Ways of Alchemy

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Ways of Alchemy is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by RocketBrush Games and was released on August 22, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Become a medieval alchemist in this card game. Grow, craft, and brew your way to power. Hire adventurers, discover ancient recipes, and master the art of alchemy. No wands are required — just wit and wisdom.

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Single-Player

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 105 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding13 negative mentions

Ways of Alchemy offers an addictive gameplay experience with a relaxing atmosphere, allowing players to immerse themselves in the role of an alchemist.
The game features a well-implemented grimoire system that helps players learn potion recipes and resource locations, enhancing the overall experience.
The developers are actively addressing bugs and balancing issues, showing a commitment to improving the game based on player feedback.

Many players have reported save corruption issues, leading to frustration and loss of progress.
The game suffers from excessive micromanagement and a cluttered UI, making it difficult to keep track of tasks and resources.
Some players feel that the game lacks depth in its mechanics and can become tedious, especially in the mid to late game due to repetitive tasks.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
58%
13%
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of engaging mechanics, particularly the potion brewing and alchemy systems, which provide a relaxing yet challenging experience. Players appreciate the depth and complexity that unfolds as new mechanics are introduced, alongside a supportive development team that frequently updates the game. Overall, the gameplay is described as addictive, visually appealing, and enhanced by a unique time management system, making it both immersive and enjoyable.
- “This game is a little bit more relaxed but still has that sort of gameplay and resource management that makes these kinds of games fun.”
- “The potion brewing mechanic is where the game shines.”
- “It's not a hard system to grasp, but it grows in depth and complexity as the game introduces new mechanics and the elements of the cards themselves start to become relevant to make potions and rituals.”
- “I liked the concept and the execution of the mechanics, but at the same time, it quickly becomes overwhelming.”
- “The mechanics are pretty much the same.”
- “Another minor issue is the food mechanic for you and your minions; you need to feed them and then pay them.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is often described as tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the extensive micromanagement required for tasks like farming and potion-making. While some players appreciate recent quality of life improvements that ease the grind, others find the late-game experience to be overwhelmingly monotonous. Overall, the game appeals to those who enjoy a slower-paced, farming simulation, but may frustrate players who dislike repetitive tasks.
- “A few warnings - these games almost invariably tend to get grindy and repetitive due to their nature.”
- “Ultimately the game just ended up feeling utterly tedious.”
- “Was quite enjoying the game, even if things were a bit tedious here and there, particularly the multi-step manual process that goes into making ascension potions, where there aren't interesting new bits to discover during the process, it's just a matter of figuring out recipes and then running the same loops of growing, mortaring/alembicing, brewing, brewing, brewing, brewing, and then more brewing.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their pleasant and cute visuals, featuring a rustic art style that complements the gameplay. Players appreciate the simple yet beautiful aesthetics, which enhance the relaxing atmosphere of the game. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the immersive experience, alongside solid gameplay and a fitting soundtrack.
- “The visuals are simple but beautiful, and the soundtrack is perfect for relaxing.”
- “I played this game during the demo, and the full version is still great: addictive gameplay, great audio environment, and nice visuals.”
- “Got really hooked on the gameplay, and the graphics are great.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them look lifeless.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for being immersive and engaging, blending elements of cultist simulation and potion crafting. Players appreciate the cozy and experimental environment, which enhances the overall experience and appeals to a broad audience beyond just genre enthusiasts.
- “It's atmospheric and interesting, and I highly recommend it!”
- “The alchemy atmosphere is great, tons of ingredients, and you can actually experiment instead of just following recipes.”
- “It's weird, atmospheric, and very satisfying to learn.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story centers on a struggling alchemist's quest to create the legendary philosopher's stone, blending adventure with card-based gameplay. While the narrative is engaging, some players feel that the initial limitations on available items hinder progress and could be improved.
- “This is a card-based adventure game about you, an alchemist, making a living as you quest to create the fabled philosopher's stone.”
- “In this captivating experience, you step into the shoes of a struggling alchemist, experimenting through trial and error in your quest to amass wealth and discover the elusive philosopher’s stone.”
- “So having little chance of success with the best (and only) available items and by that gatekeeping the event to progress in the 'story' right at the beginning of the game is something that needs to be addressed.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players find the game to have a long and engaging adventure that encourages multiple playthroughs, enhancing its overall replayability.
- “The game offers a long and replayable adventure that keeps you coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh, making it a highly replayable experience.”
- “With multiple paths and choices, the game ensures that replayability is a key feature.”
- “The game offers a long adventure, but the replayability is lacking.”
- “While the adventure is extensive, I found little incentive to replay it.”
- “The game feels like a one-time experience with minimal replay value.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as nice and relaxing, complementing the visuals effectively. While there was initial confusion, the soundtrack enhances the overall experience without being overwhelming.
- “The music doesn't drive me insane; it's actually quite nice, and where there was some confusion at the beginning, it was easy enough to figure out what to do!”
- “The visuals are simple but beautiful, and the soundtrack is perfect for relaxing.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization aspect of potion brewing is seen as appealing for cost efficiency; however, the limitation of most potions to a single element restricts creative possibilities.
- “Brewing potions with potions is an incredibly appealing idea for cost optimization, but most potions only possess one element, limiting space for creativity.”