Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

I like the game. It's relaxing. Only the very last level seemed unreasonably boring. So I didn't finish it. But before that I had played it with pleasure for many days, so I can recommend it.

THE ENCHANTED GARDEN UPDATE IS FIRE. this significantly boosted my playtime and game me the resources i needed to complete a load of new chapters.

This game is is incredible for people who love the Minecraft brewing stand and wish it got updated.
i love making potions and exploring the map and seeing my favorite dwarf to rock and stone to. progression feels amazing 10/10

This game is very, very fun. Not an idle game, but kinda feels like one. Very relaxing and tricky enough to make it worth your time.

Its a really relaxing and cozy game. it might get a bit repetitive for some people but everytime u open it up it feels fresh. would recommend with a cup of chamomile tea. 9.8/10

So alchemy is one of my favorite things to exist in the world, and I like what this game does with it. It's genuinely so fun and unlike some other games I can name, accurate!! The steps for the philosopher's stone are in the right order and it's a lot of fun trying to work towards that!! I must say though, the first few hours of the game will have you going "Wow this game is a lot of fun!!" but if you are hardcore about completing it like me then by the end it very well could have you going "DEAR GOD WHY I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE"

Anyway. TLDR, I love alchemy, you should play this game, the end is a lot of grinding but if you're into achievement hunting (or alchemy) then you should do it!!

Excellent game if you have both the time and patience to spare! Just completed the last achievement which has taken me 57 hours to get there so for the fairly low cost of the game it has proved well worth while. Highly recommend if you're the sort of person who doesn't mind taking their time finding the best route to produce all the various potions that are required. Definitely worth a try.

Repetitive but enough stuff to keep it interesting for well over 20 hours. Highly recommend for a laid back, cozy game.

this game is addictive and fun to combine and collect and sell potions.

I really love this game! I've done most of the things in it (almost done with the final stuff) and it's been a blast. A bit hard at some points but by the time you get a dozen different ingredients in the garden it becomes much easier. Hard recommend for people who enjoy farming and making things efficient in the creation. There's no real time limit or long term punishment for not having the right potion either, so take it easy and make what's available.

Personally, I'd love to see the following things in future updates:
- Being able to drop a potion onto the scale from above rather than directly over it (similar to dropping ingredients in the pot/mortar) because then I can more easily toss whatever they want at the patron. Just would feel more smooth and consistent.
- Another garden space, not sure for what but maybe a sunroom/greenhouse for really *really* weird plants if they're added? Like ones that are on fire or float, so they need magical spaces to keep them stable. Not necessary but would be nice. Or even just more space so I can have one of every seed. An achievement for that would be something I could go for.

Other than those QOL things I really love how robust and full the game is!

The seeds made a game from frustrating and regreting to buy it to a highly enjoyable and fun game

Very nice and chill game. Slowly work your way through the maps and levels. Easy to do for a few minutes, or for a long stretch.

it slays....especially with the update with gardening and crystal growing

"Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator" is the perfect game to unwind after a long day. With a cold beer in hand, you can sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the world of alchemy without any stress or rush.

The game features a unique visual style inspired by medieval engravings, adding to its charming atmosphere. The potion-brewing mechanics are intuitive yet engaging—every new recipe feels like a small puzzle waiting to be solved. Experimenting with ingredients, discovering new combinations, and managing your own shop is deeply satisfying.

There’s no time pressure or complex storyline—just pure enjoyment from crafting and discovery. If you’re looking for a game to chill out with, sip on a golden brew, and experience a calming, almost therapeutic journey, Potion Craft is a fantastic choice! 🍺🔮

it's not bad, it's a relaxing little game
but once you made most of potions, it just gets repetitive

Potion Craft is kind of fun for a while, but it does run out of steam toward the 'end' of the game as it is now, and I generally found the end to be unsatisfying. But there is enough here to recommend I think.

I would say the enjoyment to be had is primarily about figuring out the various mechanics and exploring the potion space maps - looking stuff up on the net would make most of the game just feel like grinding through busywork.

The art is nice - leaning into the hand-drawn, somewhat medieval-tapestry style.

