The Dwarves of Stardew Valley and Skyrim have a lot in common

**Highlights

The dwarf of Stardew Valley shares similarities with the Dwemer of Skyrim, living underground and with a long history of wars against other races. Both the dwarves of Stardew Valley and Skyrim were probably inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's books, displaying common traits such as crafting skills and isolation.

Stardew Valley draws inspiration from various sources, such as movies and other video games. ConcernedApe includes some of these influences through easter eggs. For example, Sebastian's room has a poster of Pete from the Story of Seasons series (formerly known as Harvest Moon). Other fantastic influences run deep, such as the Dwarf, who shares some similarities with the Dwemer from Skyrim. It could even be argued that these representations are primarily inspired by the works of a legendary author.

One of the biggest attractions of Stardew Valley is the mixture of fantasy elements in its story and gameplay. This aspect is undoubtedly inspired by Story of Seasons. New players will encounter these elements right at the start of the game, through the Wizard, the Junimos at the Community Center and the monsters in the mines. As they gain experience, they'll meet quirky characters like the Dwarf.

**The Similarities between the Dwarf of Stardew Valley and the Dwemer of Skyrim**

The player will meet the Dwarf when they break a rock in the mine entrance area. You won't understand him at first, as he speaks Dwarvish. It will be necessary to find four Dwarvish scrolls and donate them to the museum in order to obtain a translation guide. The player will then learn all about the Dwarf through interactions and scenes. Those who have played Skyrim before will notice that the Dwarf has a lot in common with the Dwemer from The Elder Scrolls.

**Living Under the Earth

The Dwarf lives in the mine, which isolates him from society. This is also a common practice among the Dwemer of Skyrim, who lived in underground cities before disappearing. The Stardew Valley Dwarf doesn't provide a reason for living underground, but enjoys collecting gems from the mine. Many Dwemer settlements are underground because some scholars of the game speculate that they were isolationists and kept their technology and culture to themselves.

**A Long History of War

The Dwarf of Stardew Valley doesn't like Krobus, the friendly shadow. This is because their peoples fought a thousand-year war, which caused the near extinction of the dwarf race. The reason for the war has not yet been declared. The Dwemer of Skyrim have also had long-term conflicts with other races, the most significant being the Battle of Red Mountain.

**Affinity for Handicrafts and Precious Stones**

The Dwarf in Stardew Valley likes to receive precious stones such as Ruby, Amethyst and Topaz as gifts. He also has a store with various handicrafts, such as Bombs and a Stone Chest. This is somewhat similar to the Dwemer, who are known for forging powerful and durable weapons from the finest materials.

**An Influential Author Links the Dwarves of Skyrim and Stardew Valley**

Representations of Dwarves in video games are probably inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's books. He popularized the qualities that fantasy authors and game developers use for their Dwarf archetypes, such as their excellent forging skills, underground cities and love of technology and precious stones. Tolkien's Dwarves also preferred to isolate themselves and often disliked associating with Elves and other races due to previous conflicts.

**Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley is an indie hit that has gained a cult following thanks to its similarities to titles like Harvest Moon and The Sims. Players take control of their own characters when they are dropped off in Stardew Valley and given an old, deteriorating farm. They will cultivate new crops and relationships with the NPCs scattered around the area, as well as fighting monsters and embarking on other quests.

Released on February 26, 2016

Developer: ConcernedApe

Publisher: ConcernedApe

Genre(s): RPG, Simulation

Multiplayer: Local and Online

Engine: Owner

ESRB: And for All (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Betting, Alcohol and Tobacco Use)

Time to Complete: 53 Hours

Xbox Series X|S compatibility: No

File Size on Xbox Series: 1 GB (November 2023)

Metascore: 89

Split Screen Orientation: Vertical or Horizontal

Number of players: 1-4

Steam Deck compatibility: Checked

Local Co-Op Support: 1-4 Players