Every so often, someone reports that they earn an achievement in-game, but it didn't unlock on Steam. This guide covers how to unlock a Steam achievement after that point.
Method 1: Save File Editing
This method will attempt to trigger a Steam achievement by deleting your in-game achievements, so that the game checks for them and adds them back. You won't lose any game progress by attempting this.
This method will force the achievement to unlock, regardless of whether you have met the conditions to earn it in-game. This method also requires SMAPI to be installed.
If you have questions about either method, feel free to ask below! Thank you to @Magically Clueless for contributing to this guide, with additional help from @mouse and the official wiki.
Updated 26 July 2024.
Method 1: Save File Editing
This method will attempt to trigger a Steam achievement by deleting your in-game achievements, so that the game checks for them and adds them back. You won't lose any game progress by attempting this.
- Make a backup of your save. See https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Saves to locate your save files, you should see folders with your farm's name (or farmer's name for saves started before 1.5) and a string of numbers after it. Copy the folders and put them somewhere safe in case something goes wrong.
- Open the save folder (not backup copy you created), then open the save file itself in a text editor (such as Notepad on Windows or TextEdit on Mac). The save file you want to open will have the same name as the folder, your farm or farmer's name and a string of numbers after it.
- Press
Ctrl + fon Windows orCommand + fon Mac. Type <achievements>, then remove everything in the file between <achievements> and </achievements>. Save and then close the file. - Start your game through Steam. The game should check again for your achievements and the Steam achievements should unlock now. Some people have reported they needed to get the achievement again. For example you may have to craft an item (can be anything) for the 'Artisan' achievement to register.
This method will force the achievement to unlock, regardless of whether you have met the conditions to earn it in-game. This method also requires SMAPI to be installed.
- Install SMAPI. (Click here for instructions). If you're on Windows, ensure you follow the steps during installation to enable launching SMAPI through Steam.
- Launch Stardew Valley through Steam. If SMAPI has been correctly installed, you should see a console/command line window appear during launch.
- Minimize the game, but don't exit or close it completely. In the SMAPI command window, type
debug achieve, followed by the code from the table below that matches the achievement you need to unlock. For example,debug achieve 0would unlock Greenhorn, whiledebug achieve Achievement_TheBottomwould unlock The Bottom.
| Code | Achievement Name | Achievement Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Greenhorn | Earn 15,000g |
| 1 | Cowpoke | Earn 50,000g |
| 2 | Homesteader | Earn 250,000g |
| 3 | Millionaire | Earn 1,000,000g |
| 4 | Legend | Earn 10,000,000g |
| 5 | A Complete Collection | Complete the museum collection. |
| 6 | A New Friend | Reach a 5-heart friend level with someone. |
| 7 | Best Friends | Reach a 10-heart friend level with someone. |
| 9 | The Beloved Farmer | Reach a 10-heart friend level with 8 people. |
| 11 | Cliques | Reach a 5-heart friend level with 4 people. |
| 12 | Networking | Reach a 5-heart friend level with 10 people. |
| 13 | Popular | Reach a 5-heart friend level with 20 people. |
| 15 | Cook | Cook 10 different recipes. |
| 16 | Sous Chef | Cook 25 different recipes. |
| 17 | Gourmet Chef | Cook every recipe. |
| 18 | Moving Up | Upgrade your house. |
| 19 | Living Large | Upgrade your house to the maximum size. |
| 20 | D.I.Y. | Craft 15 different items. |
| 21 | Artisan | Craft 30 different items. |
| 22 | Craft Master | Craft every item. |
| 24 | Fisherman | Catch 10 different fish. |
| 25 | Ol' Mariner | Catch 24 different fish. |
| 26 | Master Angler | Catch every fish. |
| 27 | Mother Catch | Catch 100 fish. |
| 28 | Treasure Trove | Donate 40 different items to the museum. |
| 29 | Gofer | Complete 10 'Help Wanted' requests. |
| 30 | A Big Help | Complete 40 'Help Wanted' requests. |
| 31 | Polyculture | Ship 15 of each crop. |
| 32 | Monoculture | Ship 300 of one crop. |
| 34 | Full Shipment | Ship every item. |
| 35 | Well-read | Read every power book. |
| 36 | Two Thumbs Up | See a movie. |
| 37 | Blue Ribbon | Get 1st place in the Stardew Valley Fair competition. |
| 38 | An Unforgettable Soup | Delight the Governor. |
| 39 | Good Neighbors | Help your forest neighbors grow their family. |
| 40 | A Distant Shore | Reach Ginger Island. |
| 41 | Danger In The Deep | Reach the bottom of the 'dangerous' mines. |
| 42 | Infinite Power | Obtain the most powerful weapon. |
| 44 | Perfection | Reach the summit. |
| Achievement_PrairieKing | Prairie King | Beat 'Journey Of The Prairie King'. |
| Achievement_TheBottom | The Bottom | Reach the lowest level of the mines. |
| Achievement_LocalLegend | Local Legend | Restore the Pelican Town Community Center. |
| Achievement_Joja | Joja Co. Member Of The Year | Become a Joja Co. member and purchase all the community development perks. |
| Achievement_Stardrop | Mystery Of The Stardrops | Find every stardrop. |
| Achievement_FullHouse | Full House | Get married and have two kids. |
| Achievement_SingularTalent | Singular Talent | Reach level 10 in a skill. |
| Achievement_MasterOfTheFiveWays | Master Of The Five Ways | Reach level 10 in every skill. |
| Achievement_KeeperOfTheMysticRings | Protector Of The Valley | Complete all of the Adventure Guild Monster Slayer goals. |
| Achievement_FectorsChallenge | Fector's Challenge | Beat 'Journey Of The Prairie King' without dying. |
If you have questions about either method, feel free to ask below! Thank you to @Magically Clueless for contributing to this guide, with additional help from @mouse and the official wiki.
Updated 26 July 2024.
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