Stardew Valley Romance Tier List: Marriage Candidates Ranked

The beloved farming RPG Stardew Valley offers players a wide array of potential marriage candidates to pursue romantic relationships with. Each prospective spouse brings their own unique personality, storyline, and gifts into the game. This Stardew Valley romance tier list evaluates and ranks the eligible bachelors and bachelorettes from best to worst.

Stardew Valley Romance Tier List: Marriage Candidates Ranked

Check out our tier list for marriage candidates in Stardew Valley. We ranked them from S tier to C tier, added their birthday, and some tips to raise the relationship level with them.

S Tier

Abigail

• Birthday: Fall 13
• Likes: Amethyst, Banana Pudding, Blackberry Cobbler, Chocolate Cake, Pufferfish, Pumpkins, Spicy Eel

Abigail, with her spirited nature, love for adventure, and unconventional interest in the occult, distinguishes herself as an S-tier spouse. Her heart events are considered some of the finest in the game, and she has the unique ability to offer rare gifts like Void Essence even after marriage.

Leah

• Birthday: Winter 23
• Likes: Goat Cheese, Poppyseed Muffins, Salad, Stir Fry, Truffles, Vegetable Medley, Wine

Leah, the quirky artisan, is effortlessly charming and incredibly easy to romance with her wide array of liked gifts. Her free-spirited nature seamlessly fits into the calm farm lifestyle, making her a perfect S-tier romantic option.

A Tier

Emily

• Birthday: Spring 27
• Likes: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Cloth, Emeralds, Jade, Rubies, Survival Burger, Topaz, Wool

Emily's fascination with new-age beliefs and her crafting skills make her an appealing A-tier choice. As a partner, she presents a variety of gifts such as Wool and Refined Quartz, alongside delicious Bean Hotpot dishes, adding to her appeal!

Maru

• Birthday: Summer 10
• Likes: Battery Packs, Cauliflower, Cheese Cauliflower, Diamonds, Gold Bars, Iridium Bars, Radioactive Bars, Miner's Treat, Pepper Poppers, Rhubarb Pie, Strawberries

Maru, with her brilliant scientific mind, earns an A-tier rating due to her unique preferences for tech-related and exotic gifts. After marriage, she continues to be valuable, providing valuable resources to aid in the farm's progress.

Harvey

• Birthday: Winter 14
• Likes: Coffee, Super Meal, Pickles, Truffle Oil, Wine (any kind)

Harvey, the town doctor, is a fantastic A-tier option, particularly appealing to more traditional players. He offers practical gifts such as Complete Breakfast and promotes an active lifestyle, making him a well-rounded and beneficial partner.

B Tier

Sebastian

• Birthday: Winter 10
• Likes: Frozen Tear, Obsidian, Pumpkin Soup, Sashimi, Void Egg

Sebastian's brooding, antisocial personality makes him a B-tier option, especially attractive to fans of the misunderstood loner archetype. While his character development may be limited, his memorable nerdy D&D event adds depth to his personality.

Elliott

• Birthday: Fall 5
• Likes: Crab Cakes, Duck Feathers, Lobsters, Pomegranates, Squid Ink, Tom Kha Soup

Elliott, the romantic novelist, is a solid B-tier contender, charming players with his eloquent words. However, his overly sensitive nature and simple fish-based gifts weigh him down.

Sam

• Birthday: Summer 17
• Likes: Cactus Fruit, Maple Bars, Pizza Tigerseye

Sam, the upbeat and somewhat airheaded musician, holds a B-tier ranking. While he's easy to befriend, his lack of culinary skills restricts his post-marriage gift-giving abilities to basic fare, limiting his overall appeal.

C Tier

Alex

• Birthday: Summer 13
• Likes: Complete Breakfast, Salmon Dinner, Egg

Despite a kind heart beneath his muscular exterior, Alex's fixation on sports and working out makes for a fairly one-note, C-tier personality as a spouse option.

Penny

• Birthday: Fall 2
• Likes: Diamonds, Emeralds, Melons, Poppies, Poppyseed Muffins, Red Plate, Roots Platter, Sandfish, Tom Kha Soup

Though Penny's sweet demeanor is endearing, her C-tier ranking stems from the difficulty in acquiring her desired gifts, especially in the early game phases.

Haley

• Birthday: Spring 14
• Likes: Coconuts, Fruit Salad, Pink Cake, Sunflowers

Initially rude and materialistic, Haley improves with heart events but still requires patience from players. Her underwhelming C-tier gifts consist of simple cookable foods.

Shane

• Birthday: Spring 20
• Likes: Beer, Hot Peppers, Pepper Poppers, Pizza

Shane's struggles with depression and alcoholism create a heavy, C-tier storyline. While poignant, his character takes little positive stride post-marriage and gifts are lackluster.

That is all for our Stardew Valley romance tier list. We hope that this definitive tier list allows Stardew Valley players to make the most informed decision when choosing their romantic partner from Pelican Town's delightful eligible residents!