Stardew Valleyis an adorable farming simulator that has become a staple of the “cozy” gaming genre, but it’s not always simple and relaxing. When picking up the game for the first time, you may not be prepared for the sheer amount of calculations and planning you’ll have to undergo to make your farm as successful as possible. Luckily, there’s a fun solution to this that can make your game a little easier.
I’ve recently discovered a freeStardew Valleyfan game calledStardewdle,and I’d encourage any fan to give it a try. True to its name,Stardewdlemixes the world ofStardewand the concept ofWordle. The result is interesting, and even if you’re a seasoned farmer,this game might prove that you don’t know quite as much as you thought.
Stardewdle Is More Than Just A Wordle “Clone”
It’s More Of A Memory Test Than A Word Guessing Game
Stardewdleis aWordle-inspired browser game created by two friends named Chris and Omar, who shared the project onReddit. It has been running for about two weeks and is already garnering hundreds of players per day.Despite its name and the game being described as being “Wordlefor crops,” it is far from just aWordleclone.
Instead of figuring out the word of the day letter-by-letter, the game requires you to guess a randomStardew crop based on its growth time, price, regrow-ability, type, and season, so you’ll need some experience to get the correct answer within six tries.When it comes to the price and growth time, you’ll see a little arrow icon to notify you whether your guess is too low or too high.If it points upwards, the value is too low, and vice versa.
Stardewdle Is A Fun But Tricky Daily Challenge
Playing It Regularly Can Make You A Better Stardew Valley Player
Stardewdlehas also recently become mobile-compatible, soyou can load it up anywhere you want for a simple and enjoyable way to spend a bit of time. It’s a great daily challenge for any fan ofStardew Valley, and can make your gameplay a bit smoother in the long run by making you constantly refresh your memory on the properties of certain crops. You’ll never have to worry aboutwhich crops are in seasonwhen you know them off the back of your hand.
On the title screen, you can choose to view the “collections,” which show you the values of all the crops you can choose from if you ever want to revise them.
Upon completion,you get to see how many players have managed to guess the crop throughout the day.The numbers show that it’s a lot harder than you might expect, with a rough 20% of players not being able to correctly guess the crop within six tries. If you have anyfriends who are alsoStardew Valleyfans,Stardewdleis something you can turn into a simple daily activity you can do together for some friendly competition.
Stardew Has Inspired Plenty Of Fan Games
Stardewdle Isn’t The First Stardew-Inspired Fan Game, And It Won’t Be The Last
ConcernedApe has always highly encouraged fan content,whether in the form of mods, fan games, artwork, or otherwise. There are plenty of other fan-made games that you can access freely from your browser, such asLove in the Valley,a short and cozy dating simulator that turns the concept ofStardewon its head.Love in the Valleyallows you to play as a member of Pelican Town, witnessing the arrival of a mysterious farmer.
If you like the look ofStardewdlebut your farming skills are a little rusty, there’s anotherWordle-inspiredStardew Valleyfan game calledPufferdle, which can test your knowledge of the different types of fish. This has a very similar set-up and categorizes the fish by their season, weather, time, and location. The main difference withPufferdleis that it’s less of a memory test, since you’ll see the properties of each fish by hovering over them. With these games and many others out there, there’s no shortage of talented creators in theStardew Valleycommunity worthy of your support.
Sources:Stardewdle, osid_54/Reddit (1,2),Pufferdle
