Alchemist's Castle

About

Alchemist's Castle is a side-scrolling action game where you navigate labyrinthine dungeons, gather upgrades, and battle through procedurally generated levels. You play as a character determined to reclaim stolen possessions from a mysterious alchemist, using a mix of combat and environmental puzzles to progress. The game blends platforming challenges with Metroidvania-style exploration, requiring you to backtrack with new abilities to unlock paths. Developed by Kodobur, it launched in late 2017 and runs on multiple platforms including PC, consoles, and Linux. Community feedback highlights its punishing difficulty curve and tight control scheme. While not graphically flashy, the retro-inspired art style and persistent enemy spawns create a tense, replayable experience. With a single-player focus and minimal hand-holding, it appeals to players who enjoy old-fashioned 2D action with a focus on skill and memorization. Since release it has maintained a niche following, particularly among fans of procedurally generated dungeon crawlers.