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Ys X: Proud Nordics vs Alchemist

Ys X: Proud Nordics and Alchemist both land in Action, Adventure, 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 Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Ys X: Proud Nordics (2026) is 1 year older than Alchemist (2027). Ys X: Proud Nordics 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 Ys X: Proud Nordics

Choose Ys X: Proud Nordics if you want the HDR available, Stereo Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Ys X: Proud Nordics launched in 2026.

Choose Alchemist

Choose Alchemist if you want an Indie and Casual game with Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. Alchemist launched in 2027.

Both Ys X: Proud Nordics and Alchemist sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Steam Timeline, Custom Volume Controls, and Save Anytime, 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

Ys X: Proud Nordics vs Alchemist — Steam metadata comparison
Ys X: Proud Nordics — Steam game coverYs X: Proud NordicsAlchemist — Steam game coverAlchemist
Released20262027
GenresAction, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price69.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews76.7% positive (73 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNihon Falcom, PH3 GmbHMurbenchik

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Ys X: Proud Nordics vs Alchemist — FAQ

Should I play Ys X: Proud Nordics or Alchemist first?
If you want chronology, Ys X: Proud Nordics (2026) 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 Ys X: Proud Nordics and Alchemist similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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 Ys X: Proud Nordics run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Ys X: Proud Nordics is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Alchemist doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Ys X: Proud Nordics vs Alchemist — Verdict (2026) · imho.run