AFK Pause
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #216 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Update to 1. 6 thanks to mouahrara
Inspired by a Reddit post entitled Why can’t they make a way to STOP losing days if you go afk by accident…
I made a mod that stops time if you go AFK.
By default this mod will pause the game if it doesn't receive cursor movement or button press for 3600 ticks (~60 seconds). Any player input including cursor movement will restart the timer.
You can change the number of ticks in the config or GMCM menu (there are ~60 ticks per second).
You can prevent cursor movement from waking up the game in the config.
You can also have the mod display a scroll with text that says "AFK" in the middle of the screen by enabling it in the config.
By default the mod pauses the game rather than just stopping the game clock. This is equivalent to having a menu open. If you turn off FreezeGame in the config, things like NPC movement will continue while AFK but time will not progress.
Config
You can edit the config.json file that is created when first running the game or use GMCM.
Technical
Requires SMAPI, uses Harmony.
Implements a Generic Mod Config Menu interface to change config settings in-game.
Compatible with Mod Updater for automatic updates.
Code is at https://github.com/aedenthorn/StardewValleyMods.
If you want to complain or ask for help or help me test my mods, you can visit my Discord server.
A list of all my mods for Stardew Valley is available at https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/articles/895.
AFK Pause is a lightweight gameplay mod that automatically pauses the game when no player input is detected after a configurable number of game ticks. Ideal for players who step away mid-session and want to avoid unexpected deaths or progress loss. With 999 endorsements and recent updates, it's a reliable quality-of-life tool.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted with 999 endorsements and nearly 60k downloads.
- Recently updated (April 2025) — likely compatible with current game versions.
- Simple, no-frills solution for AFK protection.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed documentation or configuration instructions provided by the author.
- May not work with all game versions or mod setups — compatibility not guaranteed.
- Limited to pausing only; no additional features like auto-save or notifications.
For players who frequently step away from the game and want to avoid dying or losing progress while AFK. Also great for streamers or multitaskers who need a safety net. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive AFK management tool — this only pauses.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the game has an anti-cheat (like EAC) that might block mods — if so, disable it or use a mod manager.
- Test the pause threshold in a safe area first to ensure it triggers as expected.
- If the mod doesn't work, verify you have the latest game patch and that the mod is placed in the correct folder.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- aedenthorn
- Version
- 0.7.1
- Downloads
- 59,562
- Endorsements
- 999
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 10/24/2022
- Updated
- 4/13/2025
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