TimeSpeed
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #15 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Control the flow of time in the game: speed it up, slow it down, or freeze it altogether. This can happen automatically or when you press a key in the game.
TimeSpeed is a highly popular gameplay mod for Stardew Valley that lets you control the game's time flow—speed it up, slow it down, or freeze it entirely. It can be triggered automatically or via hotkeys, offering flexibility for players who want to manage their in-game day. With over 33,000 endorsements and 1.3 million downloads, it's a well-established tool.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 33,253 endorsements and 1.3M downloads.
- Flexible control: set time to run at your own pace, whether for farming or mining.
- Active maintenance: updated March 2026, so it's current with the game.
⚠️ Cons
- No mention of compatibility with other mods or multiplayer.
- Might make the game too easy if you freeze time to avoid deadlines.
For Stardew Valley players who feel the day is too short and want to extend farming or mining sessions. Also for those who want to pause time during events or cutscenes. Skip if you prefer the vanilla time pressure.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install via a mod manager like Vortex or SMAPI for easy updates.
- Set a hotkey to freeze time during fishing minigames to avoid losing progress.
- Use the auto-trigger feature to slow time only during specific seasons or weather.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- cantorsdust and Pathoschild
- Version
- 2.8.1
- Downloads
- 1,250,400
- Endorsements
- 33,253
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 3/24/2016
- Updated
- 3/15/2026
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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