Choose Alchemist Simulator
Choose Alchemist Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Alchemist Simulator launched in 2020.
Alchemist Simulator vs Apothecary
Alchemist Simulator and Apothecary both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Alchemist Simulator (2020) is 3 years older than Apothecary (2023). Apothecary scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Alchemist Simulator (74.6% positive). 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 Apothecary
Choose Apothecary if it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Apothecary launched in 2023.
Both Alchemist Simulator and Apothecary sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Alchemist Simulator |  Apothecary | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.6% positive (189 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Art Games Studio S.A. | Forget Me Not Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Alchemist Simulator (2020) is 3 years older than Apothecary (2023).
- Apothecary scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Alchemist Simulator (74.6% positive).
- Apothecary is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Alchemist Simulator (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Alchemist Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Apothecary has no Deck rating yet.
Alchemist Simulator vs Apothecary — FAQ
- Should I play Alchemist Simulator or Apothecary first?
- If you want chronology, Alchemist Simulator (2020) came out before Apothecary (2023). 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 Alchemist Simulator and Apothecary similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Alchemist Simulator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Alchemist Simulator is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Apothecary doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.