They Made a Stardew Valley Horror Game and it's Actually Terrifying

Welcome to Pumpkin Panic! A stardew valley horror game that was 100x more terrifying than I expected. I would love to see more of this game! ENJOY!
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[@Insym]

If you want to play the game yourself you can find it here: bilalaika.itch.io/pumpkin-panic

[@jeremyhall2727]

Thank you

[@BunkySpewer]

Too bad there are only 2 games listed by the creator so far.

[@pickmixgamer]

I did try to but when I downloaded it the game did not come on not sure why as I followed the instructions

[@KathiaCR-ng8nh]

😊❤hi

[@pickmixgamer]

Hi :)@@KathiaCR-ng8nh

[@esceneknausicalci]

The first hostile encounter with that violin horror stinger was so unnerving.

[@CreatorProductionsOriginal]

fr tho

[@heccers1998]

Its also got the kitchen nightmares sound effect too thats fucking amazingly hilarious and terrifying😭

[@thememeguy3477]

What!?

[@moji3812]

Right

[@isoqob]

@@heccers1998 i read your comment as soon as I heard it and started laughing my ass off 😭

[@Bilalaika]

Hey, I'm the developer! Thank you so much for playing, the video was so cool! I'm happy you liked the game so much :)

[@Math1ussss]

Amazing game, sir!

[@dilucsama2989]

Yeah great game

[@TJBlackHearted]

Cool 👍

[@MM-jf1me]

It's a beautiful game and looks like a ton of fun to play -- very well done!

[@Jawtrick]

Bro, this game is so much fun. We need moar! >:D

[@SasukeTheCursed]

This would be an interesting idea. A more hostile and creepy version of Stardew Valley but extended out to be just as long. I would actually be very genuinely interested in something like that

[@SRGSUNSET]

there are some mods like that but you might have to change configs like 80% for bosses to spawn and allow monsters to spawn everywhere, horror reskin, and dangerous monsters (monster damage and health are multiplied)

[@SRGSUNSET]

ghost town is a creepy mod... it makes all villagers ghost while hiding the corpse of villagers around the map (in configs)

[@ahelsitaev]

Did you check out Graveyard Keeper already ? It's not totally the Stardew setting but similar

[@LyrictheFilthyCasual]

Seconding the rec for Graveyard Keeper. Such a fun game!!

[@ryan-levy]

Have you heard of Lakeview Valley? It's the spiritual successor of Lakeview Cabin Collection and it's basically a farming + murder simulator with the same open world gameplay as Stardew.

[@Thrythlind]

I think the other benefit to opening the other doors is that it gives you places to farm in different points and prevents the deer from always wandering to a single farm.

[@treetrunk159]

I love that this game uses the dramatic violin sound from like every reality tv show 😂

[@silvervixen2491]

Straight out of kitchen nightmares

[@IdentifiantE.S]

The compositor is a Genius

[@Nombrenooriginal]

Is the freaking kitchen nightmare sound effect but more deep 💀

[@toasterblep1643]

The Hell’s Kitchen sound effect was made using a thing known as a waterphone look it up it’s really cool!

[@wilkey6528]

Challenge: Play this game again, but you have to unlock every key, seed, upgrade, every fish decoration, and all clothing items before you can purchase any wheels.

[@LyrictheFilthyCasual]

I'm so happy that the Not Deer got a starring role in a game

[@beaniebaby7725]

I'm actually curious to hear more, whats a haint?

[@LyrictheFilthyCasual]

​@@beaniebaby7725 Honestly it's really tough to get the older folks in appalachia to talk about it because it's one of those "using it's name summons it" oogie-boogies, but one storyteller I heard saidthe name "haint" came from the fact that "it haint alive, but it haint quite dead." which I absolutely LOVE, because that tracks with how the old folks talk and how they name things. I've also hear that the name comes from an alternate spelling of the word "haunt" which.. Just as likely, but so much less fun. They like trying to get into your house, but mainly hang out in the woods. Defenses against them include shutting all doors and windows after dark, drawing curtains, and painting doors and windowsills blue. The blue is to trick the haint that it's approaching water, and they can't cross water. (That bit gives off the same vibes of that Chinese hopping vampire, there they just make their doorjams a couple of inches tall so it can't hop over it) I'm not really an expert in the folklore, jsut someone who was raised in rural appalachia, so my knowledge is honestly spotty.

