How Stardew Valley Could Benefit from a Prequel

While many hope Stardew Valley could someday receive a well-deserved sequel, the slice-of-life farming sim could benefit much more from a prequel exploring its already rich and mysterious history. Released at a time when indie games garnered plenty of attention and support from players, Stardew Valley has since become a fan favorite through its distinctive style, open-ended game design, and the influences of cult classics like Harvest Moon. So though developer ConcernedApe is currently working on Haunted Chocolatier, fans are still interested in seeing a Stardew Valley sequel and perhaps eventually becoming a long-term series.