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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Core 2 DUO 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 650 Ti or AMD HD 7850 Espace disque : 7 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Quad Core Processor Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 470 Espace disque : 7 GB d'espace disque disponible

Potionomics

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Released October 17, 2022
sample: 486 reviews posted after launch (179 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 90 % · 7,321 reviews (« Very Positive »)
24,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The game’s alchemy loop has players hooked: nearly three out of four have poured over 25 hours into perfecting their brews. Their devotion reflects in a stellar 89% positive post-launch reception, proving the potion-brewing addiction is real.

In-game

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« J'adore toutes les mécaniques du jeu, par contre je rêve d'une VF pour pouvoir comprendre tout sans devoir sortir mon téléphone ❤️ »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« De jolis modèles 3D une DA aux petits oignons, de bonnes OST et des mécaniques de gameplay sympa. J'adore ce jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · 63 h played
« le jeu est super cool j'adors ! je l'attendais depuis un moment ! mais par contre les "custom order" dans le jeu on l'air buggé »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played
« Ce jeu cozy est juste un banger. A la fois facile à 100% mais un peu chalengeant ce jeu de deck building vaut le coup selon moi. »
👍 anonymous review · 186 h played
« refund cause only in english, will buy it if a french trad is done :( »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Super jeu ! J'adore le lore ! les expressions faciales sont incroyables, pour la partie amour : de mon point de vue, plus de choix chez les femmes que chez les hommes... En mode normal, je jeu reste très challenging ! Je recommande ! »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played
« Does not work on Steam Deck in spite of being marked as verified. The title screen resolution is so warped that you can't even start the game. The game cursor can't select any of the menu options. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« The dialogue and characters in this game are so cringy that it makes me want to quit every time I play. This is definitely not my sense of humor at all and it significantly detracts from the rest of the game. »
👎 anonymous review · 14 h played
« CRASHES WAAAAY TOO OFTEN WHEN TABBING »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Tedious. Poorly paced. Most players don't get past stage 2 of 5, if steam achievements are to be believed. »
👎 anonymous review · 14 h played
« Unskippable minutes-long cutscenes on losing a game based on RNG = never recommended »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« super sympa original et très kawaî »
👍 anonymous review · 77 h played

In players' words

« J'adore toutes les mécaniques du jeu, par contre je rêve d'une VF pour pouvoir comprendre tout sans devoir sortir mon téléphone ❤️ »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Does not work on Steam Deck in spite of being marked as verified. The title screen resolution is so warped that you can't even start the game. The game cursor can't select any of the menu options. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« De jolis modèles 3D une DA aux petits oignons, de bonnes OST et des mécaniques de gameplay sympa. J'adore ce jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · 63 h played
« The dialogue and characters in this game are so cringy that it makes me want to quit every time I play. This is definitely not my sense of humor at all and it significantly detracts from the rest of the game. »
👎 anonymous review · 14 h played
« le jeu est super cool j'adors ! je l'attendais depuis un moment ! mais par contre les "custom order" dans le jeu on l'air buggé »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played
« CRASHES WAAAAY TOO OFTEN WHEN TABBING »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Ce jeu cozy est juste un banger. A la fois facile à 100% mais un peu chalengeant ce jeu de deck building vaut le coup selon moi. »
👍 anonymous review · 186 h played
« Tedious. Poorly paced. Most players don't get past stage 2 of 5, if steam achievements are to be believed. »
👎 anonymous review · 14 h played
« refund cause only in english, will buy it if a french trad is done :( »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Unskippable minutes-long cutscenes on losing a game based on RNG = never recommended »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Super jeu ! J'adore le lore ! les expressions faciales sont incroyables, pour la partie amour : de mon point de vue, plus de choix chez les femmes que chez les hommes... En mode normal, je jeu reste très challenging ! Je recommande ! »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played
« super sympa original et très kawaî »
👍 anonymous review · 77 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
82 % pos · n=155
Story / writing
78 % pos · n=80
Graphics / art
92 % pos · n=52
Interface / UX
14 % pos · n=36
Audio / music
97 % pos · n=35
Content / longevity
25 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
17 % pos · n=6
Value for money
60 % pos · n=5
Performance
0 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay155127721
Story / writing8062315
Graphics / art524804
Interface / UX365031
Audio / music353401
Content / longevity8206
Stability / bugs6105
Value for money5302
Performance3003

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 35 h on median; those who dislike it: 9.1 h.

<2h
45 % (n=11)
2-10h
64 % (n=61)
10-25h
85 % (n=100)
>25h
96 % (n=314)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-13 pts) — reception has worsened
Oct 2022 : 95% positive95OctNov 2022 : 94% positive94NovNov 2025 : 95% positive95NovDec 2025 : 89% positive89DecJan 2026 : 85% positive85JanFeb 2026 : 93% positive93FebMar 2026 : 83% positive83MarApr 2026 : 88% positive88AprMay 2026 : 82% positive82MayJun 2026 : 91% positive91JunJul 2026 : 73% positive73Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

5 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 30 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 24,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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This game on Twitch

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Strengths

  • The alchemy and crafting loop dominates praise with 127 positive mentions out of 155, calling it satisfying and engaging
  • The story captures hearts with 62 positive mentions out of 80, highlighted for its romance and character arcs
  • Visuals and sound earn near-perfect scores: 48 positive mentions out of 52 for graphics, 34 out of 35 for audio
  • Long-term players overwhelmingly love it, with 96% of reviewers who played over 25 hours leaving positive feedback

Weaknesses

  • The user interface frustrates 31 players out of 36 mentions, described as clunky and unintuitive
  • Performance issues appear in 3 negative mentions out of 3, though these seem rare in practice
  • Content depth worries 6 players out of 8, suggesting replayability could be limited

Who is it for?

Cozy sim lovers craving a mix of resource management, light romance, and strategic brewing will adore Potionomics. Its low-stakes, high-satisfaction loop fits perfectly for unwinding without heavy challenges.

Is Potionomics worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 90% of 7,321 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: The alchemy and crafting loop dominates praise. Current price: 24,99€.

Verdict

Potionomics turns alchemy into an addictive, feel-good experience where players lose themselves in brewing and storytelling. Despite minor UI gripes and modest content, the game’s charm and engaging loop make it a standout indie gem worth the price.

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