Shadows of Elsewhen: Forbidden Alchemy - Steam Charts & Historical Stats
Shadows of Elsewhen is an alchemy-inspired, murder mystery-themed 1st-person puzzle game. