PS3 | Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star | 2014 | Turn-Based | Prequel to the Ar Tonelico series with similar songstress protection and mental deep-dive mechanics |
Vita | Ar nosurge Plus: Ode to an Unborn Star | 2015 | Turn-Based | Contains all DLC, adds 3 more characters to purify, a tutorial, and more costumes |
PS2 | Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia | 2007 | Turn-Based | Turn-based battles, platforming dungeons, some VN elements- protect the singers! |
PS2 | Ar tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica | 2009 | Timed Turn-Based | Battle system different from the first, but the premise remains the same |
PS3 | Ar Tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel | 2011 | Action | Switch in gameplay to real-time battles, songstresses become more powerful after removing clothes (sigh) |
DS | Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island | 2009 | Strategy | The first traditional Atelier game to come to the States - lots of crafting and time management as expected |
PS3 | Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk | 2013 | Turn-Based | First in the Dusk storyline, lots of endings, lots of alchemy |
PS4 | Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX (DL only) | 2020 | Turn-Based | Adds fast travel and sped-up combat to the Plus version of the game |
Switch | Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX (DL only) | 2020 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
Vita | Atelier Ayesha Plus: The Alchemist of Dusk (DL only) | 2015 | Turn-Based | Adds all DLC, the ability to swap characters at any time, more costumes, enemies, and a new difficulty mode |
PS3 | Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky | 2014 | Turn-Based | Second in Dusk storyline, each of the two different protagonists has a different playstyle |
Switch | Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX (DL only) | 2020 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS4 | Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX (DL only) | 2020 | Turn-Based | Adds fast travel/combat and formerly preorder-only costumes |
Vita | Atelier Escha & Logy Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky | 2016 | Turn-Based | Adds all DLC, superbosses, characters, and expands on the romantic/platonic relationship between the protagonists |
PS4 | Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey | 2017 | Turn-Based | Second game in the Mysterious storyline; time limit exists for initial alchemy certification exam, alchemy can be done at a portable atelier |
Vita | Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey (DL only) | 2017 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
Switch | Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX (DL only) | 2021 | Turn-Based | Adds new exploration tools, quests, fast forward, and all previous DLC |
PS4 | Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX (DL only) | 2021 | Turn-Based | See Switch |
PS2 | Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny | 2006 | Turn-Based | More item synthesis, two switchable protagonists |
PS2 | Atelier iris 3: Grand Phantasm | 2007 | Turn-Based | Fewer party members, but more customizable as a result |
PS2 | Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana | 2005 | Turn-Based | First localized Atelier game- you know the drill- turn-based combat and loads of item synthesis |
Switch | Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland | 2019 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS4 | Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland | 2019 | Turn-Based | Sequel to the Arland games; callbacks are present throughout; no time limit; using particular items in alchemy will make the resultant item stronger |
Switch | Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings | 2018 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS4 | Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings | 2018 | Turn-Based | Third game in the Mysterious trilogy; combat is turn-based and revolves around pairs of characters cooperating |
Switch | Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX (DL only) | 2021 | Turn-Based | Adds a new painting to explore, fast forward, and all previous DLC |
PS4 | Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX (DL only) | 2021 | Turn-Based | See Switch |
PS3 | Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland | 2012 | Turn-Based | Third game in Arland storyline, adds complexity to the battle system with turn manipulation |
PS4 | Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland DX (DL only) | 2018 | Turn-Based | Adds fast travel/combat as well as story sequences to the Plus version |
Switch | Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland DX (DL only) | 2018 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
Vita | Atelier Meruru Plus: The Apprentice of Arland (DL only) | 2013 | Turn-Based | Adds all DLC, a new ending, and a new dressing room feature to change costumes in |
PS3 | Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland | 2010 | Turn-Based | First in Arland storyline, time and item management important as always, first 3D Atelier game |
PS4 | Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland DX (DL only) | 2018 | Turn-Based | Adds fast travel/combat and a formerly preorder-only costume |
Switch | Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland DX (DL only) | 2018 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS3 | Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland | 2014 | Turn-Based | Enhanced version of the original with reworked 3D models, new dungeons, and more time to craft |
