Choose The Alchemist
Choose The Alchemist if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Alchemist launched in 2022.
The Alchemist vs EmyLiveShow: S&M story
The Alchemist and EmyLiveShow: S&M story both land in Indie, Simulation, RPG 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, Simulation, RPG on Steam. The Alchemist (2022) is 1 year older than EmyLiveShow: S&M story (2023). EmyLiveShow: S&M story is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Alchemist (5.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 EmyLiveShow: S&M story
Choose EmyLiveShow: S&M story if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. EmyLiveShow: S&M story launched in 2023.
Both The Alchemist and EmyLiveShow: S&M story sit in Indie, Simulation, and RPG 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
 The Alchemist |  EmyLiveShow: S&M story | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 69.2% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Azephir Games | Team Emily |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- The Alchemist (2022) is 1 year older than EmyLiveShow: S&M story (2023).
- EmyLiveShow: S&M story is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Alchemist (5.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- EmyLiveShow: S&M story is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The Alchemist has no Deck rating yet.
The Alchemist vs EmyLiveShow: S&M story — FAQ
- Should I play The Alchemist or EmyLiveShow: S&M story first?
- If you want chronology, The Alchemist (2022) came out before EmyLiveShow: S&M story (2023). 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 The Alchemist and EmyLiveShow: S&M story similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, RPG 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.