Stardew Valley on Mac

SUMMARY
  • Stardew Valley is available natively for Intel Macs. To play the game on Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2) you need the porting utility Rosetta.
  • It’s simple to purchase and start playing right away, you’ll just have to make sure your Mac meets the minimum requirements to run this game smoothly.

Stardew Valley, a captivating simulation and role-playing video game, was masterfully developed by Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone – a true solo game creator. In this enchanting game, players assume the role of a character who inherits their late grandfather’s rundown farm in the charming setting of Stardew Valley.

The game was initially launched for Windows in February 2016, followed by its expansion to other platforms, including Mac, in July 2016.

Stardew Valley offers players an open-ended experience, where they can engage in a multitude of activities such as crop cultivation, livestock raising, fishing, cooking, mining, foraging, and socializing with the townsfolk. The game even provides the opportunity to form meaningful relationships, get married, and start a family. Up to four players can join forces and play together online, adding a collaborative element to the gameplay.

Can I play Stardew Valley on Mac?

Yes, you can play Stardew Valley natively on Mac. If you have an Intel-based Mac you can play it straight away, but with any Apple Silicon based Mac (M1, M2) you will need to install a utility called Rosetta.

The game is also available on Windows, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Android, PlayStation 4 and iOS.

How to play Stardew Valley on Mac

Stardew Valley can be purchased for Mac from a number of online game sites, including Humble Bundle.

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Stardew Valley
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If you have an Apple Silicon Mac you’ll need to download Rosetta 2 before launching the game.

Rosetta 2 empowers Macs with Apple Silicon chips (M1, M2) to seamlessly run apps designed for Intel-based Macs. Whenever you launch an app exclusively built for Intel-based Macs, Rosetta automatically operates in the background, effortlessly translating the app for compatibility with Apple Silicon. You can enjoy the convenience of opening and using your apps as you normally would.

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Stardew Valley on Mac: Requirements

To play Stardew Valley on Mac you should ensure that the specifications of your Mac meet the minimum requirements specified.

Stardew Valley is one of those simple graphic games that does not have demanding requirements to play. It even has an iOS version.

Minimum System Requirements

Operating SystemOS X® 10.10 or later
CPU2 GHz
RAM2 GB
GPU256 MB video memory, OpenGL 2
Storage500 MB space

How it Runs on Mac


MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro
(M1, M2, Intel)

  • It will run on M1 and M2 Macs with Rosetta
  • It will run on an Intel Mac.

MacBook Air

MacBook Air
(M1, Intel)

  • It will run on M1 and M2 Macs with Rosetta
  • It will run on an Intel Mac.

Mac Mini

Mac Mini
(M1, M2, Intel)

  • It will run on M1 and M2 Macs with Rosetta
  • It will run on an Intel Mac.

Mac Studio

Mac Studio
(M1, M2)

  • It will run on M1 and M2 Macs with Rosetta
  • It will run on an Intel Mac.