# Alchemy Lab: Elements — Discover. Combine. Create.

> Cozy element-combining puzzle game with over 60 discoverable elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Brandon Blaisdell.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-lab-elements/id6761089448 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brandon Blaisdell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867047483)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-lab-elements/id6761089448/reviews.md

## What is Alchemy Lab?

What happens when fire meets water?

Something new.

Alchemy Lab is a cozy discovery game where you combine elements to uncover what’s hidden beneath the surface.

Start with four: Fire, Water, Earth, and Air - and experiment your way into a world that expands with every discovery.

No timers. No pressure. No wrong answers.

Just a warm workbench… and your curiosity.

HOW IT WORKS

Pick two elements.
Place them on the workbench.
Tap Combine.

If something new emerges, you’ve made a discovery.
If not, the workbench gently encourages you to keep exploring.

Every discovery expands your collection and opens new paths forward.

Some combinations feel obvious.
Others reveal themselves slowly.

The best ones feel like you found them, not followed them.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND
	•	60+ elements to uncover across evolving tiers
	•	100+ recipes with multiple paths to discovery
	•	A hidden workshop that unlocks as you go deeper
	•	Timed transmutation for rare, higher-tier elements
	•	A Tinkerer’s Journal to track your progress
	•	Flavor text that gives each element its own voice
	•	Gentle haptics and animations that make every interaction feel satisfying
	•	Ambient sound that deepens as your journey unfolds

DESIGNED TO FEEL GOOD

Alchemy Lab isn’t a race.

It’s a place.

A quiet, creative space where ideas come together and small moments of discovery feel meaningful.

There’s no punishment for trying something new.
No pressure to optimize your path.

Just a system that rewards curiosity… and waits patiently for your next idea.

BUILT FOR DISCOVERY

Some players think logically.
Some experiment freely.

Alchemy Lab supports both.

Multiple recipes can lead to the same result, so there’s no single “correct” path.
Your journey unfolds in your own way, shaped by the choices you make along the way.

MORE TO COME

There is more to this place.

New elements, recipes, and systems are already in development.
Complete the current collection to catch a glimpse of what’s being crafted next.

Built with care by a solo developer at Forgebound Labs.

## Key features

- Combine elements to discover new ones
- Over 60 elements to uncover
- 100+ recipes with multiple paths
- Unlockable hidden workshop
- Tinkerer's Journal for progress tracking
- Ambient sound and gentle haptics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Workshop Slot | $1.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Alchemy Lab

### What is Alchemy Lab?

Alchemy Lab is a cozy discovery game where players combine elements like fire, water, earth, and air to uncover new ones. It offers a pressure-free environment for experimentation and discovery.

### How do you play Alchemy Lab?

To play, you pick two elements, place them on the workbench, and tap 'Combine'. If a new element is created, you've made a discovery that expands your collection and opens new paths.

### How many elements can be discovered in Alchemy Lab?

Alchemy Lab features over 60 elements to uncover across evolving tiers. There are also more than 100 recipes with multiple paths to discovery.

### Does Alchemy Lab have timers or pressure?

No, Alchemy Lab is designed to be a relaxing experience with no timers, no pressure, and no wrong answers. It rewards curiosity and waits patiently for your next idea.

### What devices can I play Alchemy Lab on?

Alchemy Lab is available on iPhone and iPad, indicated by its support for these devices.

### Is Alchemy Lab free to play?

Yes, Alchemy Lab is free to download and play. However, it does contain advertisements.

### Does Alchemy Lab have ads?

Yes, Alchemy Lab contains advertisements. This is part of its ad-supported monetization model.

### When was Alchemy Lab last updated?

The latest version of Alchemy Lab is 1.6, and it was last updated on May 6, 2026.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2026-07-29

The workshop is yours now.

- Make it your own. Choose your forge, and earn decorations that fill the room as you grow: the apothecary shelf, hanging herbs, a growing crystal, a familiar asleep by the fire. Each one earned, each one yours.
- 34 new elements to discover. The catalog grows to 150, with deeper, higher-tier crafts for patient hands.
- A new celebration awaits at 150 discoveries.
- Fairer workshop timers: long crafts now shave time with each watch, and Remove Ads grants instant finishes, forever.

Thank you for tending the lab. More rooms to come.

### 1.7 — 2026-07-11

Master the elements, grow your workshop, and discover 10 new wonders. The world has started whispering back.

Element mastery: the elements remember your hands now. Work with them and watch them become Stirred, Attuned, and Bound.
Family mastery and a new global path, from Curious Hand to World Listener.
Earn up to 3 new workshop slots through play.
10 new elements, including a whole watershed for Water & Natural.
Find any element fast with inventory search.
Your progress now backs up to the cloud automatically.

### 1.6 — 2026-05-06

v1.6 - The Tinkerer's Atelier

The workshop was never just a system. Now, it's a place.

This update transforms Alchemy Lab into a fully realized space: warm, lived-in, and alive with quiet detail. Every surface has been reimagined to deepen the feeling of discovery.

New in this update:

• A complete visual overhaul across the workbench, journal, and core gameplay views

• Handcrafted environments that bring warmth, light, and atmosphere to every discovery

• A reimagined workshop space, now rich with tools, textures, and life

• Updated discovery and journal views with softer, more immersive backdrops

• Quiet visual moments that celebrate progress and deepen the sense of place

The workbench is no longer just where you combine elements.

It's where you return.

### 1.5 — 2026-05-04

v1.5 - The Catalog Comes Alive

There was still more waiting to be found.

The catalog expands with new elements, new recipes, and the long-awaited
arrival of Tier VII: Transcendence. The deepest layer now takes shape,
completing the structure revealed in v1.4.

New in this update:
· Tier VII: Transcendence — a new class of elements at the edge of discovery
· 25 new elements across existing families
· 40+ new recipes, including new paths through familiar combinations
· Extra Workshop Slot — expand your capacity with a permanent additional slot
· The Tinkerer's Shop, reimagined

The Codex grows. The Discoveries deepen.

There is still more to this place.

### 1.4 — 2026-04-28

There was always a pattern beneath your discoveries.
Now you can see it.

This update introduces the Codex; a new way to explore everything you’ve uncovered, along with a complete reorganization of your discoveries.

New in this update:

· The Codex: browse every recipe in a dedicated, book-like interface
· Discoveries Reimagined: view your elements by Tier or by Family
· Tier Progression: explore your journey from Foundations to Transcendence
· Family Clusters: see how elements connect across Air, Earth, Fire, Water, Life, and beyond
· Visual Refinements: cleaner structure, improved readability, and smoother navigation

67 elements. 115+ recipes.
Not just discovered... now understood.

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All apps by Brandon Blaisdell: https://appshunter.io/developer/1867047483

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