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Explore 16th-century Granada, steeped in tarot and alchemy. Face Gusparda, the cursed witch, and fight for your freedom. Build your deck, choose every move across 3D boards, and use strategy and tactics to break the curse and craft the Philosopher’s Stone.

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Alchemist's Journal: October 2025

Oct 30

Greetings, Alchemist ⚗️🧪

Today we’re excited to present the Alchemist’s Journal, a monthly section where we’ll share updates on AlcheMice’s development, insights into our creative process, mini chronicles from events we’ve attended, and a look at the activities planned for next month. Think of it as our very own dev blog, though it goes beyond that idea.

These first entries will help us find out which topics interest you most. So please, take a few minutes to share your thoughts in the comments once you’ve finished reading. Thanks in advance!

That said… let’s jump straight into today’s first topic:

Development Update

🐭 The Road So Far ⚙️

“Two heads are better than one”, we'd say. Testing AlcheMice internally helps us refine the core formula and fix the biggest issues, but exposing it to real players is what truly helps us ensure our little project becomes a fun, addictive, and memorable experience. It’s not just useful for spotting potential improvements or unexpected bugs, but also for asking players if there’s anything they feel is missing. A feature, a card type...

Based on everything we’ve learned, here are some of the main changes we've implemented this month:

Revamped UI: the main interface has been redesigned so that key game elements (such as energy or the end turn button) are easier to recognize.
Free Alchemy: you can now freely experiment with one or more ingredients, allowing players to discover formulas without recipes and create new materials from failed experiments.
Allies: a new ally system has been developed so the player can summon them during combat.
New Cards: new effects have been added that interact with additional gameplay systems, such as Tycoh’s attack ranges, mind control over enemies, and invulnerability to certain attacks.
New Art: new illustrations are being created for both old and new cards.
New Items: new alchemical potions and other consumables are being developed, which can be purchased at Gusparda’s shop.
Animated NPCs: non-playable characters appearing in the environment will have their own animations, reacting to what happens around them and in-game events.
Controller Input: controller input is being refined, with Steam Deck as the main testing platform.
Localization: a localization system has been implemented to translate AlcheMice into other languages.

[BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF OTHER MINOR ASPECTS]

Plans for November

Part of our work will be directly related to the feedback received during the closed playtest for our Discord community. So first of all, a huge thank you to all the Alchemists who helped us out! For now, we’re focusing on the following aspects:

New cards.
Accessibility improvements such as brightness sliders, color blind filters, and adjustable font sizes.
New enemies and animations.

Events

🏆 AlcheMice Wins “Best Art” at BCN Game Fest 🏆

The highlight of the month! We received this amazing surprise during our visit to BCN Game Fest. Although we couldn’t attend the award ceremony, we definitely gathered later to celebrate this victory. Our lead artist JL has poured his heart and soul into shaping and refining the game’s aesthetic, rooted in ancient alchemical manuscripts, so this award is truly his achievement.

Visual appeal is key when attempting to break down the genre barriers. It’s easier to dive into unfamiliar mechanics when you fall in love with the visuals or feel a connection to the story, right? Beyond attracting die-hard fans of deckbuilding and turn-based combat, which are our top audience, we want AlcheMice to be a starting point for those who might not yet be familiar with these genres.

💬 Did you fall for game visuals? Let us know in the comments ^^

Other Places We’ve Visited

Weird Market, Valencia (Spain): October 4–5
MonteGames, Podgorica (Montenegro): October 16–19

Upcoming Activities

❔ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ❔

We’ve been thinking about this for a while, and finally decided to address it through a blog post! Starting now, you can send us your questions about AlcheMice through the comments section of this entry, our #Ask-devs Discord channel, or via social media.

At some point during November, we’ll gather all the answers and publish them in an official Steam post, so that all the basic information about the game is concentrated in one place. We’ll also keep expanding it over time.

Events

Unwrap Festival, Kortrijk (Belgium): November 5–7
G-STAR 2025, Busan (South Korea): November 12–16
Games Ground Berlin: November 13–16
Then't Gamen't Awardn't 2025, Barcelona (Spain): November 22

You won’t believe what’s happening on the 22nd! Let’s just say we'll be dropping a double bomb. Keep an eye on Red Mountain Games’ social media, as we’ll be sharing some hints week by week.

[discord.com]And that’s it for our October update! Thanks so much for sticking around until the end.

Remember, you still have until October 31 to join our Discord server[discord.com] and try the AlcheMice playtest build. It’s a great way to help us gather real player feedback, so please make sure to fill out the feedback form you’ll find in the game’s menu. If you’re up for it, just click the link or the banner below!

With nothing more to add, we wish you a 🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃 Hope you have an amazing time full of scares, candy, and friends.

See you next time,
The AlcheMice Team

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Closed playtest now live!

Oct 9

Greetings, Alchemist! ⚗️🧪

We hope October is treating you well! Things are going great on our side—especially today, as we take another important step towards the launch of AlcheMice: you can now join our closed playtest! This may come as a surprise, considering we opened our Steam page just a month ago.

These are difficult times for indie devs: we're on the verge of the mighty Steam Next Fest, followed by Halloween, Black Friday season, and finally, the long-awaited Christmas holidays. We want our roguelite deckbuilder to officially release on Steam at some point of 2026. And before that happens, we need to test AlcheMice with real players to polish it before the launch of a public demo.

This playtest will be available until October 31st, and you'll need to meet a few requirements to participate. Here’s everything you need to know.

How do I join the AlcheMice playtest?

