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Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg
Developer KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
It's not about saving the world. In this "leisure adventure RPG," failing student Marie pursues alchemy, adventures, and quests while aiming to graduate in five years. "Atelier Marie," the origin of the Atelier series, has been remade with new elements! From the Steam store page
175 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
92
LovedLoved
110 positive · 9 negative
95% range 86–96%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 110 | 9 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 19 | 1 | 28 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
125 of 134 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
93% recommend · 111 yes, 9 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 120 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (369 of 413 positive).
Players praise the faithful remake of the original Atelier Marie, with modern QoL improvements. [1][2][3] Many find the game short and simple, with a cozy, relaxing vibe. [4][5][6] Several reviewers criticize the high price relative to the short length and simple content. [7][8][9]
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- [9]
Better off waiting for a sale. Took me 6-hours to get to a near finished game. Half way through the events take a nose dive and slows the game down quite a bit. Newer Atelier games fix these pacing issues. That said, I am aware that this is a remake of an older game, however, that doesn't excuse it being sold for $50.
- [14]
This is a Yes, but with a LOT of caveats. Judge carefully what you want out of it before deciding if it's worth a purchase or not. Atelier Marie Remake is a remake, visually and QoL related, to the very first game in the series originally from 1997. There are a massive number of very dated mechanics and systems, so it may not be appealing to all players. Graphically the sprites are in a chibi style, and the terrain …
- [10]
As someone who loved the original, I love this too. Here's a bunch of pros about it: +Fantastic remake of the original's music, with the option to use the old BGM if you want. +All the characters are great and have their own arcs and stories +Slightly easier than the original, so you don't die 15 minutes into the first quest. +Tutorials and added guide/manual features so you're never lost +Super easy to keep track …
- [4]
My very first Atelier game. It's pretty short - roughly 10h. There isn't much to do. You gather ingredients, fight simple turn-based battles and synthesize stuff for quests. You can hire party members and get to know more about them via short event sequences. Don't expect anything deep though. I played exclusively on Steam Deck. Installed atelier-sync fix for better performance and battery life. Beware this game …
- [5]
The vibe of this game is immaculate, it is so chill but analytical. Where time feels so fast in the beginning then become slow and comfy during the middle before ramping back up at the end. I felt so engaged on managing my time and how my playstyle affected that. Rarely do I experience that in games with this mechanic. It was weird but the way everything just 'worked' made me feel a sense of childish joy. I'm …
Summarised from 34 of the 175 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
93% of the 120 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg. The complaint that keeps coming up: overpriced for the short length and simple content. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
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60 of 175 · most liked firstGimmie Mana Khemia!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wow! 2k followers!? Thank you all for finding us on here and engaging in our coverage! We don’t have much, but let’s do a flash giveaway! Follow/Repost for a chance to a Steam key for Atelier Marie Remake, a very cozy game. Winner chosen 5pm PT Nov 15.
neutral · AI labelView post →This remake does not include with "Kriz Virus" unlike Dreamcast version
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a Yes, but with a LOT of caveats. Judge carefully what you want out of it before deciding if it's worth a purchase or not. Atelier Marie Remake is a remake, visually and QoL related, to the very first game in the series originally from 1997. There are a massive number of very dated mechanics and systems, so it may not be appealing to all players. Graphically the sprites are in a chibi style, and the terrain has a cartoony look. Thankfully it doesn't have a lot of the obnoxious…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →*Deluxe Edition, Played on Deck* First and foremost, this is a game for people who like the Atelier series as a whole, and not just specific entries. There is quite a lot to like here. +Multiple difficulties +Completion library, including events list with unlock parameters +Great remixed music +Adorable 3d models and animations +First English localization of original Marie Plus (in deluxe edition) The cons are not many, but can be irritating. - Performance is weirdly bad on less performant…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Better off waiting for a sale. Took me 6-hours to get to a near finished game. Half way through the events take a nose dive and slows the game down quite a bit. Newer Atelier games fix these pacing issues. That said, I am aware that this is a remake of an older game, however, that doesn't excuse it being sold for $50.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think it's a nice chill game with very low stakes and simple game mechanics. Given that this is a remake and the fact that there isn't that much content in the game, I don't think the price tag matches what is provided by the game. Unless you got a really good deal on a sale, I don't really recommend this game just due to the price. Knowing what I know now, I would hesitate to buy this game even at $15. There are a lot of great older Atelier series titles available on this platform. Try…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a good game, but *way* overpriced. With the content in this game, it should have been half this price. As this is the first Atelier game, it's missing some of the staples of later games, such as the ability to improve the power of items. At all.