[@beaniebaby7725]

@@LyrictheFilthyCasual oh wow that's insanely neat! Thank u for sharing what u know, I love hearing about these types of things

[@kaylastewart7883]

Appalachian folklore is so funny and so scary at the same time. It's always named the most generic, straightforward shit but the tales they tell about them are so bone chilling. The Lights is another spooky one.

[@LyrictheFilthyCasual]

That's legitimately part of why I love the not-deer so much. I mean, it's probably literally the same as a skinwalker if we're being honest. I've seen plenty of instances of skinwalkers being represented by deer imagery. (Hence why I brought up Appalachian folklore on this video at all, I saw that deer and immediately thought "it's a not-deer! My people! I feel seen!" I also figured, since the game has not-deer that the running creature that you have to hide from in the house is a haint.) Then the people of Appalachia encountered these things and didn't bother to study it as close and just sort of made up their minds that "whatever the hell that thing that looks mostly like a deer is, it's definitely not a deer. Stay away from it." But in retrospect after looking through the comments the not-deer in the game was probably intended to be a skinwalker, and the sprinting creature likely either a wendigo or the rake. So the part of me that got all happy at a horror game showing Appalachian folklore cryptids had sort of evaporated.

[@areolata]

I saw this on stream and Insym trying to "pet" the deer nearly made me choke on my soda. That was so damn hilarious. I really think this game could be easily padded out into a longer experience. You could have a complete shipwreck which requires increasingly more costly parts to fully rebuild (planks first, then gears, etc). The first few days could be safe, then add only the crawling monster for a few days, then add in the clown, then add in the deer, then maybe add into a couple more monsters/stages that make the nights increasingly harder as you try to rebuild the ship and escape. I think this could easily get pushed into an enjoyable 3-4 hr experience.

[@EL-ql2fc]

I saw the developer here in the comments pitch it to them

[@pandascanrun]

Or mabe entirely new monsters as well?

[@cardescomedioses3674]

Imo it lasts as long as it should to not lose the scare factor, by the time you learn all the monster's guimmicks and solutions you take almost no time to win and leave, so you keep a fluid thrilling experience, something easy that might add to the experience is an extra difficulty where it is perma night, it's the same but just that might add a lot of paranoia

[@fr34k09]

I love how he didn't acknowledged that a crow was bossing around 😂

[@MagmaSunflower]

18:27 32:23 I never thought I'd be so scared of a deer.💀 If in real life a deer appeared out of nowhere in front of me, and it was still night, I would freak out and run like crazy.

[@sluggo562]

Graveyard keeper is a neat horror themed stardew valley game. I say themed because it's not scary, it's just morbid. However it's a fantastic game, I think better and longer than stardew valley.

[@Ariplaygames]

Is not longer than stardew, I finished GK in almost a full weekend of playing lol Stardew Ive been playing for years and still find stuff to do, you just have to be creative. But GK is definitely a really good game!

[@Akyomi]

GK is too much of a grindy mess for me

[@marcostorres5373]

this game is also getting a sequel from what I've heard, I am really excited to get to play it too!

[@BloodFox49]

No sequel planning yet from my understanding, the dev stated he’s still planning on expanding on this game for a while longer first. 😊 if you have more info please share!!

[@StrangeAuthors]

Jumpscare Timestamps: 3:45 Creepy Crawler 7:53 Creepy Crawler 9:19 Demon well 10:12: Clown 11:15 Creepy Crawler 12:25 Death clown 13:45 🎵 17:47 Creepy Crawler 17:58 Demon doppelganger 18:26 Skinwalker deer 18:46 Creepy Crawler 21:43 🎵 26:03 Creepy Crawler 30:08 🎵 31:03 Demon well 33:28 🎵 37:25 🎵 37:47 Cursed fish 40:57 🎵 43:53 Creepy noise 44:51 🎵

[@justachillguy197]

Your a real one bro

[@StrangeAuthors]

@@justachillguy197 I gotchu

[@caramel2549]

Thank you

[@rarescevei8268]

That is a Not-Deer not a skinwalker

[@synithracc2409]

As someone who is dangerously paranoid you have no idea how important comments like these are to me. They are a genuine comfort to keep me calm

[@misad6308]

No. No what. Just "The hell is that noize." Also noticed that there's a stinger that plays when the creature leaves. It's unnerving, but that's actually a safe sound!

[@OhSweetNeptune9]

The ghost under the bed gave me a heart attack, especially since it was with the skin walker around

[@KaihanDTuna]

"I'm gonna focus on my cucumber" Nice choice of words there insym 😂

[@Akakikukaku]

That crawling creature reminded me of : *In robotic voice* "M O R T I S"

[@datalore3841]

This game would be so cool as a full game, but understand that its likely just one person working on it

[@MyPokebros]

God the deer reminds me of FAITH. The deers would freak me out as I thought they'd turn into that monster

[@cukuceral]

I will always say this, Insym has little instinct to live lmao

[@kiratheusagiisworkshop5266]

Yeah I was shrieking when he walked up to the clown and accepted the balloon like SIR, HAVE YOU NOT WATCHED IT?! 😂

[@suiseivirus1613]

He is a phasmophobia pro after all. Zero survival instinct

[@MM-jf1me]

Beautiful art style and the gameplay looks really fun! The deer transforming and attacking was so shocking when I was watching the VOD you posted a few days ago. Could the deer be locked out of the planting area by closing the gates?

[@ShianaShiana.MetalGoddess]

Around a month ago once I saw the horror creature in the game Pumpkin Panic, I said Oooh Insym has to play this! I'm glad you had fun!! Also, nice deer thumbnail!

[@justanotheranimeguy]

Honestly, the game looks awesome. And on top of that has a great art style.

[@HollyWoomy]

I really enjoyed watching this game!!! Every time you think you've seen every creepy thing and got into a loop, something new seemed to appear/happen. Really well done, especially for a free game!

[@UnfriendlyFire]

I wonder if there’s any mods that makes Stardew Valley a horror game? That would be an interesting one for me to check out!

[@brynrivenes5080]

There is a mod that makes all the villagers ghosts and you can find their bodies around town. That's really the only one I know of though

[@namelessnavnls8060]

Love how my and Insym's observations were the complete opposites of each other. I immediately noticed the cue for when the violin monster thingy went away. It was that eerie, short string of music that intensified quickly before going away. It's pretty common in certain horror games or videos. But then Insym noticed the 3 candles in the house going out, causing the shadow monster to crawl out from under the bed. I completely missed that. Haha.

[@TheLawlessRogue]

Omg, I'm so glad you mentioned how the graphics looked similar to Don't Starve. It's a franchise that I sincerely enjoy and it's so nice seeing 2D elements in 3D

[@issimo5158]

I’d love to see this at a more subtle and longer format

[@rarescevei8268]

The dev said that the game will be expanded with new levels and threats

[@ameliamos]

everyone was saying this games like stardew valley but im so happy that theres also people that get dont starve vibes from that game bc i loved watching people play it as a kid! love the vid btw whenever i wanna watch someone play a scary game ik ull make a video on it

[@catflower_queen7497]

I loved that you stopped to get the fish before escaping.

[@PoroLover512]

40:10 stupid crow made my soul leave my body

[@seurn7801]

I would LOVE LOVE to see you start a stardew valley and dont starve series 🥰🥰

[@GladoreFR]

Fun drinking game: take a shot every time Stardew valley is mentioned :^)

[@cptn.penguin902]

A really interesting concept and god knows I love a good exponential "number go up" mechanic

[@apharys8921]

I had to play this one myself, it's great. Would love to see more of it. My main issue was with the deer. I had a couple runs where I ran in the house to hide from the violin monster then the deer sat in front of my door until the candles burned out. That was lame. I really liked how every upgrade felt useful especially getting move speed by night 1 to find the clowns easier and lantern upgrades by night 2 to see the deer better. Getting just enough water capacity and fill speed to minimize downtime was very satisfying. I did end up ignoring most of the plots and went all-in on cucumbers, I could see how they'd be useful to avoid the deer but they're not necessary with fish and pick-ups plus plants grow so fast you don't really have the time (or water) to manage multiple plots. Everything felt pretty well balanced, a little on the easy side once you figure it out which is nice with how punishing deaths are. Great game! 👍

[@Spooky_Platypus]

Hey there. I just wanted to say thank you for doing what you do. I lost my dad in November and my mom passed last Friday. It’s been pretty rough for me and watching your videos is the only thing that can take my mind off being sad. So thank you for all the entertaining uploads, for just being yourself in them and for the laughter during the hard times.

