Choose Alchemy Story
Choose Alchemy Story if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Alchemy Story launched in 2020.
Alchemy Story vs Story of Leaves
Alchemy Story and Story of Leaves both land in Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Simulation games on Steam. Alchemy Story (2020) is 6 years older than Story of Leaves (2026). Alchemy Story is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Story of Leaves has no Deck rating yet. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Story of Leaves
Choose Story of Leaves if you want a RPG game with Custom Volume Controls and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Story of Leaves launched in 2026.
Both Alchemy Story and Story of Leaves sit in Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Alchemy Story |  Story of Leaves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 78.7% positive (150 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cozy Bee Games | Hollow Cat Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Alchemy Story (2020) is 6 years older than Story of Leaves (2026).
- Alchemy Story is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Story of Leaves has no Deck rating yet.
Alchemy Story vs Story of Leaves — FAQ
- Should I play Alchemy Story or Story of Leaves first?
- If you want chronology, Alchemy Story (2020) came out before Story of Leaves (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Alchemy Story and Story of Leaves similar?
- They overlap on Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Alchemy Story run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Alchemy Story is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Story of Leaves doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.