Choose AMID EVIL
Choose AMID EVIL if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,399 Steam reviews back the pick.
AMID EVIL vs The Hellchemist
AMID EVIL and The Hellchemist both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. AMID EVIL (2019) is 4 years older than The Hellchemist (2023). AMID EVIL scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than The Hellchemist (72.7% 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 The Hellchemist
Choose The Hellchemist if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The Hellchemist launched in 2023.
Both AMID EVIL and The Hellchemist sit in Action 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
 AMID EVIL |  The Hellchemist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (5,399 reviews) | 72.7% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Indefatigable | Anchry Corporation |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- AMID EVIL (2019) is 4 years older than The Hellchemist (2023).
- AMID EVIL scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than The Hellchemist (72.7% positive).
- The Hellchemist is free; AMID EVIL is paid (19.99 USD).
- AMID EVIL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Hellchemist has no Deck rating yet.
AMID EVIL vs The Hellchemist — FAQ
- Should I play AMID EVIL or The Hellchemist first?
- If you want chronology, AMID EVIL (2019) came out before The Hellchemist (2023). 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 AMID EVIL and The Hellchemist similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Is The Hellchemist free?
- Yes — The Hellchemist is a free-to-play Steam title. AMID EVIL is paid (19.99 USD).
- Does AMID EVIL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AMID EVIL is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Hellchemist doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.