Haunted Chocolatier: Stardew Valley’s Haunted Sibling?

Jin Park
ILLUMINATION Gaming
3 min readMay 12, 2024

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Everything We Know About ConcernedApe’s Deliciously Spooky “Haunted Chocolatier”

Concerned Ape // www.hauntedchocolatier.net

Eric Barone, better known by his moniker ConcernedApe, took the gaming world by storm with his charming farming simulator, Stardew Valley. The game’s addictive blend of life simulation, RPG elements, and heartwarming characters captured the hearts of millions, solidifying Barone as a master of creating immersive, feel-good experiences. Now, the indie developer is brewing up something new and decidedly different: Haunted Chocolatier.

A Hauntingly Sweet Premise

In Haunted Chocolatier, you step into the shoes of a chocolatier who sets up shop in a haunted castle. While the premise may seem like a quirky departure from the sunny fields of Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe assures fans that the core spirit of community building and exploration remains intact. However, this time around, there’s a dash of spooky flavor and a greater emphasis on combat.

What We Know So Far:

  • Genre: Action-RPG simulation with a focus on running a chocolate shop.
  • Setting: A haunted castle and its surrounding town.
  • Gameplay: Gathering ingredients, crafting chocolates, interacting with townsfolk and ghosts, combat with shields and stuns.

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Jin Park
ILLUMINATION Gaming

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