The Bestest Alchemist
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About The Bestest Alchemist
The Bestest Alchemist is a match-3 puzzle roguelike from Tabi Entertainment, released March 31 2026. It blends ingredient management with procedural level design as players rearrange potions on a grid to create magical reactions. The game features 100+ recipes and synergies, all set in a whimsical alchemy theme. Designed for PC and Mac, it plays like a hybrid of Bejeweled and The Legend of Zelda: A Link's Awakening. Ideal for fans of methodical strategy and puzzle-based progression. Single-player only, with no multiplayer modes.
Gameplay
Each session starts with a 6x6 grid of ingredients like mushrooms, herbs, and crystals. Swapping items creates matches that trigger potion reactions, which then combine with adjacent elements. Advanced moves require chaining three or more reactions to unlock rare recipes. Boss fights introduce time limits and randomized grid modifiers. The roguelike loop resets after each death but retains permanent upgrades. Controls feel precise, with a tactile drag-and-drop interface. Sessions average 20-30 minutes, balancing planning and quick decision-making. Synergy planning is key to surviving deeper levels.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 92/100, with 85% completing the base story. Average playtime clocks in at 14 hours, though 40% hit the 30-hour mark. Community moods are 60% happy, 25% frustrated, and 15% neutral. Frustration stems from late-game difficulty spikes and RNG-dependent recipe unlocks. One user writes, "The synergy system feels like solving a Rubik's Cube blindfolded but in the best way." 72% of players own 80%+ of the 128 achievements. Critics praise the "addictive loop" but note repetitive boss mechanics. Completion rate drops 20% in harder difficulty tiers.
PlayPile's Take
Worth playing for puzzle fans who enjoy layered strategy. At $19.99, it offers strong value for the depth of its combination system. The 80%+ achievement threshold takes 25 hours, making it a mid-length commitment. Not ideal for casual players due to its punishing difficulty curve. If you thrive on optimizing grid layouts and experimenting with ingredient synergies, this is your game. Skip if you hate permadeath or prefer straightforward puzzle mechanics.
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