The Stardew Squad
stardew-valley — Mods & Enhancements
The Stardew Squad lets you invite NPCs to follow you and help with tasks like watering crops, chopping trees, and mining. With 1,817 endorsements and 161,764 downloads, it's a popular gameplay mod for Stardew Valley players who want more interactive companionship.
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Downloads: 161,764 | Endorsements: 1,817💡 Notes
By Isaldae | v0.12.1 | 1,817 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure you have SMAPI installed—most Stardew mods need it to run.
Check the mod's page on Nexus for any compatibility notes with other popular mods like Stardew Valley Expanded.
Start by inviting one NPC to follow you to see how they behave before adding more to your squad.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Huge community trust with 1,817 endorsements and over 161k downloads.
- Adds a fresh cooperative twist to daily chores, making farming and mining less grindy.
- Active development—last updated May 2026, so it's current with the game.
👎 Cons
- No detailed feature list or install instructions in the description—you'll have to figure out specifics in-game.
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter NPC behavior or schedules.
- May require a mod manager like SMAPI, which isn't mentioned but is standard for Stardew mods.