The little story fragments of the customers/merchants is cute for a while, but I think this could have been expanded a lot to have been more engaging over a longer period of time. That speaks to a broader issue - there is clearly room for expanding the game in various ways - having more areas to unlock in the house and garden with more flexibility as to what you can put where; an 'upgrade' system that seems to have been planned but is basically non-existent; more variety of potion bases with different challenges; better ability to organize things in a semi-automated way (like ordering your inventory in some flexible way other than encoding a sorting prefix into the potion name); doing something better with crystals.

But it's ok. For a while.

This fan-game is rather impressive in its amount of subtlety in it's hints towards the Five Nights at Freddy's Franchise. However, the most notable of these is the air blower used to fan the flames under the cauldron, referencing the true ending in the 6th game where the establishment is set to flames. There are also canonically monsters in this game, as told through storytelling rather than gameplay (much like most of the FNAF games' lore) and these monsters are less subtle nods to the monsters in the rest of the FNAF games, being the animatronics. Also, just like in FNAF, some of the humans you meet are evil-doers (possibly referencing William Afton). But, there is one NPC that is much less subtle of a reference than the others. This NPC is the Crystal Merchant, being a very obvious hint towards Walter Hartwell "Heisenberg" White, a very popular FNAF character referenced in a variety of media across the years, such as Breaking Bad. These examples and many more cleverly hidden around the game makes it an outstanding FNAF fan-game. Its level of subtlety and environmental story-telling rivals that of Scott Cawthon himself. 10/10, would recommend to any beginner or hardcore FNAF fan.

Game is great, solid 10 out of 10. Cool ambience, but my RNG left me without a precious Fable Bismouth seed^^

I saw this game during a steam sale and never knew it existed, watched the release trailer and just adored the aesthetics.

Now that I've played the game quite a bit, I can say I've really enjoyed my experience with it. The crafting system is pretty clever; different ingredients cause your "potion bottle" to move across an "alchemy map" in different ways- some will move left, or right, or diagonal, or even in shapes like arrows or hearts. How much an ingredient moves the bottle can be controlled by grinding the ingredients with a mortar and pestle to the desired consistency. By adding them to the cauldron and stirring you move the bottle on the map towards a potion (and to experience bonuses!), which at first is a mystery until you brew it at least once. The closer you put your bottle into the potion on the map the higher quality the potion becomes. In that way making potions is kinda like a puzzle that you solve and then you can save the solution to make the potion again much faster.

There's also different leveling systems, like store popularity, and store reputation, and your alchemical skill (complete with a talent tree). There's also an entire (albeit very simple) gardening section to grow your own ingredients. The shop customers can be real characters at times and I love the little references and silly storylines of their lives.

In summary, this is a great crafting/ simulation game and a lot of fun. Excuse me while I go try to make a two-ingredient perfume for a picky customer!

amazing game, super chill, and the amount of variety of ways to do things makes it impossible to get bored :3

Okay, there is not much to say about this game but I will try to make this review helpful.

Graphics: 10/10
Gameplay: 9.10
Soundtrack: ?/10
Vibe: 10/10
OVERALL: 10/10

You don't need the most realistic graphics for it to be a pleasing sight, the art is cute and the colour palette not being crazy on the eyes. The gameplay is simple, but tends to be repetitive with always grinding herbs, stirring the pot, creating recipes, planting, serving customers, blah blah blah. But it can be enjoyable when you don't want a complex game after coming home from work.

I made the soundtrack a question mark because I have it muted. Not because it is bad but because I like to watch a video, movie, or show on the side as I play and that's what makes the vibe so good.

I was an avid player of Merchant years ago and this game scratches the same itch. I've found that this kind of game can get monotonous quickly, but Potion Craft does a fantastic job of keeping things interesting by adding new dimensions and mechanics. It also has features that make a cozy game great such as the ability to decorate and converse with distinctive and vibrant characters. It's text-heavy but I'm never bored reading!

The art style is beautiful in a rustic, endearing way and fits the fantasy setting perfectly. I love the designs of all the vendors, the diversity of customers, plus the inclusion of easter eggs from my favorite fantasy games. The lore and conversation with the characters is a nice touch as well. The world-building is done subtly but makes the setting feel alive even though you experience it only through your little shop.

