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Alchemist: Journey of the Soul

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86%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
86% User Score Based on 128 reviews

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Alchemist: Journey of the Soul is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game with fantasy, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by OnSkull Games and was released on May 21, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

First-person adventure game, playable solo or co-op with up to 4 players. Use your magical abilities to solve puzzles or navigate through areas! Explore, use items, brew potions and unlock your full alchemical potential. Are you willing to do what it takes to claim a soul of your own

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews
gameplay13 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • Engaging and well-designed puzzles that are fun, varied, and challenging without being too difficult.
  • Beautiful, cozy, and unique art style with a relaxing atmosphere and enjoyable music.
  • Game mechanics and potion-based abilities add a creative and satisfying layer to puzzle solving.
  • The co-op experience is limited and not well-implemented, with mostly solo puzzle solving and issues with reconnecting players.
  • Lack of sprint or running mechanic makes movement slow and causes unnecessary backtracking frustration.
  • The game is relatively short with some pacing issues due to long cutscenes, and some players feel the content does not justify the price.

  • gameplay

    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    39% positive mentions, 52% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The gameplay is engaging and varied, featuring a well-balanced mix of puzzles, spell-based mechanics, and exploration that maintains interest throughout. While some mechanics feel underutilized or artificially restrictive, the overall puzzle design, cooperative elements, and gradual progression through new abilities provide a satisfying and immersive experience. Fans of escape-room style puzzles with alchemical twists will particularly enjoy the smooth, bug-free play and the game's unique atmosphere.

    • “The gameplay is varied and interesting, and there is a satisfying sense of discovery as you progress.”
    • “Every new area introduces fresh ideas, so the gameplay stays engaging from start to finish.”
    • “The progression of gaining new spells, that help you reach new parts of the levels, works well as an extra motivation and enriches the gameplay as time passes.”
    • “The game forces you to use some mechanics by forbidding the intuitive mechanic.”
    • “When this happens, you lose trust in the mechanics and you're never sure what you can achieve and what is blocked by other mechanics.”
    • “Every single one of these mechanics could just be replaced by a locked door without changing the gameplay.”

  • graphics

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    58% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The graphics are generally praised for their beautiful, colorful, and memorable art style that complements the game's atmosphere and puzzles. However, some users feel the cartoon-like visuals are simplistic and would prefer more photorealistic graphics to enhance immersion. Overall, the art style is considered charming and fitting, though opinions on its execution vary.

    • “This is a great game with a beautiful and memorable art style.”
    • “Lovely graphics, pretty art style for the visuals.”
    • “Good puzzles and nice art style and music overall, it looks and sounds very unique!”
    • “My only real gripe is with the art style.”
    • “The artwork is simple, with basic shapes and repetitive objects.”
    • “Overall graphics are okay, but with the corner of your eye you can see the holes where terrain wasn't properly connected to the rest of the game elements, which breaks your immersion.”

  • story

    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    14% positive mentions, 72% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The story is engaging and heartfelt, centered on a homunculus' quest for the philosopher's stone, with a charming atmosphere and well-balanced integration with puzzles. While the narrative is mostly conveyed through beginning and ending cutscenes and is somewhat minimal and linear, it maintains player interest and leaves some wanting more depth or alternate endings. Overall, it offers a satisfying, concise experience without extraneous side content.

    • “As a homunculus on a quest to find the philosopher's stone, the game delivers a charming story with a surprising amount of heart.”
    • “There are no side quests, no filler, no fluff, just the puzzles, a cozy world, and a story that ties it all together.”
    • “Story keeps your attention and makes you want more; the ending feels like it could have ended in more than one way but sure, it's okay.”
    • “Played the game with 3 other friends for the co-op experience... felt very frustrating watching others do the puzzle because no one else can interfere with the solving person, and we cannot do multiple puzzles because the story is very linear.”
    • “Storyline was quick to end, I would say.”
    • “The story is minimal, with most of the narrative revealed in cutscenes at the beginning and end of the game.”

  • music

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The music in the game is consistently praised for enhancing the cozy and enjoyable atmosphere, with many users describing the soundtrack as fun, chill, and fitting well with the relaxing gameplay. Overall, the music contributes positively to the unique and satisfying experience.

    • “Would highly recommend if you want something chill to play alone or with friends that has a comfy setting and also fun music and sound effects.”
    • “You move through a 3D world to the tunes of an enjoyable soundtrack.”
    • “Good puzzles and nice art style and music overall; it looks and sounds very unique!”
    • “Music was okay.”

  • atmosphere

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    71% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is generally praised for being cozy and immersive, with charming visuals and enjoyable music that enhance exploration and puzzle-solving. While the colorful, cartoon-like style appeals to many, some users feel a more photorealistic approach could have made the world even more striking, and a few find the art style less appealing compared to similar titles. Overall, the atmosphere effectively complements the gameplay and adds character to the experience.

    • “The colorful, cartoon-like visuals are fine, but this world has so much atmosphere and character that photorealistic graphics would have elevated it into something truly breathtaking.”
    • “Love the cozy atmosphere, the style, the music, the puzzles, the bit of platforming to keep things interesting.”
    • “The atmosphere is amazing, really enjoyed exploring the environment and figuring out how to use the abilities as I unlocked them.”

  • stability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game shows promise with enjoyable puzzles and an appealing premise, but its stability is compromised by significant bugs and glitches, including game-breaking issues that can prevent progression. Minor glitches, such as character misplacements on elevators, also affect the overall experience.

    • “Ok, for a start, it's as buggy as a buggy thing, but don't let that put you off; it's a good game with relatively easy but fun puzzles.”
    • “The premise of this game is lovely and my friend and I enjoyed what we were able to play; however, there are some game-breaking glitches that have locked us out of finishing it.”
    • “I didn't see any negative issues other than some minor glitches (on elevators, while moving, the second person was a few feet in the air or under the elevator floor).”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is highly optimized, delivering smooth performance alongside impressive graphics and well-functioning features. Users appreciate its efficient design and seamless gameplay experience.

    • “Cool graphics and 100% optimized.”
    • “Game is optimized, has lovely item descriptions and beautiful powers which work as they are supposed to.”
    • “Performance was good.”

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development is minimal, with appealing character designs that lack depth or growth throughout the game.

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is well-received, contributing to an enjoyable experience with plenty of funny moments that enhance puzzle-solving and exploration.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect is highlighted by its super cute and wholesome art style, creating a warm and comforting atmosphere for players.

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Alchemist: Journey of the Soul is a casual action adventure game with fantasy, medieval and historical themes. Common tags for Alchemist: Journey of the Soul include first-person, indie, magic, linear, exploration and others.

Alchemist: Journey of the Soul is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Steam Deck and others.

Alchemist: Journey of the Soul was released on May 21, 2026.

Alchemist: Journey of the Soul was developed by OnSkull Games.

Alchemist: Journey of the Soul has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Alchemist: Journey of the Soul for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Alchemist: Journey of the Soul is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Escape First Alchemist, Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, The Room: Old Sins, We Were Here Forever, Escape Academy and others.