Choose Alchemistry
Choose Alchemistry if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Touch Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Alchemistry launched in 2022.
Alchemistry vs Wake Explorer
Alchemistry and Wake Explorer both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Alchemistry (2022) is 3 years older than Wake Explorer (2025). Wake Explorer is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Alchemistry (1.99 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 Wake Explorer
Choose Wake Explorer if you want an Adventure game with Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wake Explorer launched in 2025.
Both Alchemistry and Wake Explorer sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option, 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
 Alchemistry |  Wake Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (13 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dysnomia | Ocelli |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Alchemistry (2022) is 3 years older than Wake Explorer (2025).
- Wake Explorer is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Alchemistry (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Alchemistry is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Wake Explorer has no Deck rating yet.
Alchemistry vs Wake Explorer — FAQ
- Should I play Alchemistry or Wake Explorer first?
- If you want chronology, Alchemistry (2022) came out before Wake Explorer (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 Alchemistry and Wake Explorer similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does Alchemistry run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Alchemistry is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Wake Explorer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.