Time Is Honey

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Time Is Honey is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by CakeDev and was released on July 30, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Time Is Honey" is a cozy idle game where you collect and care for over 150 types of unique bees, nurturing them with love and care to increase your honey production. Customize your hive and bees using accessory packs and stickers, creating a personalized and profitable bee community. As a solo developer's first game on Steam, your support is greatly appreciated.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 164 reviews

music7 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game is incredibly cute and features charming pixel art, making it a delightful experience for players.
It's a relaxing and simple idle game that allows players to collect and customize a variety of unique bees.
The music and overall atmosphere create a peaceful environment, perfect for unwinding or multitasking.

The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, with many players feeling that it doesn't offer enough content or interesting upgrades.
Achievements have been reported as broken since launch, leading to frustration among players.
Some players feel that the game should still be in Early Access due to its incomplete feel and lack of substantial content.

music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
36%
The music in the game is consistently described as cozy and soothing, enhancing the overall relaxing vibe. Players appreciate the fun and non-jarring sound effects, which complement the cute pixel art and engaging gameplay. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm, making it a delightful experience for players.
- “This game exudes a cozy and relaxing vibe, where you buy a pack of bees and hope to find some rare and valuable ones, all while enjoying the soothing music.”
- “The art is pretty and the music is cozy, 10/10 idle game to chill and play!!”
- “The music is fun, the sound effects are not jarring, and the art style is literally the cutest thing I have ever seen.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplistic mechanics and lack of content, leaving players feeling that it is barebones and reminiscent of a demo rather than a full game. While the colorful visuals and addictive nature provide a relaxing experience, many users express a desire for more interesting upgrades and unique mechanics to enhance the idle gameplay. Overall, it may not satisfy those seeking depth in idle gaming.
- “Everything is very colorful, and the mechanics are super simple but highly addictive.”
- “Little content, no interesting upgrades, simplistic gameplay even for an idler, feels pretty barebones.”
- “Maybe some more unique bee designs and mechanics to spice things up like in other idle games!”
- “Do not get it if you are looking for idle gameplay.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is perceived as overly simplistic, leading to a lack of meaningful accomplishment for players. While some enjoy the lighthearted farming mechanics, particularly children, the ease of unlocking content detracts from the overall satisfaction of the experience.
- “I never usually advocate for grinding just for the sake of grinding, but unlocking the content in this game was so trivially easy that it didn't give me any sense of accomplishment.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable art style, particularly the charming design of the bees, which adds to the overall appeal. Players find the visuals engaging and addictive, enhancing the experience of collecting rare and legendary bees.
- “Cute little game, love the graphics; the little bees are so sweet, and opening the packs to get the rare, legendary, and golden bees can be rather addictive.”
- “The music is fun, the sound effects are not jarring, and the art style is literally the cutest thing I have ever seen.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized as relaxing and enjoyable, enhanced by whimsical customization options for the characters, referred to as 'buzzheads'. This combination creates a lighthearted and engaging environment for players.
- “But sometimes all you need is ngu (number goes up), a relaxing atmosphere and some goofy-cute customization of the 'buzzheads'.”