The Valley: XuGu (2024)

- Developer
- 7 Funny
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.2 of 5, 20 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.8 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A calm, thoughtful alchemy crafting experience where every herb and ritual choice quietly shapes your elixir.
relaxingstrategicmeditativecutewholesomecontemplativeatmosphericlow-stakes
What players say
Players compare this to a Balatro-like deckbuilder with a Chinese alchemy theme, using the five elements and Taoist concepts. Many report frequent bugs and a lack of proper tutorial, leading to confusion early on. The game is praised for its relaxing, non-combat strategy and attractive visuals, but criticized for limited content and some broken UI.
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