What really makes this game shine though is the unique gameplay. The use of the map to discover potion recipes is very unusual and add a layer of adventure and exploration. There are many additional mechanics added as you play, but one that stands out is that you can eventually decide your own morality by choosing to serve the shady underbelly or the good, everyday citzens. I actually think the balancing is well done and fair, contrary to some other reviewers. Progress is just a little slow in the beginning, as it should be! As you play and earn experience and talents, the game ramps up. I do agree the grinding mechanic is tedious, but I understand why it is the way it is (you are able to grind them partially for more precise travel). But maybe an additional tool or mechanic is necessary for grinding multiple herbs to their maximum distance.

Overall, I highly recommend this indie game to anyone that likes cozy games, fantasy, and cute art!

Fun puzzle game, very soothing and calm. Definitely get this if you're a fan of shop sims and creative thinking.

Fun game where you make potions from ingredients and sell the potions to meet customer needs. Basically, each ingredient moves a potion bottle in a certain direction around a map, so that you can discover and unlock potion recipes and make low to high quality potions. It was fun to grind up the ingredients with a pestle and mortar - the first time it looked so funny! There are a variety of merchants that sell house upgrades, ingredients, seeds, furniture, and decorations. You progress by finishing up tasks in each chapter and by using alchemy to make salts which offer more ways to move the potion bottle. The game has a skill tree too. There's also a garden where you can plant seeds and do watering. It's a relaxing game that can be finicky at times. Overall, fun to play and get it on sale!

I got this game quite a while ago, did not like it pretty much then. After the update, it got quite enjoyable. To be able to grow herbs in the garden saved the gameplay out of its dullness. Though, I still think the game has MUCH MORE potential. Legendary recipes are fun. But the demand of the customers are still repetitive and not open to creativity. If I ever create a potion with two unrelated effects, it does not have any value anywhere. Yet, in my opinion, there SHOULD be customers who demand weird potions. It gets extremely dull at one point when you have to brew same basic potions for everyone.

Fun and challenging game, Some might say it's repetitive, but in a fun way, I tend to wonder what more there is to explore. Good to relax after a long day at work, too.

This game is both relaxing and interesting. The art style is beautiful and it doesn't get boring after a while. The rate at which you progress through isn't too fast or slow. I highly recommend this!

I love the game but the joystick movements required to make potions gave me wrist pain so I had to stop playing.

Super unique crafting system, relaxing while still being a bit of a puzzle. And part farming/gardening on the side to boot.

Great game that is completely unique! I haven't found any other games quite like it and it is a ton of fun.

Nice, cosy game, I had a lot of fun and completed all achievements.

+ No pressure from customers to complete potion in specified time
+ Beautiful artwork
+ Not very complicated and easy to follow
- Constant grinding and mixing via mouse movement makes the hand hurt
- There is a big potion complexity jump in last two chapters

Gorgeous art, very cosy game! I would not mind more tutorials/pop up tips in the classic mode, but luckily the online community is a source of great knowledge! I'm hoping for additional chapters, as I'm nearing the end and don't want it to be over.

this game is so cute and fun! i love the concept of the game, ive always wanted something like this. totally recommend!

I've been following this game for a long time. Very well polished and fun. Just got all achievements :) 10/10

A fun and relaxing potion making game. It fulfilled my dream of being an alchemist and selling potions. 10000000000/10 (I recommend playing at the lowest difficulty to really enjoy the process of figuring out potion recipes and making/selling potions. <3) (There's also a fully discovered map on reddit and guides on what the potions do to make your life easier and the game more enjoyable. Just saying. :3)

Played two potion games highly prefer potionomics to this one. It's grindy repetitive and not really fun

5.5/10

A wonderfully cozy game where you can build your own potion shop from the ground up, working your way from making simple healing salves and rat poisons to creating the philosopher's stone itself.
While the mechanics start out simple, potion crafting quickly reveals itself to be a delightfully intricate and flexible process, and long after you've completed every goal on the in-game checklists you can still spend hours and hours perfecting and optimizing your potions and creating alternate recipes for those picky customers.
Satisfying, funny, and charming, and with a beautiful "medieval manuscript" art style to boot; whether you're looking for deep and nuanced mechanics or just a delightful romp in a potion making sandbox, I can't recommend this game enough!

I played for solid 21 hours. It was a really fun game.

I did not finished the game 'cause I closed it without saving and lost a looot of progress and I'm really lazy, so i am not going to do all the stuff again :(

But I do recomend this game :)

great little time killer game. lost myself for an hour and now i have to go to work tomorrow and think about all the potions i could potentially make

Took my time and still 100%ed the game in 32 hours. Absolute ADHD hyperfocus trap. Recommend!

