Rivenaar's Grove

About

Rivenaar's Grove casts you as a fledgling potion maker tasked with gathering herbs and crafting elixirs under the watchful eye of a grizzled mentor. You'll explore forests, caves, and ancient ruins to collect ingredients, using each to solve color-based puzzles that unlock new recipes. Progress hinges on balancing limited resources with clever combinations, as each level tightens the constraints on what you can carry or mix. The puzzles escalate from simple matching to multi-step sequences, requiring you to backtrack and refine earlier solutions with fresh tools. The game’s hand-drawn visuals give it a warm, whimsical feel that contrasts with the sting of a tricky puzzle. While the story beats are sparse, the satisfaction of cracking a stubborn challenge and seeing your potion inventory grow keeps the momentum steady. Early playtests suggest a lean 8-10 hour run, with enough branching paths to encourage revisits. The charm lies in its quiet focus on the craft itself, letting you lose yourself in the alchemy without distractions.