Regardless of its easy mechanics and SNES-like aesthetics (or maybe as a result of of them), Stardew Valley is likely one of the most beloved indie video games to come back out lately. As such, followers have been eager on whether or not developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone can comply with this with the upcoming sport, Haunted Chocolatier.

Not a lot is thought about their subsequent venture, however Barone lately posted a picture from the brand new title. It doesn’t present a lot, nevertheless it’s a form of tease, and it’s giving individuals Stardew Valley vibes.

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— ConcernedApe (@ConcernedApe) September 5, 2023

That includes the visible model of ConcernedApe’s magnum opus, the screenshot reveals an unnamed, wizened man who says they had been “simply having probably the most horrible dream.” Underneath this picture on Twitter, some have commented that it reminds them of Grandpa from Stardew Valley. One individual theorized that the brand new sport is about in the identical universe and Grandpa has gifted a chocolate store as an alternative of a farm.

He’s not lifeless, he’s simply sleeping

We don’t know an incredible deal about Haunted Chocolatier, apart from you’ll be working a confectionary place. It’s additionally going for that Harvest Moon-inspired look, which labored out properly for Stardew.

Alongside the brand new venture, Barone can be engaged on replace 1.6 for Stardew Valley, so it’s clearly going to be a busy time for them. We could not hear concerning the new sport for some time longer.

Nonetheless, that doesn’t cease individuals from asking when the brand new replace for Stardew is prone to drop. The developer says they “don’t need any stress,” so we’ll all should be slightly affected person earlier than we hear additional particulars about Haunted Chocolatier.