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Ask HN: FarmVille on FB is dead. Are there good alternatives for seniors?

Loved one (senior) spent hours on FV. I noted thru FB that FV kept this person going during COVID. I want to buy/suggest alternatives to FV. Person does not play video games. Not even casual mobile apps. This is why no transition into FV2 is expected. Eye-hand coordination is not great. Person has iPhone 8 and the ultralite Mac. Spends a lot of time on FB, so a social aspect would be great (MMO?). What are good options for a paid game alternative?

killkops 6y ago
"Person does not play video games. Not even casual mobile apps. This is why no transition into FV2 is expected...." Maybe suggest FV2?
- IG_Semmelweiss 6y ago
  I think it was tried at some point. I was under the impression that with FB discontinuing flash, all FV variants would be out from the platform. Although the FV2 may be available on mobile, for a person of said age, navigating the UX would make the game more of a grind than it already is. I'd also like to take the opportunity to shift gears into paid games that do not use dark patterns , if possible
h2odragon 6y ago
Craftopia or multiplayer Stardew Valley, perhaps?
- IG_Semmelweiss 6y ago
  Hmm craftopia - i haven't even heard of that one . THanks I will check it out!
twoquestions 6y ago
A social casual game that's not a giant hairball of money-grabbing dark patterns, that's a tall order. You might find something here, I've found some pretty good games on Android at least: https://nobsgames.stavros.io/ios/?s=reviews&page=1 https://nobsgames.stavros.io/ios/?s=reviews&page=1 Would Among Us be a possibility, or some other Mafia game? Town of Salem might fit the bill: https://store.steampowered.com/app/334230/Town_of_Salem/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/334230/Town_of_Salem/ I'm going to follow this thread, please comment if and when you find something, I'd really like to know what does and doesn't work for situations like this.
- IG_Semmelweiss 6y ago
  Thanks for the suggestions, I will try all of these and see if anything sticks (which is mostly what I am aiming for) I have no idea why FV2 did not stick, so kind of tinkering atm.
radihuq 6y ago
Old School RuneScape could be an option[0] Its a simple point-and-click game where you level up and accumulate resources over time. Its an open world so you can set whatever goals you want It's free to play, but you can also pay for membership ($11/month) where you get access to a bigger world, more things to do, and more items to acquire [0] https://apps.apple.com/us/app/old-school-runescape/id1269648762 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/old-school-runescape/id1269648...
- hidden_sheepman 6y ago
  Yes, and with being a member, you get access to the farming skill!
sushid 6y ago
Animal Crossing hands down would be the best bet.
vimy 6y ago
Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing.
- IG_Semmelweiss 6y ago
  i think i will try both of these. THanks!

killkops 6y ago

"Person does not play video games. Not even casual mobile apps. This is why no transition into FV2 is expected...." Maybe suggest FV2?

IG_Semmelweiss 6y ago
I think it was tried at some point. I was under the impression that with FB discontinuing flash, all FV variants would be out from the platform. Although the FV2 may be available on mobile, for a person of said age, navigating the UX would make the game more of a grind than it already is. I'd also like to take the opportunity to shift gears into paid games that do not use dark patterns , if possible

h2odragon 6y ago

Craftopia or multiplayer Stardew Valley, perhaps?

IG_Semmelweiss 6y ago
Hmm craftopia - i haven't even heard of that one . THanks I will check it out!

twoquestions 6y ago

A social casual game that's not a giant hairball of money-grabbing dark patterns, that's a tall order. You might find something here, I've found some pretty good games on Android at least: https://nobsgames.stavros.io/ios/?s=reviews&page=1 https://nobsgames.stavros.io/ios/?s=reviews&page=1 Would Among Us be a possibility, or some other Mafia game? Town of Salem might fit the bill: https://store.steampowered.com/app/334230/Town_of_Salem/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/334230/Town_of_Salem/ I'm going to follow this thread, please comment if and when you find something, I'd really like to know what does and doesn't work for situations like this.

IG_Semmelweiss 6y ago
Thanks for the suggestions, I will try all of these and see if anything sticks (which is mostly what I am aiming for) I have no idea why FV2 did not stick, so kind of tinkering atm.

radihuq 6y ago

Old School RuneScape could be an option[0] Its a simple point-and-click game where you level up and accumulate resources over time. Its an open world so you can set whatever goals you want It's free to play, but you can also pay for membership ($11/month) where you get access to a bigger world, more things to do, and more items to acquire [0] https://apps.apple.com/us/app/old-school-runescape/id1269648762 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/old-school-runescape/id1269648...

hidden_sheepman 6y ago
Yes, and with being a member, you get access to the farming skill!

sushid 6y ago

Animal Crossing hands down would be the best bet.

vimy 6y ago

Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing.

IG_Semmelweiss 6y ago
i think i will try both of these. THanks!