Clay Monkey: The Master Potter and The Kiln God

it gives off feelings of tranquility and peace. the art and music are really nice. in my opinion this game is truly wonderful. i think everyone should play it.

Cool game! Doesn't outstay its welcome. But it seems like there are a lot of secrets to discover. I beat the main game but I still have a lot of post game exploring to get into the secret showcase.

I hope when I pass one day, I come back as the Clay Monkey!

I checked out the kickstarter. Turns out the solo dev is a ceramics professor. I am taking a ceramics class so I got this game for fun and I actually learned a lot. It was pretty relaxing too.

Казуальная игра рассказывает о любопытной обезьянке, уставшей от однообразного физического труда. Она мечтает стать настоящим творцом и создавать керамические изделия со своими художествами и на этом пути ей поможет древний бог гончарного дела. Эта трогательная и простая история о том, как создаются произведения искусства и как художник находит вдохновение и силы продолжать творить, независимо от успеха. Игровой процесс простой, бегаем по открытой карте находим нужные предметы и творим. Слушайте мудрые советы статуй обезьян они плохого не подскажут.

More straightforward than mist monkey, with pretty clear instructions throughout. I think I preferred the openness of mist monkey, but clay monkey is really enjoyable as well -- it's super relaxing, with beautiful artwork and lovely sounds. I would absolutely recommend this game if you're looking for something relaxing, and it's probably easier to get into than mist monkey, but if you enjoy clay monkey I would really recommend mist monkey too!

Clay Monkey is a quiet, focused experience that doesn’t try to be more than it needs to be. It’s straightforward, meditative, and peaceful, but there’s a lot going on beneath the surface and secrets to discover. The game feels intentionally paced and, importantly, it doesn’t overstay its welcome. You move through an open space at your own rhythm, without pressure to optimize or perform. What stood out most to me was the way the game explores creativity and expectations. The monkey’s journey, eventually having to find his own path separate from the master potter, felt like a thoughtful reflection on making art for yourself rather than for approval. The monkey statues scattered throughout the world offer bits of artistic advice that are sometimes obscure, sometimes enlightening, and often surprisingly inspiring. They felt less like instructions and more like gentle nudges to think differently. I also appreciated how much the game taught me about ceramics, both practically and philosophically. It treats the craft with respect, showing patience, repetition, and letting go as part of the process. If you’re interested in creative practice, artistic identity, or just want a calm and meaningful experience, Clay Monkey is well worth your time.