Potion Craft

About

Potion Craft is an immersive alchemist simulator, allowing you to brew potions by physically interacting with tools and ingredients. Run your own potion shop, invent new recipes, and attract customers while experimenting to your heart's content, as the town relies on your expertise in the art of potion-making. Engaging gameplay and captivating visuals make this a unique and enchanting experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,638 reviews

gameplay568 positive mentions

grinding329 negative mentions

Unique and engaging potion crafting mechanics that encourage exploration and experimentation.
Beautiful art style and soothing music create a relaxing atmosphere.
Charming characters and humorous dialogue add depth to the gameplay experience.

Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, especially in the late game.
Limited control over ingredient availability can lead to frustration when fulfilling customer requests.
Lacks a cohesive story or deeper character interactions, making it feel shallow over time.

gameplay
1,297 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Potion Craft" is characterized by its unique potion-making mechanics that blend exploration, resource management, and puzzle-solving elements, creating a satisfying and engaging experience. While many players appreciate the relaxing atmosphere and charming art style, some express concerns about the repetitiveness of the core gameplay loop and the need for additional content and mechanics to maintain long-term interest. Overall, the game is praised for its innovative approach to crafting, though it is noted that it could benefit from further development and refinement.
- “Really clever and neat mechanic of physical potion making, the visual style is another highlight.”
- “The potion brewing mechanic is unique and the problem solving with limited resources is genuinely fun.”
- “The core gameplay loop is engaging enough, the ever changing ingredient list makes you innovate.”
- “I had very good expectations, like an actual potion craft sim where you go around foraging herbs and stuff and getting better at it, but instead I feel this game is a missed opportunity. It quickly becomes an escalation of its absurd masochistic mechanic of going up and down the map trying to reach exactly what you need to complete a single potion, and god forbid if you make a misstep.”
- “The core gameplay loop is just not fun long-term.”
- “The gameplay loop is very simplistic as it stands right now.”
graphics
769 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and unique art style, which evokes a medieval aesthetic reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts. Players appreciate the soothing visuals and fluid animations that enhance the relaxing gameplay experience, making it enjoyable to explore and craft potions. Overall, the art direction is considered a significant strength, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere and appeal.
- “Beautiful, pleasant graphics that help to reduce stress.”
- “The art style is unique and memorable, perfectly encapsulating the medieval fantasy setting.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the game is very addictive, it keeps you thinking how to improve.”
- “I'm still pretty sad about it actually as I really liked the aesthetic this game has going and I really liked the concept.”
- “I tried to start it multiple times, but each time was an issue. I'm not sure if the graphics are just too high for my computer, but from what I've seen of the game, it should not be this difficult to start a game that is of fairly basic quality. I've run 3D games with fewer issues than this game.”
- “The graphics are charming, the soundtrack is positively medieval, and I enjoy the gameplay.”
music
381 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as soothing and fitting for its medieval aesthetic, creating a relaxing atmosphere that complements the gameplay. However, many users express frustration over the lack of variety, noting that the single looping track can become repetitive and tedious over extended play sessions. Players are hopeful for future updates that will introduce additional music tracks to enhance the overall experience.
- “The music that accompanies this game is fitting and lovely to listen to.”
- “The soundtrack is nice and soothing, the gameplay mechanics are simple to understand and fun, and the art is well-made.”
- “The art style, music, sound effects, and animations are really well done.”
- “The music is the same short bit on loop for hours on end.”
- “The only complaint I could make is that the music is pretty repetitive.”
- “The music needs more variation - it's basically the one medieval minstrel-style tune playing in the background and it gets a bit tedious after a while.”
grinding
346 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the initial experience is engaging and satisfying, it tends to become tedious and repetitive as the game progresses, particularly in the late stages. Players appreciate the tactile mechanics of grinding and potion-making, but express frustration over the excessive grinding required for advanced recipes and the lack of meaningful rewards for their efforts. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable for those who appreciate casual, grind-heavy gameplay, but it risks losing appeal due to its repetitive nature and limited content in later chapters.
- “Farming plants would be nice.”
- “I have so many suggestions for this game. The base concept is, to me, the perfect world. I needed a witchcraft/alchemist game, but I would love for this to grow. Add a farming mechanism where you spend ingredients, but they start to grow back. The player could unlock a cave where sometimes minerals could be mined. I don't know, there's a lot to be made of this.”
- “My favorite part of the game is most definitely grinding up the ingredients, so it would be nice to focus on that without having to worry about the people coming in every once in a while.”
- “It's a lot of fun for the first few hours, but after that it's just an excessive amount of grinding.”
- “The main gameplay loop is very repetitive, and it just feels very grindy.”
- “Making the legendary substances is extremely tedious, boring, and unrewarding, since you currently can't do anything with them.”
story
246 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its minimal presence, with many players noting a lack of a cohesive narrative or meaningful quests. While there are some characters and snippets of dialogue that hint at a backstory, the overall experience feels repetitive and lacking depth, leading to a desire for more engaging storylines and character interactions. Many reviewers express hope for future updates to enhance the narrative elements and provide a more fulfilling gameplay experience.
- “Involved and satisfying alchemy system with medieval style aesthetics and a nice mysterious little story going on behind the everyday life of being a potion seller.”
- “The characters are lovely and interesting, and I would read their whole story before selling them their potion.”
- “It's exactly what is advertised, but it has a bunch of great storylines through the NPCs and the crafting has a fun sense of exploration to it.”
- “I thought the devs would add some story mode or element that would move this beyond what Potion Craft was starting as, but they elected to miss that opportunity.”
- “Story consists only of recurring characters showing up from time to time, but besides a few snippets of information, nothing of importance is really going on; no overarching plot or seething, nothing.”
