Choose Tidalis
Choose Tidalis if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Tidalis launched in 2010.
Tidalis vs FaeVerse Alchemy
Tidalis and FaeVerse Alchemy both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Tidalis (2010) is 14 years older than FaeVerse Alchemy (2024). Tidalis scores higher on Steam reviews (68.8% positive) than FaeVerse Alchemy (60% 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 FaeVerse Alchemy
Choose FaeVerse Alchemy if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. FaeVerse Alchemy launched in 2024.
Both Tidalis and FaeVerse Alchemy sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Shared/Split Screen, 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
 Tidalis |  FaeVerse Alchemy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (80 reviews) | 60% positive (60 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arcen Games | Subsoap |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Tidalis (2010) is 14 years older than FaeVerse Alchemy (2024).
- Tidalis scores higher on Steam reviews (68.8% positive) than FaeVerse Alchemy (60% positive).
- Tidalis is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than FaeVerse Alchemy (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Tidalis has co-op; FaeVerse Alchemy does not.
- FaeVerse Alchemy is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Tidalis has no Deck rating yet.
Tidalis vs FaeVerse Alchemy — FAQ
- Should I play Tidalis or FaeVerse Alchemy first?
- If you want chronology, Tidalis (2010) came out before FaeVerse Alchemy (2024). 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 Tidalis and FaeVerse Alchemy similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 FaeVerse Alchemy have multiplayer like Tidalis?
- No. Tidalis supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while FaeVerse Alchemy is listed as single-player only.