[@beth6329]

aww, i hope your doing ok and i give you my condolences, insym also defo has that effect on people ❤

[@CarHubOrgg]

My thoughts are with you im sorry or your loss

[@Mat-ky5gr]

The slowed down violin sound is so funny. I can’t not think of kitchen nightmares or something lol.

[@lordmangoose1294]

8:32 hells kitchen💀

[@lazarskiy]

I love how KZbin casually put this video in Stardew Valley category

[@danielhamade6023]

Hi, i know you just said that you are bad at dont starve but PLS make dont starve vids

[@theforumcat]

Oh man that would be so good

[@medic_gaming]

The world where Don't starve and Stardew valley got a child:

[@mrsandman8586]

I played it a few weeks ago and I genuinely loved it and I hope the dev expands on the game

[@odinulveson9101]

Alot of classic violin "njeeeeEEE" string dragging sounds. Used right it brings fright! 😁

[@lucielm]

That little chime at the end though, you can tell when it's safe to roam.

[@azzzmodeus_]

my genuine reaction whenever violin sounding dude comes goes along these lines: "Eeahhheeheheeheshereee"

[@dr.aotumurasaki2138]

Insym: Isn't there, like, an SCP deer or somethin'? Me: You're thinking of SCP-2845!

[@ladydovedove2240]

the dude in twitch chat who said "pack it up guys farms haunted" is the best person lol

[@poopenlicht6448]

I'm glad you mentioned Harvest Moon, because I get total Harvest Moon vibes from this game!

[@kjay0315]

I was pleasantly surprised how fun this game was to just watch!! Definitely excited for a full game!!

[@Pally-Main]

3:31 is the best ad this game could ever ask for

[@zaimanity8893]

OG Harvest Moon is now called Story of Seasons. New Harvest Moon is developed by Natsume, the original publisher. The games aren't as good imo, but they're still cute.

[@ryniepan3038]

I would 100% watch Insym Stardew Valley play throughs

[@aggroblu9753]

game with farming: exists everyone: It's stardew valley!

[@kassidyestabrooks9880]

"How do the plants grow at night?" your lamp light probably

[@noup_san]

Stardew valley + don't starve It looks like a combination of those two

[@starlight4649]

Lead through the mist Of the milk light of moon All that is lost, is revealed Our long bygone burdens Mere echoes of the spring But where have we gone, and where shall we end If dreams can't come true, then why not pretend? This is a long, lame way of saying this reminds me of over the garden wall

[@inktonythekaonashigaster6631]

Oh, how the gentle winds Beckon through the leaves As autumn colors fall Dancing in a swirl Of golden memories The loveliest lies of all No no, I find it lovely.

[@darrelsam419]

It did give me Over the Garden Wall vibes too. :D Which reminds me it's about time for my yearly watch of OTGW, it's fun to watch it every autumn.

[@souper7152]

i remember hearing about this game yesterday, really excited for future content

[@rita8274]

The realistic little screams made this enjoyable, everyone sounds high pitched when skin walkers are nearby.

[@thatcherrycat1198]

That skin walker jump scare got me

[@blastoff3356]

It’s wildly funny to me that the violin monster will slam itself against the door when it sees you go inside. Like calm down bro

[@reisakumasgf]

you should make a stardew valley play through where you try to get perfection!

[@MySharif1]

Somehow, the Artstyle of this game reminds me of the horror game called "Knock Knock", which was centered around clocks, and ghosts in a weird house.

