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New Cozy MMO on Steam Quietly Makes Stardew Valley Look Like Old News
Loftia takes cozy farming beyond Stardew Valley with shared neighborhoods, community projects, and a true MMO world built for life together.
Game Rant
Stardew Valley Officially Returns With New October 25 Release
A decade after Stardew Valley first launched, creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone is still finding new ways to expand his beloved farming sim. The next major milestone is Update 1.7, which will introduce two new marriage candidates, Clint and Sandy, alongside an entirely new farm type whose details...
Steam News
Stardew Valley 1.7's New Romances Make Its Forgotten Friendships Hard to Ignore
Clint and Sandy's upcoming romance routes are exciting, but Stardew Valley 1.7 might highlight why the games existing friendships need more attention.
Game Rant
Adventure Time Meets Stardew Valley In New 8/10 Open-World RPG
A new open-world RPG with 8/10 scores offers players a fine mix between Adventure Time’s quirky art style and Stardew Valley gameplay, and if you’re a fan of either, be sure to check it out. RPGs are one of the most beloved genres in gaming, as they have been around and evolving for decades on end....
Steam News
Stardew Valley Meets Pokémon In New Open-World Game With 10/10 Reviews
While the laundry list of games like Stardew Valley continues to blossom to ludicrous heights, the handful of titles even remotely resembling Pokémon, while certainly burgeoning, remains rather low. Sure, there have been a handful of prominent indies and prolific copycats, but not nearly enough,...
Steam News
Stardew Valley Meets Dungeons & Dragons In New RPG You Can Play Free Now
Stardew Valley has become synonymous with the cozy genre, its blend of soothing gameplay and compelling characters creating an immersive space one can't help but fall in love with, all while paving the way for games inspired by it. One simply cannot read about or play a modern cozy game without...
Steam News
Stardew Valley, Project Zomboid Collide In New Zombie RPG
Stardew Valley is a powerhouse for a reason. It's not just a genre revival; it's also a masterclass in making and supporting a game, paired with fantastic visuals, sound, and gameplay. It was fully formed out of the gate, but years of support helped ensure it remained beloved for years to come.
Steam News
Haunted Chocolatier Is Breaking Stardew Valley's Most Addictive Habit
Haunted Chocolatier might be taking a different approach from Stardew Valley, and that could be exactly what makes it worth waiting for.
Game Rant
New Steam Game is Stardew Valley Crossed With Skyrim, and It’s as Cool as It Sounds
Stardew Valley and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim are about as different as single-player games can get. The former is a cozy farming simulator full of romanceable NPCs and satisfying progression, while the latter is an open-world RPG packed with combat encounters, gear to collect, and detailed quests...
Steam NewsNew Steam Game is Stardew Valley Crossed With Skyrim, and It’s as Cool as It Sounds
A new cozy farming sim on Steam is one part Stardew Valley and two parts Skyrim.
Game Rant
Duskroot is a Stardew Valley-style game that's just had a big update on mobile
It's funny that after talking about Thrifty Business earlier today, we have another sort-of-management sim to talk about. Duskroot, a farming sim that draws heavy inspiration from the likes of Stardew Valley, is one to take a look at if the genre is your thing. Especially with a major new update...
Pocket Gamer
Haunted Chocolatier is still 'a town game', but it'll be more of an action RPG: 'It's for the people in Stardew Valley that go into the mines'
Farming dungeons, not gourds.
PC Gamer
New Open-World Game Is Like Pokemon Meets Stardew Valley, and It Has 10/10 Reviews
Wildaria is a brand-new, procedurally generated open-world game on Steam that lets players catch animals and use them in battle. While its creature-collecting mechanics are clearly inspired by Pokemon games, its art style and visuals may remind some players of Stardew Valley. Wildaria entered Steam...
Steam NewsNew Open-World Game Is Like Pokemon Meets Stardew Valley, and It Has 10/10 Reviews
A new open-world game on Steam earns rave reviews from players, making it a perfect pick for fans of Pokemon and Stardew Valley.
Game Rant
Eric Barone says "no one" is playing Haunted Chocolatier until he's ready
Not even Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone's partner Amber gets to play his new game Haunted Chocolatier yet. That's because the Stardew Valley creator doesn't feel like his sophomore effort is finished yet, and if you've ever eaten a Thanksgiving day turkey that needed more time in the oven, you'll...
Steam News
ConcernedApe Teases More Action-RPG Gameplay In Haunted Chocolatier: ‘It’s For The People In Stardew Valley That Go Into The Mines’
It'll still be what he calls a 'town game,' though
KotakuHaunted Chocolatier Will be “More of an Action RPG” Than Stardew Valley, Says ConcernedApe
Eric Barone also spoke about how he misses the development of Stardew Valley since he wasn't famous and expectations were low.
GamingBolt
Stardew Valley Dev Releases New Official Statement on Haunted Chocolatier
Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone details how Haunted Chocolatier plays and what type of Stardew player it's for.
