Choose Alchemist of War
Choose Alchemist of War if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alchemist of War launched in 2022.
Alchemist of War vs Soul Taker
Alchemist of War and Soul Taker 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. Alchemist of War (2022) is 3 years older than Soul Taker (2025). Alchemist of War is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Soul Taker (0.99 USD vs. 10.00 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 Soul Taker
Choose Soul Taker if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Soul Taker launched in 2025.
Both Alchemist of War and Soul Taker sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Alchemist of War |  Soul Taker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 10.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Oklava Games | SlovGoblin |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Alchemist of War (2022) is 3 years older than Soul Taker (2025).
- Alchemist of War is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Soul Taker (0.99 USD vs. 10.00 USD).
Alchemist of War vs Soul Taker — FAQ
- Should I play Alchemist of War or Soul Taker first?
- If you want chronology, Alchemist of War (2022) came out before Soul Taker (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 Alchemist of War and Soul Taker 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.