Since officially leaving early access in 2023, Disney Dreamlight Valley, developed by Gameloft Montreal, has become a staple of the life simulation genre. With jam-packed content roadmaps and cross-platform functionality, Disney Dreamlight Valley's popularity comes as no surprise. In particular, cozy simulation games have surged in relevance over the past few years.
For those seeking to gain an edge in the realm of agriculture and cooking in Disney Dreamlight Valley, certain foods stand out as particularly valuable. It's worth noting that this tier list may differ based on a player's specific needs, as the recipes for quests, farming currency such as Star Coins, and the best foods for stamina do vary. Regardless, the following should provide a helpful outline for those seeking to easily replenish energy and earn a profit.
Disney Dreamlight Valley Character Quests Tier List
Disney Dreamlight Valley's characters have questlines for players to engage with, and some leave a bigger impact than others.
S-Tier Disney Dreamlight Valley Foods
The following recipes are best for their low-effort preparation, energy required, storage, and profitability. For instance, pumpkin recipes in Disney Dreamlight Valley are worth investing in due to their high value. However, while pumpkins provide a profit of 389 coins per unit, they aren't necessarily the best option when it comes to restoring energy, generating profit, and being easily sourced. The following are tested and reliable recipes that are optimal for the aforementioned reasons:
|
Food |
Star Rating |
Type |
Energy |
Sell Price |
Ingredients |
Sourcing Difficulty |
|
Lemon Garlic Swordfish |
Three |
Entree |
~3713 |
1096 Star Coins |
|
Medium- Swordfish are caught in gold pools at Dazzle Beach. |
|
Five-Ingredient Berry Salad |
Three |
Dessert |
~3,455 |
139 Star Coins |
|
Easy - Berries are widely available. |
|
Fruitcake |
Four |
Dessert |
~3500 |
96 Star Coins |
Note: Use Gooseberries. |
Easy - A flexible recipe with accessible fruits. |
A-Tier Disney Dreamlight Valley Foods
This category of Disney Dreamlight Valley recipes is worth noting, although they may not be as straightforward as the S-Tier picks. As such, these foods still offer significant benefits but may fall short in some areas. For instance, they may require rarer ingredients, have longer preparation times, or yield less energy or profits.
|
Food |
Star Rating |
Type |
Energy |
Sell Price |
Ingredients |
Sourcing Difficulty |
|
Souffle |
Four |
Appetizer |
~2011 |
1230 Star Coins |
|
Medium – Ingredients must be purchased at Remy’s restaurant, but are beneficial when cooked in bulk. |
|
Pastry Cream and Fruits |
Five |
Dessert |
~3,818 |
370 Star Coins |
|
Easy – Requires a few more ingredients, but they are very obtainable. |
|
Pumpkin Soup |
Four |
Appetizer |
~1431 |
1428 Star Coins |
|
Medium – Pumpkin farming can be a time-consuming endeavor. |
B-Tier Disney Dreamlight Valley Foods
These recipes are often solid choices in specific situations. For instance, in the early stages of Disney Dreamlight Valley, these recipes can be game-changing, but may not be easy to make consistently. They frequently fall short in one key area, typically favoring either energy restoration or profit, but not both.
|
Food |
Star Rating |
Type |
Energy |
Sell Price |
Ingredients |
Sourcing Difficulty |
|
Basil Omelet |
Four |
Entree |
~2035 |
1020 Star Coins |
|
Medium – Requires bringing Remy to the village first, then basil can be collected in Peaceful Meadow. |
|
Pastry Cream and Fruits |
Five |
Dessert |
~3,818 |
370 Star Coins |
|
Easy – Requires a few more ingredients, but they are very obtainable. |
|
Lobster Roll |
Five |
Entree |
~4928 |
1959 Star Coins |
|
High - Though the other ingredients are easy to obtain, lobster can only be found by fishing in gold pools in the Glade of Trust. |
C-Tier Disney Dreamlight Valley Foods
The C-tier recipes can be both extremely profitable and yield a significant amount of energy, but it often takes time to gather all the necessary materials. This may be due to the need to gain access to locked areas in Disney Dreamlight Valley, waiting for specific weather conditions, and other variables.
|
Food |
Star Rating |
Type |
Energy |
Sell Price |
Ingredients |
Sourcing Difficulty |
|
Steamed Fugu |
Three |
Entree |
~3668 |
1400 Star Coins |
|
High - Requires fishing in orange ripples on rainy days at Dazzle Beach. |
|
Lancetfish Paella |
Five |
Entree |
~4550 |
1653 Star Coins |
|
High - Lancetfish requires fishing in blue or white pools in the Forgotten Lands. Shrimp can be caught by fishing in blue or white pools at Dazzle Beach. Getting seafood from Moana's Boat can be a great help. |
|
Pan-Fried Angler Fish |
Four |
Entree |
~4194 |
2550 Star Coins |
|
High - Anglerfish are only found in gold fishing spots in the Forgotten Lands. Zucchini and potatoes must be grown from seeds purchased in late-game biomes such as the Sunlit Plateau, Wild Tangle, and Forgotten Lands. |
Profits will vary depending on whether a player farms or purchases ingredients. Energy also varies if players choose to consume ingredients raw versus cooked.
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WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms (requires purchasing the game separately on each platform)
- Franchise
- Disney
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- Genre(s)
- Life Simulation, Casual
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, iOS
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- How Long To Beat
- 33 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- yes
