Alchemist's Castle

Name: Alchemist's Castle
Rating: 6 (145 reviews)

Developer: Kodobur Game & Software Technologies

Publisher: Kodobur Game & Software Technologies, Side Project Studio‬

Nov 1, 2017

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
item gated
Semi-Linear

Combat

action

Themes

fantasy
gothic

Summary

Fight your way through the dungeons of the Alchemist's Castle, collect power ups and take back what is rightfully yours from the Alchemist himself in this old-school metroidvania!

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam
- itch.io
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS4

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- pixel
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- action
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- Differences
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Alchemist's Castle

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