Choose Void Sols
Choose Void Sols if you want the Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Void Sols launched in 2024.
Void Sols vs Alchemist
Void Sols 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. Void Sols (2024) is 3 years older than Alchemist (2027). Void Sols is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Alchemist has no Deck rating yet. 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 a Casual game with Steam Timeline, Subtitle Options, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Alchemist launched in 2027.
Both Void Sols and Alchemist sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Void Sols |  Alchemist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (260 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Finite Reflection Studios | Murbenchik |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Void Sols (2024) is 3 years older than Alchemist (2027).
- Void Sols is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Alchemist has no Deck rating yet.
Void Sols vs Alchemist — FAQ
- Should I play Void Sols or Alchemist first?
- If you want chronology, Void Sols (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 Void Sols 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.
- Does Void Sols run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Void Sols is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Alchemist doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.