Potion Tycoon

It's alright. I post this as negative simply because there are so many better similar games that scratch the same itch, like Mind over Magic, rimworld, Corsair cove, potionomics if you really want the econ and crafting rather than building etc. That I don't think I can recommend this one if someone is looking at a review to decide.

Game is nice.

I really love the visual style and the idea is super cool. The music, characters, atmosphere, everything makes me happy. It’s exactly the kind of game I want to play now in autumn. But there are some problems too. It’s not very intuitive when you start playing and the tutorial feels too overloaded and confusing. Because of this I tried to start the game a few times and just gave up. Still really like it and I’m happy I gave it another chance.

10 out of 5

Feels like a beefed up Flash game you'd play from your childhood (for good and for bad). Worth it in a sale.

Potion Tycoon is a management simulation game that blends potion-brewing craft loops with shop management mechanics. The setup drops you straight into the action: here is your empty shop - now gather ingredients, brew magic potions, stock your store shelves, and keep the customers coming. [b]Fact:[/b] The visual style immediately calls back to Don't Starve Together (DST) with its dark, hand-drawn papercraft aesthetics - giving the shop management loop a whimsical, gothic charm! [b]The Short Answer: Is It Worth Buying?[/b] If you catch it on a Steam sale and want a cozy, low-stress resource management game, then yes. At full price, it feels a bit too expensive for what it currently offers. [b]Playtime[/b] 2/10 It takes around 10 hours to reach maximum store upgrades and tech progression, with another ~10 hours if you decide to hunt down all Steam achievements. [b]Story[/b] 2/10 Virtually non-existent - your shop simply grows and expands, but there’s no grand narrative arc behind your business. [b]Music[/b] 4/10 Light, unobtrusive background music that fits the shopkeeper theme without getting annoying. [b]Graphics[/b] 4/10 Charming 2D art style visually reminiscent of Don't St…