Choose Caterva
Choose Caterva if it's currently about 45% cheaper on the Steam Store. Caterva launched in 2022.
Caterva vs Alchemickal
Caterva and Alchemickal both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Caterva (2022) is 4 years older than Alchemickal (2026). Caterva is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than Alchemickal (2.99 USD vs. 5.39 USD). 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 Alchemickal
Choose Alchemickal if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Alchemickal launched in 2026.
Both Caterva and Alchemickal sit in Action and Indie 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
 Caterva |  Alchemickal | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 5.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 93.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Xido Studio | rodbot |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Caterva (2022) is 4 years older than Alchemickal (2026).
- Caterva is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than Alchemickal (2.99 USD vs. 5.39 USD).
Caterva vs Alchemickal — FAQ
- Should I play Caterva or Alchemickal first?
- If you want chronology, Caterva (2022) came out before Alchemickal (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 Caterva and Alchemickal similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.