Ritual of Raven

About Ritual of Raven

Ritual of Raven is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Spellgarden Games and was released on August 7, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Ritual of Raven is a cozy, story-based farming sim - but you don’t do the farming yourself! Instead you collect and enchant Arcana Constructs to grow your magical herb garden. In a world where different traditions of magic live side by side, ambitious plans were made to open portals between worlds, but the ritual went terribly wrong. Those involved each lost something most precious to them and th…

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 200 reviews

story64 positive mentions

grinding105 negative mentions

Unique and innovative gameplay mechanic where players program magical constructs to automate farming and other chores, providing a fresh take on the farming sim genre.
Charming and colorful pixel art style with vibrant environments and adorable character designs, creating a cozy and immersive atmosphere.
Engaging and wholesome story with well-developed characters; strong LGBTQ+ representation adds to its appeal; includes relaxing elements like decorating, fishing, and exploration.

Several quality-of-life issues including clunky controls, lack of ability to remap keys, tedious inventory and menu management, and missing features such as saving anywhere and better automation tools.
Gameplay becomes repetitive and grind-heavy over time, especially with multi-step quests that require complex crossbreeding and resource gathering; some player find the farming automation tedious and overwhelming.
Bugs and technical problems including crashes, softlocks, problematic cutscenes, and inconsistent quest or dialogue progression hinder smooth gameplay and immersion.

