Summary

  • Stardew fan recreates farm in Minecraft with impressive attention to detail.
  • Fans eagerly anticipate the completion of the project for a chance to experience Stardew Valley in Minecraft.
  • Fusion of Minecraft and Stardew highlights freedom in both games, showcasing creativity and dedication.

A Stardew Valley fan is planning to recreate the game's world within Minecraft, and has already shared their rendition of the player's farm. The Stardew Valley reimagining is clever, and gives a hint as to what the game could look like if it had been developed with a different style.

Stardew Valley fans are a dedicated bunch, with many not only consistently playing the game after hundreds of hours, but also building charming tributes to the title. There are few sights more recognizable to players than the Stardew Valley farm, which is left to the player after their grandfather passes away. That farm, in its dilapidated state, is what this player has now shared.

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Reddit user FriendStatus4642 uploaded images of their design and is looking for input from the community as they work on creating the entirety of the game's map within Minecraft. So far, their effort to recreate the farm is impressive. The player's farmhouse, mushroom cave, and even broken-down greenhouse are all present, but it's the little details that make this build stand out. FriendStatus4642 has included things one would expect to see around their home in Stardew, like the shipping bin, mailbox, and even the wooden planks that the farmer's pet bowl is placed on. In this instance, they've even included a cat sitting alongside its bowl, making it look like a morning in Stardew Valley when one's pet is waiting for their water dish to be filled.

Stardew Valley Fans Are Enthusiastic About Minecraft Build

The majority of people responding to the post have been extremely positive, with many hoping that once the project is complete, FriendStatus4642 will share it so that they can experience Stardew Valley in the 3D blocky environment of Minecraft for themselves. FriendStatus4642 commented, saying that after everything is done, they want to integrate an existing Stardew Valley Minecraft mod so that players can have as close to the full Stardew experience as possible while exploring the world.

Stardew Valley and Minecraft have been combined in the past by fans, and it doesn't come as much of a surprise. Part of Minecraft's appeal is the ability to build whatever a player wants, and while the gameplay of the two games differ, many Stardew fans are also Minecraft players, and vice versa. Both games give the player a surprising amount of freedom. While Minecraft drops players into the world and lets them choose what to do, both games have enough appeal and are open-ended enough that many players have spent upwards of a thousand hours in the games. It will be interesting to see how FriendStatus4642's project progresses and further brings the two worlds together.

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RPG
Simulation
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Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
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Released
February 26, 2016
ESRB
E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco)
Developer(s)
ConcernedApe
Publisher(s)
ConcernedApe
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
Stardew Valley does not currently support crossplay between different consoles and PC
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DIGITAL
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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? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!

Cross Save
cross-progression is only available between the PC and mobile versions of the game
Number of Players
1-4
Split Screen Orientation
Vertical or Horizontal
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified
Platform(s)
PC, Xbox One, Android, iOS, PS4, Switch
Genre(s)
RPG, Simulation
How Long To Beat
53 Hours
X|S Optimized
No
File Size Xbox Series
1 GB (November 2023)
Local Co-Op Support
1-4 Players
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty