Choose Wishlair
Choose Wishlair if you want an Action experience. Wishlair launched in 2021.
Wishlair vs The Book of the Alchemist
Wishlair and The Book of the Alchemist both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Wishlair (2021) is 5 years older than The Book of the Alchemist (2026). 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 The Book of the Alchemist
Choose The Book of the Alchemist if you want a Strategy and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Book of the Alchemist launched in 2026.
Both Wishlair and The Book of the Alchemist sit in 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
 Wishlair |  The Book of the Alchemist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Chronogears | Umut Ay(00iblis00) |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Wishlair (2021) is 5 years older than The Book of the Alchemist (2026).
Wishlair vs The Book of the Alchemist — FAQ
- Should I play Wishlair or The Book of the Alchemist first?
- If you want chronology, Wishlair (2021) came out before The Book of the Alchemist (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 Wishlair and The Book of the Alchemist similar?
- They overlap on 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.