Game Rant
Stardew Valley Creator Says His New Game Is "More Of An Action RPG"
"It's for the people in Stardew Valley that go into the mines". Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone has been working on his new game The Haunted Chocolatier for over four years now, and during a recent chat with GQ, he's provided a quick reminder about what fans can expect from the gameplay. While...
Nintendo Life
Stardew Valley creator is "struggling" with Haunted Chocolatier thanks to the precedent he accidentally set himself
As the gaming world watches and waits, Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone says he's feeling the pressure to ensure that the follow-up, Haunted Chocolatier, meets everyone's expectations. Speaking to GQ in a wide-ranging interview, Barone touches on how the creative process differs...
Steam NewsStardew Valley creator is "struggling" with Haunted Chocolatier thanks to the precedent he accidentally set himself
"I really want to recapture that feeling that I had when I was making Stardew Valley"
GamesRadar
Stardew Valley's Monster-Mash Cousin Sets New Release Date
Grave Seasons' new 2027 release date is cropping up again, as Perfect Garbage plans to launch its farm-sim horror game in spring.
Polygon
Stardew Valley Creator's Next Game Shows New Signs of Life
Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe says his next game, Haunted Chocolatier, will play differently than his first cozy farming sim.
Polygon
Haunted Chocolatier is for the Stardew Valley players who yearn for the mines, ConcernedApe says
Good news if you yearn for the mines in Stardew Valley – creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone says his long-awaited follow-up game Haunted Chocolatier is for you. In a new interview with GQ, Barone doubles down on an explanation he previously gave of Haunted Chocolatier – even though "it is still...
Steam NewsHaunted Chocolatier is for the Stardew Valley players who yearn for the mines, ConcernedApe says
Compared to Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe's next game is "more of an action RPG"
GamesRadar
Haunted Chocolatier 'More of an Action RPG' Compared to Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe Says
Eric Barone, aka ConcernedApe, has briefly discussed the difference between his all-conquering indie game Stardew Valley and his hotly anticipated follow-up, Haunted Chocolatier. Barone announced Haunted Chocolatier back in 2021, but amid ongoing work on his phenomenally successful Stardew Valley,...
Steam News
Haunted Chocolatier Is For “The People In Stardew Valley That Go Into The Mines”
Haunted Chocolatier, the second game from Stardew Valley creator, Eric Barone, has been in development for more than five years, having been announced in October 2021. While there's no official word on the Haunted Chocolatier release date, Barone has been discussing the development of the game,...
GameSpotHaunted Chocolatier 'More of an Action RPG' Compared to Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe Says
Eric Barone, aka ConcernedApe, has discussed the difference between his all-conquering indie game Stardew Valley and his hotly anticipated follow-up, Haunted Chocolatier.
IGNConcernedApe: Haunted Chocolatier is “more of an action RPG” than farming sim
Stardew Valley creator’s long-awaited next game Haunted Chocolatier has been a long time in the making not helped by the fact that ConcernedApe has always found ways to please fans and add in new elements to the excellent, Stardew Valley. While we don’t know much about the new game, ConcernedApe...
My Nintendo News
Stardew Valley creator's new game, Haunted Chocolatier, is "more of an action RPG" than farming sim
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone, has given a new interview - and finally revealed a little more information about his upcoming title, Haunted Chocolatier. In a wide-ranging interview with GQ, which tackles topics ranging from creative burnout to the importance of 'cosy gaming', Barone also slips...
Eurogamer
11 Replay Ideas to Make Stardew Valley Feel New Again
Stardew Valley begs to be replayed, though after hundreds of hours, what comes next? Here are the best Stardew Valley replay ideas and challenge runs.
Polygon
New Steam Game Is Like Stardew Valley Meets Don't Starve in Adventure Time
Good Heavens! is an open-world survival-crafting Steam game that plays like Stardew Valley and Don't Starve but looks like a wild episode of Adventure Time. Developed by the small indie team Nowhere Studios, Good Heavens! is set to launch in Steam Early Access on October 14, 2026.
Steam NewsNew Steam Game Is Like Stardew Valley Meets Don't Starve in Adventure Time
Fans of Stardew Valley and Don't Starve might want to check out this new open-world game on Steam that has serious Adventure Time vibes.
Game Rant
Stardew Valley Has Become a Bad Influence on Cozy Games
Stardew Valley helped define cozy games, but a decade of games following its formula has left the genre crowded and increasingly short on new ideas.
Game Rant
Studio Ghibli Meets Stardew Valley In This Relaxing City Builder
The Studio Ghibli aesthetic is so transcendently beautiful that it is no surprise that the indie gaming scene has elected to adopt it, with it perhaps best fitting the cozy farming sims akin to the equally captivating Stardew Valley. Of course, this was inevitable, as, having enraptured the minds...
