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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?

  👤 radihuq Accepted Answer ✓
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/id1269648...

👤 twoquestions
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

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/

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.

👤 sushid
Animal Crossing hands down would be the best bet.
👤 h2odragon
Craftopia or multiplayer Stardew Valley, perhaps?
👤 killkops
"Person does not play video games. Not even casual mobile apps. This is why no transition into FV2 is expected...."

Maybe suggest FV2?

👤 vimy
Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing.