Carved in Stone
by Meant to Bee Studios/FlowersforJoy
About Carved in Stone
Carved in Stone is a Ren'Py dating sim from Meant to Bee Studios and FlowersforJoy, with 2D CG artwork and voiced English dialogue. You play a woman who runs a potion shop in a traditional village where women’s ambitions face constant pressure. The story centers on her struggle with expectations to marry and build a family, then shifts when Carrick, a mysterious monster customer, appears late at night. Their relationship grows through conversation and choice, turning the shop into a space for romance, self-discovery, and questioning what fulfillment means.
The current build is v1.0, released on October 29, 2024, and it is a released game rather than a demo. The latest update provides the release build. It runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux in English, and the adult material is uncensored. The game’s themes include dating sim, monster, and corruption as the protagonist weighs social pressure against personal desire.
Developer's description
In a quaint village where tradition reigns and women's aspirations are often stifled, you’ve carved out a life as the owner of a beloved potion shop—a dream you fought hard to realize. However, as whispers of societal expectations grow louder, doubts begin to creep in. The pressure to marry and start a family looms over you, challenging your long-held beliefs about happiness and success. Spoiler Just when you’re on the verge of succumbing to despair, a mysterious and alluring regular, Carrick, visits your shop in the moonlit hours. Their presence offers not only a respite from your worries but reignites a sense of adventure and desire you thought was lost. As your connection deepens through idle conversation, you find yourself questioning not only the path laid out for you by others but also the true meaning of fulfillment. In this seductive tale of self-discovery and unexpected romance, you must decide whether to conform to societal norms or to embrace the magic of your own dreams and desires. Will you choose the life others expect, or will you forge your own destiny?
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