There can’t be many gamers left who haven’t found themselves obsessed withStardew Valleyover the last few years.Since the farming sim launched back in 2016,Stardew Valleyhas been ported to multiple consoles, mobile devices, and slowly taken over the world.Why? Because it’s brilliant, that’s why.Stardew Valleycreate Eric Barone effectivelysingle-handedlycreated one of the most satisfying farming games of all time, combining an engaging gameplay loop with brilliant writing and near-endless variety.AdvertIt doesn’t help that hekeeps updating the damn thing, giving us new reasons to go back and start new farms.While Barone continues to work onStardew Valley, it’s no secret he also has a spiritual sequel in the works.The Haunted Chocolatierwas announced back in 2021, and looks to be a sequel toStardew Valleyin all but name.WhileStardew Valleysees players tending a farm,Haunted Chocolatierwill instead task us with building and running our own sweet shop in a town filled with ghosts and ghouls. I’m sold already.Stardew Valley fans can’t wait for the new gameWe haven’t heard much onHaunted Chocolatiersince the game was announced, given Barone has been working on updates forStardew Valley, but it’s safe to say fans are counting down the days already.Advert"Between Stardew, Chef RPG, and Animal Crossing I don’t know how I’d fit this in," one fancommentedon TikTok recently.Another argued: “People being mad about how similar it is to Stardew surprise me because it’s the reason I’m so excited about it. Same comfort, different story.“Gamers over on Reddit are similarly excited, especially given Barone has made it clearhe won’t rush the gameto meet an arbitrary release date.“The man continues to develop and iterate on what is imo one of the best games to come out in the last 20+ years,” one Reddit user wrote. “He has a fantastic relationship with the games community and does it without any extra payments.Advert8+ years of continued support for a 1 man indie dev. There is zero doubt in my mind that he will deliver on what he has said and more. I dont think I’ve ever had more faith in a developer.“Basically, we have no idea whenHaunted Chocolatieris coming, but we all know it’s going to be more than worth the wait.Featured Image Credit: Eric BaroneTopics:Stardew Valley,Indie Games
There can’t be many gamers left who haven’t found themselves obsessed withStardew Valleyover the last few years.Since the farming sim launched back in 2016,Stardew Valleyhas been ported to multiple consoles, mobile devices, and slowly taken over the world.Why? Because it’s brilliant, that’s why.Stardew Valleycreate Eric Barone effectivelysingle-handedlycreated one of the most satisfying farming games of all time, combining an engaging gameplay loop with brilliant writing and near-endless variety.AdvertIt doesn’t help that hekeeps updating the damn thing, giving us new reasons to go back and start new farms.While Barone continues to work onStardew Valley, it’s no secret he also has a spiritual sequel in the works.The Haunted Chocolatierwas announced back in 2021, and looks to be a sequel toStardew Valleyin all but name.WhileStardew Valleysees players tending a farm,Haunted Chocolatierwill instead task us with building and running our own sweet shop in a town filled with ghosts and ghouls. I’m sold already.Stardew Valley fans can’t wait for the new gameWe haven’t heard much onHaunted Chocolatiersince the game was announced, given Barone has been working on updates forStardew Valley, but it’s safe to say fans are counting down the days already.Advert"Between Stardew, Chef RPG, and Animal Crossing I don’t know how I’d fit this in,” one fancommentedon TikTok recently.Another argued: “People being mad about how similar it is to Stardew surprise me because it’s the reason I’m so excited about it. Same comfort, different story.“Gamers over on Reddit are similarly excited, especially given Barone has made it clearhe won’t rush the gameto meet an arbitrary release date.“The man continues to develop and iterate on what is imo one of the best games to come out in the last 20+ years,” one Reddit user wrote. “He has a fantastic relationship with the games community and does it without any extra payments.Advert8+ years of continued support for a 1 man indie dev. There is zero doubt in my mind that he will deliver on what he has said and more. I dont think I’ve ever had more faith in a developer.“Basically, we have no idea whenHaunted Chocolatieris coming, but we all know it’s going to be more than worth the wait.Featured Image Credit: Eric BaroneTopics:Stardew Valley,Indie Games
