to open a menu and select from there. Anyway those are just three small things I would be so happy if were changed but these things wouldn’t keep me from this game ever. It’s such a fun and immersive game that just steals your attention, it’s fantastic.

Love the game, but the bugs are frustrating.
Thu Feb 09 2023 EliteDawnie

I’m just as obsessed with Stardew Valley as the next person. It’s become my hyper fixation again recently. Before, I would play on my phone and just use touch controls. When I heard that switch joycons could be connected to your iPad I was so stoked. I’ve been playing a new save and trying to romance/develop friendships with characters as one does. I got to a cut scene with Sebastian today and as soon as I was tasked with making decisions, the game froze and I was unable to do anything. A refresh of the app just starts the day over, and it’s the same story whenever I tried to go back into the cut scene. It’s super inconvenient as I feel like I’m missing out on some of the story if I just continue the game and try to avoid cut scenes. I’ve also noticed how changing between a consumable and a tool or just any other item too quickly freezes the time and your character. Often you can still switch between items in the inventory but you are unable to use them. A little way I’ve been able to work around that is always carrying a sword and swinging it whenever I’m frozen. That usually makes the game playable again, but it’s kinda irritating. Much love to the team as I know maintaining a game with so much content can’t be easy. I would really appreciate it if these bugs were looked at. Thanks!

In Love
Tue Apr 02 2019 ColoredFeather

I adore this game for multiple reasons, I discovered it with friends and bonded over it, it isn’t a repeat of every other mobile game out there, no in-app purchases, only one for the full game, and the story and NPC’s are written beautifully into the world. I’m currently on year five and have logged about 125 hours into one save, I have experienced it all in this game and I can tell you it never gets stale, because when you finish building your farm you can then build up relationships with the townspeople, and after that, you can finish the community quests and after that you can find secrets and rare items. So on and so on, you can find everything to do in the game and even replay it over again as there are two paths you can take in game that effect the town and how you play the game. The controls are easy and simple so it’s great for inexperienced players or people that want a relaxing experience that can take them on an adventure. Be prepared for some grinding though as gathering materials is essential to upgrading everything in your farm but the best thing is that you don’t even have to grind for materials to have a good time, you can have the bare minimum in your game and still have exciting experiences with NPC’s and cutscenes learning about their likes and dislikes. For more hardcore players, the mines are the place for you! If you want an even bigger challenge take on the skull cavern, I haven’t even gotten to floor 100 yet! The graphics are stellar, and the different seasons in game with blow you away! Thanks for reading and enjoy the game!

This game keeps yanking me back in!
Fri Jan 22 2021 Apryl's iPad

This game stardew valley was a huge success. It is my main game along with Minecraft and fortnite. This game somehow has a simple, even magical feel sometimes, and that’s how this game keeps me sane during the coronavirus pandemic, and I’m giving this game a 5 star rating because I love it. But I do have a question. Don’t parsnips grow in winter and spring? Also, I can’t figure out how to fix the old town center or whatever the little shack is. Oh, nevermind. Just thought of a way that just might work. Do you have to complete the little sets of items on the tree with presents? I don’t know. But overall, I give it five stars because it is addicting, you can work at your own pace, and it gives you something to focus on other than school and reading and homework. This is just so fun! It’s definitely worth every penny you spend on purchase. Because, doesn’t it cost money? But also, I have only caught one fish 🐟 out of the many times I have gone fishing. I caught a smallmouth bass, and nothing else. Is this a bug, or am I just really unlucky? Or did I do something at the beginning, because I don’t remember if there was anything on fish in the settings where you start your file. Also, it needs more of an ending than, grandpas ghost. We need something with more longitivtiy to it. Something more interesting. Goodbye, and have a great day!

New favorite game!
Mon Apr 29 2024 dudleyboo

Update: April 28, 2024 Been crashing more and more even when chopping wood and stones on my farm. I’m on IPad 12 pro max. Few of my friends played this and told me to get it. It was so pixelated I was turned off so it took me a couple months to do it. I’ve been playing for a couple weeks nonstop and it’s my favorite game EVER! But a few things… It always freezes while I’m fighting in the caves, fishing or in the community center so I have to close it out and lose progress. Now, I have to keep saving along the way which is sometimes a pain because i forget some of the things I have done prior to the save whenever it freezes. Also, some of the stories do not play out. For instance, the one with Alex and his dog. It’ll start the story then it just immediately stops. It doesn’t freeze up, the story just cuts off. I now realize when it’s happening so I close it out to trigger it again. I’m sure I have missed out on a couple stories before I realized it was happening which is a total bummer. 🙁 iPad is kind of a pain because we can’t just click on an item to add it to shipping bin and storage, we have to click and drag one by one. I use the bins and storage several times a day since I play all day so it gets tedious and I find myself avoiding it. I play with an Xbox controller and mouse. That’s all I can think of for now. Otherwise, it is the best game ever!!

oh my actual hecking gosh…this is-
Mon Aug 30 2021 Ellie☕️

this is amazing! for a farming game you managed to succeed! I already love this game! basically one day i looked at this game and thought : “ah another farming game, i’m probably gonna get more bored and quit” but no! this actually shares a similar concept with animal crossing pocket camp / new horizons! it’s a really good game too! according to the internet, i assume this is a indie game, and you actually managed to succeed for once! i don’t exactly have any issues to say right now, in fact if i had to choose between a terrible graphic and bland story game, or a farming game, i’d choose star dew valley! it is definitely worth the money! i 100% recommend giving it a try, you will not regret it! :D and to top it off, this game has no ads, no issues i’ve ran into so far, and basically, there’s pretty much some things to do here! you can farm, fish, etc! this is gonna be my #1 farming indie game i might play sometimes when i’m bored! so, if your interested in farming / indie games, get this one! i’m sure you won’t regret it for the price, as for ads, there isn’t any at all! for a mobile game, i’d give this 10/ 10! i don’t really have much pet peeves so far! i might learn throughout the game and progress more, but so far, i’m already liking this! i think you really need to give this a try! i 100% recommend!

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The Seattle Times Sat Sep 27 2025

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