Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
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Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX
Developer KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Sophie" is the 1st instalment: a chance encounter between Sophie and a sentient book Plachta takes them on an adventure to recover Plachta's memories. From the Steam store page
294 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Oct 15, 2026 · last updated Oct 21, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
87
LovedLoved
146 positive · 21 negative
95% range 82–92%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 146 | 21 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 53 | 3 | 52 |
| Mastodon * | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 7 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
296 of 327 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
88% recommend · 150 yes, 21 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 171 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (951 of 1,055 positive).
Players find Sophie a charming and cozy introduction to the Atelier series, praising its alchemy and characters. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note technical issues like DPI scaling problems and a lack of quality-of-life features. [4][5] A few players criticize the game for being grindy, slow-paced, or having uninteresting side characters. [6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [6]
After about 20 hrs, I feel rather indifferent to this game. It's definitely more beginner friendly than Rorona (the only other Atelier game I've played), but the side characters aren't as interesting. That's to say, they all start off interesting but their stories never go anywhere that made me feel invested like in Rorona. Graphically, I actually prefer Rorona's style. It may not be as technically impressive, but …
- [9]
sophie is cute (edit) upon finishing this game i felt something strange. i didnt want to leave sophie. i wanted to continue this adventure. i couldnt exit the game knowing it might be the last time sophie wakes up. but at last i did. our final day together i tried filling with fun adventures, alchemy and a date with tess before returning to the atelier for a goodnights rest knowing we may never meet again. i felt …
- [3]
Beautiful cozy alchemy game with all charming character !! This is the first of the mysterious trilogy so its nice at starting point especially for newcomer the character story is heartwarming and the interaction is funny also makes you sad sometimes. in my opinion the main story is a bit short but there is plenty side char interaction. also if you already beat the main story and credit rolls keep going there is …
- [11]
Atelier Sophie was my introduction to the Atelier series, and as far as i'm concerned, there is no better place to start, the combat system is just as complex as is needs to be, not too complex but not too simple either. Loved almost every character i met, and the ones i didn't love i just liked instead. The amount of mechanics within the crafting system allows for immense optimization and refining until you become …
- [1]
atelier series goes something like: cute girls crafting cute things except the first thing you craft is usually a bomb #girlboss
Summarised from 34 of the 283 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 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX talk about charming and lovable characters, especially Sophie; those who didn't talk about technical issues with fullscreen and DPI scaling. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 294 · most liked firstAtelier Sophie is a game about learning crafting, making friends, and creating increasingly destructive bombs.
positive · AI labelView post →Atelier Doc major update! docs.google.com/document/d/1... Patch notes: * Rewrote the Atelier Sophie 2 section with final thoughts + images * Rewrote my TLDR reccs * Placeholder description for Yumia * Added Resleriana (gacha) section, begrudgingly * Added Resleriana (non-gacha) section, baffledly
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy 10th anniversary to the amazing game that introduced me to one of my favorite video game series ever! Happy Birthday, Atelier Sophie! 🥳
positive · AI labelView post →It's 'post a random game from your collection' S̶a̶t̶u̶r̶d̶a̶y̶ Sunday This week is Atelier Sophie a game I first started playing last year which I need to finish.
neutral · AI labelView post →It's 'post a random game of your collection' Saturday! I've gone with Atelier Sophie this is a game series I got into the last year that I enjoy.
positive · AI labelView post →I'm like 20 hours into Atelier Sophie 2 and I think this is one of the most fun rpgs I've played. Everything about the systems of this game are really awesome and it feels like such a great culmination of all the mysterious games.
positive · AI labelView post →Needless to say, Atelier Sophie 2 is pretty fun!! It's actually quite rare that my first boot of a game lasts more than 1.5 hours
positive · AI labelView post →I want to beat Atelier Sophie today but my game fucking crashed so I guess I'm living without a LOT of progress
negative · AI labelView post →Interesting Thing #28: Atelier Sophie! One of my favorite Atelier characters and it is such a comfy game! I really recommend this one of you want a comfy rpg!
positive · AI labelView post →atelier series goes something like: cute girls crafting cute things except the first thing you craft is usually a bomb #girlboss
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Atelier Sophie] Sophie Taking Notes In Her Book. [I have Atelier Sophie DX in my Steam wishlist. Is the game worth it?](https://twitter.com/kazuneko_jp/status/1385007849848250368) Artist is kazuneko_jp on Twitter/X.