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love the Atelier series. Honestly, at first I thought it would be difficult to complete the game in standard mode, since Marie has five in-game years until the final exam. So I started the game in endless mode, where I could take the final exam whenever I wanted. In endless mode, you also have five years until the exam, but you can start it at any point after those five years. But after playing, I realized that the five years don't fly by as quickly as I thought. I thought this because each…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →THIS is how you make a remake. Atelier Marie is the first game of the Atelier series and it was pretty bare-bone compare to what the series has become today, but still was pretty good in 1997. But this remake is what I actually call a remake. You know games that were remade exactly the same as they were, and sometimes with even less feature, well this game is the opposite. Okay, it is still a pretty simple game as it was back in the day, but man, you can walk around Salburg instead of just…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the combat and story are ok there decent but i hate the time management on this game 7 days to travel to a area 1 day passes each time u pick up a fking item ... then u need to spent another 7 days getting bk then u need to make said item that takes even more days by that time your quest that u needed said item for is over and you failed not fun at all dont recomend at all
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is not bad, do not get me wrong. But the price is WAY too high. It is a remake of an old game without really anything added for the most part. Meaning not only is the game very short but it also is very lacking in the gameplay aspect. Especially on the alchemy side the game is just well, very lacking.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As someone who loved the original, I love this too. Here's a bunch of pros about it: +Fantastic remake of the original's music, with the option to use the old BGM if you want. +All the characters are great and have their own arcs and stories +Slightly easier than the original, so you don't die 15 minutes into the first quest. +Tutorials and added guide/manual features so you're never lost +Super easy to keep track of the events so you won't miss any that you want The main draw of Atelier…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Atelier Marie Is the remake of 1997's first Atelier came and the first time coming to the West. The deluxe version also comes with the original game, bonus outfits(just recolors) and a lot of Atelier and Koei BGM music. The game models are all chibi style but somehow it works rather wall, with visual novel style cutscene with regular character models. Graphically it is quite well done with a good amount of color and flair. The Steam Deck is not verified but it does work with some slight…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The most accessible (legal) way of playing the original game in English. Kind of scummy to make the deluxe edition the only way to play it instead of selling it separately from the remake, but its there and I love it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg - Atelier Guide (How to Play). Launching on July 13. Remake of first ever Atelier game. Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg. I have never played any Atelier game, but Atelier Ryza is pretty high on my wishlist. Now wondering if I should get Atelier Marie Remake first. Any of you looking forward to this one?
neutral · AI labelView post →Trying to decide my next Atelier game 🎮 Do I wait and see if Atelier Elie ends up getting a remake like Atelier Marie (I’ve already played Atelier Marie Remake). Or do I start another trilogy? Would either be the Mysterious or Iris trilogy Featured: - Atelier Elie - Atelier Sophie - Atelier Iris
neutral · AI labelView post →My Atelier Marie Remake update! Finished my first playthrough and crafted the Philosopher’s Stone right at the end. Starting a second playthrough to see more character events and a different ending. Love Marie’s new outfit! It’s such a nice simple and pretty cozy crafting game 🎮
positive · AI labelView post →Time for a playthrough of the first Atelier game! 🎮 Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg
neutral · AI labelView post →Please remake or remaster Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana! It's my favorite Atelier of them all ♡♡♡ I still have my original copy!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My very first Atelier game. It's pretty short - roughly 10h. There isn't much to do. You gather ingredients, fight simple turn-based battles and synthesize stuff for quests. You can hire party members and get to know more about them via short event sequences. Don't expect anything deep though. I played exclusively on Steam Deck. Installed atelier-sync fix for better performance and battery life. Beware this game randomly crashes on the Deck. It only happens while exploring. I had to save often…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finished my second playthrough of Atelier Marie Remake and got the ending with Schea this time 🩵 Such a short, simple, fun and cozy first game. I’m deciding between Atelier Elie (still hoping it gets a remake too) and Atelier Rorona DX as my next Atelier game I’ll be playing next month 🤔
positive · AI labelView post →Marie Cute 😍 Schea Cute 😍 Everyone Cute 😆 Story five years have paseed So I want to have a figure
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Atelier Marie Remake: Marie is an oasis in a desert of 300+ hour open world RPGs. A remake of the first Atelier originally on psx, the gameplay is simple and completion time short. It’s like a mission statement for the entire series, proudly declaring its existential opposition to the epic…
