After all these years, Stardew Valleys iconic line-up of romance characters still has a major problem. While Stardew Valley has never confirmed the exact ages of each of the eligible beaus, rough estimations of their age can be guessed through each characters unique dialogue, and it points to most being on the younger side. While the bachelors and bachelorettes are quite varied in their personality and style, most characters are coded to be very young adults still in or near high school age.

This younger lineup of romance options in Stardew Valley is a glaring issue for players over a certain age. Once The Farmer has met the eligible singles and learns their names, backstories, and personality, it becomes clear that there are few true adults among them. It can be awkward to play Stardew Valley as an adult when most potential romantic interests living in Pelican Town are still...