There can’t be many gamers left who haven’t found themselves obsessed withStardew Valleyover the last few years.Since the farming sim launched back in 2016,Stardew Valleyhas been ported to multiple consoles, mobile devices, and slowly taken over the world.Why? Because it’s brilliant, that’s why.Stardew Valleycreate Eric Barone effectivelysingle-handedlycreated one of the most satisfying farming games of all time, combining an engaging gameplay loop with brilliant writing and near-endless variety.AdvertIt doesn’t help that hekeeps updating the damn thing, giving us new reasons to go back and start new farms.While Barone continues to work onStardew Valley, it’s no secret he also has a spiritual sequel in the works.The Haunted Chocolatierwas announced back in 2021, and looks to be a sequel toStardew Valleyin all but name.WhileStardew Valleysees players tending a farm,Haunted Chocolatierwill instead task us with building and running our own sweet shop in a town filled with ghosts and ghouls. I’m sold already.Stardew Valley fans can’t wait for the new gameWe haven’t heard much onHaunted Chocolatiersince the game was announced, given Barone has been working on updates forStardew Valley, but it’s safe to say fans are counting down the days already.Advert"Between Stardew, Chef RPG, and Animal Crossing I don’t know how I’d fit this in,” one fancommentedon TikTok recently.Another argued: “People being mad about how similar it is to Stardew surprise me because it’s the reason I’m so excited about it. Same comfort, different story.“Gamers over on Reddit are similarly excited, especially given Barone has made it clearhe won’t rush the gameto meet an arbitrary release date.“The man continues to develop and iterate on what is imo one of the best games to come out in the last 20+ years,” one Reddit user wrote. “He has a fantastic relationship with the games community and does it without any extra payments.Advert8+ years of continued support for a 1 man indie dev. There is zero doubt in my mind that he will deliver on what he has said and more. I dont think I’ve ever had more faith in a developer.“Basically, we have no idea whenHaunted Chocolatieris coming, but we all know it’s going to be more than worth the wait.
There can’t be many gamers left who haven’t found themselves obsessed withStardew Valleyover the last few years.
Since the farming sim launched back in 2016,Stardew Valleyhas been ported to multiple consoles, mobile devices, and slowly taken over the world.
Why? Because it’s brilliant, that’s why.Stardew Valleycreate Eric Barone effectivelysingle-handedlycreated one of the most satisfying farming games of all time, combining an engaging gameplay loop with brilliant writing and near-endless variety.
Advert
Advert
It doesn’t help that hekeeps updating the damn thing, giving us new reasons to go back and start new farms.
While Barone continues to work onStardew Valley, it’s no secret he also has a spiritual sequel in the works.The Haunted Chocolatierwas announced back in 2021, and looks to be a sequel toStardew Valleyin all but name.
WhileStardew Valleysees players tending a farm,Haunted Chocolatierwill instead task us with building and running our own sweet shop in a town filled with ghosts and ghouls. I’m sold already.
Stardew Valley fans can’t wait for the new game
We haven’t heard much onHaunted Chocolatiersince the game was announced, given Barone has been working on updates forStardew Valley, but it’s safe to say fans are counting down the days already.
Advert
Advert
“Between Stardew, Chef RPG, and Animal Crossing I don’t know how I’d fit this in,” one fancommentedon TikTok recently.
Another argued: “People being mad about how similar it is to Stardew surprise me because it’s the reason I’m so excited about it. Same comfort, different story.”
Gamers over on Reddit are similarly excited, especially given Barone has made it clearhe won’t rush the gameto meet an arbitrary release date.
“The man continues to develop and iterate on what is imo one of the best games to come out in the last 20+ years,” one Reddit user wrote. “He has a fantastic relationship with the games community and does it without any extra payments.
Advert
Advert
8+ years of continued support for a 1 man indie dev. There is zero doubt in my mind that he will deliver on what he has said and more. I dont think I’ve ever had more faith in a developer.”
Basically, we have no idea whenHaunted Chocolatieris coming, but we all know it’s going to be more than worth the wait.
Topics:Stardew Valley,Indie Games
