As the wait for Haunted Chocolatier continues, this magical new shop sim with Dreamlight Valley and Hogwarts Legacy vibes is here to tide us over in a post-Stardew Valley world

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You're a magical innkeeper, Harry

Screenshot of Magic Inn, showing a schoolgirl brewing potions on a dimly-lit counter top.
(Image credit: Purpledoor Studios)

Stardew Valley is almost 10 years into its farm sim dominance. Developer Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone's next cozy romp Haunted Chocolatier might not be ready anytime soon. But one magical shopkeeping sim in early access is brewing exactly the right potion to help ease us through the wait, with equal parts Hogwarts Legacy and Disney Dreamlight Valley dashed into the cauldron.

I'm of course talking about Magic Inn, which entered Steam early access earlier this month and also has a free demo for anyone curious. Cast as an exiled wizard who escapes into the life of an innkeeper, it's up to you to upkeep an entire tavern and customize all its rooms with a few magical flicks.

Kaan Serin
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Kaan freelances for various websites including Rock Paper Shotgun, Eurogamer, and this one, Gamesradar. He particularly enjoys writing about spooky indies, throwback RPGs, and anything that's vaguely silly. Also has an English Literature and Film Studies degree that he'll soon forget.

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