Terraria vs Stardew Valley
Terraria and Stardew Valley both land in Indie, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, RPG on Steam. Terraria (2011) is 5 years older than Stardew Valley (2016). Stardew Valley scores higher on Steam reviews (98.9% positive) than Terraria (97.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Terraria |  Stardew Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (590,217 reviews) | 98.9% positive (384,187 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Re-Logic | ConcernedApe |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Terraria (2011) is 5 years older than Stardew Valley (2016).
- Stardew Valley scores higher on Steam reviews (98.9% positive) than Terraria (97.6% positive).
- Terraria is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Stardew Valley (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Terraria vs Stardew Valley — FAQ
- Which is better, Terraria or Stardew Valley?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Terraria sits at 97.6% positive (590,217 reviews), Stardew Valley at 98.9% (384,187). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Terraria or Stardew Valley first?
- If you want chronology, Terraria (2011) came out before Stardew Valley (2016). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Terraria and Stardew Valley similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Terraria and Stardew Valley have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Terraria ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Stardew Valley ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Do Terraria and Stardew Valley both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.