If you’ve ever found yourself wooing a villager inStardew Valleyand wondering if your romantic taste is mainstream or niche, you’re not alone. I dug through Reddit threads and official Stardew forums to tally up the unofficial popularity polls for every romanceable villager in the valley.
Some answers surprised me, others made total sense (looking at you, brooding basement boy). With percentages based on a total of 763 votes, here’s how each candidate fared in the Stardew popularity contest.
8Sebastian
15 Percent Of Total Votes
The king of brooding coolness reigns supreme. With his shadowy hoodie, passion for coding, and motorcycle, Sebastian is basically Valley Edward Cullen with better hobbies.
He’s the guy who makes you a coffee, ignores you for three days, then shows up at your door in the rain. Clearly, that works: 15 percent of players are into his emotionally distant charm. He’s not just the most popular bachelor,he’s the Stardew heartthrob.
7Penny
12 Percent Of Total Votes
If Sebastian’s your bad boy fantasy, Penny is your cottagecore dream girl. Quiet, kind, and devoted to teaching kids, she radiates ‘please let me fix you’ energy.
And apparently, that’s extremely popular: 12 percent gave their hearts to her. She doesn’t even have a bedroom in Year One and still made top bachelorette. That’s power. She’ll teach your kids, read you a book, and give you the cutest pirate bed. What’s not to love?
6Abigail
11 Percent Of Total Votes
Adventurous and weird in the best way, Abigail’s got the unhinged gamer girl vibe on lock. She eats rocks, plays flute in graveyards, and wants to fight monsters with you.
So naturally, she tied Shane for third place. That’s 11 percent of players whowant a wifewho might also be a cryptid. She’s fun, she’s spooky, and she probably crit fails at cooking. Honestly? Same.
5Shane
Shane is a redemption arc in a hoodie. With a six-pack of Joja Cola and a lot of baggage, he’s your classic sad guy turned soft husband. Tying Abigail at 11 percent, Shane proves there’s a large segment of players who believe love can fix deep-rooted depression. And they’re not wrong, he gets a chicken coop and everything.
Plus, he’s got the best cutscene-to-tears ratio in the game. If you like your love stories with trauma, he’s your guy.
4Haley
Ten Percent Of Total Votes
The ‘Mean Girl’, Haley’s arc is a slow-burn reward for players with patience (and lots of Daffodils). Initially shallow, she softens into someone surprisingly sweet, and clearly, ten percent of voters were here for the glow-up.
She’s the only one who talks trash and decorates your home. She may not care about farming, but she’ll make you pose for photos. Honestly, she’s got It girl energy, and the numbers prove it.
3Leah
Leah is the Stardew Valley version of moving to a cabin in the woods and starting over. With her sculptor’s hands and nature-loving heart, ten percent of voters chose her earthy charm.
She’s the ideal partner if your dream date is wine, art, and emotionally unpacking your ex over a forest walk. Plus, she comes with a built-in home gallery. Bonus: no messy family drama, just wholesomeness and duck statues.
2Harvey
Eight Percent Of Total Votes
Listen, the mustache is polarizing, but eight percent of players are proudly team Harvey. He’s the local doctor, he’s anxious, and he’ll fly a Hot Air Balloon just to impress you. Honestly, that’s kind of endearing.
He feels like the safe rom-com choice: dependable, slightly awkward, but full of love. If Sebastian is the moody boyfriend, Harvey is the soft husband. And if you’ve got a thing for shoulder pads and stethoscopes, you’re not alone.
1Everyone Else (Elliott, Alex, Maru, Emily, Sam)
Less Than Six Percent Of Total Votes, Each
The bottom tier is a little surprising, especially Elliott, who’s basically Fabio with a thesaurus. But together, Elliott, Alex, Sam, Emily, and Maru only grabbed about 20 percent of the total.
Whether it’s because they’re more niche, more awkward, or just less meme-able, these five didn’t get the same love. But hey, underrated doesn’t mean unworthy. Stardew love is abundant, even if the polls say otherwise.
And sorry gamers, I love Krobus as much as you do, but our favorite sewer roommate didn’t get enough love to make the cut. Some polls didn’t include him at all. Tragic, really.
