Monster Alchemy

Monster Alchemy is a role-playing game that combines exploration with a crafting system. Rather than catching monsters in the wild, players create them from scratch by combining ingredients and discovering new recipes. The game is set in a world with its own lore, in which gods, monsters and alchemists are closely linked, and it touches on myths of creation and the origins of alchemy.

Created monsters serve several purposes. They can be sent out to mine ore, chop wood or craft potions, and they improve their gathering skills as they level up. Monsters can also be fused together to produce new species, and players can find hidden recipes to unlock the different possible combinations. Combat is turn-based and centres on team composition and ability pairings, with a type system of elemental strengths and weaknesses.

Players travel through a range of environments, including beaches and graveyards, where they can find secrets, gather resources and meet characters who may be befriended or fought. The game has now passed 100 reviews on Steam.