Little Alchemy

Little Alchemy
The logo of the first game
DeveloperRecloak
PublisherRecloak
First releaseLittle Alchemy
December 8, 2010
Latest releaseLittle Alchemy 2
August 23, 2017

Little Alchemy is a series of games developed and published by Recloak based on the premise of mixing and combining elements.

Gameplay

The Little Alchemy games focus on the concept of merging elements together to make new elements. Players start with the four classical elements; earth, water, fire and air, with the goal of merging them to make as many elements as possible. In Little Alchemy, there is a total of 580 elements with 9 hidden elements. In Little Alchemy 2, there are 720 elements.

History

Developed by Jakub Koziol, Little Alchemy was initially released on December 8, 2010, as a browser game. The game was released for Android and iOS in 2012. Its sequel, Little Alchemy 2, was released for web browsers, iOS, and Android on August 23, 2017, serving as a remake of its prequel.

Release timeline
2010Little Alchemy
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017Little Alchemy 2

Reception

Reviewing Little Alchemy, Hayley Tsukayama of The Washington Post describes the game as a simple, relaxing crafting game, praising its satisfying experimentation while noting its lack of flashy graphics, complex stories, or action.

Reviewing Little Alchemy 2, KeenGamer's Gail Golembiewski gave the game an 8.5 and wrote that the game is "worth playing because it adds to your gaming experience and science knowledge". Game Rant notes its similarities to Infinite Craft.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "10 best free CrazyGames to play online from Slice Master to Ninja Parkour". The Times of India. March 27, 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "App reviews: Little Alchemy, MSQRD". Daily Herald. April 30, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Tsukayama, Hayley (April 22, 2016). "A quick look at the Little Alchemy app". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Golembiewski, Gail (April 25, 2024). "Little Alchemy 2 Review: A Journey Of Experimentations And Discoveries (Android)". KeenGamer. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
  5. ↑ Moraa, Felister (March 2, 2024). "Little Alchemy 2: 5 Best Things to Make First". Game Rant. Retrieved October 6, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Harbison, Cammy (August 25, 2017). "Little Alchemy 2 Quietly Releases, Bringing Major Gameplay And Visual Enhancements". PlayerOne. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
  7. ↑ Moraa, Felister (February 22, 2024). "Top 5 Games like Infinite Craft". Game Rant. Retrieved October 1, 2026.