Downhill Project - Expanded Map for Custom NPCs
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #16 of 71 Expansions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Downhill – Old and forgotten, it's located between Backwoods and Mountain. It used to be busy with mining, but now only three people live there: a priest, a miner, and a old lady. With few visitors and a nostalgic vibe, the neighborhood holds stories from the past.
Even though it’s isolated, the place still carries pieces of its history. The old church, now in ruins, reflects Father Anderson’s quiet hope of bringing it back to life. The mine, once full of rich minerals, now only has coal left — enough to keep Arthur’s hard work going. And Julia, despite the loneliness, stays strong and kind-hearted.
Need an accessible space for your NPCs? Downhill solves that problem! Located between Backwoods and Mountain, this neighborhood follows the logic of the base map, with multiple exits and easy navigation.
Unlike far-off, isolated areas, your NPCs will have natural routines here — and players will always have a reason to visit. Plus, the mod already includes some basic content to keep things immersive, without limiting your creativity.
It’s a spacious area, open for edits and designed to make modders’ lives easier. Expand Stardew Valley without the headache!
SMAPI Required
Automatic Installation via Vortex or Manual
For Manual Installation:
1° Download the mod's requirements...
2° Extract the files into the folder: Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\Mods
3° Done! Just launch the game and play.
Installing on an ongoing save?
This might cause issues with grass, bushes, or trees.
If you’re starting a new game, no worries. But if you’re not...
Download and Install: (Reset Terrain Features For . NET 6)
Once installed, open your Save file... Press the "L" Key, Select the Options "Terrain Features - Objects - Bush - Reset All Location"
And click the "Reset" Button. (Problem solved)
Author: Kiyugamods
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Downhill Project adds a new, lore-friendly neighborhood to the game, featuring a priest, a miner, and an old lady. It's a small, atmospheric expansion for players who enjoy exploring quiet, story-driven areas. With 939 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a well-received addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 939 endorsements and over 246k downloads.
- Frequent updates (last updated March 2026) show active maintenance.
- Lore-friendly expansion that fits seamlessly into the game's world.
⚠️ Cons
- Small scope: only three NPCs and one neighborhood, so content may be limited.
- No explicit details on quests or gameplay mechanics, so it might be purely atmospheric.
- Requires the base game and possibly other mods for custom NPCs to work, but dependencies aren't listed.
For players who enjoy exploring atmospheric, story-rich areas and interacting with unique NPCs. If you're looking for a large-scale expansion with quests and combat, this might be too small. Ideal for those who appreciate world-building and quiet, nostalgic settings.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's page for any required frameworks or patches, as custom NPCs often need a mod manager.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid conflicts.
- Visit the neighborhood during different times of day to catch all the NPCs and their routines.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Kiyugamods
- Version
- 1.0.15
- Downloads
- 246,296
- Endorsements
- 939
- Category
- Expansions
- Created
- 7/26/2025
- Updated
- 3/17/2026
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