Choose Survivalist
Choose Survivalist if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,320 Steam reviews back the pick.
Survivalist vs Alchemy of the Earth
Survivalist and Alchemy of the Earth both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Survivalist (2015) is 10 years older than Alchemy of the Earth (2025). Survivalist scores higher on Steam reviews (81.1% positive) than Alchemy of the Earth (70% positive). 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 Alchemy of the Earth
Choose Alchemy of the Earth if you want a Casual game with Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Alchemy of the Earth launched in 2025.
Both Survivalist and Alchemy of the Earth sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 Survivalist |  Alchemy of the Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.1% positive (1,320 reviews) | 70% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bob | Tamalpais Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Survivalist (2015) is 10 years older than Alchemy of the Earth (2025).
- Survivalist scores higher on Steam reviews (81.1% positive) than Alchemy of the Earth (70% positive).
- Survivalist is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Alchemy of the Earth (4.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Survivalist has co-op; Alchemy of the Earth does not.
- Survivalist is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Alchemy of the Earth has no Deck rating yet.
Survivalist vs Alchemy of the Earth — FAQ
- Should I play Survivalist or Alchemy of the Earth first?
- If you want chronology, Survivalist (2015) came out before Alchemy of the Earth (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 Survivalist and Alchemy of the Earth similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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 Alchemy of the Earth have multiplayer like Survivalist?
- No. Survivalist supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Alchemy of the Earth is listed as single-player only.
- Does Survivalist run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Survivalist is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Alchemy of the Earth doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.