Alchemist's Castle
Released Nov 2017
Fight your way through the dungeons of the Alchemist's Castle, collect power ups and take back what is rightfully yours from the Alchemist himself in this old-school metroidvania!
77% positive · 144 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $0.99
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Evaluation
Alchemist's Castle is a self-contained single-player metroidvania that launched on November 2, 2017. The store description presents the game as a complete experience with no mention of planned expansions, DLC, or ongoing content. There are no DLC listings and no developer announcements of future content at any point in the game's history.
The developer's post-launch activity has consisted entirely of bug fixes and minor quality-of-life patches — addressing things like boss fight glitches, controller binding issues, and camera improvements. The most recent of these was a small bug fix on July 2, 2023. None of these patches introduced new gameplay content; they were maintenance updates to keep the existing game in good working order.
There are no unreleased DLC entries, no roadmaps, and no developer statements indicating further content was ever planned beyond the base game. The game launched as a finished product and has been maintained accordingly.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, self-contained story with no mention of DLC, expansions, or planned future content
Most recent developer post: a small bug fix for a key binding panel issue. No content announcements.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Kabuk Games
Achievements
12
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
Discovering the philosopher's stone turned the wise and kind alchemist into a power hungry, selfish tyrant. Task of stopping him falls upon you, the former apprintice of the alchemist. Discover the secrets of the Alchemist's Castle, survive and destroy the philosopher's stone!
Alchemists's Castle is a 2D side-scroller platformer, inspired by old-school Metroid and Castlevania games.
Alchemists's Castle is a 2D side-scroller platformer, inspired by old-school Metroid and Castlevania games.
Key Features
- Non-linear exploration
- Old-school metroidvania experience
- Intriguing story
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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