Return to Mineral Town
🟠 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
- 🏆 #42 of 71 Expansions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Welcome to Mineral Town!
Mineral Town is a quaint village full of friendly residents that lies to the east of Pelican Town. Here, you can explore new places, make new friends, and potentially even find your soulmate. With new fish to catch and goods to acquire, Mineral Town will bring a new experience with an old twist!
Just head East of the Pelican Town Bus Stop to...
Explore Mineral Town and its Surrounding Areas:
Mineral Beach
Goddess Spring
Flower Hill
Sacred Forest
... And More!
Over 30 New NPCs to Befriend!
13 Dateable Men and Women
Seasonal and Festival Outfits
Intermod Connections
20+ New Fish to Catch
15+ New Forage to Find
20+ New Recipes to Create
Join us on Discord!
Explore More Expansions!:
Passerby Cemetery
Downtown Zuzu
Ridgeside Village
- Particular thanks to (In no order): FellowClown, Logo, Orthorn, Airyn, Lemurkat, XxHarvzBackxX, NoFogBob, TheFrenchDodo, Yri, Tenebrous Nova, Otter, TheLoreSeeker (💜), and everyone who helped beta test the mod!
And a huge thank you to Concerned Ape, Natsume, and Marvelous for laying the ground for this all to be possible!
Return to Mineral Town is an expansion mod that introduces the world and characters from the classic farming sim that inspired Stardew Valley. With over 1,100 endorsements and 71,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking new content and familiar faces.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community backing with 1,123 endorsements and 71k downloads—clearly a fan favorite.
- Brings a nostalgic twist for Stardew Valley fans who want to revisit Mineral Town's charm.
- Adds fresh characters and locations, giving you more to explore if you've exhausted the base game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in April 2025—might not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Expansion mods can sometimes conflict with other mods that alter the same areas or NPCs.
For Stardew Valley players who love the farming sim genre and want a dose of nostalgia with new content. Also great for completionists who've done everything in the base game and crave new characters and areas. Skip if you prefer vanilla-only experiences or dislike mods that add non-canon content.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's page for any required dependencies or load order notes before installing.
- Use a mod manager like SMAPI to avoid conflicts and make uninstalling easier.
- If you're new to modding, back up your save files before adding expansion mods to prevent corruption.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Rexstrife20 and the Mineral Town Architects
- Version
- 1.1.4
- Downloads
- 71,054
- Endorsements
- 1,123
- Category
- Expansions
- Created
- 10/12/2022
- Updated
- 4/13/2025
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Stardew Valley Mods
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