Summary
One passionateStardew Valleyfan has built a gingerbread house modeled after the Stardrop Saloon from the farming sim game. InStardew Valley, Stardrop Saloon is a key spot in Pelican Town.
More than eight years after its initial release, indie developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone’sStardew Valleyis showing no signs of stopping. At the time of writing, over 100K users continue to play the pixel art title on a daily basison Steam alone, which is a testament to the game’s undying popularity and longevity. ConcernedApe has also kept the patches and updates coming, adding fresh content to the game as well as fixing issues like therecently-resolved crash that plaguedStardew Valleyon Xbox.
Among all the locations found in the game, Pelican Town is where a crucial number of characters and activities are available. Within Pelican Town, the Stardrop Saloon—owned by Gus—is a point of interest that houses various interactive objects, from arcade machines to a jukebox. Recently, one talented fan recreated this memorable place in gingerbread form. Reddit user burset225 shared a snapshot of theirStardew Valley-inspired gingerbread house created as part of their annual Christmas festivities. The post depicted a Stardrop Saloon-like structure made out of confectionary, starting from slabs of gingerbread for the walls of the saloon to an arrangement of chocolate bars for the roof. Moreover, the detailing for the notice board text and the green vine growing on the wall was evidently done using different colors of frosting. Additionally, gummies and biscuit sticks seem to have been used for portraying the windows and the door ofStardew Valley’s Stardrop Saloon, respectively.
Burset225’s elaborate dessert received appreciation from otherStardew Valleyfans in the game’s namesake subreddit. While an enthusiastic comment said, “Excellent execution!!,” another one simply stated that they “love” the dedicated fan’s work. Commending the detailed nature of the custom gingerbread house, one user said, “The frosting font is a vibe.” As is expected around this time of the year, burset225’s Stardrop Saloon gingerbread house is one among many Christmas-oriented fan creations going viral in the gaming community. Previously, aPokemonfan’s themed Christmas Tree decorationshad caught the attention of other fans.
WithStardew Valleyapproaching its ninth-year anniversary in 2025, players are getting increasingly excited about ConcernedApe’s next project. First announced in 2021,Haunted Chocolatieris a forthcoming gamethat will put players into the shoes of a confectionary store owner living in a town infested with ghosts.
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You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
