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If Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout is your kind of game, the closest matches are Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy, Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream and Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~ — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, cozy and relaxing. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout is a long RPG released in 2019 by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. Players explore an open-world island setting through real-time tactical combat, supported by an alchemy crafting system that serves as the core progression mechanic. The alchemy system includes an auto-crafting optimizer feature and item-request battles that reward strategic preparation. Reviewers note the crafting feels like a creative puzzle where crafted gear directly impacts combat effectiveness. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and cozy, with seasonal environmental changes that make the world feel alive. The game runs at Playable level on Steam Deck and is solo-only with a sit-down session shape, designed for a chill difficulty experience. It holds an 86% positive rating from over 2000 Steam reviews.
About Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout: The concept of this title, the latest in the series to depict a new "Atelier" world, is "True-to-life youths that develop together, even if just a little bit".
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Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy
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Top pick for Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
This story takes place three years after the events of the previous game “Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout,” and depicts the reunion of Ryza and her friends, who go through new encounters and goodbyes to discover a true priceless treasure.
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
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Shares a cozy mood with Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
Second-strongest match for Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
A mysterious story of a mysterious dream ... This is a story about one of the adventures Sophie the Alchemist had after she left her hometown of Kirchen Bell.
Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~
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Shares a cozy mood with Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
Third-strongest match for Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
The long awaited 4th installment of the popular "Arland" series that had begun with the "Atelier Rorona"! In this new story, players will revisit the nostalgic world of Arland and embark on exciting journey of alchemy together with Rorona's daughter, Lulua.
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
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Shares alchemy crafting, open world exploration and a cozy mood with Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
Ranked #4 for Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
The final summer, the final secret... Ryza's final adventure is about to begin!
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX
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Shares a cozy mood with Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
Ranked #5 for Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Sophie" is the 1st instalment: a chance encounter between Sophie and a sentient book Plachta takes them on an adventure to recover Plachta's memories.
Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX
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Shares open world exploration and an atmospheric mood with Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
Ranked #6 for Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Firis" is the 2nd instalment: after Firis encounters alchemy and is able to leave town, she is taken on a magical journey that has no limits.
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book
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Shares alchemy crafting and a relaxing mood with Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
Ranked #7 for Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
17th in the Atelier series. The budding alchemist Sophie of Kirchen Bell meets the Mysterious Book, Plachta, and embarks on a wonderful adventure of fulfilling dreams.
Atelier Lydie & Suelle ~The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings~
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Ranked #8 for Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
"Lydie and Sue are twin sisters who live in the Kingdom of Adalet, and they aim to make their atelier the best atelier in the kingdom. One day, they discover a certain Mysterious Painting that will eventually become the very key to realizing their dream... A new Mysterious story to mark the 20th anniversary of the Atelier series!
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Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator
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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land
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"Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.
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Frequently asked about Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout
- Does Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout run on Steam Deck?
- Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- What games are most similar to Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout are Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy, Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream, Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~.
- Who developed Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout?
- Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout was developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD..
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