Part of what createdStardew Valley’s enduring appeal is the cast of characters that make up the town. Every single character in Stardew is crafted with an exceptional amount of care, particularly the townspeople who you can raise or lower your relationship level with.
There are 12 characters in Stardew Valley that you may go beyond simply becoming great friends with; these 12 characters you can decide to romance. But what does your decision in partner say about you? What eternal longings is your heart expressing when you go all-out to woo your favorite character? It might reveal more about you than you think.
12Abigail
She Likes Things Unusual
From the first time you speak toAbigail, it’s clear that she thinks in a different way from most of the people around her. She’s very much her own person, preferring to spend quite a bit of time on her own, exploring and finding unusual snacks.
People who pursue Abigail are often kindred spirits. They, too, march to the beat of their own drum, and they find that a strength, not a weakness. They might not vibe with everything Abigail does or says, but they find her much more interesting than people who color inside the lines, like most people do.
11Alex
Fitness And Simplicity
At face-value,Alexseems like a very simple guy. He’s usually wearing a cool jacket, leaning on something, and tossing his football to himself. There is more to him than that, and some people will be able to see that right away. But in the early going, something about that is likely what pulled you in.
Someone who’s into Alex finds value in that simplicity. Simplicity can be a rock, a kind of known value, and there’s something about it that’s attractive to you. And there’s something about getting inside that seemingly vapid exterior to the person inside that makes you feel special.
10Elliot
A Man Of The Sea
Elliottis a man of the sea. A writer. A dreamer. He regards the world in a very intense way, as a kind of hopeless romantic. He’s not just romantic when it comes to relationships: he’s a hopeless romantic when it comes to the world, too.
If you’re looking to make a life with Elliot, that probably resonates with you. Hopeless romantics often cannot find meaningful relationships with people who don’t have the same zest for life, and the same zest for each other. If you look up at the stars and lose yourself contemplating infinity, you and Elliot might make a good pair.
9Emily
Crafty And Carefree
Emilylikes to make things; clothing, particularly. She wants to be a fashion designer, and she’s got a kind of carefree attitude both to the world, and to people’s perception of her. That shows someone unafraid to live their life to the fullest.
A love for someone like this can come from two very different places: you might also be someone who’s carefree. Someone who loves to dance and create. But you could also be someone who’s reserved, but wishes they weren’t. Maybe Emily can help make you feel safe enough to leave your shell. After all, aren’t our partners supposed to help us become the best version of ourselves?
8Haley
Ice Queen
Haleydoes not make a good first impression. Or, possibly, a good second or third impression, either. But, she’s got some walls up. She’s skated by on looks, wealth, and popularity for long enough that she might have lost herself a bit along the way.
Someone who’s into Haley is probably willing to look past being spoken down to at first, because they realize that it’s a symptom of something bringing Haley down, and not something wrong with themselves. You look past surface-level problems that some people have, and instead care about who they are on the inside, in the hopes that it helps them to become better over time.
7Harvey
Mature, Measured, And Mustached
Harveyseems to have his lifetogether, which makes sense with him being one of the older single characters in the game. He’s the town doctor, and spends a lot of time on his important profession.
If you find yourself drawn to Harvey, you’re probably looking for stability. Harvey has his life together enough that adding another facet to it, that facet being you, would be an easy enough task. Or, maybe you just have a thing for mustaches.
6Leah
Artistically-Attuned
Leahsees the worlda bit differently than others; she’s not necessarily as peculiar as Abigail or Elliot, but she does share some traits with them. She’s a bit closed-off like Abigail, and a bit of a dreamer like Elliot. She loves nature, and moved from the city, making her a little bit of an outsider, compared to those who have been in the Valley longer.
Artists don’t always get into relationships with other artists, but that could be the reason you sought Leah out. It’s also possible that you aren’t an artist yourself, but enjoy being with someone who sees the world through that kind of lens. It’s the kind of thing that adds a touch of magic to the world, and that can be a very attractive trait in a person.
5Maru
Kind And Inventive
Maruisone of the kindestpeople in Stardew Valley, and she spends a lot of time following in her father’s footsteps. Like her father, she’s wildly intelligent, and spends a lot of time making things, instead of going out.
Someone that’s into Maru almost certainly values intelligence. For some, having a partner that’s likely so much smarter than you would be intimidating, but not for you. You like someone who’s not just intelligent, but someone who’s driven.
She also has a strong family unit close by, and if you’re someone who likes to hang around family, or wishes they had a strong family unit, this is another boon.
4Penny
Quiet And Reserved
Pennyteaches the kidsin Stardew Valley, spending a lot of her time in the museum throughout the week educating them. She’s quiet, and her mother struggles with addiction, but through it all, Penny continues being kind to those around her. It feels like Penny has an old soul, in some ways more world-wise than her years.
You might be someone who can shoulder quite a bit, and keep moving forward without it weighing you down. You’re capable of being someone’s rock. Or else, maybe you need a little extra support, in which case, Penny is capable of providing that support for you. (As long as you’re there for her, too.)
3Sam
Musically-Inclined
Samhas a lot of what you think of when you picture a young musician. He rides a skateboard, he loves pizza, and of course, he plays the guitar. None of this is to make fun of Sam; it’s just that it’s fairly easy to know what to expect from him.
If you’re into Sam, it’s likely that you’re young-at-heart. You’ve probably still got a youthful zeal for a lot of things that the world has to offer, and don’t want to settle for someone who’s more jaded. The world can take pieces of you slow enough that you don’t realize it’s happening, but with someone like Sam, maybe you can both keep each other young.
