Choose Alchemist Simulator
Choose Alchemist Simulator if you want an Indie experience. Alchemist Simulator launched in 2020.
Alchemist Simulator vs I'm Tripping
Alchemist Simulator and I'm Tripping both land in 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. Alchemist Simulator (2020) is 5 years older than I'm Tripping (2025). I'm Tripping scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% 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 I'm Tripping
Choose I'm Tripping if you want an Adventure and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. I'm Tripping launched in 2025.
Both Alchemist Simulator and I'm Tripping sit in 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 |  I'm Tripping | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 74.6% positive (189 reviews) | 85.7% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Art Games Studio S.A. | Charlie |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Alchemist Simulator (2020) is 5 years older than I'm Tripping (2025).
- I'm Tripping scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Alchemist Simulator (74.6% positive).
- I'm Tripping is free; Alchemist Simulator is paid (12.99 USD).
- Alchemist Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; I'm Tripping has no Deck rating yet.
Alchemist Simulator vs I'm Tripping — FAQ
- Should I play Alchemist Simulator or I'm Tripping first?
- If you want chronology, Alchemist Simulator (2020) came out before I'm Tripping (2025). 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 I'm Tripping similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is I'm Tripping free?
- Yes — I'm Tripping is a free-to-play Steam title. Alchemist Simulator is paid (12.99 USD).
- Does Alchemist Simulator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Alchemist Simulator is rated Deck Playable by Valve. I'm Tripping doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.