[@feather9115]

This is such a cute little Halloween game. Saving this one for October

[@jaymelo6153]

Yeah, there's a SCP called "Not Deer" that's a little similar to the deer of this game. It is the only SCP that ever managed to make me genuinely scared

[@FuckYTHandles]

It's Don't Starvedew Valley

[@DrrZed]

"Who needs to carry more seeds?" *later* "You can only carry 5 seeds at a time"

[@someone2447]

Good game but the The Hell's Kitchen violin sound effect is so funny

[@Darkchromium]

If you like stardew valley, you should try Sun Haven and or Coral Island. Different types of farming sim games but both have their own great appeal. Sun Haven adds in RPG aspects, looks good, and has a good story line to it. Coral island looks really pretty and diving underwater to clean up reefs is fun.

[@mathiaswilhelm1902]

I know lake view valley is merging “lake view cabin” and star dew valley” but that game is pretty eerie but it doesn’t really take it self too seriously

[@Ariplaygames]

Its kinda crazy how he keeps saying that Stardew´s money maker is fishing. Honestly it only gives good money in the very beginning. Crops are still king lol

[@LightwithinDarkness]

Whenever the monster Leaves and that music plays I can see Gordon Ramsey just standing there disappointed “you donkey!”

[@midjelly8837]

9:22 Him: *plays scary game* Also him: "Why do they make this game so scary?"

[@mobius152bob6]

"stay away from the deer! Why are you deer (there)" xD

[@davidci]

I've been wanting a game like this for so long!

[@gabbyk1391]

I love that night is actually dark.

[@noodles9244]

Watching this live was so good omg ❤️❤️❤️ keep it up insym!

[@eternalmiasma5586]

Reminds me of that old mystery of the evil farming game, a game people looked for for years only to find out a t was just a skit in a vinesauce stream

[@vitoarmstrong-merlo9005]

Wsg Insym big fan. May I request a Stardew Valley let's play/game play? I really appreciate watching you play some chill games from time to time ^^. Besides that keep up the good work !

[@ryanhurst6882]

"The reward is not dying. That is the reward." Boy does that sum up 90% of the shit we have to do in life.

[@skedizzle]

Another addition to my favorite series: Blank and it's TERRIFYING

[@chloesantos8637]

I really like the style of this game! And the music! It's sick!

[@cheaire]

the way he farms hurt me so damn much like the all over the place planting route

[@1ightningstormOfficial]

The deer is like that immortal snail thing

[@Shockwave1794]

God he needs to play Dark Wood, he'd love it

[@strongerthanever2039]

Yt even tagged this as stardew valley lmao

[@sleepyproduction7166]

‘It’s the scariest game I played even though it’s 2-D graphics’ bro I jumped twice in the beginning of fear and hunger termina. If it’s done right, it can be scary af

[@DFTT367]

What an awesome video! Love your content as I enjoy watching you get scared, I’m too much of a wuss 😂

[@LeeC24535]

Idk what it is but I just found your channel recently and i’m addicted to watching your videos of playing scary games… keep up the good work.

[@0_base1]

This is so cool! thanks for playing it! was fun to watch :)

[@ZeroZillions]

Oh man the game style is like 'One Hour One Life'

[@rintheorder]

I tried to find this game since forever, and your recommendation popped out.

[@EveTheRaviolo]

Actually fun to watch, his strats made me so anxious all the time haha. Also i really love the game's artstyle

[@creepermods4641]

Oh yes, for the Halloween!

[@froximussx4093]

I need this as a full game on steam. Would pay a pretty penny for it for sure!

[@Markgaarden]

3:49 that my friend is a skinwalker

[@Maude_T]

Really love the automnal vibe of this game, makes it work so well with the violins sounds that are SO creepy

[@Yellowist_Highlighter]

Minecraft realistic deer: 🦌 *when the deer has enough breeding:*

[@amandaduckett3093]

God I kinda want to play this but I don't think I could handle it I'm such a coward it looks so pretty though!!! It's like stardew vallet and don't starve combined, which are two of my favourite games

[@lembastoast2247]

*sees a 'deer'* Oh hello there---WHAT THE FAAAAAAAAACK And that, children, is why we don't approach deer in the wild. Repeat: Not. A. Deer.

[@pluvial-dude7348]

You just stood there when it got deadly quiet holy... son of mother dude youd get got in the woods by a creature fr