It's a good, laid back, and cozy game where you play a medieval alchemist.

Playing this game really made me wish that potion brewing with nature's magical plantlife was a real thing now. It's so relaxing, and easy to get into once you learn the simple mechanics. The game rarely punishes you for messing up, and you progress steadily with each thing you do -- Became a Grandmater Alchemist in just 1 in-game month :p

You want a relaxing and satisfying fantasy-theme game where you play as an alchemist witch, Druid, Warlock, and of the sort; this is your Philosopher Stone.

Honestly a great game. I really love getting sucked in and just forgetting about everything while playing this. The gameplay is very fun and includes lots of interesting and unique features to spice up your potionmaking

This game is fun, but semantics could use some work - it's not a problem of translation. Customers need to phrase exactly what they mean cause sometimes you don't know whether they're talking about strength, speed or being nimble, and until you give them the wrong potion you wouldn't guess. Brewing with Water, Oil and Wine is mighty fine, but progression for the latest salts is cumbersome to say the least. For about 20h it's fun and worth it's money. I'd appreciate if there was some final upgrade or a device that would harvest your plants/fungi/crystals be it bought or from a skill upgrade, after 40 days of watering and collecting each plant and crystal it got rather annoying and time consuming.

All in all solid game, would recommend!

This game is so calming! I was looking for a relaxing witchy game to play and this ticked all the boxes! 100% would recommend!

I really loved the whole concept of the game. The art the play style everything is top notch. However the controls are too much to keep up with. The manual movement required over and over and over just to make a potion but for every single potion. It is too much for my wrist to take after 30 mins of potion grinding if they made it just click and hold then I would consider buying it again.

Fun Game, nice soundtrack, cool characters. A bit repetitive though so if you're not a big fan of doing the same things over and over, then maybe this isn't for you

Live your best mad scientist dreams, or vibe in your post-corporate 9-5 job where you make your own rules, loved it when it was in early access, loved it even more that it's fully fleshed out with its quests (more like task list suggestions you complete in your own time). The medieval aesthetics is topnotch, you get to see more and more character designs the more popular your shop becomes, and I love all the merchants.

good but the game stagnates pretty quick. the decorating and farming isn't really that important which is sad cuz i wish it was more interesting and intricate

I won't say that I didn't enjoy this game. I got it for 8 dollars and thought it was worth it and had fun. But the game has some serious flaws that will force me to give it a thumbs down.

My biggest issue with this game by far is that it's one of those games where you need to click and drag to control every movement. I'm sure the developers think this makes the game feel more intimate. That may be true, but the down side is that this game will physically hurt you if you play it a lot.

The other really big issue is that this game has a serious tedium problem. Moving around the alchemy map involves grinding up ingredients and stirring the pot, both of which involve lots and lots of repetitive movements. This gets very old, and eventually it will hurt you to use the alchemy map. You'll also need to pick and water your herbs to get ingredients, which can eventually get up to like 40+ plants. You can harvest more ingredients if you use potions to boost your plants, but this involves repeatedly dragging potions from your inventory on top of plants. Haggling is too much value to ignore, but it's also annoying and time consuming to do. Pretty much everything in this game is tedium on top of tedium. I think the only thing that isn't tedious is brewing potions from your recipe book.

Except that buying new pages for your recipe book can be very tedious because of a strangely obvious oversight. Pages are represented by bookmarks on a book in the UI. They start at the top, and as you get more, they expand around the book clockwise. Eventually, you'll fill all 4 sides of the book, and new ones will start at the top again, but they'll cover over the ones you already have. You can drag these around to move them, but every time you get new ones, you'll have to move them all again. I've also lost recipes on accident because I didn't notice that they got covered up by other pages. Why does it work like this? Who knows. It would be trivial to design it better.

There is also a pacing issue in this game. Progress in the game is time gated by certain things that you need to buy from merchants, but it can take ages for these merchants to appear. I explored the whole map and could make any potion, but had to wait days and days for each new item from merchants before I could progress my journal entries. And after every new item, I had to wait days and days for the next item.

Beautiful game... very nice and calming, very interactive and in depth! Very creative mechanics!