PlatformPC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox OneRegionGlobalVersionNot confirmed
The quick answer

Yes. The official FAQ confirms Xbox One and Xbox 360 controllers on PC, plus controller support on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. This is not a confirmation for every third-party or mobile controller.[1]

Earlier-release press-kit screenshot of a sunny farm with crops, a farmhouse and flowering trees
Earlier-release press-kit screenshot of a sunny farm with crops, a farmhouse and flowering trees. Promotional imagery for visual context.© ConcernedApe LLC Official source ↗

If a Steam controller is not working

The official support page recommends enabling Steam Input for Stardew Valley. If that does not help, restore the recommended default controller configuration through the Steam overlay. Menu labels can vary with the Steam client.[2]

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  1. Stardew Valley official FAQ ConcernedApe · official · Checked Oct 30, 2026
  2. Official troubleshooting guide ConcernedApe · official · Checked Oct 30, 2026

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