positive · AI labelView post →Atelier Marie was the very first title in the long-running franchise, and this remake is a VERY faithful adaptation of the original. If your only experience with Atelier is the more modern entries (Arland onwards), then you'll find Marie to be extremely rudimentary in a lot of respects. Synthesis is as simple as having the necessary materials on hand then making the item. The recipe list is also very small, among other things. There are some unique quirks this game has that the other games…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Marie is a remake of the first Atelier game in the series. Like a majority of the reviews here say do not get the game at full price unless you go for 100 percent you can easily finish the game in 4-7 hours. Game is really really simple even if you compare it to other rpgs at the time but its still fun! If you arent a fan of Atelier I would say skip this one and play another game in the series first and if you enjoy those and wanna see where it all started come back to this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is delightful. I have never played an Atelier game before.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →quality game but very short, not worth $50
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Full review (with score): https://youtu.be/sxCL3hsqdUU Written review below! Atelier is finally back to its roots. And now, over 25 years later, we finally have the chance to play the game that started it all. Note: Trimmed to fit Steam, check video for full version! Time Limit Now I know this series is known for being incredibly comfy, but I think this might actually be the comfiest Atelier game I’ve played - which is ironic given that the release brings back the time limit system that more…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Do I think it's worth $50? No, definitely not, more like $19.99. I understand it's a remake of an old game, it's simple and very different from the other ateliers, which makes it a bit difficult to get used to. Just one trip of exploration costs you quite a few days and it's hard to budget time for events. You are kind of confined at home making easy stuffs if an event is coming up. I did not look at any game guide and I managed to make the graduation product at the beginning of third year,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well Done Remake of a Game from 1997. Nice to see what an older Atelier game was like with some modern quality of life improvements and features. Highly recommend to fans and newcomers to the series.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing remake also includes the original game, the choice of time limit and no time limit is great Please remake the other games as well
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Platinum #41 and RPG Quest #4 goes to Atelier Marie Remake! This game has an incredible soundtrack, cute art, and is so very relaxing to play. About the only issue I had with it is, to get all the endings and 100% everything, the game is incredibly grindy and it's a little obnoxious. Overall 8/10!
positive · AI labelView post →Dont want write bad review, but this game dont cost 50$. Its not bad game, its fun and have some content, but very simple. Your dont see alchemy like in other games from this serie, its just craft in chain.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i swear if gust doesn't have marie and schea having hot sesbian lex in the remake of atelier elie and instead marry her off to some no-name man again i'm going to be so disappointed oh yeah, the game was great too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The vibe of this game is immaculate, it is so chill but analytical. Where time feels so fast in the beginning then become slow and comfy during the middle before ramping back up at the end. I felt so engaged on managing my time and how my playstyle affected that. Rarely do I experience that in games with this mechanic. It was weird but the way everything just 'worked' made me feel a sense of childish joy. I'm definitely on the Atelier train and I can't wait to see where it takes me.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short but fun: You will finish this game for the first time in under 5 hours. Wait for a sale with a big discount.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A faithful remake of the first Atelier game. The soundtrack and artwork are both very polished. The alchemy system is pretty simple compared to more modern Atelier games, but it fits the vibe of the game. A run takes around 8-12 hours or so, and you may have to do 5 or 6 runs to get every ending. You could be smart about it and save occasionally while satisfying the ending requirements from lowest to highest priority, but the fact that you viewed those endings are not saved in the in-game event…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm a big fan of the Atelier series. I would highly recommend most to fans of JRPGs, and especially ones that contain an in-depth crafting system. Atelier Marie is the first game in the series, and while this remake makes it a little prettier and gives it some QOL features, the game itself is incredibly basic. It's still a neat sort of history lesson to see how it all began, knowing some of the really cool stuff these systems would blossom into as the series takes off. +Remake does it's job…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Worst student, but flawlessly created a Philosopher's Stone.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have another example, more interesting. In Atelier Marie Remake, you can play the original game translated in English, and the "Chair" easter egg is present. In the original game, the easter egg is triggered when talking to a chair. In the remake, it is triggered when talking to a sofa.
neutral · AI labelView post →This was a childhood cherished memory with some closest friends. Thank you for bringing it back again 20 years later. It's a charming, sweet, and clean game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great remake of the very first Atelier game and a neat way to see the beginnings of the Atelier series with a lot of modern conveniences. It’s much shorter than any other Atelier game so I would probably wait for a sale unless you’re a fan of the series. Alchemy / Synthesis is extremely simple compared to any other Atelier game on Steam. No traits or quality on ingredients, just dump stuff into the pot and make the item. The game normally has a 5 year time limit to finish your final…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The collection grows! I love the Atelier series and getting a physical copy of Atelier Marie Remake is just another piece of the sprawling RPG puzzle that the series is. Excited to play it and hoping to see more entries like this for the series in the future!
