ConcernedApe is the alias of Eric Barone, an American video game developer renowned for his solo work on Stardew Valley, a farming simulation game that has garnered widespread acclaim since its 2016 release. Based in Seattle, Washington, Barone undertook the entire development process himself, including programming, art, and music composition. The game’s success has led to its availability on multiple platforms, with Barone assuming full publishing responsibilities by March 2022. Building on this success, he announced his next project, Haunted Chocolatier, in 2021, which is currently in development and promises to blend simulation gameplay with action role-playing elements.
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ConcernedApe is the moniker of Eric Barone, a solo game developer based in Seattle, WA.
He is best known for creating Stardew Valley, a critically acclaimed farming simulation game released in 2016.
Barone developed Stardew Valley entirely on his own, handling all aspects from coding to composing its soundtrack.
In 2021, he announced his next project, Haunted Chocolatier, an upcoming simulation game with action role-playing elements.
As of March 2022, Barone has taken over as the sole publisher of Stardew Valley across all digital platforms.
