Choose Soul Device
Choose Soul Device if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Soul Device launched in 2023.
Soul Device vs My Life As An Alchemist
Soul Device and My Life As An Alchemist both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Soul Device (2023) is 1 year older than My Life As An Alchemist (2024). My Life As An Alchemist is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Soul Device (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 My Life As An Alchemist
Choose My Life As An Alchemist if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. My Life As An Alchemist launched in 2024.
Both Soul Device and My Life As An Alchemist sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Soul Device |  My Life As An Alchemist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 30.8% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gold Lemon Company | Delirium Tremens Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Soul Device (2023) is 1 year older than My Life As An Alchemist (2024).
- My Life As An Alchemist is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Soul Device (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Soul Device vs My Life As An Alchemist — FAQ
- Should I play Soul Device or My Life As An Alchemist first?
- If you want chronology, Soul Device (2023) came out before My Life As An Alchemist (2024). 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 Soul Device and My Life As An Alchemist similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.