- “The core gameplay is gorgeous, silky smooth, and extremely engaging, but it suffers from a lack of a cohesive story and a wider lack of depth in the long term.”
humor
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and charm, featuring a mix of adult jokes, quirky character dialogues, and amusing customer requests that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone, with many noting the funny ingredient descriptions and the entertaining interactions with NPCs, making the potion-making process both engaging and hilarious. Overall, the game's humor contributes significantly to its appeal, providing a delightful balance of fun and creativity.
- “The chaotic experimentation to create potions for wacky characters is outstanding and hilarious.”
- “The characters are original and quirky, the ingredients are well designed and come with funny descriptions, and the customization options for the potions you craft really help in making the game feel unique.”
- “It's a great, relaxing game and I hope they keep adding more of those funny little details you discover along the way.”
atmosphere
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, enhanced by beautiful graphics, charming music, and engaging gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the cozy, meditative vibe that allows for hours of enjoyable exploration and potion crafting without the pressure of time limits. Overall, the combination of art style, sound design, and gameplay creates a uniquely tranquil experience that resonates with those seeking a soothing gaming environment.
- “Atmospheric and beautifully created; there's no better way for me to relax than tending to the little shop :3”
- “The music, sound effects, dialogue, and visuals all do an excellent job at creating a magical and old-timey atmosphere.”
- “The cutesy atmosphere might make it passable as a free phone game, but the only reason I'd finish it now is because I'm a self-hating completionist.”
- “Nothing mind-blowing but definitely goes strong with the atmosphere.”
- “The vibe is very zen, and the graphics, music, and mechanics all lend themselves to a relaxed and thoughtful atmosphere with clean, natural feeling particle effects, and fun ancient feeling visuals that create an authenticity of experience I wouldn't have thought possible on the computer.”
replayability
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players expressing disappointment due to static maps and limited content, leading to a lack of long-term engagement. However, some users highlight the potential for increased replayability through future updates and mods, suggesting that the game could evolve into a more dynamic experience. While currently fun and polished, the consensus is that the game needs more depth and variety to enhance its replay value.
- “Wonderful chill relaxing game with a surprising and impressive amount of content, polish, and replayability.”
- “This will have lots of replayability and it looks like you'll be able to spend many hours playing this and achieving new and different things.”
- “With no 'one way' to play, this game has a high replay value and allows me to approach the game in whatever fashion I feel fits for that day.”
- “My excitement for the game was not rewarded with much replayability, which is very important to me.”
- “There's no replayability.”
- “The crafting aspect is great but gets very repetitive; there is zero replayability and the 'legendary' stuff is only useful for making more legendary stuff out of it.”
optimization
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the optimization mechanics and smooth gameplay, while others report significant performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems. Many users suggest that the game is still in need of optimization improvements, especially before its official release, although some have noted that performance has been gradually improving. Overall, while the optimization aspect is engaging, it may not be suitable for players with less powerful hardware.
- “This game is all about optimization.”
- “Great, chill game with mild puzzle components and many opportunities to challenge yourself to find small optimizations.”
- “It's a great concept, it's fun to experiment with, and it allows for a lot of optimization depth.”
- “Unfortunately, terrible optimization makes the current version unplayable.”
- “Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be optimized for my particular setup.”
- “Don't buy this until the devs fix its performance.”
emotional
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and heartwarming atmosphere, which resonates deeply with players. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke feelings of relaxation and satisfaction through its charming art style, innovative mechanics, and engaging potion-making system. However, some players also express that the game's perfectionist elements can lead to stress, contrasting with its otherwise cozy and enjoyable experience.
- “Incredibly fun, dangerously time-consuming in the best possible way, innovative, original, and surprisingly heartfelt.”
- “I have always been drawn to games that allow me to create and explore, but I never expected a game about potion-making to elicit such a powerful emotional response.”
- “The mechanics really made me feel like a medieval alchemist; experimenting is fun, failures frustrating, and successes rewarding both mechanically and emotionally.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting a smooth experience with minimal bugs, while others have encountered frequent glitches and crashes, particularly in the early access phase. While a few users noted that the game runs well at high frame rates, many expressed frustration over performance issues, including freezes and crashes that hinder gameplay. Overall, the game's stability appears to vary significantly among players, with some enjoying a bug-free experience and others struggling with persistent technical problems.
- “It runs very well and so far is bug free!”
- “Old 3D games - render thousands of triangles, calculate lighting and physics - stable 120+ fps, no freezes.”
- “But it is already a solid little game that seems so far to be pretty much bug free.”
- “Game is too buggy to even play at times.”
- “Modern 2D game - renders sprites, simplified lighting (if this game even has it) and physics - 60 fps with constant freezes, crashes, full CPU, GPU, and RAM load.”
- “It looks awesome and very pretty, but it freezes way too much.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its attention to detail, with heartfelt character designs and animations that enhance the overall experience. However, some players express a desire for greater diversity in the character designs of customers and merchants.
- “It puts heart into every little detail that gets put into the game, from the character design to the animations, the ingredients, and the constant development and reworks; everything comes together to make a fun and compelling experience.”
- “(I named her Lily) she's so sweet! I love the art style and character designs.”
- “My one minor issue with it is that I wish the character design for the customers/merchants coming into your store was more diverse.”
monetization
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Players appreciate the game's lack of microtransactions, highlighting the developers' passion for creating an enjoyable experience without resorting to cash grabs. There is a strong desire among users for the game to maintain its current monetization model.
- “Absolute fun with a dev team that has passion and no microtransactions.”
- “Please, devs, don't turn this into a cash grab.”