story
160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions
The story is generally praised for its charming, cozy, and engaging narrative with well-developed, likable characters and a unique magical farming twist, creating a heartfelt and immersive experience. However, some players find the quest structure tedious and repetitive, with pacing issues and occasional bugs hindering progression, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the story appeals to fans of cozy, character-driven games though it may feel shallow or slow for those seeking deeper gameplay or more seamless quest flow.
- “I positively love this game, and can't wait to see what else is from the team :) the art, the characters, the story - I can't recommend it enough.”
- “The game is beautiful with its pixel art, sprite animations, 100+ different furniture types, complexly decorated common spaces, dynamic and realistic characters, an engaging story, and peaceful nature vibes.”
- “So if you're looking for a cozy, casual game where you experience great characters and an awesome heartfelt story while doing some decoration, observation and search puzzles, and automated farm simulation on the side, this game is for you!”
- “The gameplay is a ton of tedious fetch quests that only get more tedious as it goes on and I found myself sighing at some of them.”
- “At times I've felt like I'm observing the plot rather than actively taking part, talking to characters while they solve a puzzle instead of being given the chance to solve it myself.”
- “The fact that story elements are mixed into these long, drawn-out tutorial sequences is soul draining.”
grinding
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding in Ritual of Raven is a mixed experience; the game's unique automated farming through programming constructs offers a refreshing twist that many find engaging and less tedious than traditional farming sims. However, some players report that tasks become repetitive and grind-heavy, especially in the late game, with certain farming mechanics feeling unnecessarily complex or lacking depth. Overall, while the automation reduces some typical farming grind, the game's pacing and certain busywork elements may feel tedious to some.
- “Edit: at 35h of playing, I can say that the last third of the game is *way* too much about grinding.”
- “I wanted to continue to play and finish the game but the tasks became so tedious due to the fact that when the player puts in the effort to manage crossbreeding of flowers, grows them, then goes to extract seeds, expecting to get the resultant crossbred seed and finds out the result is the original 2 seeds that were crossbred.”
- “This game really needs a lot of quality of life adds to make it less tedious, if you're going to find yourself super frustrated with that, I don't recommend.”
gameplay
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its unique and charming blend of farming, programming-like mechanics, and automation through constructs, offering a fresh and engaging twist on traditional farming sims. However, it is also criticized for tedious fetch quests, some confusing mechanics, and pacing issues, with a steep learning curve that may frustrate players expecting more seamless or quality-of-life features. Overall, fans appreciate the innovative mechanics and cozy atmosphere, but the gameplay loop can feel repetitive or cumbersome for some.
- “Ritual of Raven is such a unique game that it's hard to compare it to anything else - it has the surface look of a classic cutesy farmy-crafty game but the gameplay loop isn't the same at all, involving enchanting (read: coding) adorable tarot-themed constructs into carrying out your whims.”
- “Programming arcana constructs (read: automated farming) solves some of the biggest pain points of farming sims, and clever "coding" mechanics help players feel like they're outsmarting the game.”
- “The mechanics of the game are complex enough to be interesting and allow creativity, they're so well explained and demonstrated that you can pick them up easily.”
- “The gameplay is a ton of tedious fetch quests that only get more tedious as it goes on and I found myself sighing at some of them.”
- “In conclusion, I think I would enjoy the game if it wasn't like pulling teeth to just get to the gameplay.”
- “I recommend watching videos about this mechanic before buying so you really know and understand how it works and what it is about because for me it was super annoying so refunded the game.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions
The game features a charming and vibrant pixel-art style praised for its bright, saturated colors and unique, cozy aesthetic that enhances the witchy, fantasy atmosphere. While the graphics are widely appreciated for their cuteness, detail, and character liveliness, some users note a lack of accessibility options like muted color settings, which may affect visibility in certain areas. Overall, the visuals are seen as a major highlight that complements the storytelling and gameplay.
- “The game's visuals are lovely, with a gorgeous colour palette and charming pixel-art style, and I've loved decorating my farm and the town with all the cute furniture and decorative items.”
- “Ritual of Raven is a unique and charming pixel game, the graphics are lovely and bright whilst the characters are quite lively each with their own connected storylines.”
- “The graphics are extremely adorable and it is very story rich, it’s the first time I’ve really enjoyed reading dialogue and getting immersed into a story and the characters are so unique and extremely cute!”
- “I tried the graphics options but they didn't help.”
- “And the graphics settings do not include a way for me to deal with that.”
- “Seems like a good game, but I wish they would add a 'muted' graphics option or something.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game offers a wholesome, heartfelt experience with colorful characters, charming storytelling, and a cozy atmosphere that appeals to players seeking emotional depth alongside farming and light programming mechanics. While some find the story emotionally rewarding and community-focused, others prefer a more solitary, gameplay-driven approach. Overall, it blends warmth and thoughtful design for a cozy, engaging journey.
- “It's also extremely wholesome, with colorful characters and plot, world-building, and character development.”
- “Such a fun and wholesome take on a farming sim; it really feels like you're putting a community back together and learning a kind of magic along the way.”
- “A heartfelt story meets thoughtful game design, resulting in 40 hours of fun.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 16% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being calming, pleasant, and enhancing the cozy atmosphere. Players appreciate its balance, which makes the experience relaxing without becoming boring, and it complements the charming characters and storyline effectively.
- “An extremely cozy game with pleasant music, an interesting mechanic (a touch of programming), and nice characters.”
- “The art is amazing, the music is calming, and it's just an all-around feel good game.”
- “The music is really nice too, it’s calm and balanced enough to make the experience relaxing without ever feeling boring.”
- “Considering I immediately turn off the music for games when I open them, that sucked a lot.”
- “You have to end the day or you will have to replay the day, unskippable song and all.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game experiences several stability issues, including buggy and freezing cutscenes, controller glitches (especially on PC), and annoying quest pauses that hinder progress. While the Steam Deck version performs better, overall stability remains a concern requiring fixes.
- “When I boot up the game I'm taken to a random cutscene that glitches out and freezes.”
- “Never mind, it still is buggy in the pause menu and when shopping.”
- “Also finding some of the items you gift to the characters only turn up after certain events, so knowing which these are would be helpful. Lastly, having quests paused when a character is busy with another quest can get really annoying, stops progress, and makes the game a tad buggy.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is very well optimized, running smoothly with minimal loading times on both Steam Deck and desktop. While the UI may feel slightly challenging on the Steam Deck, overall performance and gameplay mechanics are seamless and efficient.
- “It's also very well optimized, with practically no loading screens.”
- “Its incredible optimization and gameplay mechanics—relaxing yet entertaining, where you can program your arcane robots to help you with the farm—impressed me, especially compared to other games where every action feels like solving a puzzle.”
- “The story is interesting, I like the graphics, and it runs smoothly on both my Steam Deck and my desktop.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game features strong character development, highlighted by well-written dialogue and flexible, richly detailed backstories and motivations. Players appreciate the gradual unlocking of new character traits and abilities, adding depth and engagement. Overall, the colorful characters and immersive world-building contribute to a wholesome and refreshing narrative experience.
- “It's also extremely wholesome, with colorful characters and plot, world-building, and character development.”
- “The plot gave the characters some real flexibility in terms of backstories, motivations, character designs, etc, which I found refreshing.”
- “Well written dialogs, and great character development.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The humor is well-balanced and engaging, featuring clever pop culture references and funny, touching dialogue without ever feeling cringey. It complements the game's charming characters and overall enjoyable experience.
- “Decent humor and pop culture references.”
- “Beautiful game with great music and ambient sounds, easy controls, funny but at times touching dialogue, and an actually interesting core mechanic!”
- “A very cute game with funky characters, fun gameplay, and a dash of humor.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game offers a satisfying experience initially but has limited replayability once fully completed, typically under 32 hours. While some players desire the thrill of a first playthrough again and may attempt speedruns, overall, the game lacks substantial incentives to replay after finishing.
- “There is little to no replayability after 100%-ing the game, which took me under 32 hours.”
- “Despite its arguable 'un-replayability,' I would love to experience the game for the first time again, but this highlights the lack of replay value.”
- “The game offers minimal incentive to replay after completion.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users praise the game's atmosphere for its cozy, vibrant, and wholesome feel, complemented by engaging characters, art, and music that create an immersive and enjoyable experience.
- “I love the cozy witch atmosphere and the vibrant colors, the wholesome storyline, the unexpected programming, and the clear objectives.”
- “Almost 4 hours in and I absolutely love the atmosphere, characters, art, and music.”