Alchemist's Mountain

unreleased canceled

Developer / Publisher: Evil Art Bunny Studios

To be announced

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
item gated
boss gated
Has Overworld
discrete levels
Semi-Linear

Combat

action
stamina system

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy
RPG

Summary

Alchemist's Mountain is a classic platforming puzzle dungeon adventure with a literal twist! Rotate the dungeons to solve them and chart your path to the pinnacle of the Starfall Spire where legends rumor lie the secret to immortality and everlasting wealth.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- itch.io

Resources

Links

Website

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- Differences
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- puzzle heavy
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
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- interconnected map
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- Metroidvania Lite
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- Differences
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- item gated
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- action
- fantasy
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- Semi-Linear
- Differences
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- equipment
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- Differences
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- side scroll
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- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
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- Metroidvania Lite

Alchemist's Mountain

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