Vita | Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland (DL only) | 2014 | Turn-Based | See PS3 |
PS4 | Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy | 2021 | Turn-Based | See PS5 |
Switch | Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy | 2021 | Turn-Based | See PS5 |
PS5 | Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy (DL only) | 2021 | Turn-Based | A 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 |
PS5 | Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key | 2023 | Turn-Based | Flashier combat, massive maps, expanded synthesis possibilities; an undeniable step forward for the series as a whole |
PS4 | Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key | 2023 | Turn-Based | See PS5 |
Switch | Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key | 2023 | Turn-Based | See PS5 |
PS4 | Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout | 2019 | Turn-Based | No time limit, drastically changes combat to a more real-time format (with AI party members), heavy character focus |
Switch | Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout | 2019 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS3 | Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea | 2015 | Turn-Based | Third in Dusk storyline, no time limit, two different protagonists, and a ton of items regardless |
PS4 | Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea DX (DL only) | 2015 | Turn-Based | Adds fast travel/combat and formerly preorder-only costumes |
Switch | Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea DX (DL only) | 2020 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
Vita | Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea | 2017 | Turn-Based | Adds all DLC, new costumes, superbosses, and brings over characters from other Atelier games to flesh out the story |
PS4 | Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream | 2022 | Turn-Based | Large maps, the ability to control weather to affect gathering capability, and wholesome crafting abound, with isekai trappings |
Switch | Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream | 2022 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS4 | Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book | 2015 | Turn-Based | First 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 |
Vita | Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book (DL only) | 2016 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS4 | Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX (DL only) | 2021 | Turn-Based | See Switch |
Switch | Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX (DL only) | 2021 | Turn-Based | Adds new cauldrons, fast forward, and all previous DLC |
PS3 | Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland | 2011 | Turn-Based | Second in Arland storyline, same as ever otherwise |
PS4 | Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland DX (DL only) | 2018 | Turn-Based | Adds fast travel/combat and a formerly preorder-only costume |
Switch | Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland DX (DL only) | 2018 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
Vita | Atelier Totori Plus: The Adventurer of Arland | 2013 | Turn-Based | Adds all DLC, new recipes, costumes, and dungeons |
PS4 | Blue Reflection | 2017 | Turn-Based | Part slice-of-life, part magical girl game; leveling is done by allocating growth points into various stats; turn-based combat |
PS4 | Blue Reflection: Second Light | 2021 | Turn-Based | A combo-heavy real-time battle system, cooking, crafting, and building bonds with an all-magical girl party |
Switch | Blue Reflection: Second Light | 2021 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS4 | Fairy Tail | 2020 | Turn-Based | A standard turn-based quest-heavy affair based off of the anime |
Switch | Fairy Tail | 2020 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS2 | Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy | 2009 | Turn-Based | Direct sequel to Mana Khemia, with a similar character growth system- lots of pre-planning in synthesis encouraged |
PS2 | Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis | 2008 | Turn-Based | Go to school, learn some alchemy, and use action points instead of XP to grow your characters! |
PSP | Mana Khemia: Student Alliance | 2009 | Turn-Based | Mostly the same as the PS2 version, but with added multiplayer battles and more items to synthesize in exchange for longer load times |
JP PS2 | Marie to Elie no Atelier: Salburg no Renkinjutsushi 1-2 | 2005 | Turn-Based | Remakes of the first games in the Atelier series, with all the expected alchemy present |
Switch | Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World | 2019 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS4 | Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World | 2019 | Turn-Based | A 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 |
PS4 | Nights of Azure | 2015 | Action | An ARPG with sapphic undertones that leans into fanservice territory; dark in tone with a focus on collecting demon blood to level yourself and the familiars you collect |
Switch | Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon | 2017 | Action | See PS4 |
PS4 | Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon | 2017 | Action | Similar premise as the first game, but now with a time limit on both excursions and the game as a whole; instead of 4 creatures, you now have 2 and an AI partner |
PS3 | Trinity Universe | 2010 | Turn-Based | Turn-based, has two different protagonists (each with different guest characters from Atelier and Disgaea) and an AP-based combo system |