The closed playtest event will be exclusive to members of our Discord server[discord.com]. We'll handle access requests, support tickets, and solve any questions about AlcheMice’s features or universe from there.

Once you’ve joined, head to the #early-playtest⚙️🕹️ channel to request access. We’ll gather the requests received between today and tomorrow, and respond to all of them as soon as possible. As we'll handle this process manually, we'll kindly ask you to be patient.

[discord.com]

What parts of the game are included?

In AlcheMice, you’ll join Tycoh on a three-day, three-night journey across the dangerous streets of Gran-Adah. The time loop will restart at dawn of the fourth day due to Gusparda's curse, but all the resources you keep from your previous run (cards, ingredients, recipes) will stay with you. That's how progression works in the game!

The playtest version will let you experience all core game features, along with a small selection of the cards, materials, and recipes available in the final version.

First, you’ll choose one initial perk and a handicap that modifies your stats.
You’ll start with a basic deck, fully customizable thrrough attack and movement cards. It'll grow and evolve as you add new cards, sacrifice others, and use alchemical modifiers.
You’ll fight tactical battles in multi-level dungeons based in different locations across Gran-Adah, where controlling terrain elements are key to outdo your enemies.
You’ll find new ingredients and recipes to craft alchemical potions that grant elemental or status effects.
You’ll visit key locations such as Gusparda's dwelling, where you can purchase and remove cards, and your laboratory, to brew your potions.
If you manage to complete the challenge, you’ll face the first miniboss. As a hint, let’s just say brute strenght maye not be the answer—good luck!

Lastly, this will be your first foray into the world of AlcheMice. The cinematics, maps, cards, enemies, and soundtrack have all been crafted with great care so you can fully immerse in the role of our brave alchemist, Tycoh, and feel the call of adventure.

AlcheMice is a tribute to the mystical past of our beloved Granada—a city that underwent major political and cultural transformations between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The fascination with alchemical myths flourished in that context, becoming a pursuit of knowledge about the nature of human mortality and how to purify our imperfections.

What happens next?

Once you’ve played, we’ll ask you to fill out a short survey. You should be able to access the form from the main menu of the game. This step is very important to us—not only to detect bugs and find areas for improvement, but also to understand how you felt about the overall gameplay experience.

At the end of the form, there'lll be a field for open questions just in case there's anything else you want to ask. Your contributions will help us create a future Frequently Asked Questions post here on Steam, so stay tuned!

Remember that joining our Discord community[discord.com] is a mandatory requirement to access the closed playtest. Also, feel free to explore our public channels and chat a bit with other fellow alchemists! We recently started posting a bunch of weekly content on ancient alchemy texts that you might like to check ✨🐭

Thank you once again for supporting the project, Gran-Adah welcomes you!

Have a great week,
Red Mountain Games

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Alchemice arrives on Steam in 2025

Sep 10

Dear alchemist,

After many months of hard work, we feel ready to take a step forward toward the launch of AlcheMice — our tactical deck-building game now has its own Steam page! We can also reveal that it will be released sometime in 2026.

Now, please watch the gameplay teaser we have prepared for this special occasion:

What's AlcheMice?

It's a turn-based tactical game that combines the best of the roguelite genre with deck creation and strategic positioning on beautifully crafted isometric spaces.

Set in a twisted and stylized version of 16th-century Granada, you play as Tycoh, an apprentice alchemist seeking for the legendary Philosopher's Stone. As it's believed to be a key ingredient for the elixir of life, our brave protagonist will use it to save his family from a terrible illness.

But first, you must break Gusparda's curse. This dreadful witch condemned him to live in an endless loop with the power of her tarot cards. Improve your deck and master alchemy to outsmart your enemies in multi-level dungeons across the city, face some tough narrative choices and get out of the neverending cycle that resets your world… although your deck and gear remain, making you stronger every time.

Key features

Survive a three-day-and-night cycle to complete your search for the Philosopher’s Stone, and get the recipe to save Tycoh’s family. Will you break the curse… or let it darken your fate?
Tailor your deck to your playstyle. Customize it with hundreds of tarot cards and combine offensive, defensive, tactical, and alchemical effects to create unique synergies. Time resets at the first light of the fourth day, but your deck and some secrets stay with you.
Craft unique cards or attribute modifiers to counter evolving enemies that change with time. Find ingredients throughout the city and learn new recipes as you progress in the game, or try to discover them through experimentation!
Deploy your best tactics on multi-level grid-based 3D dungeons. Terrain isn’t just scenery—it’s part of the fight, so take advantage of the space and its elements to protect yourself and destroy your enemies in the most creative ways.
From crumbling castles to haunted markets, explore the mystical side of Granada's history through esoteric engravings, occult codices, and alchemical myths. Legends often hide fragments of truth. Knowledge is power... and it's at your fingertips, if you really desire it.

What's next?

At this point, the basic features we listed above are already implemented in the game. AlcheMice is playable from beginning to end, so we're focusing our efforts on fixing critical bugs, designing and adding new tarot cards, and adding depth to the alchemy system that boosts the deck. We'll explain these aspects in detail in future entries!

There's still a long way to go, so we hope you'll walk with us and be our guiding light. For now, please add the game to your wishlist and follow us on social media, where we post weekly updates about AlcheMice and the studio.

Our socials

Red Mountain on Twitter[x.com]

Red Mountain on Bluesky[bsky.app]

https://discord.com/invite/v8RSaQCyEY

Thank you for coming this far!

See you soon,

Red Mountain Games

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