Best Stardew Valley Mods For Co-Op

Stardew Valley has long been a favorite among players who enjoy a life sim that goes above and beyond the mundane, offering the experience of creating an entire life and going on adventures. One of the game’s features is the ability to play online with friends. What could possibly be better than this? Mods that improve the co-op experience.

There are so many mods for Stardew Valley that players may not know where to start to achieve their desired results. With the right mods, they can improve their co-op gaming experience, having even more fun with their friends. Here’s a look at the best mods designed just for that.

Updated on August 5, 2024, by Ivan Abadier: Playing good games with one’s friends is always a treat, regardless of age, gender, or any other factors. Dozens and dozens of hours can be spent in a favorite title, discussing the game itself, life, and whatever else might be going on. However, even the most beloved game can slowly start feeling old and a little stale. And that’s where the mods come in to save the day. Hours of content can be immediately added, without waiting for the next update. And familiar systems can be changed to the point where they feel completely new, breathing fresh air into an already treasured game.

15 Skull Cavern Elevator

Endorsements – 80,945

The Skull Cavern is a favorite for many single players and for many good reasons. The very best loot is located deep down in the caverns, and to get there, players should make a lot of preparations.

From preparing speed potions to amassing a large number of staircases, and even waiting for the right luck to come along, All of that is even harder to do in co-op, as frequently resetting the day becomes more problematic. But with this mod, all these problems become trivial, and the journey itself becomes much more relaxing and enjoyable.

14 Automatic Gates

Endorsements – 30,468

While a nice addition to a solo game, the effects of the mod become that much more impactful in co-op play. As the cooperative farm grows larger, with more buildings and animals, there are more and more fences and gates.

Interestingly enough, the automatic closing of gates becomes almost more impactful than their opening. After all, no one likes it when their chickens run away and scatter all over the map because their friend was too busy running to their favorite fishing spot in the morning and forgot to close the gates. Again.

13 Simple Crop Label

Endorsements – 20,898

On a commune farm, everyone wants to plant a little something. What exactly did they plant? Not even they remember. That could be a massive headache for over-planners and those who deeply care about their garden and its aesthetics.

This mod allows players to know exactly what the planted seeds are, allowing players to plan and look after them accordingly. Communal farms can become very chaotic very quickly, and this does help a little to remedy all that. However, it is still nice to plan these things ahead, if possible.

12 Tractor Mod

Endorsements – 87,041

Just because there are more farmhands doesn’t mean that everyone on the farm is overly enthusiastic about farming itself. Some players prefer spending days on end in the mines and caverns, while others enjoy spending their time wooing their next love interest. There is nothing wrong with that, but someone has to take care of all these pumpkins!

The tractor is a great mod for anyone who enjoys planting and growing massive quantities. A large production can be fun and rewarding, and with this mod, a group of players can even save a little bit on making tools for everyone.

11 Warp To Friends

Endorsements: 953

The mechanic of warping to friends is fairly common in other survival games, such as Minecraft and Terraria. The game’s map is fairly large, and it is quite easy to be very far from each other. And sometimes, especially in the Mines or the Skull Caverns, a friend might find themselves in dire need of help and support.

With this mod, players can effortlessly and instantly join their friends, and continue their journey together. Given that the mod only allows teleportation to friends, it isn’t even too game-breaking, as players will still need to build totems to get back home.

10 Stardew Valley Expanded

Endorsements: 97,896

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At this point, SVE is one of the most downloaded mods on the platform, and it isn’t at all difficult to see why. The mod adds so much content, that it truly feels like an actual Expansion. From new NPCs to recipes, machines, locations, quests and so much more.

It is a great option to install for a multiplayer game, as it adds so many more activities that players can engage in together. Some players have reported having trouble with the new events, but there are multiple fixes and workarounds. As always, players are encouraged to carefully read the description page of every mod they install.

8 Automate

Endorsements: 67,010

Automate is truly a godsend of a mod, and many players can no longer imagine playing without it. Given just how many more resources players can process in a multiplayer game, automating the process of refining and machining just makes so much sense.

From pickling and brewing, to trap fishing and smelting, so many rather repetitive tasks can be fully automated, giving players more time to do the activities that they enjoy. Multiplayer also really highlights the efficiency of the process, eventually showering players with hundreds of premium produce and refined materials. Finding expensive gifts will never again be a problem.

7 Date Night Mod

Endorsements: 6,938

The Date Night Mod is interesting because it can be used in solo play or co-op. The point of the mod is to allow players to have dates with their chosen romantic candidates. However, it can be expanded to allow for double dates in co-op mode. Players can enjoy a night on the town with friends or go on a date with their spouse.

The mod is fully compatible with other mods in co-op. There are a variety of dates to choose from, making it an exciting addition to the gameplay. Players looking for a bit more fun in their co-op experience should definitely try adding dates for some late-night fun.

6 Unlimited Players Mod

Endorsements: 5,420

Just like the name implies, this mod allows players to break free from the limitations co-op places on them regarding the number of players that can join them in Stardew Valley. With Unlimited Players, there can be literally as many players as the host wants to include.

The best part about this mod is that only one person needs to have it for everyone to take advantage of it. This makes it much easier to manage, ensuring all the player’s friends get to participate. The only downside is trying to keep track of everyone, but crafty players will find a way around it.

5 Always On Server Mod

Endorsements: 842

With the Always On Server mod, the player can host their own server that stays on 24/7 even when they are not online. This mod allows the multiplayer gameplay to continue indefinitely without pesky interruptions, such as the host needing to sleep.

It’s easy to use, as the host is the only player who needs to install it. It also features a built-in bot that will function as the host while the actual host is offline. This ensures the co-op mode remains smooth while the player does other things.

4 Health And Stamina Regeneration Mod

Endorsements: 3,156

Instead of carrying around extra food all the time during co-op runs, players can use the Health and Stamina Regeneration mod. As the name implies, it will allow players to regenerate their stamina and regeneration during their co-op runs, allowing them to go longer and need fewer consumables.

While this mod is great for co-op mining runs, it’s also excellent for single-player mode. The benefits of not wasting away during these mining hunts are exponential.

3 Stardew Valley Roguelike Mod

Endorsements: 493

Roguelike games are hugely popular and offer something more challenging than Stardew Valley. However, with the Stardew Valley Roguelike Mod, players can add this element to their favorite game. It adds features such as new boss battles and an online leaderboard.

It’s a perfect addition to co-op mode for friends looking to go on a challenge together. This mod will make co-op runs even more exciting, adding to the thrill of playing with others.

2 FarmhandFinder Mod

Endorsements: 50

When players are tired of looking for their friends, the FarmhandFinder mod comes in handy. This mod places little icons where all their friends are, so they can easily locate them, much like the NPCs.

It works wherever the players are, from the mines to the farm. This mod definitely makes co-op mode a lot easier when players need to find their friends quickly instead of trying to track them down in the dark.

1 Safe Reading Mod

Endorsements: 51

As most players are probably aware, during co-op mode, pausing or going in the menu for anything doesn’t stop the action in a mine run. They can still take damage. Luckily, there’s a mod for that. The Safe Reading mod allows players to open the menu and not take any damage.

This is a co-op exclusive mod that will not work in single-player mode. It must be installed by every player who wishes to take advantage of it. Gone are the days of getting sacked while looking through the menu.