Steam News
New Steam Life Sim Is Basically Stardew Valley, Pokemon, and Rune Factory Held in Perfect Balance
This new Steam game mixes Stardew Valley farming, Pokemon creature collecting, and Rune Factory dungeon crawling into one neatly balanced life sim.
Game Rant
8.7/10 Steam Game is Basically Horror Stardew Valley
A new Steam game is essentially a horror-themed take on a Stardew Valley-style game, and it has earned high review scores from critics. Stardew Valley is easily one of the most popular games that has ever released on Steam, and so it's no surprise that many other developers have taken direct...
Steam News8.7/10 Steam Game is Basically Horror Stardew Valley
A new Steam game is basically a horror version of Stardew Valley, and it is earning very high marks from critics and fans alike.
Game Rant
10 Years Later, Stardew Valley Is Finally Outgrowing Its Own Ending
Stardew Valley's 1.7 update could give longtime players more to do after marriage and family life, pushing its late game beyond old stopping points.
Game Rant
Stardew Valley Dev Delivers Official Update On Semi-Sequel Haunted Chocolatier
Stardew Valley's solo developer Eric Barone, better known as ConcernedApe, is a busy man. In addition to continued development on the Stardew Valley, which has spent a full decade receiving a long succession of major updates, he's also hard at work on his next game, Haunted Chocolatier. Stardew...
Steam News
Nivalis Nights dares to ask what if Cyberpunk 2077 met Dave the Diver and Stardew Valley? And for now at least I'm loving the answer
As I throw open the windows on my first day in Nivalis, breathing in the city's neon-streaked air and watching the smog roil across the blackened sky, my government-mandated AI automata informs me the district is in lockdown and a serial killer's on the loose. Five hours later, I've become...
Eurogamer
Graveyard Keeper 2 Takes The Best Part Of Stardew Valley And Somehow Makes It Much, Much Worse
Ocarina of Time's Navi has some new competition for the title of most annoying NPC in a video game; the entire cast of Graveyard Keeper 2
Kotaku
"Stardew Valley With a Serial Killer Game" Grave Seasons Finally Announces Release Date
Grave Seasons, the dark Stardew Valley-inspired farming sim, has finally been given an official release date.
Game Rant
Gorgeous New Farming Sim on Steam Looks Like a Fast-Paced Stardew Valley and Sims Hybrid
Cozy gamers are spoiled for choice as of late, as seemingly every week a new indie gem is unveiled. Steam is home to life simulation games that scratch the same itch as even the most niche spin-off of The Sims, multiple Stardew Valley-inspired projects are in development, and games like Disney...
Steam NewsGorgeous New Farming Sim on Steam Looks Like a Fast-Paced Stardew Valley and Sims Hybrid
Steam users with a fondness for The Sims or Stardew Valley (or both) will likely find something to appreciate about this upcoming game.
Game Rant
Discover The Stardew Valley GBC Demake You Can Play In Your Browser
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Retro Dodo
PS5 Officially Getting 9/10 Stardew Valley-Like Life Sim in October
A brand-new cozy life sim with serious Stardew Valley vibes is set to release on PlayStation 5, and it has already received promising reviews on PC.
Game Rant
New Open-World Stardew Valley-Like Life Sim Officially Coming to PS5
An open-world game with Stardew Valley vibes confirms its release on PlayStation 5, and fans of life sim games might want to start saving up.
Game Rant
ConcernedApe Makes Public Announcement for Stardew Valley's 1.7 Update
Stardew Valley 1.7 has been one of those updates where the lack of information has become part of the excitement, with developer ConcernedApe now revealing even more cryptic details about the update. Previously, ConcernedApe had confirmed that Stardew Valley's 1.7 update was in development, but...
Steam NewsConcernedApe Makes Public Announcement for Stardew Valley's 1.7 Update
Developer ConcernedApe publicly announces a few cryptic details for Stardew Valley's 1.7 update.
Game Rant
There are 39* Stardew Valley-shaped farm sims that are still planning to launch in 2026 and I have 234 hours** of gaming time remaining.
There are 39* Stardew Valley-shaped farm sims that are still planning to launch in 2026 and I have 234 hours** of gaming time remaining.
PC Gamer
New Stardew Valley-Like Game With a Dark Twist Is Getting Rave Reviews
A brand-new game called Graveyard Keeper 2, which has frequently been compared to Stardew Valley, has finally launched on multiple platforms, earning incredibly positive reviews across most of them. Stardew Valley fans are no strangers to games being described as a "replacement" for ConcernedApe's...
Steam NewsNew Stardew Valley-Like Game With a Dark Twist Is Getting Rave Reviews
One of the latest additions to the category of games like Stardew Valley receives incredibly positive reviews from fans across multiple platforms.
Game Rant
Stardew Valley 1.7 Gets Official Update From ConcernedApe
Stardew Valley fans think ConcernedApe is hinting at kids growing up, expanded Community Center and JojaMart paths, and more.
TheGamer