Mister Ginger (cat NPC)
🟠 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
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 83 New Characters mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
He's a ginger cat that follows Jas around town, and pays visits to the other villagers. Some appreciate him, others do not. Like all good cats, he has numerous names.
As you may have guessed, Mister Ginger is not your average house cat.
Designed in conjunction with my Ranch Expansion mod. Both will run independently, but installing him as an actual character will increase the immersion (and mean he's more than just a character in a couple of Jas's cut-scenes).
Compatible with: Pretty much everything. Yes, that includes SVE.
Please let me know if you have any issues.
This mod adds several custom sprites for Shane. If you are using a program that adjusts Shane's sprites (ie: DSVO) may result in a temporary mismatch or lead to invisible characters. This is fleeting.
This is one of my first mods, and isn't quite as polished as my later ones; please post any bugs or typos in the "Bug Reports" file.
I would also like to recommend Axell's portrait mod: https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/10582 (More portrait mods can be found by clicking the "Requirements" tab).
Two-heart Scene:
Four-heart Scene:
Five-heart Scene:
Six-heart Scene
The Wizard will send you a letter with the details once you've seen the previous scenes.
(Required two hearts with the wizard)
Eight-heart Scene
Ten-Heart Scene
TO INSTALL:
1. Make sure you have Content Patcher and SMAPI installed.
2. Unzip/drag the entire folder into your Mods folder.
3. Open your game and meet the cat!
AS A HOUSEMATE:
Yes, you can invite Mr. Ginger to move in with you!
Conditions:
- must be 10 hearts
- he will accept any extended family legendary fish
TRANSLATIONS:
Some translations are included with this mod, others can be found as individual mods to install:
- Included: Chinese, Portuguese, Korean, Russian (These may not be 100% up to date, for an up-to-date Russian, see link below)
Separate install:
- Russian by 6Squad
- Polish by Wikiwojtek2
Adds Mister Ginger, a cat companion for Jas in Stardew Valley, giving the lonely child an animal friend. With over 5,400 endorsements and 359k downloads, this popular mod enriches Jas's story. For players who want more heartwarming interactions and a cozy addition to Pelican Town.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 5,478 endorsements and 359k downloads.
- Fills a narrative gap by giving Jas a much-needed companion.
- Lightweight addition that fits seamlessly into vanilla Stardew Valley.
⚠️ Cons
- No explicit details on custom dialogue or quests—may be purely cosmetic.
- Requires a mod manager for easy installation, which might intimidate new modders.
- Last updated January 2025—could be outdated if the game receives major updates.
For Stardew Valley players who love character-driven mods and want to see Jas happier. Also great for those who enjoy adding small, wholesome touches to Pelican Town. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls—this is a simple companion addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or SMAPI to install and manage this mod easily.
- Make sure you have SMAPI installed, as most Stardew Valley mods require it.
- Check the mod's page for any required content packs or dependencies before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- LemurKat
- Version
- 1.6.6
- Downloads
- 359,596
- Endorsements
- 5,478
- Category
- New Characters
- Created
- 2/14/2020
- Updated
- 1/20/2025
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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