- Steam pricePrice
- $14.99
- Release
- February 26, 2016
- Platforms
How co-op works
Co-op takes place on a shared farm. Players divide farming, fishing, mining, and animal-care tasks while contributing to the same upgrades and objectives. Money can be shared or separate, while skills and inventories remain individual.
About this game
Stardew Valley drops you onto an overgrown plot of land with rusted tools, a handful of seeds, and the chance to build a new life in the countryside. While you can play entirely solo, the co-op mode lets up to four friends share the same farm, splitting chores, pooling resources, and working together to restore the land, raise animals, plant seasonal crops, and explore the mines beneath the valley.
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You will spend your days planting and watering, foraging in the forest, fishing along the river, mining for ore, and slowly unlocking new buildings, tools, and recipes. Cooperating with others means coordinating who tends the animals, who dives into the mines, and who handles the harvest before the season ends, turning the quiet routine into a shared rhythm that rewards communication and planning.
Multiplayer supports online co-op, local couch play, and LAN sessions, letting you farm together however you prefer. The open-ended structure and seasonal pace make it ideal for relaxed, long-term play where everyone contributes at their own speed and the farm grows session by session.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can farm together in co-op?
Up to eight players (four in PS and Xbox) can share the same farm in co-op mode, working together to plant crops, raise animals, mine, and build up the homestead.
Can we play split-screen locally or do we need separate devices?
Stardew Valley supports both local couch co-op and split-screen play, so you can share one screen or play on separate devices via online or LAN co-op-your choice.
Do we all need to do the same tasks, or can we split up the work?
You can divide responsibilities however you like. One player might tend the animals and crops while others explore the mines or fish, making coordination and communication key to running an efficient farm.
Is progression shared between all players on the farm?
Yes, everyone works on the same farm and shares progress. Buildings, unlocks, and seasonal milestones advance together, so the farm grows as a collective effort over time.