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About Potionomics
After her uncle’s untimely death, penniless witch Sylvia inherits his potion shop in Rafta. She must negotiate sales, craft potions, and out‑sell rivals to keep the business afloat.
Success depends on mastering negotiations, perfecting recipes, building friendships, and customizing the shop. The game blends indie RPG charm with simulation and strategy elements.
01 / THE GUIDE
Negotiations
Negotiations in Potionomics are presented as tense card‑based encounters where each coin matters. Choosing the right card can lower Sylvia’s stress while securing a better price.
Building relationships with adventurers and other shopkeepers unlocks additional negotiation tactics, giving you more options in future deals.
- Review each card before playing it.
- Consider low‑stress options when the deal is uncertain.
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Potion Crafting
Selecting high‑quality ingredients lets you transform basic formulas into potions with superior taste and aroma, satisfying even the pickiest customers.
If ingredient choices clash, the resulting potion can be unpleasant, so careful selection is necessary to avoid producing gross outcomes.
- Compare ingredient descriptions before mixing.
- Test a small batch if you are unsure.

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Allies and Rivals
Rafta is populated by RPG‑style personalities, each seeking an advantage in their own adventures, and they may approach you for potion services.
You can befriend and recruit some of these characters, which can help you level up your potion game, though not every encounter is friendly.
- Talk to each NPC to learn their perspective.
- Weigh potential benefits against possible rivalry.
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Shop Customization
The shop can be decorated with various items, earning style points that the game tracks.
Accumulating style points can improve your potion prices and quality, providing a tangible benefit beyond visual appeal. Choosing decor that matches your shop’s theme tends to raise the style score faster.
- Select decor that reflects your potion style.
- Avoid overly cluttered arrangements.
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Game Features
Potionomics is a single‑player title that includes Steam achievements, allowing you to track milestones as you progress.
The game also supports full controller input, Steam Cloud saving, and Family Sharing, giving flexibility in how you access and continue your playthrough.
- Check the achievement list for optional goals.
- Enable Cloud sync to protect your saves.





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