Deltarune, Toby Fox’s episodic spiritual follow-up to Undertale, has two more chapters already set for release with the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch on June 5, 2025. If Eric Barone’s Haunted Chocolatier joins too on the new console, Switch 2 could achieve that ideal balance of contrasting indie games once again. Since Stardew Valley was in development for about four years before release, Haunted Chocolatier might still not be out for another year. However, with so many games currently working through Switch 2 issues, it could end up launching right around the time it becomes a smooth sail for all.
Both Deltarune and Haunted Chocolatier come from indie developers, where the former is a more intense and story-driven game, and the latter is a cozy and magical life simulation. Not only that, but both are direct spiritual successors to two of the most influential indie games ever made. Therefore, with Deltarune already set to generate maximum traction out of Switch 2’s launch, Haunted Chocolatier is likely to follow sooner or later.
Haunted Chocolatier Needs its Own Version of Stardew Valley's Most Useful Item
Haunted Chocolatier and Stardew Valley certainly have their differences, but both games should feature the farming simulator's most useful item.
Both Games Would Benefit From Nintendo’s New Virtual Game Card Feature
Deltarune’s community thrives on decoding arcane clues, pursuing answers amid cryptic references and sudden tonal shifts, and Barone’s audience revels in discovering hidden synergies in a laid-back way. Hosting both titles fuels that synergy, and thanks to Switch 2’s new virtual game card features, the games would automatically get rubberbanded beyond their core demographics.
It also helps that both developers have built massive goodwill thanks to Undertale and Stardew Valley becoming phenomena for Switch 1. Their follow-ups, therefore, naturally carry a lot of anticipation, and placing them both on Nintendo’s next console would be another indie power punch.
Deltarune and Haunted Chocolatier Could Be Opposites That Strengthen Each Other
Even though both games offer very different experiences, that contrast might be exactly what indie fans need. It’s easy for the ConcernedApe fanbase to imagine Haunted Chocolatier thriving on Switch 2 because the game is expected to add more action, combat, and a spooky twist to Stardew Valley, and it still should be easy to pick up and enjoy in both short bursts or longer sessions — perfect for handheld play on the go.
Deltarune, on the other hand, is already halfway through its saga, with Deltarune Chapters 1 and 2 out and more on the way, giving it built-in momentum. Its deeper story and more structured progression invite players to settle in and pay attention instead, and that’s well-suited for docked play. For indie fans, having both options side by side, therefore, would just make things better.
Stardew Valley and Undertale Paved the Way for What’s Next
Few indie games have had the kind of cultural impact that Stardew Valley and Undertale have achieved. One offered players a peaceful, endlessly replayable farming sim with emotional depth, and the other was a genre-bending RPG full of heart, humor, and unforgettable characters. Both titles not only thrived on the original Switch but also helped define what indie success could look like on consoles.
Now, with Haunted Chocolatier in development and Deltarune carrying the respective torch through, the devs once again have a chance to utilize Switch 2 and continue that legacy. That said, some fans have raised concerns about Deltarune's save data potentially not transferring from Switch 1 to Switch 2 due to broader backward compatibility issues, though at this point, those worries remain speculative.
- Developer(s)
- ConcernedApe
- Publisher(s)
- ConcernedApe
- Engine
- MonoGame
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Haunted Chocolatier is an upcoming adventure game from Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe (Eric Barone). The game is currently set to feature a lush explorable world, chocolate making and cooking, a spooky theme, and more. There is currently no release date or time period for the game.
- Genre(s)
- Adventure, Simulation
