Penduline Village

About

You play a witch settling on a floating island where villagers rely on your potion-making and cooking skills to complete quests. Gather local ingredients, craft brews, and trade goods to earn their trust while figuring out the island’s secrets. A mysterious guardian watches a hidden forest portal, hinting at deeper lore as you manage resources and build relationships. Released October 31, 2023, Penduline Village blends quiet simulation with light RPG elements. Community feedback highlights its chill pace and creative crafting loops, though some note the story unfolds slowly. With 78% on Metacritic, it appeals to players seeking a low-stakes, potion-centric life-sim with a dash of mystery. The Linux compatibility and small developer team add to its underdog charm.

Storyline

You arrive at your new home, on your very own floating island, where you are greeted by Cass. She lives in the neighbouring village, whose inhabitants have always been protected by their protected by their appointed wizard. So you've come to replace your predecessor, who … but that's another story. Cass advises you to go and speak to the villagers, some of whom need help. You could even make yourself appreciated by contributing to the life village life. To carry out the various quests presented to you, you can plant and harvest the island's natural resources, before using them to to cook and brew potions. Who knows what properties these beverages hold? You can also trade items with some of the island's inhabitants, to resources that are harder to find elsewhere. Finally, it's rumoured that a magical portal is hidden in the forest and watched over closely by a guardian. It's certainly not what you imagined you'd experience when you moved to Penduline Village!