Play Stardew Valley Online with Friends
The Problem
Stardew Valley's built-in co-op works through Steam invites, but many players experience connection failures, invite codes not working, or NAT issues preventing friends from joining.
The Solution
MoleTun creates a virtual LAN, allowing direct IP connections that bypass Steam's networking issues. Host your farm, friends join via IP—reliable every time.
Setup Guide
Download MoleTun
Get MoleTun for Windows, macOS, or Linux. Quick one-minute install.
Create a Room
Open MoleTun, click 'Create Room', share the 6-digit code with your farming buddies.
Friends Join
Friends enter your code. Everyone's on the same virtual network.
Host Your Farm
In Stardew Valley, load or create a co-op farm. Go to Options → scroll to Multiplayer and enable "Allow LAN connections".
Friends Connect
Friends click Co-op → Join LAN Game. Your farm will appear. Or use Enter IP and type the host's MoleTun IP.
Stardew-Specific Settings
- •Default port: 24642 (automatically handled)
- •Enable "Allow LAN connections" in game options
- •Farm progress saves on host's computer
- •SMAPI mods work if all players have same mods
Pro Tips
- •The host must have cabins built for farmhands (1 per player)
- •Build cabins at Robin's shop before inviting friends
- •All players share the same farm, but have separate inventories
- •Festivals and events sync between all players
Make sure you have enough cabins built! Each friend needs a cabin. Build them at Robin's Carpenter Shop.
Android Gaming
Stardew Valley has a native Android version that supports multiplayer. You can also use x86 emulators like Winlator to run the PC version for mod support. Both work great with MoleTun.
Does this work with SMAPI mods?▼
Yes! SMAPI mods work over MoleTun. All players need identical mod setups for compatibility.
How many farmers can join?▼
Free tier supports 3 players, Pro supports 8. Stardew Valley 1.6 supports up to 8 players.
Do we share money and items?▼
Money is shared farm-wide. Each player has their own inventory, relationships, and skills.
What if the invite code doesn't work?▼
That's exactly why MoleTun helps! LAN connections bypass Steam's invite system entirely.
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