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Cauldron
Developer SleepyDad Games
Cauldron is an upgrade-heavy, minigame-centric, turn-based RPG. Play minigames to strengthen your party, then win battles to uncover more map, more heroes, more minigames, more everything! If your favorite plant is an upgrade tree, then this game is for you! From the Steam store page
322 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy) · newest Nov 2, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
89
LovedLoved
202 positive · 26 negative
95% range 84–92%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 202 | 26 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 16 | 1 | 74 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
1,331 of 1,424 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
89% recommend · 196 yes, 24 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 220 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (1,660 of 1,790 positive).
Players praise Cauldron for its clever mix of minigames and incremental progression. [1][2][3] Some reviewers find the endgame repetitive and padded, leading to a sense of wasted time. [4][5][6] The game is widely recommended for its addictive gameplay and charming presentation. [7][8][9]
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- [4]
It's not bad, really, but it's just so padded that it becomes a bore. Around a third of the way through you unlock the ability to automate the minigames and the rpg battles, and because of that, it just becomes a game you look at as it plays itself. By the end you're going to be pressing auto buy upgrades, auto create party, auto assign skills, you'll watch a minigame play itself for a couple minutes, then run …
- [1]
Kinda stumbled upon accidently onto this game while just browsing for games. What caught my eye at first is was it felt like there's main game (turn-based) containing multiple minigames which worked like path to upgrade the main game but after 100% the game i must say it's that and much more, it was like playing 6 incremental games at once which complete each other. Collecting apples turns into bullet hell then …
- [7]
Finally got around to 100%ing and don’t be put off by my time I’m slow lol. A treat of a game and it was really fun! The sprites and art is all super charming and I really liked the story! It has a very diverse cast of characters, addictive gameplay with a few cool surprises, and overall it was a very good premise and I’m glad I 100%ed it. If you’re into cozy games or more chill games this should absolutely be a …
- [8]
This is a VERY fun and cozy game. I love the way that games evolve over time. One of the most clever incremental games (if you can even classify it as that) around. Also there is a TON of replayability with additional modes that I'm only just now getting to... but then in those modes there's a ton of quality of life improvements that make them feel fun, and not like a slog. Really worth a purchase.
- [2]
This is an idle game that is also not quite an idle game. Resources and levels are gained through minigames (fishing, mining, and a few others) that you have to perform well on, but then accrue resources automatically, scaling to what your high scores are on the minigames. You then use those resources to buy progression upgrades for those minigames, which can exponentially scale your high scores...and so on into the …
Summarised from 34 of the 281 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Cauldron talk about clever integration of multiple minigames with a larger metagame; those who didn't talk about endgame feels padded and repetitive. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 322 · most liked firstThis legitimately makes me sad. Most folks my age remember Nelvana from the 2nd Care Bears series and movies. And whats interesting about that is that they were one of the first companies to beat Disney at their own game during the Black Cauldron era no less. This sucks.
neutral · AI labelView post →Day 763 of posting a Daily Screenshot from the games I've been playing. Today's game is Control. I went through the ashtray maze today. I had *wanted* to get a portrait of Jesse with the headphones and everything on, but i had a friend asking about the game and was focused on getting a small clip of this segment to show to him to convince him to try it. I had missed my window. From what i hear you can replay it in the AWE DLC so i'll settle for it there.…
neutral · AI labelView post →Commissioned piece for an upcoming game called CLAYMORE from whitetigertablecraft, one part of Hill Giant Games, creator of the hit skirmish game CAULDRON!
neutral · AI labelView post →UK folks: Before you head to bed, here's some footage of a cancelled Palace Software game you never knew existed. US folks: I dug so deep while researching the "Cauldron II" episode of MetroidMania it's going to need supplementary articles. This is one of two. www.acriticalhit.com/stuntman-198...
neutral · AI labelView post →It's not bad, really, but it's just so padded that it becomes a bore. Around a third of the way through you unlock the ability to automate the minigames and the rpg battles, and because of that, it just becomes a game you look at as it plays itself. By the end you're going to be pressing auto buy upgrades, auto create party, auto assign skills, you'll watch a minigame play itself for a couple minutes, then run through 20 or so auto battles till you fail and have to repeat. Sure, I did spend…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beat Banjo Tooie yippee I honestly got burnt out on the last world so i proceeded to Cauldron Keep (I 100%'d every world before however so I experienced MOST of the game at least lol) to finish the game.
neutral · AI labelView post →2nd place at #StoreChampionship yesterday, didn't lose a game until the finals with "cards I own and that the store had in stock" Jeskai Black. Lost to the same Vivi Cauldron player I beat in the swiss. I'll let you decide which were card choices vs availability! @fireshoes.bsky.social etc
neutral · AI labelView post →Choose your perks, strategize your path forward and descend deeper with every choice. Here’s an early look at how our Cauldron Descent game mode is shaping up in development 👀
neutral · AI labelView post →17’ of wargaming goodness here in hexagon hell. Combined game of Grand Tactical Series The Devil's Cauldron: The Battles for Arnhem and Nijmegen and Where Eagles Dare: The Battle for Hell's Highway from Multi-Man Publishing. Going to be pushing these counters all day today.
