Choose The Alchemist of Ars Magna
Choose The Alchemist of Ars Magna if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Alchemist of Ars Magna launched in 2023.
The Alchemist of Ars Magna vs Sundy Stairway
The Alchemist of Ars Magna and Sundy Stairway both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. The Alchemist of Ars Magna (2023) is 2 years older than Sundy Stairway (2025). Sundy Stairway is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Alchemist of Ars Magna (9.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 Sundy Stairway
Choose Sundy Stairway if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sundy Stairway launched in 2025.
Both The Alchemist of Ars Magna and Sundy Stairway sit in 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 of Ars Magna |  Sundy Stairway | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ninetail | Yun Seven |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- The Alchemist of Ars Magna (2023) is 2 years older than Sundy Stairway (2025).
- Sundy Stairway is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Alchemist of Ars Magna (9.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- The Alchemist of Ars Magna is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Sundy Stairway has no Deck rating yet.
The Alchemist of Ars Magna vs Sundy Stairway — FAQ
- Should I play The Alchemist of Ars Magna or Sundy Stairway first?
- If you want chronology, The Alchemist of Ars Magna (2023) came out before Sundy Stairway (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 The Alchemist of Ars Magna and Sundy Stairway similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does The Alchemist of Ars Magna run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Alchemist of Ars Magna is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Sundy Stairway doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.