Underplayed Gems

Ways of Alchemy (2025)

Ways of Alchemy cover
Developer
RocketBrush Games
Publisher
RocketBrush Games, Gamersky Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
3.8 of 5, 716 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical and tense medieval alchemy simulator where every crafted potion carries risk and reward, blending strategic card play with a persistent sense of danger from the Inquisition.

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What players say

Players compare it to Cultist Simulator but say it trades that game's tension for a heavier, more repetitive labor loop. Many find the main story short and the ascension tree poorly explained. Opinions split on whether the slower pace is cozy or just tedious, and several reviews call out fiddly UI decisions.

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