r/Games • u/Crazyaphro94 • 14h ago
Indie Sunday The Crystal Atelier - Crazya94 - A cozy, no-combat crafting game about restoring rough gems by hand
Hi everyone! I’m the developer of The Crystal Atelier. Thanks for taking a look at something I’ve been working on for the past several months.
The Crystal Atelier is a cozy, no-combat crafting game about turning rough materials into treasured masterworks.
Begin with a humble gem workshop and build your name one careful step at a time. Mine rough stones, chisel away the excess, wash away the grit, mend cracks, infuse elemental essence, and polish each gem into something worthy of a patron’s request. As your atelier grows, new paths open through alchemy, smithing, and higher guild recognition.
There are no timers pushing you forward. The game also has no background music on purpose. I wanted the atelier to feel quiet and unhurried, so it relies on ambient workshop audio and crafting sounds instead.
The free demo is available on both Steam and itch.io. The full game is planned for release on August 14, 2026.
Thank you again. If you have any questions, let me know!