Comparison

Shattered Dimension vs Alchemy for Beginners

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shattered Dimension

Explore a mysterious border world as an investigator solving intricate puzzles in various locations. Unravel a complex storyline, collect items, and interact with characters to uncover hidden secrets and escape a labyrinthine plot.

Highlights
  • Overhead perspective gameplay
  • Intricate puzzle design
  • Storyline unraveling
  • Item acquisition and usage
  • Character interaction
  • Environmental engagement
Features
Read full description

Shattered Dimension is an overhead perspective tabletop puzzle game that transports you to a mysterious and fantastical border world. As an investigator unexpectedly drawn into a labyrinthine plot, you'll delve deep into the heart of the mystery, navigating bustling restaurants, solemn police stations, cluttered grocery stores, and even a hidden, enigmatic laboratory. Employ your wit and courage to unravel intricately designed puzzles, acquire essential items, and gradually uncover the secrets that have ensnared you in this bizarre world. As you explore, you'll need to meticulously untangle the complex storyline, map out character relationships, and skillfully select and use items to solve seemingly impossible puzzles. Stay alert and actively engage with the environment by clicking, interacting, and conversing with characters to gather clues and items that will lead you closer to the truth and the hidden forces at play. While Shattered Dimension features a distinct art style compared to other CottonGame titles, it maintains the studio's commitment to innovation and unique interpretations of fantastical worlds. Embark on a mind-bending adventure filled with imaginative elements and a romantic atmosphere. Join us on this challenging and captivating puzzle-solving journey!

About

Alchemy for Beginners

Combine basic elements to discover over 200 unique ingredients, mythical creatures, and cosmic anomalies in this merge-and-discover puzzle game. Master skills, complete quests, and unlock legendary titles. Enjoy beautiful art and sound design.

Highlights
  • 200+ unique elements to discover
  • Addictive merge-and-discover gameplay
  • Local and global challenges
  • Powerful skill upgrades
  • Detailed alchemy data book
  • Quests and mastery challenges
  • Beautiful art and effects
Features
Read full description

[TRY BEFORE YOU BUY] Try the first 10 elements to merge, experience the music, the animations, and the entire retro-pixel art style before you decide to embark on the full alchemist journey for only $4.99! One-time purchase - free update, elements, mechanics at no additional cost with regular weekly updates! Enter the mysterious laboratory of "Alchemy for Beginners"—the ultimate merge-and-discover puzzle game where you are the apprentice creator! Starting with the four basic elements—Fire, Water, Earth, and Air—you will combine, experiment, and weave them together to discover over 200+ unique ingredients, mythical creatures, and cosmic anomalies. From simple plants and stone tools to legendary entities like the Kitsune, Phoenix, and Akupara, every combination reveals a piece of a larger universe. Do you have what it takes to rise from a novice to a legendary Alchemist? GAME FEATURES • 200+ UNIQUE ELEMENTS TO DISCOVER Mix and match to reveal everything from basic materials (Lava, Steam, Glass) to advanced tools, scientific advancements, and mythical creatures (Valkyries, Werewolves, Golems, and even Black Holes!). • ADDICTIVE MERGE-N-DISCOVER GAMEPLAY Drag, drop, and merge ingredients on the board. The simple, intuitive puzzle interface keeps the magic at your fingertips. • CHALLENGE FELLOW ALCHEMISTS LOCALLY OR GLOBALLY Connect locally or globally to race against the elements with alchemists from all over the world! • POWERFUL SKILL UPGRADES As your mastery grows, use your hard-earned gold to purchase special perks, such as enabling self-merging and discovering new founding elements. • DETAILED ALCHEMY DATA BOOK Keep track of all your recipes and completed creations. Study the elements you've unlocked and figure out what combinations you still need to find. • QUESTS & MASTERY CHALLENGES Complete quests to earn rewards, climb the ranks of alchemy, and unlock legendary titles like "God's Apprentice," "Mythical Tamer," and "Gods' Favorite Child." • BEAUTIFUL ART & EFFECTS Enjoy responsive, eye-catching animated backdrops, premium particle effects, and sound design that make every single discovery feel like a true magic spell. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of organic creation, tame mythical beasts, and master the elements? Download "Alchemy for Beginners" today and start your journey!

Screenshots

Shattered Dimension4 screens
Alchemy for Beginners4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shattered Dimension at 81% against Alchemy for Beginners's 62%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shattered Dimension sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Alchemy for Beginners sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shattered Dimension versus Alchemy for Beginners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShattered DimensionAlchemy for Beginners
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (73 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better62.3% of reviews
Number of ratings73 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size456 MB569 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.Prince Arora

Customer experience

Shattered Dimension

All ratings73 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative17.3%

Alchemy for Beginners

Written reviews53 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral15.1%
Negative22.6%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shattered Dimension

One-time10
  • Ordinary Love$0.99
  • Taxi Driver$0.99
  • Unlock Nightmare Forest Chapters$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Outer Space Project$0.99
  • Nightmare Forest + Ordinary Love$1.89
  • Forest + Taxi Driver$1.89
  • Outer Space Project + Taxi Driver$1.89
  • Nightmare Forest+Love+Plan Espace$2.79
  • Love+Outer Space+Taxi Driver$2.79
  • Unlock All Chapters$3.69
1 purchases

Alchemy for Beginners

One-time1
  • Full Game$4.99

Questions

Is Shattered Dimension free?
Shattered Dimension is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alchemy for Beginners free?
Alchemy for Beginners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shattered Dimension or Alchemy for Beginners have ads?
Neither Shattered Dimension nor Alchemy for Beginners shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shattered Dimension or Alchemy for Beginners?
Shattered Dimension ships an update weekly, and Alchemy for Beginners weekly. Most recently, Shattered Dimension was updated on November 6, 2026 and Alchemy for Beginners on November 6, 2026.

Other comparisons