Stardew Valley System Requirements — Can Your PC Run It?
Official minimum, recommended, and 4K specs for Stardew Valley, plus an honest "will it run" verdict and storage notes.
Last updated 2026-09-09 · evergreen reference
Before you download Stardew Valley, check the numbers below against your PC. We list the publisher’s official minimum and recommended specs, add an editorial "Ultra / 4K" tier, and give you a plain-English verdict.
All figures are for the Windows PC version. Console and cloud-streaming requirements differ.
Official system requirements
Minimum gets you in the door; Recommended is the target for a smooth experience. Source: Official (ConcernedApe).
Minimum / Recommended / Ultra
Official specifications. "Ultra" is our editorial enthusiast tier for 1440p/4K max settings. Verify the exact figures on the publisher’s store page.
| Tier | OS | CPU | RAM | GPU | Storage | DirectX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Windows 7 | Pentium 4 | 2 GB | 256 MB | 500 MB | — |
| Recommended | Windows 10 | Core i3 | 4 GB | GTX 660 | 500 MB | — |
| Ultra / 4K | Windows 10 | Core i5 | 8 GB | GTX 1060 | 500 MB | — |
Storage & install notes
A few practical notes that the spec sheet leaves out.
Storage
Runs on almost anything. A controller is supported and recommended for couch play.
SSD or HDD?
Modern AAA titles stream assets constantly. An SSD (NVMe preferred) cuts load times and eliminates texture-pop and stutter that an HDD causes — especially in open-world games. If the spec lists "SSD required," an HDD will not run it well.
Source
Specifications compiled from Official (ConcernedApe). Always confirm the latest numbers on the official store page, as patches and DLC can raise the footprint.
Will it run on your rig?
A quick read for three common hardware tiers.
Entry (GTX 1060 / RX 580 class)
Meets or exceeds the minimum. Expect playable framerates at 1080p with medium settings. Runs comfortably.
Mainstream (RTX 3060 / RX 6600 class)
Around the recommended tier. Targets 1080p High or 1440p Medium at 60 FPS in most scenes.
Enthusiast (RTX 4070 / RX 6800 XT class)
Well above recommended. Comfortable at 1440p Ultra or 4K with upscaling and frame generation where supported.
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