Become a medieval alchemist in this card game. Grow, craft, and brew your way to power. Hire adventurers, discover ancient recipes, and master the art of alchemy. No wands are required — just wit and wisdom.
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Positive (36) - 91% of the 36 user reviews for this demo are positive.
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Feb 24, 2025
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“This is 100% something that I would easily dump 40 or 50 hours into! I like this game very much, I think it's pretty rad!”
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“What a very fascinating game!”
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About This Demo

Ways of Alchemy is a medieval card game and alchemist simulator that combines potion crafting, business management and character progression into a strategic journey from outcast to master alchemist with multiple paths to power.

Begin as an aspiring alchemist with nothing but a humble shack and basic knowledge. Through experimentation, exploration and decision-making, forge your path in a medieval world where your growing power attracts both opportunity and unwanted attention.

FEATURES

🧪 Brew over 35 different potions

🌿 Discover and utilize more than 100 unique ingredients

🔮 Master the 5 pillars of reality — Void, Mirror, Veil, Pain and Song

🧙‍♂️ Choose from 15 different subclasses

🗺️ Send adventurers to 5 different regions with 24 quests

💎 Find over 70 unique rewards and artifacts

🔚 Experience 13 different endings based on your choices

⚔️ Face the consequences of your ambition with the Inquisition

CRAFT POTIONS YOUR WAY

Experiment freely or follow traditions with a flexible potion-crafting system. Follow proven recipes from your grimoire for reliable results, or take risks with creative experimentation for potentially more powerful effects. With over 100 ingredients connected to the 5 pillars of reality, your cauldron holds the potential for dozens of unique and powerful potions.

GROW YOUR ESTATE & INFLUENCE

Work your way from an inherited shack to a thriving alchemical settlement as your reputation grows among potion buyers. Manage your estate, hire hands and balance your growing influence against the watchful eyes of local authorities. Navigate the threats of Tax Inspector and the dreaded Inquisition as your power increases.

EXPLORE REGIONS FOR TREASURES

Send adventurers on perilous quests across 5 distinct regions. Equip them with your potions and artifacts before dispatching them on 24 dangerous adventures. Discover over 70 unique treasures including powerful artifacts, ancient recipes and long-lost books to fuel your ascension.

CHOOSE MULTIPLE PATHS TO ASCENSION

Unlock 15 unique subclasses that shape your alchemical journey. Stay true to pure alchemy or venture into forbidden arts like necromancy and flesh-smiting. Every decision leads toward one of 13 possible endings as you work to complete the Great Making – the ultimate goal of any true alchemist.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 or later, 64-bit
    • Processor: 2GHz or better
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM MB RAM
    • Graphics: 4GB VRAM, integrated graphics cards will only work if post-2012
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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