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Ever heard of Haunted Chocolatier? Yeah, me too. It’s got this buzz like it’s the indie world’s GTA 6 or something, which is kind of hilarious if you think about it. Anyway, it’s this quirky game where – get this – you’re a candy maker chilling in a haunted castle. Like a ghostly candy Willy Wonka, sorta? I can’t even keep a plant alive, so I respect that hustle. Okay, maybe I digress.
So you’re making candy, but there’s more – there’s, like, exploring to do. It’s spooky but comfy, like if Halloween met one of those cozy coffee shop playlists on loop. Eric Barone, the dude who’s making this game, is flying solo and says it’s gonna take a minute before we can lose ourselves in this candy-land adventure. Major bummer, I know. Meanwhile, though, there are other games that might just scratch that itch.
Now, where was I? Oh, right! Games to kill time with. Obvious pick: Stardew Valley. You’ve probably heard of it – created by Eric Barone too, by the way. It’s like Haunted Chocolatier’s older sibling, with all its charm and pixel-perfect vibes. Stardew keeps getting new updates, so there’s always something fresh. It’s like the game that refuses to retire – and I’m here for it.
Oh, and don’t sleep on Strange Horticulture. This one’s all about plants and eerie mysteries – you’re this Horticulturist in a small shop where oddball characters just keep showing up. Who knew plants could be so mysterious?
Then there’s Cult of the Lamb. It isn’t your run-of-the-mill life sim. Picture this: you’re leading a cute little cult, with cartoonish graphics hiding some pretty dark humor. It’ll keep you entertained and maybe a little unsettled, but hey, that’s the fun, right?
But wait, there’s Cozy Grove too. Imagine Animal Crossing but with more ghosts. You’re in a haunted forest, just vibing and helping spirit buddies. Nothing like befriending a few friendly phantoms to pass the time.
And finally, Dredge. Ever thought fishing would be boring? Well, toss in some sea monsters, and suddenly it’s not so dull anymore. You’re a fisherman trying to get by while avoiding being something’s fish food. Intrigued? You should be. It’s like dipping your toes in spookiness while balancing on the edge of a cute sim.
So, yeah, loads to dive into while waiting for that elusive Haunted Chocolatier launch day. Who knows when that’ll be? I’ll just be here, attempting (and failing) at keeping tabs on my plants.
