What seemed to be a touching moment inStardew Valleyturned out to be just Krobus being a monster, and fans think the interaction is adorable. The indie farming simulator is known for its touching moments and attention to detail since the title was a labor of love for its developer ConcernedApe. As a result, moments like these keep being discovered by the dedicated fanbase as they try to play through the game’s many wonderful moments.

OneStardew Valleyplayer, who goes byjosefuglyon Reddit, discovered what they thought was an adorable interaction with their monster roommate, Krobus. The first screenshot shows Krobus smiling hopefully as he says: “I feel a sensation in my body… is this… ‘platonic love’?” The second screenshot has Krobus with a crestfallen expression, stating, “Oh, wait… I’m just shedding my skin.” The cute moment has captured many players' hearts, andthe comments is full of characters showing their love for the little shadow monster.

Marnie in front of a collage of images from Stardew Valley showing her ranch, the Desert Festival, and the farm in winter.

Krobus Creates Adorable Moments In Stardew Valley

Players Can Have The Monster As A Roommate

Stardew Valleyhas amarriage mechanic that lets players get married and share a home with one of the eligible bachelors and bachelorettesin the game. Players who would rather not get married but still want companionship can opt, instead, tobecome roommates with Krobus.

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Krobus is a Shadow Monster who lives in the sewers of Pelican Town, and he can be befriended. Eventually, players can choose tohave Krobus move in as a Platonic non-marriage roommate.Many players choose to do this, as the little monster has become a fan-favorite character in the game. Reddit userIll-Indication-7706even decided to choose Krobus over their own family: “I divorced Emily, got my kids to fly away and then moved in Krobus.” They say, and add that it was the best decision they’d made in the game.

Krobus talking in Stardew Valley

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Fans Fall In Love With Stardew Valley Characters

There are many different ways to playStardew Valley,from farming and fishing to unlocking the lore and history of the farm and its cozy nearby town. But for many,the draw of the title is in the memorable characters players get to encounter during their adventure.There are over 30 NPCs in the game, of which12 can be romanced and married.

Every character has a distinct personality and players can learn more about them as they get to know them. Even players who aren’t interested in in-game marriage can form relationships with the many different personalities present in the game. Sweet and silly moments like the one with Krobus show how special the interactions withStardew Valleycharacters can be, and offer a glimpse of what makes the game so special to so many people.

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