Choose Veil of Shadows
Choose Veil of Shadows if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Veil of Shadows launched in 2024.
Veil of Shadows vs Alchemist
Veil of Shadows and Alchemist both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Veil of Shadows (2024) is 3 years older than Alchemist (2027). 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 Alchemist
Choose Alchemist if you want the Steam Timeline, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Alchemist launched in 2027.
Both Veil of Shadows and Alchemist sit in Action, 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
 Veil of Shadows |  Alchemist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Imponix Game Studio | Murbenchik |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Veil of Shadows (2024) is 3 years older than Alchemist (2027).
Veil of Shadows vs Alchemist — FAQ
- Should I play Veil of Shadows or Alchemist first?
- If you want chronology, Veil of Shadows (2024) came out before Alchemist (2027). 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 Veil of Shadows and Alchemist similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.