Stardew Valley mods
Stardew Valley mods for 1.6: SMAPI, expansions, interface improvements, gameplay and graphics, with requirements and a link to the official download.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6
Stardew Valley · FrameworksFree
Mail Framework Mod
A framework for sending custom letters to your mailbox with attached items, recipes, replies and delivery conditions. Used by 350+ mods. Version 1.20.0.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · GameplayFree
The Love of Cooking
A cooking skill, a new cooking menu, an upgradable frying pan, seasonings, recipes and buffs. Version 2.0.8 for 1.6; requires Content Patcher and SpaceCore.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6
Stardew Valley · FrameworksFree
Mapping Extensions and Extra Properties (MEEP)
A framework for map authors, required by expansions like East Scarp or Sword and Sorcery: close-ups, letters, decorative NPCs and animals. Version 2.5.3.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · GameplayFree
Wear More Rings
More ring slots in your inventory: 6 in total by default and up to 20. Version 7.9 for 1.6.15; requires StardewHack and has a Spanish translation.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · FrameworksFree
Alternative Textures
A framework for having multiple textures for the same object, building or animal and switching them with a paint bucket. Used by over 1,300 mods. Version 8.1.1.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6
Stardew Valley · GameplayFree
Better Beehouses
Bee houses that produce indoors and in winter, accept flowers in pots, trees or bushes, and make honey with quality. Version 2.1.3 for 1.6.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6
Stardew Valley · GameplayFree
Better Ranching
Stops you from milking or shearing in vain and shows bubbles over animals you can pet, milk or shear. Version 2.0.5 for 1.6, with a Spanish translation.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6
Stardew Valley · GameplayFree
Skull Cavern Elevator
Adds an elevator to the Skull Cavern, like the one in the mines: it unlocks every 5 floors by default and is configurable. Version 1.6.2 for 1.6.9 or later.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · InterfaceFree
Better Crafting
Replaces the crafting and cooking menu with one that has categories, favorites, search and bulk crafting. Version 2.18.0 for Stardew Valley 1.6.15.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · GraphicsFree
Elle’s Cuter Cats
Up to 158 cat breeds and coats to adopt, added as new breeds through the 1.6 pet system instead of replacing the original ones. Only for Stardew Valley 1.6.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · GraphicsFree
Elle’s Cuter Coop Animals
New looks for chickens, ducks, rabbits and dinosaurs via the 1.6 skin system, plus geese and triceratops since 1.0.3. Only for Stardew Valley 1.6.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · ExpansionsFree
Stardew Aquarium
An expansion with a new aquarium and beach you reach by train: donate fish, fill the tanks and unlock rewards and a secret legendary fish. Version 2.3.0.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · GraphicsFree
Elle’s Cuter Barn Animals
Hundreds of skins for cows, goats, sheep, pigs and ostriches using the 1.6 skin system, with no extra frameworks. Version 1.0.4, only for Stardew Valley 1.6.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · ExpansionsFree
Sword and Sorcery
A fantasy expansion for East Scarp: three romances, five skills with spells and a 30-floor dungeon with a final boss. Version 2.3.10 for Stardew Valley 1.6.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · ExpansionsFree
Lumisteria Visit Mount Vapius
A mountain expansion with the village of Glimsap, NPCs, a market, a nature reserve with a museum, bundles and secrets. Version 2.0.0 (Feb 2026) for 1.6.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · GraphicsFree
Vibrant Pastoral Redrawn (VPR)
A full recolor in bright pastel tones that also redraws trees and other elements. Version 2.0.10 for 1.6.14 or later, with add-ons for SVE and East Scarp.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · ExpansionsFree
East Scarp
An expansion with a new town, marriageable NPCs, over 100 events, special orders and areas like Lore’s Cove. Version 3.0.9 (East Scarp Remastered) for 1.6.9+.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · ExpansionsFree
Sunberry Village
An expansion with a new village south of Pelican Town, 15+ NPCs, 80+ events, its own mines and shops. v1.1.2 for 1.6.15 or later; doesn't work on Android.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · GraphicsFree
DaisyNiko’s Earthy Recolour
A recolor of the whole valley's outdoors in earthy, less saturated tones, with matching trees, grass and town buildings. Version 1.4.4, updated for 1.6.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · ExpansionsFree
Ridgeside Village
An expansion with a new town and more than 50 NPCs, romances, shops, festivals, quests and original music. Version 2.5.17 for Stardew Valley 1.6.9 or later.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · GraphicsFree
Elle’s Seasonal Buildings
A seasonal retexture of the farmhouse, barns, coops and the rest of the farm buildings, with dozens of options. Version 1.3.5, only for Stardew Valley 1.6.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · InterfaceFree
Data Layers
Map overlays showing sprinkler and scarecrow range, unwatered crops, buildable tiles and more; open them with F2. Version 1.23.0 for Stardew Valley 1.6.15.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · InterfaceFree
Ladder Locator
Highlights mine rocks that hide ladders or shafts and lists the ores on the current floor. Version 1.5.2 for 1.6, with a Spanish translation on Nexus.
✓ Stardew Valley 1.6Multiplayer
Stardew Valley · GraphicsFree
Vanilla Tweaks – Interface Edition
A touch-up true to the original style for inventory and skill icons, wallet items and quality stars, with patches for popular UI mods. Version 1.2.0.
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