Atelier Series

ConsoleNameReleaseGenreDeveloperLucca's Notes
DSAtelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island2009StrategyGustThe first traditional Atelier game to come to the States - lots of crafting and time management as expected
JP PS2Marie to Elie no Atelier: Salburg no Renkinjutsushi 1-22005Turn-BasedGustRemakes of the first games in the Atelier series, with all the expected alchemy present
PS2Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny2006Turn-BasedGustMore item synthesis, two switchable protagonists
PS2Atelier iris 3: Grand Phantasm2007Turn-BasedGustFewer party members, but more customizable as a result
PS2Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana2005Turn-BasedGustFirst localized Atelier game- you know the drill- turn-based combat and loads of item synthesis
PS3Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk2013Turn-BasedGustFirst in the Dusk storyline, lots of endings, lots of alchemy
PS3Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky2014Turn-BasedGustSecond in Dusk storyline, each of the two different protagonists has a different playstyle
PS3Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland2012Turn-BasedGustThird game in Arland storyline, adds complexity to the battle system with turn manipulation
PS3Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland2014Turn-BasedGustEnhanced version of the original with reworked 3D models, new dungeons, and more time to craft
PS3Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland2010Turn-BasedGustFirst in Arland storyline, time and item management important as always, first 3D Atelier game
PS3Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea2015Turn-BasedGustThird in Dusk storyline, no time limit, two different protagonists, and a ton of items regardless
PS3Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland2011Turn-BasedGustSecond in Arland storyline, same as ever otherwise
PS4Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX (DL only)2020Turn-BasedGustAdds fast travel and sped-up combat to the Plus version of the game
PS4Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX (DL only)2020Turn-BasedGustAdds fast travel/combat and formerly preorder-only costumes
PS4Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey2017Turn-BasedGustSecond game in the Mysterious storyline; time limit exists for initial alchemy certification exam, alchemy can be done at a portable atelier
PS4Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX (DL only)2021Turn-BasedGustSee Switch
PS4Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland2019Turn-BasedGustSequel to the Arland games; callbacks are present throughout; no time limit; using particular items in alchemy will make the resultant item stronger
PS4Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings2018Turn-BasedGustThird game in the Mysterious trilogy; combat is turn-based and revolves around pairs of characters cooperating
PS4Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX (DL only)2021Turn-BasedGustSee Switch
PS4Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland DX (DL only)2018Turn-BasedGustAdds fast travel/combat as well as story sequences to the Plus version
PS4Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland DX (DL only)2018Turn-BasedGustAdds fast travel/combat and a formerly preorder-only costume
PS4Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy2021Turn-BasedGustSee PS5
PS4Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key2023Turn-BasedGustSee PS5
PS4Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout2019Turn-BasedGustNo time limit, drastically changes combat to a more real-time format (with AI party members), heavy character focus
PS4Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea DX (DL only)2015Turn-BasedGustAdds fast travel/combat and formerly preorder-only costumes
PS4Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream2022Turn-BasedGustLarge maps, the ability to control weather to affect gathering capability, and wholesome crafting abound, with isekai trappings
PS4Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book2015Turn-BasedGustFirst game in the Mysterious storyline; reworks the process of alchemy to be somewhat puzzle-based, adds a weather system that can affect combat and item gathering
PS4Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX (DL only)2021Turn-BasedGustSee Switch
PS4Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland DX (DL only)2018Turn-BasedGustAdds fast travel/combat and a formerly preorder-only costume
PS4Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World2019Turn-BasedGustA fanservice title for the series, gathering alchemists from all entries into an RPG/town-builder hybrid where managing time is as usual a difficult task
PS5Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy (DL only)2021Turn-BasedGustA rare direct sequel in the series; refines the gameplay found in its predecessor; lots of research and exploration to do to better your alchemical skills
PS5Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key2023Turn-BasedGustFlashier combat, massive maps, expanded synthesis possibilities; an undeniable step forward for the series as a whole
SwitchAtelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX (DL only)2020Turn-BasedGustSee PS4
SwitchAtelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX (DL only)2020Turn-BasedGustSee PS4
SwitchAtelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX (DL only)2021Turn-BasedGustAdds new exploration tools, quests, fast forward, and all previous DLC
SwitchAtelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland2019Turn-BasedGustSee PS4
SwitchAtelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings2018Turn-BasedGustSee PS4
SwitchAtelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX (DL only)2021Turn-BasedGustAdds a new painting to explore, fast forward, and all previous DLC
SwitchAtelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland DX (DL only)2018Turn-BasedGustSee PS4
SwitchAtelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland DX (DL only)2018Turn-BasedGustSee PS4
SwitchAtelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy2021Turn-BasedGustSee PS5
SwitchAtelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key2023Turn-BasedGustSee PS5
SwitchAtelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout2019Turn-BasedGustSee PS4
SwitchAtelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea DX (DL only)2020Turn-BasedGustSee PS4
SwitchAtelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream2022Turn-BasedGustSee PS4
SwitchAtelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX (DL only)2021Turn-BasedGustAdds new cauldrons, fast forward, and all previous DLC
SwitchAtelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland DX (DL only)2018Turn-BasedGustSee PS4
SwitchNelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World2019Turn-BasedGustSee PS4
VitaAtelier Ayesha Plus: The Alchemist of Dusk (DL only)2015Turn-BasedGustAdds all DLC, the ability to swap characters at any time, more costumes, enemies, and a new difficulty mode
VitaAtelier Escha & Logy Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky2016Turn-BasedGustAdds all DLC, superbosses, characters, and expands on the romantic/platonic relationship between the protagonists
VitaAtelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey (DL only)2017Turn-BasedGustSee PS4
VitaAtelier Meruru Plus: The Apprentice of Arland (DL only)2013Turn-BasedGustAdds all DLC, a new ending, and a new dressing room feature to change costumes in
VitaAtelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland (DL only)2014Turn-BasedGustSee PS3
VitaAtelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea2017Turn-BasedGustAdds all DLC, new costumes, superbosses, and brings over characters from other Atelier games to flesh out the story
VitaAtelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book (DL only)2016Turn-BasedGustSee PS4
VitaAtelier Totori Plus: The Adventurer of Arland2013Turn-BasedGustAdds all DLC, new recipes, costumes, and dungeons