StockPetsSTORIES FROM THE FARM
Like Stardew Valley and Tamagotchi? 5 reasons to try StockPets
· The StockPets team · Updated
There is something lovely about planting a seed and wondering what tomorrow brings. Naming a tiny virtual friend creates a similar pull. StockPets brings those feelings together, with a twist: the crops follow the lives of real companies.
Short answer
StockPets combines farming and pet care with roughly 30 years of real US stock market history in a pixel art game. If you enjoy waiting for a Stardew Valley harvest and caring for a Tamagotchi companion, its month-by-month farm routine may feel familiar.
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1. Your seeds grow through real company history
The names on the seed packets belong to real US companies. Rather than producing the same harvest after a fixed number of days, crops reflect changes in historical month-end prices. An everyday household brand and an unfamiliar technology company can grow side by side, each telling a different story in the same month.
You do not need to learn trading terminology first. Choose how many coins to plant, how much to harvest and which companion to spend time with. Future prices stay hidden until their month arrives, so even a familiar history can make you curious about the next page.
2. A bad harvest will not cost you your pet
Your companion does not die when the farm loses value or coins playthrough low. Basic feeding, play and cleaning cost no coins and are enough to raise a pet to adulthood. Wishes are little extras to share when you have harvested a profit.
If you miss a few days, the game month stays where you left it. Come back, say hello and finish that month when you feel ready. For the moments that make the companion matter, read more than a number.
3. Your farm story becomes one of 40 adult appearances
You can choose from eight animal species, from cats to bears. Each species has five possible adult appearances, making 40 adult appearances in total. The change in virtual assets, pet care and fulfilled wishes during a generation help determine that pet’s adult appearance. Each appearance you collect is recorded in the collection.
Collecting is not only about having a profitable farm. The rainy and scruffy appearances remember difficult months too. If you want to understand what made a generation different, the pet growth guide is a good next stop.
4. A radio-era room grows into the computer and smartphone years
Your first room has a radio. As the calendar moves on, the computer and smartphone eras arrive. The change happens with the passing years, so a quick visit to your pet can bring back memories of familiar objects. Explore the scenes in from radio to smartphone.
5. It fits a few quiet minutes at a time
The first 12 months are unrestricted while you find your rhythm. After that, one calendar page recharges every eight hours, with room for three pages. Each page advances one game month. Real time only recharges pages; your farm and pet do not move into the next month until you choose to turn it.
Drop in, care for your companion, check your field and perhaps move on a month. Because you cannot bank more than three pages, this rhythm suits short visits rather than saving up years of progress for one weekend. See how to play StockPets for the calendar rules.
Stardew Valley, Tamagotchi and StockPets side by side
| What to compare | Stardew Valley | Tamagotchi (varies by device) | StockPets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | In-game days and seasons | A routine tied to real time | One month when you turn the calendar |
| When things go wrong | Some crops wither as the season changes | Care problems can lead to losing a pet and raising a new egg | Market losses never kill a pet; delisted crops become worth zero |
| Collecting | Crops, fish, artifacts and minerals | Growth forms influenced by care | 40 adult pet looks and a record of seeds you have planted |
Stardew Valley details follow the official introduction and official wiki’s seasons page. The general Tamagotchi care and growth features come from the official Tamagotchi Connection manual; individual devices have different rules.
Who might prefer a different kind of game?
- Players looking mainly for fast action or a large world to explore. StockPets focuses on a little room and farm, one month at a time.
- Anyone wanting to practice trading with today’s live prices. The game follows historical month-end prices.
- Players who want unlimited calendar progress in a single session. After the first 12 months, you need to wait for pages to recharge.
Frequently asked questions
Is StockPets a good fit if I like Stardew Valley?
It may suit you if you enjoy the plant-wait-harvest routine and pixel art. In StockPets, your small farm changes with real companies’ historical month-end prices.
Can my virtual pet die in StockPets?
No. Market losses or unfulfilled wishes never kill your companion. Basic care is enough to raise a pet to adulthood without spending game coins.
Can I enjoy StockPets without knowing anything about stocks?
Yes. Choose a seed budget, decide what percentage to harvest and care for your companion. You do not have to pass finance quizzes to progress.
What happens if I forget to play for a few days?
The game month does not advance while the app is closed. Real time only recharges up to three calendar pages. When you return, you can check your companion and farm before choosing the next month.
Can I buy real shares or cash out my coins?
No. Coins are for the game only and cannot be exchanged for cash or used for real stock trades. Dividends, taxes and fees are excluded from price changes. The game is not investment advice or a stock recommendation.
StockPets is a game that uses virtual coins only. Nothing on this page is investment advice, and past price changes do not predict future results.