neutral · AI labelView post →You will love our next indie game if you enjoyed: - Ys Origin - Atelier Sophie - Witch Hat Atelier - Hifuu Club
neutral · AI labelView post →Atelier Sophie 2; the game has those "squeeze through gaps" moments, but most of them are placed in-front of areas that are so wide you could walk through them. It makes the visual of squeezing or shimming very funny when the mismatch is so dramatic.
neutral · AI labelView post →After about 20 hrs, I feel rather indifferent to this game. It's definitely more beginner friendly than Rorona (the only other Atelier game I've played), but the side characters aren't as interesting. That's to say, they all start off interesting but their stories never go anywhere that made me feel invested like in Rorona. Graphically, I actually prefer Rorona's style. It may not be as technically impressive, but it had a strong water color aesthetic that was more pleasing to look at. I also…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Atelier Firis DX update! 🎮 Got my first letter of recommendation. The game already has more plot than Atelier Sophie in the first 5 minutes 😅 The open world is really cool. I love running around, exploring and discovering new recipes! Don’t love that you can’t fast travel between worlds.
neutral · AI labelView post →🟡 Requires heavy tinkering [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/993090/Lossless_Scaling/] Lossless Scaling to run it fullscreen properly. Ingame fullscreen option have dpi scaling problems. Tested on: OnexPlayer Mini Pro 6800U [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/42772030-Handheld-Friendly/] Follow Handheld Friendly
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book" is my current video game hyperfixation. =X Thus, I doodled chibis of some of my faves. C: ( Top: Sophie, Monika Bottom: Oskar, Corneria )
positive · AI labelView post →sophie is cute (edit) upon finishing this game i felt something strange. i didnt want to leave sophie. i wanted to continue this adventure. i couldnt exit the game knowing it might be the last time sophie wakes up. but at last i did. our final day together i tried filling with fun adventures, alchemy and a date with tess before returning to the atelier for a goodnights rest knowing we may never meet again. i felt empty. i miss sophie but its time to let her go, she will become no doubt the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Steam replay for the year! Only reason why BG3 overtook Call of Duty was because my game night squad did a playthrough together instead of COD for a few months. Not surprised Silent Hill f and Atelier Sophie made it thanks to my achievement hunting goals haha
neutral · AI labelView post →40. Atelier Sophie The coziest Atelier I've played. A forgiving and easy game, it might be the Atelier I recommend the most to beginners now after playing if you don't mind very little story. The alchemy was simple but the tetris aspect was a neat twist. Excited for Sophie 2!
positive · AI labelView post →Atelier Sophie was a fun experience! I really like the character designs (Sophie specifically) and music in this one. It's a nice introduction to the series after playing the first Ryza. I enjoyed the unique colorful alchemy, even though I never got my synthesizes perfect. I had fun unlocking a majority of the recipes, and I got Sophie's alchemy to the max level, as well as getting all characters to the max level. The battle music is really nice! I liked it a lot! I also love the rock theme…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wholesome characters, farming, fighting, synthisizing..next thing you know, you are sucked in. Steam deck really seals the deal. That thing not only helps me get my backlog of gaming, I am buying everything under the sun to play on it. Some strange character interactions about alcohol and fat shaming, other than that it is wonderful.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After about 50 hours, I 100% cleared this game completely on the Steam Deck (No issues to report in terms of performance on Deck). Some of the NPCs have such great designs I feel they are wasted by not being playable, but that is my only complaint about this game. In terms of pacing, character development, and story telling, the game is perfect. Sure the combat might get tedious or repetitive at times, but the Ateiler games have always been more than just a turnbased JRPG, for the reasons I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is probably one of my new favorite games of all time. I got it for my birthday a month ago, and it has proved to be an excellent introduction to the atelier series, and i've proceeded to play Atelier Firis, Atelier Lydie & Suelle, and i'm currently playing atelier sophie 2. This game series is amazing, and the characters are amazing. If you like jrpgs, you'll love this series, and this is the best starting point.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful cozy alchemy game with all charming character !! This is the first of the mysterious trilogy so its nice at starting point especially for newcomer the character story is heartwarming and the interaction is funny also makes you sad sometimes. in my opinion the main story is a bit short but there is plenty side char interaction. also if you already beat the main story and credit rolls keep going there is some mission to transition smoothly if you want play the next mysterious…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →QTP and spell your name with games you've played Atelier Sophie 2: Alchemist of the mysterious dream Crash Bandicoot Etrian Odyssey Octopath Traveler Final Fantasy XVI Stellar Blade Persona 5 Royal Untitled Goose Game Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the starry skies Zenless Zone Zero
neutral · AI labelView post →Atelier Sophie - It took a bit for this game to click, but once it did boy was it addicting. The emphasis on crafting makes for such a unique JRPG experience. There isn't much of a story but Sophie is a cutie pie and the townsfolk are likeable. Also special shoutout to the OST its legit mindblowing.
