Huge Stardew Valley mod transforms gameplay into a shop management experience reminiscent of Overcooked.

Stardew Valley enthusiasts, get ready to take control of your own business! Instead of relying on the shipping bin or local shops to sell your goods, a groundbreaking mod called Farmer’s Store allows you to run your very own store. The creator claims it’s “one of the most ambitious business management mods ever made” for this beloved cozy simulation.

At its core, the mod enables you to operate a shop—think grocery store—but the possibilities are endless. In the trailer, the creator suggests you could even set up a museum or a restaurant. According to bubuge12’s description, this mod covers all the essentials for running a business. You can hire staff, order inventory from suppliers, restock shelves, and launch marketing campaigns. The trailer showcases dynamic gameplay where you dash between the kitchen and the front of the store, cooking and serving customers efficiently. Plus, you’ll need to prepare meals for your employees, family-style.

As your business flourishes, local villagers will drop by to purchase your products. Their experiences will influence the reviews they leave for your store.

“Become Pelican Town’s worst boss,” the trailer humorously hints.

While the trailer features English voice-over and the mod page is in English, you might notice that the screenshots and gameplay footage are in Chinese. The mod author assures that it can be played in English, though the content is machine-translated, which may lead to some awkward phrasing. Some UI elements are still untranslated, but the creator is collaborating with users to expand language support. Additionally, NPC dialogue is generated using AI, allowing for language switching as needed.

The developer aims to rekindle that early-game excitement for seasoned players. Instead of sticking to the same profitable items, the mod allows for a variety of products to thrive. For instance, you can snap a perfect photo of an item and create a poster to boost its value, or write enticing descriptions for each product.

Built from the ground up, this mod is designed to be compatible with other major mods, such as Stardew Valley Expanded. The creator also promises upcoming multiplayer support. “This is only the beginning,” the mod page states. And if you’re still on the fence, users have given it high praise, even if some struggle with certain text elements.