Fans ofStardew Valleywho adore the characters but might want a new type of game should check out this fan-made creation that’s drawing attention on Reddit. Many players have wondered how different the game would look if it followed one of the villagers, instead of the playable character, and this free game aspires to answer that very question.
Love in the Valleyis a dating simulator/visual novel set in the world ofStardew Valley, and userTobanche-Luzineihas sparked new interest in the game after sharing it to Reddit. The user speculated on the “Reversed Stardew Valley Experience” in regard to another post on X byNightlingBug, who described how funny it would be if the game wasn’t from the farmer’s perspective.Love in the Valleyis available onitch.io, developed by a group of fans of ConcernedApe’s work and led by IfThenCreate. Judging by the post’s recent traction, it seems like not many people have heard of this adorable parody.
Why You Should Play This Free Fan Game
In this game, you can choose to play as either Abigail or Sebastian and interact with the farmer and other villagers. As stated,the game is completely free to play, and doesn’t require any downloads.If you’re a fan ofStardew Valleyand have some free time on your hands, it’s a perfect way to spend a couple of hours. The game is relatively short and takes place over the span of afew days before the Flower Dance, so you won’t have to worry about majorly losing any progress. You can see the game in action via the video above, fromIfThenCreate.
All the residents of Pelican Town are beautifully in character, so if you’re a fan of the original game but find yourself getting bored with the same content, then you’ll definitely enjoy seeing everyone in a new light.There are a total of six endings, with Abigail and Sebastian having three each- a successful ending, a failure ending, and a secret ending. Though, of course, we’ll leave you to figure out those secrets for yourself!
Fan Games & Projects Help The Stardew Community Grow
There Are Lots Of Hidden Masterpieces You Should Look Out For
ConcernedApe, otherwise known as Eric Barone, has always welcomed and greatly supported fan games and mods,and even likes to play some himself. A recent example of the modding community going out of their way sawStardew Valleycollide withBaldur’s Gate 3,allowing players to marry their favorite vampire in more than one game. It’s not hard to see why Eric is so open to fan content when the community can produce gems like this, which keep people interested in the game - I’m a big fan of how the farmer was portrayed inLove in the Valley, and the entire project is very creative.
The art and music also deserve a lot of praise - artist credits are available on the itch.io page, and all the beloved residents of Pelican come across gorgeously in this new style. I would definitely recommend showing this project and everyone involved some love, as well as any other similar fangames you come across. TheStardew Valleycommunity is immensely talented, and it’s a shame that creations like these aren’t pushed out into the public eye more.
