Is Stardew Valley Crossplay?

No, Stardew Valley does not support crossplay.

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Quick Answer: Does Stardew Valley have Crossplay & Cross-Progression?

No, Stardew Valley does not support crossplay at this time. Players are limited to playing within their own platform's ecosystem. Cross-progression is not supported, so your saves stay tied to the platform you play on.

Note: There is no crossplay between different platform families. On PC, the Windows, macOS and Linux versions (Steam, GOG, etc.) can all play online together. Console players can only join others in the same family — Xbox with Xbox, PlayStation with PlayStation, and Switch with Switch. The mobile versions have no standard online multiplayer.
Last verified: July 14, 2026

How to Play Stardew Valley With Friends

  1. Load a farm, then use the co-op menu to host, or build a cabin in-game to add farmhands.
  2. Invite friends who own the game in the same platform family (PC players can mix Windows, Mac, Linux, Steam and GOG).
  3. Share your invite code, or connect over LAN or by entering the host's IP address.
  4. For local play, extra controllers can join the same device in split-screen.

Platform Compatibility

Stardew Valley is available on the following platforms:

PCMacLinuxXbox One+PlayStation 4+Nintendo Switch+Mobile
Feature Supported Details
Crossplay No Players are limited to their own platform.
Cross-Progression No Saves and unlocks stay tied to each platform.
Split Screen / Couch Co-op Yes Two players can share one screen locally.

Does Stardew Valley Have Cross-Progression?

No — Stardew Valley does not support cross-progression. Saves and unlocks stay tied to the platform where you earned them.

Does Stardew Valley Have Split Screen / Couch Co-op?

Yes — Stardew Valley supports split screen / couch co-op, so players can share one screen on supported platforms.

Stardew Valley does support local split-screen co-op, added in Update 1.5. Up to 4 players can share one screen on PC, PlayStation and Xbox; the original Nintendo Switch is limited to 2 players in split-screen, while the Switch 2 supports up to 4. Each local player needs their own controller.

Technical Details

How Stardew Valley Online Play Works

Stardew Valley supports co-op for up to 4 players on the same farm, joined via online invites, LAN, or direct IP. There is no crossplay between platform families: PC players (Windows, macOS and Linux, on Steam or GOG) can play together, but console players can only join others on the same platform — Xbox with Xbox, PlayStation with PlayStation, and Switch with Switch.

Stardew Valley Solo & Offline Play

Stardew Valley is fully playable solo and offline. The entire game can be experienced without an internet connection or multiplayer.

Known Issues & Limitations

There is no cross-platform play between different platform families and no cross-progression, so saves and progress stay on the platform you play on. Within PC, the Windows, macOS and Linux builds (Steam, GOG, etc.) all play together. The mobile versions do not support standard online multiplayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Steam and console players play Stardew Valley together?

No. There is no crossplay between platform families. Steam players can play with other PC players (Windows, Mac and Linux, including GOG), but not with Xbox, PlayStation or Switch players, who are each limited to their own platform.

Does Stardew Valley support local split-screen co-op?

Yes. Split-screen local co-op was added in Update 1.5. Up to 4 players can share a screen on PC, PlayStation and Xbox, while the original Nintendo Switch supports 2 (the Switch 2 supports 4). Each player needs their own controller.

Can I play Stardew Valley solo?

Yes, Stardew Valley is an excellent single-player game and can be played entirely offline.

How many players can play co-op?

Up to 4 players can play together on the same farm in co-op mode.

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