Software:Haunted Chocolatier
| Haunted Chocolatier | |
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| Developer(s) | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher(s) | ConcernedApe |
| Engine | MonoGame[1] |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Genre(s) | Simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Haunted Chocolatier is a planned chocolatier simulation video game by ConcernedApe, the developer of Stardew Valley. As of January 2026,[update] the game is in development but has no set release date.
Gameplay
Haunted Chocolatier is a simulation game[2] with action role-playing elements. The player's character runs a confectionery store. The player collects ingredients to make chocolate confections while also interacting with town locals and ghosts.[3] The player can pursue romantic relationships with non-player characters and can customize the layout of their store.[2]
In combat, the player can use weapons and shields to block and deflect attacks.[3]
Development
Eric Barone, known professionally as ConcernedApe, began to develop Haunted Chocolatier in 2020,[3] following his hit game Stardew Valley. He planned a similar solo development process in which he would make everything on his own.[4] He announced the game with a gameplay trailer in October 2021 and launched a promotional website.[3] He is simultaneously collaborating on another unannounced game.[4]
Haunted Chocolatier and Stardew Valley share a similar pixel art style[2] and are expected to share some connection.[5] Haunted Chocolatier has a different aesthetic, with a haunted castle and ghosts, but Barone wanted the game to be "uplifting and life-affirming" and does not consider the subject matter to be negative.[3]
On October 3, 2023, Barone uploaded several images of Haunted Chocolatier to Twitter in honor of reaching one million followers on the platform.[6] In December 2024, he stated that development of the game was still ongoing, though it had been paused in 2024 as he worked on a major Stardew Valley update.[7]
As of January 2026,[update] no release date for the game has been publicly announced.[3] Barone, who is self-publishing the title, says he intends to bring the game to multiple platforms, but has not committed to any specific platforms besides PC.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "F.A.Q.". https://www.hauntedchocolatier.net/faq/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Morton, Lauren (2022-02-02). "Haunted Chocolatier: everything we know about the followup to Stardew Valley" (in en). PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/haunted-chocolatier-trailers-characters-release-date/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Wald, Heather (January 21, 2026). "Haunted Chocolatier: Everything we know about the Stardew Valley creator's next game" (in en). GamesRadar. https://www.gamesradar.com/haunted-chocolatier-guide/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Grodt, Jill (2022-01-17). "Aftermath Of Success: Stardew Valley, Darkest Dungeon, And Valheim" (in en). Game Informer. https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/01/17/aftermath-of-success-stardew-valley-darkest-dungeon-and-valheim. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ↑ Radulovic, Petrana (2022-06-27). "Haunted Chocolatier will have some connection to Stardew Valley" (in en-US). Polygon. https://www.polygon.com/23185147/stardew-valley-haunted-chocolatier-connection-releated-developer.
- ↑ Barone, Eric [@ConcernedApe] (October 3, 2023). "Thanks for 1 million followers 👍here's a few Haunted Chocolatier images". https://twitter.com/ConcernedApe/status/1709377096802566338.
- ↑ Nightingale, Ed (December 5, 2024). "Stardew Valley creator confirms he's back working on next project, Haunted Chocolatier". Eurogamer. https://www.eurogamer.net/stardew-valley-creator-confirms-hes-back-working-on-next-project-haunted-chocolatier.
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