Apothecary of City X: A Tactile Simulation Adventure
A game combining alchemy shop management with mech construction and deck building gameplay
Dive into the unique universe of Apothecary of City X, an upcoming game that'll have you managing a Chinese herbal shop in a dystopian city. This isn't your typical sci-fi strategy-simulation game; instead, it's all about brewing remedies, diagnosing strange conditions, and running a cozy apothecary.
The game presents a tactile UI inspired by ASMR, allowing you to mix and match ingredients on a virtual mortar and pestle. The narrative unfolds in a post-climate collapse future, focusing on themes of environmental anxiety, community care, and survival.
But wait, there's more! The gameplay isn't all about potions and herbs. You'll also be deck-building, but not in the way you might think. Retro game cartridges serve as your deck, which you interact with via a cyberpunk viewmaster interface.
The city you'll be calling home is packed with intriguing zones, like the Breakfast Sector, where turning a crank on someone's face keeps a headlamp running. You'll also learn to make do with what you've got when you're low on goji berries and have to substitute old soda or cereal.
Apothecary of City X is scheduled for Early Access on Steam in November 2025. If you're intrigued by this quirky game, add it to your wishlist[2][3][5].
Bonus Reads:- Unveiling City X: A Glimpse into the Game's Fascinating World- Conversations with the Developer: Anna Zou on Apothecary of City X- Crafting a Tactile UI: Inside the Mind of Apothecary of City X's Designers- Brewing for Success: Strategies for Succeeding in Apothecary of City X
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[1] Apothecary of City X on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/2435760/Apothecary_of_City_X/
[2] Frosty Game Fest 2025 https://frostygamefest.wixsite.com/fgf
[3] Apothecary of City X Wishlist https://store.steampowered.com/app/2435760/Apothecary_of_City_X/wishlist/
[5] Lemon Jolly Games https://www.lemonjollygames.com/
- This unique game, Apothecary of City X, will offer a fight against environmental anxiety and survival in a dystopian city, all while managing a Chinese herbal shop.
- The gameplay will involve not only brewing remedies but also deck-building with retro game cartridges, interacting with them via a cyberpunk viewmaster interface.
- Books like "Crafting a Tactile UI" and "Brewing for Success" can provide insightful strategies for players to win in Apothecary of City X.
- smartphones, gadgets, and technology enthusiasts might find the game's sci-fi and fantasy elements intriguing, as the game world is inspired by pop-culture and movies-and-tv genres.
- During gameplay, you might have to substitute old soda or cereal for goji berries in various recipes, showcasing the importance of community care.
- Board game lovers may appreciate the deck-building mechanic in Apothecary of City X, as it offers an interesting twist on card games.
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