Choose Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX
Choose Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX launched in 2018.
Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX vs Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX
Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX and Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX (2018) is 2 years older than Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX (2020). Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX (92% 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 Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX
Choose Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX launched in 2020.
Both Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX and Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX sit in RPG 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
 Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX |  Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.3% positive (88 reviews) | 92% positive (188 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX (2018) is 2 years older than Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX (2020).
- Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX (92% positive).
- Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX (9.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX vs Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX — FAQ
- Should I play Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX or Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX first?
- If you want chronology, Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX (2018) came out before Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX (2020). 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 Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX and Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX similar?
- They overlap on 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.