Stardew Valley
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1630 · Core i3-9100F (our estimate)
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce GTX 1630 (~189 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~256 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Indie, RPG, Simulation
- Release
- Feb 26, 2016
- Developer
- ConcernedApe
- Publisher
- ConcernedApe
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Farming SimPixel GraphicsMultiplayerLife SimRPGRelaxingSimulationAgricultureCraftingSandbox
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What you need for Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley needs about a GeForce GTX 1630 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce GTX 1630 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, low confidence, ±30%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Stardew Valley →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 300+ | 221 | 133 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 300+ | 300+ | 186 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 300+ | 300+ | 279 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Stardew Valley system requirements
The publisher lists only minimum specs. The recommended column is our estimate (marked est.): the cheapest current parts our model expects to hit 60 fps at 1080p high, one memory step above the minimum, and an SSD for large or recent games.
| Minimum | Recommended (our estimate) | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista or greater | Windows Vista or greater est. |
| Processor | 2 Ghz No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Core i3-9100F est. |
| Graphics | 256 mb video memory, shader model 3.0+ No specific model named. Estimated from the video memory requirement. | GeForce GTX 1630 est. |
| Memory | 2 GB | 4 GB est. |
| Storage | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB est. |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 10 est. |
Source: Steam.
Stardew Valley on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 256 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 240 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 278 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 248 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 248 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 1
- Steam achievements
- 49
- Metacritic
- 89
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opLAN Co-opShared/Split Screen Co-opShared/Split ScreenSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing
- Languages (12)
- English, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, Hungarian, Korean, Turkish
Latest news & patches
- Stardew Valley 10-year Anniversary2026-02-26
- Stardew Valley Merchandise by Fangamer -- Special Promotion2025-11-21
- Stardew Valley 1.6.15 Patch now availablePatch2024-12-20
- Stardew Valley up for "Labor of Love" Steam Award2024-12-20
- Stardew Valley up for "Labor of Love" Steam Award Nomination2024-11-27
- Stardew Valley x Fangamer Merch Holiday Sale2024-11-19
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Stardew Valley run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above Stardew Valley's recommended spec. We estimate 300+ fps at 1080p high (range 221–300+, low confidence, ±30%), GPU-limited. At 1440p high expect ~221 fps, so every preset holds 60 fps. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Stardew Valley run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Stardew Valley Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~256 fps on the ultra preset (range 179–300+, low confidence, ±30%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Stardew Valley at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce GTX 1630 or faster: ~133 fps (range 93–172, low confidence, ±30%). At 1080p high a GeForce GTX 1630 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce GTX 1630. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Stardew Valley by brand.
Can I run Stardew Valley on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~253 fps (range 177–300+, low confidence, ±30%). Stardew Valley on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Stardew Valley need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 2 GB of RAM minimum for Stardew Valley. The publisher lists no recommended tier; the requirements table shows our estimate for one.
How much storage does Stardew Valley take?
Stardew Valley needs 0.5 GB of free storage according to the publisher's minimum spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows Vista or greater.