neutral · AI labelView post →40 years ago, the ZZAP! team was busy reviewing Cauldron. We loved this arcade adventure, although even super-skillin' me found its controls tricky. Which translates into ROCK FREAKIN' HARD on today's difficulty scale. Btw, you can read about this game in the latest @freeze64.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →I wasn't introduced to Space Quest until Space Quest IV, but I still have a nostalgia for the older graphics Sierra games by way of The Black Cauldron, my first ever point and click adventure game.
neutral · AI labelView post →I learned about a new skirmish game today called THE CAULDRON where your greenskins krump each other in a swamp and that's about it. Sounds awesome lol hillgiant.itch.io/cauldron
positive · AI labelView post →New games (and 1 i missed) up in the PIZZA PRANKS Videogame Tape Market! LATEX, LEATHER, LIPSTICK, LOVE, LUST by @stanwixbuster.co.uk Puzzle Cauldron by Kultisti Olisinpa Split by @comfiedev.bsky.social 12in1! – Bitsy Collection by @wanderorchestra.bsky.social pizzapranks.com/tapemarket/
neutral · AI labelView post →“Why are you laying on the floor to watch the game?” “Proximity to the Cauldron of Sin is a key factor, my love.”
neutral · AI labelView post →One #BankHoliday of gaming wasn't enough! Today @ruskles.bsky.social, @bahgawditsjames.bsky.social & I played a special Easter game of #Cauldron with a homebrew scenario. #Nerdlings
neutral · AI labelView post →March's entry in the PIZZA PRANKS Video Game Tape Club is now out and it's Puzzle Cauldron by Kultisti (kultisti.carrd.co)! A cauldron bubbling over with puzzles! (and many other little bonuses! Get yourself this intriguing 6 game collection today! pizzapranks.com/tapeclub/
neutral · AI labelView post →The best part of trying out new demos is experiencing something new! In this fun game, hrow different ingredients together in a cauldron & watch them interact for tons of points! (Watch closely as rice touches salmon and turns into sushi) Game: Kinny and the Cosmic Cauldron (demo) Platform: PC
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy 15th Anniversary to #AlanWake! To celebrate the game and its legacy, I present to you our second fanzine: Tales of Cauldron Lake 2! Hosted by yours truly and the lovely @saoryemanoelle.bsky.social, and created by our beloved Cauldron Lake Discord Server. Enjoy! tinyurl.com/TalesOfCauld...
neutral · AI labelView post →Oh hey, we're live to review CAULDRON, a swamp skirmish game from Hill Giant Games go here 👇 twitch.tv/theweeklyscroll
neutral · AI labelView post →Ugh, Cauldron. Yuck. There is a clear attempt at quality here, but in the end, I'm disgusted that I spent so much of my life on this game. Sure, some of it was idle hours, but who are we kidding, there is at least 40 active hours I spent here. A miserable experience, and yet another example of why I should drop games much earlier. Games like this are the price I pay for always giving games a chance, and trying to play them all to completion for a fair and honest review. I came to this game off…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For the UKers just waking up, here’s a photo of the Palace studio on the day they wrapped Cauldron, and decided to check out this new game called The Way Of The Exploding Fist.
