Tower of the Alchemist (2019)

Developer: 六零道长
Publisher: JingtuStudio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 38 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A strategic action RPG where careful route planning and equipment management feel as important as quick combat reflexes.

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What players say

Players see it as a creative action take on the classic Tower of the Sorcerer formula, but opinions split on the execution: some praise the satisfying timing-based combat and retro feel, while many criticize the stiff controls, inability to rebind keys, and lack of item shortcuts. The difficulty is consistently described as high, even on easy mode.

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