Ink Reverie

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Ink Reverie is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Rolling Cat Studio and was released on July 16, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Ink Reverie is a casual city-building game set in a fictional historical era with art inspired by the Tang and Song dynasties. As a diligent manager, you'll guide hardworking villagers to transform a remote village into a prosperous home through exploration, construction, production, and trade.

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features stunning ink-painting-style visuals and soothing traditional music, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
It offers a unique merging mechanic that adds depth to the city-building experience, allowing for creative resource management.
Players can enjoy a stress-free gameplay experience with no time limits or combat elements, making it perfect for casual play.

The English translations are often poor, and some aspects of the game lack clear instructions, leading to confusion.
The gameplay can feel repetitive and simplistic, especially in the early stages, which may not appeal to players seeking a challenge.
There are limited decoration options and quality of life features, which could enhance the overall experience.

music
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The music in the game is described as soothing and calming, enhancing the overall experience with its traditional Asian influences. Players find it so enjoyable that they often pause to appreciate the music, making it a perfect accompaniment for relaxation and casual play. The combination of soothing soundtracks and stunning visuals creates a tranquil atmosphere that players appreciate.
- “The music is soothing, the art is stunning, and most important of all, it's fun!”
- “Then you realize the music is so soothing that you leave the game to run and look outside the window and ask why the music is so good, then come back, chill, and play.”
- “Thanks to its hand-drawn ink-brush graphics and calming traditional music, it delivers a soothing experience that can be casually enjoyed even during short breaks.”
gameplay
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The gameplay features a progression of collection and merging mechanics that evolve with each stage, preventing monotony and encouraging exploration of new strategies. Players can take their time to complete objectives without time constraints, although some reviewers noted a lack of detailed tutorials and suggested improvements in quality of life features and customization options. Overall, the gameplay is engaging but could benefit from additional depth and clarity.
- “I was a bit unprepared from the videos I watched at launch, because the two YouTubers I watched really only focused on the first map and didn't unlock more. If you've seen the first map, it's the most simplistic and easiest, and every map afterward introduces entirely new mechanics or mixes around mechanics from previous maps, like trading for goods.”
- “There are no time limits or gameplay restrictions within a level, so you’re free to take your time and work toward filling the prosperity bar, which is the key objective for completing a stage and unlocking the next.”
- “Could be improved with some quality of life mechanics and a more detailed tutorial, more decoration items (doesn't have to increase prosperity), and more road designs.”
graphics
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The game features stunning ink-painting-style visuals inspired by ancient Chinese landscapes and culture, complemented by hand-drawn graphics and calming traditional music. This artistic approach creates a soothing experience, making it ideal for casual play during short breaks.
- “A city-building simulation game characterized by ink-painting-style visuals, inspired by the landscapes and culture of ancient China.”
- “Thanks to its hand-drawn ink-brush graphics and calming traditional music, it delivers a soothing experience that can be casually enjoyed even during short breaks.”
replayability
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Players appreciate the game's value for money, noting that it offers significant enjoyment, but some express concerns about its long-term replayability after completing all the maps.
- “I've definitely gotten more than $10 worth of fun out of this by my estimation, even if I'm not sure it will have a lot of instant replayability for me once I've beaten all the maps.”
- “I've definitely gotten more than $10 USD worth of fun out of this by my estimation, even if I'm not sure it will have a lot of instant replayability for me once I've beaten all the maps.”