neutral · AI labelView post →Art block got me good but here's this 1h thing, inspired by #AlanWake 2. I have been hooked to that game recently. My oc Harpyie but make her into a Cauldron Lake's Taken werewolf. At least for the duration of this full moon. ✨😌 I might cook this into a whole new AU for her. #Oc #AW2 #Werewolf
neutral · AI labelView post →I am actually really torn on Cauldron. I did play it for over 50 hours and felt compelled enough to 100% the achievements for the game, but at the same time, when all was said and done, I felt like I really just wasted my time. Cauldron’s gameplay is extremely repetitive to the point where your goal every run is to automate everything as fast as possible so you don’t have to play the game anymore. Playing the first run and the minigames in the beginning is pretty fun, but in the end, you just…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just had an insane practice game against @nicoledubin.bsky.social in Cauldron mirror Magic's great
neutral · AI labelView post →Cauldron today with my dude @ruskles.bsky.social. Thanks as always for a fun game and introducing me to more weird and wonderful hobbies
neutral · AI labelView post →Kinda stumbled upon accidently onto this game while just browsing for games. What caught my eye at first is was it felt like there's main game (turn-based) containing multiple minigames which worked like path to upgrade the main game but after 100% the game i must say it's that and much more, it was like playing 6 incremental games at once which complete each other. Collecting apples turns into bullet hell then transforms into aim trainer, digging for rocks transforms into being bomberman and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →as much as I want to like this game, the minigames which are at its core are just not good. The apple tree minigame is the most fun one but it hits the point of exponential growth too quickly and then there's nothing left to do except grind to a high score which is generally pretty brain dead. the fishing minigame is a complete slog, the most fun I had with it was setting it to autoplay and walking away. it takes way too long to get deep enough for the fish to be worth anything which makes…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I spent over 6 hours just collecting apples. if the apple game was the only mini game in this I would have been completely satisfied with the purchase.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is an idle game that is also not quite an idle game. Resources and levels are gained through minigames (fishing, mining, and a few others) that you have to perform well on, but then accrue resources automatically, scaling to what your high scores are on the minigames. You then use those resources to buy progression upgrades for those minigames, which can exponentially scale your high scores...and so on into the billions of apples or whatever. I had a good time with this because each of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not sure yet if Cauldron is your ultimate summer game? Go check out @olexayt.bsky.social:s YouTube Playlist with 13 episodes of Cauldron. And yes, we are Steam Deck verified! youtube.com/playlist?lis... #indiegames #videogames #indiegame #IndieDeveloper #idlegames #incrementalgames
neutral · AI labelView post →I loved this Disney movie when I was a kid. Is the game any good? - The Black Cauldron #TheBlackCauldron #AdventureGames #Gaming
neutral · AI labelView post →This is our game 💛 Drop ingredients into the Cosmic Cauldron and let the chaos brew ✨ #indiegames #indiegamedev #indiegaming
neutral · AI labelView post →Like gathering and crafting? Try out the Cauldron Craft Demo over on Next Fest! With it being my first game as a solo developer, I learned so much getting my game to this point. store.steampowered.com/app/4001700/... #indiedev #godot #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Cauldron is a game mixing idle, minigames and jRPG elements. Wow, I almost did not buy this game at first because it's expensive for an idle game, but that game has so much content, it's crazy! It is one big jRPG with two different skills trees, 20+ heroes, unlockable areas, items (that are upgradable) and probably other things I am forgetting. The game has 5 main minigames (including a whole bullet heaven (Vampire Survivors-like) minigame) and they are playable either manually or idle, with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've completed my #js13k game: js13kgames.com/drafts/craft... 🧙♀️⚒️ Give "Crafty Cauldron" a whirl and let me know what you think! #css #JavaScript #witch #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →this is like one of those tower sandwiches in scooby doo, just so much to it. and i inhaled the ♥♥♥♥ out of it excited for the sequel, glad this actually had a story to follow and utilised the multiple game modes offered
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finally got around to 100%ing and don’t be put off by my time I’m slow lol. A treat of a game and it was really fun! The sprites and art is all super charming and I really liked the story! It has a very diverse cast of characters, addictive gameplay with a few cool surprises, and overall it was a very good premise and I’m glad I 100%ed it. If you’re into cozy games or more chill games this should absolutely be a purchase! One of the best things about this game is honestly the quality of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The day has finally arrived. My first game has released. Like crafting? Check it out: CAULDRON CRAFT is OUT ON STEAM!!! store.steampowered.com/app/4001700/... #indiedev #godot #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →It's hard for me to give this game a thumbs up, so it is getting a negative review. While I did get my money's worth (bought on sale, got almost 20 hours in), it was not very rewarding. First, and the reason I am leaving a review, this is a mix between an idle game and playing mini games to get resources. Which is why I don't love the game..... they aren't fun for me. They have clunky, weird controls, they take FOREVER to do, and it just doesn't feel rewarding to me. The combat is fun and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recommended Much better than first impressions suggest. The initial playthrough is fun enough, but the real depth comes from the alternate playthroughs, where every completed run unlocks a new super skill that changes how you approach the game. Some skills make early progress easier, while others fundamentally alter gameplay. Modes like Pacifist and Idle feel like entirely different games, each requiring mastery of their unique mechanics. After trying them, I gained a new appreciation for…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Im not going to be able to do every day of a drawtober but I really want to do a few from Skytober which is for a game I've loved for years !! So here is day 3 Cauldron <3 #Skytober2026 #thatskygame #skychildrenofthelight #art #drawtober #clipstudio
neutral · AI labelView post →Perhaps the best incremental game concept I've seen so far. Cauldron offers you a series of minigames which support a larger metagame which involves exploration, conquest and a strategic turn-based combat system which is itself a minigame. The progress of your party depends largely on exploration and the revelation fulfillment of quests, and the resources gathered by playing the various minigames to acquire a baseline of automated acquisition system of their generative resources, which is based…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Would give neutral if i could. 5 resources and minigames, plenty of upgrades on those but not really satisfying in feel. The story and character skits just feels too little, it feels completely half-assed. As for combat its not deep and not balanced. Puzzles were quite ok tho.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A few not very fun mini games, that fuel the idle waiting game, to power up the meh rpg game, to explore more.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just in time for Halloween! Cauldron Chaos melds together match game mechanics with a very fun spell casting system. It's available right as a part of A Ridiculous Waste of Time! Check it out. Play: Play: lnkd.in/gjMMGPYu #gamedev #ridiculousgames #indiegame #indiedeveloper #halloween #witches
positive · AI labelView post →This might be one of if not the best incremental game out there. If you enjoy the genre, you've got to give it a try. It's basically several incremental games (auto-battler, catching apples/space invaders, fishing, mining, survivors, puzzles + the ice minigame which I find hard to explain) combined into one in a way where their separate skill trees and systems compliment the main game itself in some way. It's made extremely well and while I didn't exactly enjoy playing some of the incremental…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't often write reviews but this little gem deserves it. 50ish hours in I've just completed the last mode and gotten the True Ending which did a lovely job of paying off the slow build up of intrigue as I completed the different modes. It all ties together beautifully though Evil mode lives up to its name. Brutally hard hard that one. Simply unkind, but in the best way. The mini games are generally fun, or at least inoffensive, and the momentum build as you get each one going and optimized…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Had a realization this morning. This was the 1st time since the 2002 season that I didn't attend a single #SportingKC/KC Wizards game in the Cauldron.
neutral · AI labelView post →This incremental game have everything, combat, minigames, for example minigame to collect apples, and then, turned out into epic party bullet hell, like what... and surprisingly, the combat mechanic is pretty solid, team battle with actual roles.. and yeah auto-able which is decent if you're a lazy energy preserving person. tldr; if you like to play games inside game and watching number go up everywhere, then this game for you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PRETTIEST GAME CBR+PNK from @cabinetofcuriosities.games Cauldron from Hill Giant Games
neutral · AI labelView post →Cauldron Forager - PS4/PS5 EU - Game Key Giveaway Click to enter: www.scorpioofshadows.com/post/cauldro... #win via @gleamapp.bsky.social @xeneder_team #giveaway #xenederteam #scorpioofshadows #ps4 #ps5
neutral · AI labelView post →It’s not Zelda. It’s not even Nintendo. It’s Sierra’s game based on Disney’s “The Black Cauldron.”
neutral · AI labelView post →Update 1.5.0: Guildhalls. Hey again! It has been a while, so here is a new big content update :) [=== Play Store ===](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vlyn.wanderingalchemist) **Update 1.5.0:** - New building: **Guildhall**, 8 factions where each offers unique passive effects per rank - 16 new shop buffs, unlockable by gaining ranks in each faction - 4 new player skins - New building: **Kobold Cauldron**, skillfully brews a potion for you for gold coins - New visual effect…
neutral · AI labelView post →A masterclass in game design and really cute character art and writing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can't mince words. It's a grindfest. Cauldron is about a young witch, thrown into a world covered in shadow. Her task: gain resources through endless minigames á la Roguelite and slowly upgrade yourself through the tasks. At the same time fight the enemies in the shadows to uncover parts of the map, raising your production multiplier in the process. This again leading to additional skill points by upgrading certain thresholds in the gathering minigames. It's a sort of give-and-take scenario.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wanted to recommend this game as I did enjoy the gameplay somewhat. I would choose neutral if it was an option. But the game leaves a lot to be desired and relies on getting you with the old "number go up" dopamine hit instead of offering a meaningful or rewarding experience. PROS: + Addicting game loop + Clever mashing of minigames, progression systems and battles to create a unique gameplay + Pixel environment looks great + Interesting premise CONS: - Incremental gameplay gets tedious…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a VERY fun and cozy game. I love the way that games evolve over time. One of the most clever incremental games (if you can even classify it as that) around. Also there is a TON of replayability with additional modes that I'm only just now getting to... but then in those modes there's a ton of quality of life improvements that make them feel fun, and not like a slog. Really worth a purchase.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has an extremely addictive gameplay loop of constantly doing whatever the hell you want whilst materials manifest at your fingertips. constant dopamine rush with consistent upgrades with every run of each minigame. i cannot recommend this game enough to people who love grinding and instant gratification
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is just a vice..... you get hooked and get into it and into it... at least it was my experience..... the game buildup is pretty gun and the variety is quite fun. Albeit, if you want to go for max achievements in each minigame... some are more fun than others.... and some are more easily broken with the game completed bonus upgrades (ice being the most broken one and crystal minigame being the more excruciatingly boring to reach the decillion achievement) Overall it was a fun to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Indie Retro News: Cauldron - Halloween Edition - A brilliant game from the 1980's gets an improvement via AI/Devil-System www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/caul... #ai #amstrad #retrogaming #gaming #games (video in comments)
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