How are these gifts for Stardew Valley fans chosen?

Boxlist compares Stardew Valley with thousands of books, games, films and TV shows on the same scale: pace, tone, realism, emotional punch and seven more traits, plus shared themes and subjects. The closest well-rated titles that are easy to buy make the list.

What does the quality score mean?

Quality is how well rated a title is by readers, players or viewers, out of 10. It is not a measure of how well the gift fits; the list order does that.

No. Each gift shows the price its format typically sells for (a paperback, a Blu-ray, a complete box set or a boxed game). Check the shop for today’s price.

Gifts for someone who loves Stardew Valley

Books, games and films and TV box sets with a similar feel to Stardew Valley. Know two more things they love? Add them for a sharper list.

12 gift ideas

Based on 1 favourite: Stardew Valley · Age: 8–11

Type

Budget

Film · 2020Soul
Like Stardew Valley: wholesome, fresh & original, linear
Quality 7.9/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2016Unravel
ColdWood Interactive
Like Stardew Valley: wholesome, light, slow
Quality 8.0/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2019My Time at Portia
Pathea Games
Like Stardew Valley: wholesome, slow, fresh & original
Quality 7.5/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2015Kerbal Space Program
Squad
Like Stardew Valley: slow, wholesome, fresh & original
Quality 8.6/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2019A Short Hike
adamgryu
Like Stardew Valley: slow, wholesome, light
Quality 7.5/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Film · 2024Flow
Like Stardew Valley: light, fresh & original, linear
Quality 8.5/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
TV box set · 2022Prehistoric Planet
Like Stardew Valley: wholesome, fresh & original, linear
Quality 7.3/10Typical price $20–$50
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2019Untitled Goose Game
House House
Like Stardew Valley: wholesome, light, fresh & original
Quality 8.1/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Film · 2015The Little Prince
Like Stardew Valley: fresh & original, linear, wholesome
Quality 7.3/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2025Mario Kart World
Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9
Like Stardew Valley: wholesome, light, linear
Quality 8.5/10Typical price $20–$50
Buy on Amazon · Nintendo Switch
Film · 2017Coco
Like Stardew Valley: wholesome, light, fresh & original
Quality 7.8/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Book · 2016The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Kelly Regan Barnhill
Like Stardew Valley: wholesome, light, fresh & original · myth and fairytale
Quality 7.8/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Bookshop.org

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Prices are typical for the format (paperback, Blu-ray, box set, boxed game), not live. Quality is how well rated a title is, not how well it fits. Age suitability uses UK certificates where we have them (else US), PEGI (else ESRB) for games, and the book’s audience.

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How are these gifts for Stardew Valley fans chosen?: Boxlist compares Stardew Valley with thousands of books, games, films and TV shows on the same scale: pace, tone, realism, emotional punch and seven more traits, plus shared themes and subjects. The closest well-rated titles that are easy to buy make the list.
What does the quality score mean?: Quality is how well rated a title is by readers, players or viewers, out of 10. It is not a measure of how well the gift fits; the list order does that.
Are the prices live?: No. Each gift shows the price its format typically sells for (a paperback, a Blu-ray, a complete box set or a boxed game). Check the shop for today’s price.