Reciprocate
🟠 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
- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #68 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
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[]When NPCs receive gifts, they trigger reciprocal responses. Regardless of whether there is a return gift, it will increase the interaction response after giving a gift.
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]Giving NPCs their favorite gifts significantly increases the probability of receiving a return gift.[]Continuing to give gifts can maintain the likelihood of NPCs reciprocating.
[]Giving NPCs disliked gifts not only results in no return gift but also reduces the willingness to reciprocate in the future.
[]The default list of reciprocal gifts includes items that are liked by the NPC's family and friends.
Configs
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[]The content of NPC's return gifts can be modified inside Reciprocate/GiftData. You need to run this mod at least once first.
[]You can customize this mod by editing the config file or using Generic Mod Config Menu.
[]If you want to modify the dialogue, you can edit the files inside Reciprocate/i18n. By following the rules in this file, you can add or modify content.
Compatibility
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[]Supports SVE Mod with new NPC data and no forced dependencies.
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]Supports RSV Mod with new NPC data and no forced dependencies.[]Supports Generic Mod Config Menu and no forced dependencies.
[]Supports Mail Services Mod and no forced dependencies.
For mod authors
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[]If you want to modify gifts/dialogues in your mod or add new NPC content, please download this file, which contains a simple user guide.
Supported languages
]English- [
[]Português
[]Русский
[]Española
[]Deutsch
Thanks to the translators
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[]npcsd,kanadeyoru(pt)
[]DasReich666(ru)
[]litnyadumba(uk)
[]machiz1(es)
[]philoufilou(de)
- DummyAccount03(english)
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[]If you want to modify gifts/dialogues in your mod or add new NPC content, please download this file, which contains a simple user guide.
Reciprocate lets Stardew Valley villagers occasionally give gifts back when you give them presents, with the chance influenced by how often you gift them. This adds a rewarding loop for players who regularly befriend villagers. With 3,733 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a well-received gameplay enhancement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 3,733 endorsements and over 231k downloads.
- Adds a fresh layer to gift-giving, making regular interactions more rewarding.
- Actively maintained, last updated June 2025.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is cut off, so exact mechanics and configuration options aren't fully explained.
- May require testing to balance gift frequency vs. response chance to your liking.
- No explicit compatibility notes for other mods that alter villager behavior.
For Stardew Valley players who love building relationships and want a little more payoff from their gift-giving routine. Perfect for those who play long-term and want villagers to feel more alive. Skip if you prefer vanilla behavior or don't gift often.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like SMAPI to ensure proper loading.
- Gift consistently to see the reciprocation trigger more often.
- Check the mod's page for any config options if you want to tweak the chance.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- YunHikari
- Version
- 1.1.2
- Downloads
- 231,685
- Endorsements
- 3,733
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 8/6/2023
- Updated
- 6/25/2025
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