positive · AI labelView post →A fun but very simple Atelier game. Even though you can clearly notice that this is the first Atelier game, Marie still works as a 4X or gacha game addiction simulator without the microtransactions. In fact, the simpler nature makes the game feel like Atelier Turbo Edition since you gather, fight and synthesize items faster than in the sequels. This would be unironically a great mobile game. Even though there are better Atelier games available, this is a fun change of pace even after playing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Atelier Marie Remake Highly Recommend Atelier in a simple, fun and cozy format. The game is short with a lot of charm. Love getting to know the party members. Have to do multiple playthroughs to unlock and see all the events. Very relaxing with an easy time limit. Sometimes too easy.
positive · AI labelView post →A free DLC offering a pair of glasses commemorates the 25th anniversary. However, I remember playing Atelier Marie more than 25 years ago, beating the game multiple times and having a lot of fun. Atelier Marie Remake has both 2D and 3D versions, back in the day I was playing 2D. The gameplay is mostly about making different potions to sell for money or gaining reputation, and venturing out of town to various places gathering raw materials and defeating enemies as human or monster. I remember…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Such a big game (size-wise) for a very short experience (around 7 hours). I understand that this is a remake of the very first atelier game in the franchise, but I wished they implement some of the QOLs from newer games to here. I hate how a day passed every time you do a gathering and only entering an atelier even if you didn't do anything in town. And we could only go to one place every time we go out of the town. Despite the chibi models, they were surprisingly very expressive. I didn't…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A perfectly charming and cute game. Plot is barebones but it is ok - we are essentially playing slice-of-life of an NPC from an RPG game. Supporting characters are very tropy but likable. A nice touch is what while those characters have their stories, which we can hear about, we mostly do not participate in them - usually our involvement begins and ends at crafting something to order for them, Marie is busy living her own life. There is a time limit, but it is more than enough to achieve any…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you bought the deluxe edition of Atelier Marie Remake they actually included a (brand new!) localized version of the original game that you could play if you wanted. More games should do this imo
neutral · AI labelView post →I received a copy of this game by KOEI to use for streaming purposes. Atelier Marie is a beautiful game that is very cozy and relaxing to play. It is quite simple in mechanics, and therefore it may feel different than the other Atelier games. However, I believe that since it is simpler and the time limit can be turned off, that the game would be a pretty good entry way into playing the series. Across the several hours that I've spent on the game so far, I never felt too pressured about the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this remake better not be a one-off or somebody at kt/gust is gonna catch these hands
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →phenomenally put together game, honestly. As a fan of the original I am very thankful that this exists. thanks guys
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →charming and neat
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg Only complaint I have with this game would be how simple the alchemy and gameplay is, but that's not to say that that is a bad thing. In fact it was what I wanted from an Atelier game, pure comfort.
positive · AI labelView post →As someone who has never really played JRPGs let alone never played an Atelier game before, I was quite surprised at how enjoyable this was. It's the first JRPG that I've felt doesn't focus on action, and rather puts way more emphasis on character relationships and stories. Definitely will continue playing more games in this franchise. 8/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#AmyAtelierMarie STARTED AN ATELIER GAME~ I DID BUY ATELIER MARIE REMAKE A FEW WEEKS/MONTHS AGO AND HADN'T STARTED IT YET~ and Marlone is great- time to have her graduate or fail school now~ (ALSO THE DOODLES I ALREADY LIKE HER A LOT)
positive · AI labelView post →Koei Game On Sale worth grabbing Atelier Marie: Remake Going for $22.49 Why I recommend it: A fun entry level Atelier Game that is fun to play. Even has a mode that elminates the time crunch Affiliate Link: www.fanatical.com/en/game/atel... Gameplay Vod: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3sl...
neutral · AI labelView post →I would not buy this game at full price unless you are a huge fan of the Atelier series and already were interested in buying this. The time to complete for my playthrough was approximately 7 hours, and if you're not anticipating wanting to go back and 100% everything, you're likely to feel disappointed in the length of the game. Otherwise, this game is fantastic. It's perfectly cute and cozy, exactly what the Atelier series is supposed to be.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →✨ Atelier Marie Remake Marie remake is a short, charming and faithful experience to where it all started. While I had my issues with the game, I'm happy to have played it and might even revisit it in the future. Lazy Marlone is such a mood and I'm glad Schea is getting her justice in Resleriana ✊
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