Dear Apothecary (2018)

Developer: Shadowbunnie
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a gentle, methodical game of tending a garden and crafting potions to fulfill neighborly requests at a unhurried pace

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What players say

Players enjoy the cozy potion-making premise and relaxing medieval setting, but many hit bugs like quests breaking or camera sensitivity that is unusably high. Performance problems and vague quest hints hold the game back, yet reviewers still praise its potential and unique feel.

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