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Review · Tactical RPG

Kamidori Alchemy Meister Review

Kamidori Alchemy Meister is a 2011 Japanese adult RPG by Eushully that combines material gathering, running an alchemy workshop and grid-based tactical battles. It was released for Windows in Japan only, and there is no official English version. This page explains what the game is and why it is well known; we do not link or cover fan translations.

By the NSFW Game Reviews editorsFacts checked September 30, 2026

PricePaid (Japanese retail/download)
StatusCompleted
PlatformsWindows
Latest2.0 (per fan wiki)
Official siteGetchu (Japanese)Eushully (Japanese)
Kamidori Alchemy Meister key art

Language and content note. The game is in Japanese only, with no official English release. It is an 18+ Japanese adult game (eroge) with explicit sexual content in a fantasy setting.

In short

  • What it is: a crafting, workshop-management and tactical RPG set in Eushully's long-running fantasy world.
  • Who it's for: players who read Japanese and enjoy slow, systems-heavy RPGs.
  • Price: a paid Japanese release; the packaged edition listed at 9,400 yen before tax on Getchu.
  • Status and platforms: complete, released April 22, 2011, for Windows. Japanese only.
  • Big pro / big con: an award-winning blend of crafting and tactics, but no official English release and a dated 2011 presentation.

What is Kamidori Alchemy Meister?

Its Japanese title is 神採りアルケミーマイスター. Getchu, the Japanese retailer, describes its genre as knowledge gathering plus workshop management plus a tactical simulation RPG, and that is a fair summary. You explore dungeons for materials, turn them into items and equipment in your workshop, and fight turn-based battles on grids.

The studio behind it, Eushully, is known in Japan for large, replayable RPGs and strategy games. According to Getchu, this one builds on the systems of Eushully's earlier Himegari Dungeon Meister.

Why it is well known

  • Awards: it won the silver prize in the Grand Prize division of the Moe Game Award 2011, and Getchu's own Bishoujo Game Award 2011 lists it first in the system category.
  • The system mix: crafting, business management and tactics in one loop is still unusual.
  • The setting: it is part of Eushully's shared Dir-Lifina world, which links many of the studio's games.

Kamidori Alchemy Meister screenshots

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Gameplay

The loop has three parts that feed each other. Dungeons give you materials, the workshop turns them into gear and sellable items, and better gear lets you push into harder dungeons.

  • Gathering and exploration: dungeon trips for materials, treasure and sudden enemy encounters.
  • Workshop management: you craft and sell items, and taxes and expenses keep steady pressure on your money.
  • Tactical battles: grid maps with zone-of-control effects, elements, support from adjacent allies, area attacks and combination attacks, per Getchu's product page.
  • Costumes: changing a main heroine's equipment changes how she looks, and some events only happen with specific costumes.
  • Routes and recruits: choices in the middle of the game lead to routes for three main heroines, and optional side content lets you recruit many more party members.

Players often mention a slow start and management pressure that can feel punishing. That is community sentiment, but it matches the design: money matters, and a bad run of spending hurts.

Story

The story takes place in the Setertori region in the south of the continent. Wilfred inherits his late parents' small alchemy workshop in Uidra, a craft city where equipment from many nations is made. He hires three women as escorts, and running the business gradually pulls him into a wider conflict that affects the region. All characters are adults.

Release details

DetailAccording to Getchu
Release dateApril 22, 2011
DeveloperEushully
FormatDVD-ROM (packaged edition)
List price9,400 yen (10,340 yen including tax)
Windows versions listedWindows XP, Vista and 7
Resolution1024 x 576
LanguageJapanese only

The listed system requirements are modest by today's standards, but they date from 2011, so they say nothing about newer versions of Windows.

Where it is sold officially

The game is sold through Japanese channels only. The two official sources in our records are:

  • Eushully's own site, which has a page for the download edition. We could not load it to confirm the current price or availability.
  • Getchu, the Japanese retailer. Its product page for the packaged edition currently says orders are not being accepted.

Both stores are in Japanese and sell adult products to adults only. It is not on Steam, and there is no English storefront.

Is there an official English version?

No. There is no official English release of Kamidori Alchemy Meister from Eushully or any licensed publisher. Unofficial fan translations exist, but we do not link to them or explain how to use them.

If you want to try the studio's work in English, Eushully's first official English release is a different game: Wayblazer Dämmerung, published by Shiravune on Steam on February 18, 2026 for Windows at $39.99 (regular price, September 2026). Be aware that it is not an adult game on Steam; its store listing mentions only mild sexual themes.

Pros

  • A distinctive mix of crafting, business management and tactical combat
  • Award-winning: Moe Game Award 2011 silver prize
  • Branching heroine routes plus a large recruitable cast
  • Part of Eushully's wider Dir-Lifina setting

Cons

  • No official English release
  • Sold only through Japanese stores; the packaged edition is not currently orderable on Getchu
  • A slow start and punishing management pressure (community sentiment)
  • Dated 2011 presentation and resolution

FAQ

Is there an official Kamidori English release?

No. The game has only been released in Japanese. We do not link to unofficial translations.

Is Kamidori Alchemy Meister on Steam?

No. It is sold only through Japanese channels. Eushully's first official English release on Steam is a different game, Wayblazer Dämmerung.

What is the Kamidori Alchemy Meister release date?

April 22, 2011, for Windows in Japan.

Where can I buy it?

Officially only through Japanese stores: Eushully's own download edition page and the retailer Getchu, whose packaged edition is currently not accepting orders.

What kind of game is it?

A tactical RPG with dungeon gathering and alchemy workshop management, plus heroine routes and explicit adult content.

Final verdict

This is one of the best-regarded Japanese adult RPGs of its era, and its crafting-plus-tactics loop explains the awards. For English-speaking readers, though, the honest answer is that there is no official way to play it in English. If you read Japanese and like demanding, systems-heavy RPGs, it is worth seeking out through Eushully's official channels. Everyone else is better served by adult RPGs with official English releases: see our adult RPG guide, the Karryn's Prison review for another systems-heavy game, or the full catalog.

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