positive · AI labelView post →Atelier Sophie is required playing for the new Yoshi game
neutral · AI labelView post →And I hit credits in Atelier Sophie. I don't think I'll really be doing post game stuff like I did for all of Arland, but I had fun! I'll do a proper write up on my media thread. Quick notes are Sophie is fun, game is great for beginners but might be lacking for experienced Atelier players.
positive · AI labelView post →Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX is a charming and richly crafted entry in the long-running Atelier series, offering both newcomers and veterans an accessible yet deeply rewarding alchemy-focused RPG experience. Developed by Gust and presented as a definitive edition of the original Atelier Sophie released several years earlier, the DX version improves upon its predecessor with enhanced visuals, quality-of-life updates, and additional content. This remaster strikes a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Been trying to play Atelier Sophie 2 on my Steam Deck and let me tell you it does NOT want to be played on the device. 😂 It forgets my graphical settings between sleeps and it freezes somewhat regularly forcing me to quit the game. But it’s great when it’s working lmao.
neutral · AI labelView post →MY DEAREST DAUGHTER I LOVE YOU SOOOO MUUUUUCH!!!! Jokes aside, Atelier Sophie is truly Peak Atelier imo, it has an amazing alchemy system, a fun combat system, a plethora of lovable characters... What's not to love?!? Also, Sophie is truly adorable!! Sophie/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love how laid back Atelier Sophie is, revisiting the game after almost 9 years or so is great
positive · AI labelView post →Atelier Sophie might be the coziest Atelier game of all, I feel like I'm in a cute lil community where everyone is nice
positive · AI labelView post →Credits rolled on Atelier Sophie DX! Going to do a bit of post game stuff and probably get destroyed by some bosses 🎮 Very fun game! Going to play a few games before I start Atelier Firis DX. Final Fantasy VIII is next and then Blue Reflection Quartet! (Over RequiemZ whenever you ship and arrive 😭)
positive · AI labelView post →I love the game story but the grind is endless and doesn't stop also you need crazy amount of materials and steps just to make decent gear.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I realize that I am not really the target audience for this game and that I am completely missing the experience this game is trying to provide, but this is by far the most boring atelier I had played (the other 2 entries I had played being Ryza 1 and Yumia). The most oppresive thing for me about this game is, ironically, its timing. Atelier Sophie is the first game that does away with the rather notorious time limit present in the earlier entries, but, as if out of spite, as if to prove that…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My actual answer is Atelier Sophie 2, but I cry at maybe every single game that lets itself be even the slightest bit sincere. I used to go "ohhh I've cried at nothing except for Metal Gear Solid 3 because I'm a stoic" and now it's honestly be easier to list games I don't cry at.
positive · AI labelView post →Finished Atelier Sophie 2, was a great game. Ended up liking it a lot more than Ryza 1. I think the take on turn based combat here is pretty great. After I finish Rorona I will see what next Atelier it will be for me, more Ryza, Sophie or Arland. Definitely a series I what to check out more
positive · AI labelView post →The difficulty spike for that final boss 💀💀 But I just rolled credits on the first Atelier Sophie game! That's one more off my backlog
positive · AI labelView post →I should probably finish Atelier Sophie 2 before i start the new Ys game 🤔🤔
neutral · AI labelView post →3. Atelier Sophie 2, my favorite in the series, and love how Sophie's development is in her second game!
positive · AI labelView post →This game might be one of the most whole experiences I can think of that I've had with an RPG in a long time. The more I think about its various elements, the more I realize how much they play into each other, the grand themes of the story and even the vibe it's going for. It genuinely has complexity and depth to its writing that are done in exceptionally subtle ways that are easy to miss... But you aren't missing out by missing them. Just the direct dialogue still invokes a cozy, warm, slice…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Atelier Sophie is a fantasy game because you live in a walkable city where you get fairly compensated for your hand crafted items, you can forage wherever you want, and people thank you for performing science instead of calling you an ivory tower liberal hivemind loser
positive · AI labelView post →It's my favorite mobile game at the least~ Favorite overall is Atelier Sophie 1 & 2 since I really adore both, if only probably narrowly 2.
positive · AI labelView post →Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX Disclaimer: Sophie 1 was my first Atelier game and therefore my entry point into the Atelier series. I chose to start with Sophie as I heard that the Ryza games are quite different from the other Atelier games and the Mysterious trilogy is the most modern classic Atelier game. Story The story is very slow in the beginning as you are mainly tasked with discovering and crafting various recipes in order to progress. Around 15–20 hours in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wanted to get into the Atelier series due to my interest in Yumia, and a lot of people suggest Sophie as a first dip into the franchise. After 25 hours of playing it's obvious the only reason this game is recommended as a first is due to Nostalgia for older systems and art style, because the game is very poorly made. I didn't end up finishing, I knew if I carried on I would end up giving up on the series altogether as I really hated this game by the end of my time with it. Pros - - The…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I did a chibi drawing of Sophie from atelier Sophie. I need to finish playing the game so I can play yumia WAH #AtelierSophie #Atelier #SophieNeuenmuller #fanart
neutral · AI labelView post →if you see this, quote with a game with a 10/10 soundtrack Atelier Sophie
neutral · AI labelView post →Starting our journey into the Atelier Sophie game! Twitch.tv/horrorqueencosplay
neutral · AI labelView post →Finally managed to beat Atelier Sophie. I started with the Ryza series and beat all 3 games so I decided to try out the other Atelier games, It didn't disappoint lol. At first it put me off because it did a lot of things different from Ryza but the more I played it, the more I enjoyed it. That's one thing that suck about these games, the start. I wouldn't really say it's boring but the "fun" really comes late game. Compared to Ryza, this one was a lot more difficult. Any enemies that were…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sadly this game is just a gigantic step backwards compared to Escha & Logy which is from the previous trilogy of Atelier games. All the improvements that game made over Ayesha - the first of the previous trilogy - have either been reversed or reversed and made worse for absolutely no reason anyone can make out. It is extremely tedious to play with very few item uses and the restock opening up later in the game and costing money - like it did in Ayesha. It makes crafting not fun. Crafting is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tackling another game that I never got around to finishing - Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book. It's a hard game to just jump back into, and it took me a full 2 days to even remember what I was supposed to be doing 😅
neutral · AI labelView post →Favorite game: Atelier Sophie 1 & 2 Food: Pumpkin sweets Season: fall Drink: water Color: pink & teal Anime: Bloom Into You Tags: @cinnamon18.bsky.social @beingthecowboy.leftist.gay
neutral · AI labelView post →Sophie likes barrels 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Atelier Sophie 2 - Every now and then you run into a game that makes you say, "yeah I am glad I was born so I could experience this". This is one of those games, a testament to why JRPGs mean everything to me. A flawless masterpiece, absolute cinema, peak fiction, GOAT, RAW, FIRE you know the drill.
positive · AI labelView post →Atelier Sophie is the video game equivalent of a warm blanket on a cold rainy day
positive · AI labelView post →I "beat" Atelier Sophie 2 but I really couldn't be assed to make the last thing to beat the game after the final boss. fuck that game was ok
neutral · AI labelView post →This was my first foray into the Atelier series, and while I didn't like this game enough to finish it (only got far enough to help out Plachta, and that was forcing myself to get to a nice stopping point) I still think it's a neat game and I would recommend it to other people who'd likely be a better fit. There's a lot to like about the game! I love all the cute and charming characters and how there is always something going on in town every day: the amount of unique moments/events seems…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →favorite atelier game so far simple but fun gameplay loop, interactions between main cast are cute and enjoyable (tip: if you get framedrops while playing this game, try emulating a controller using steam remote play!)
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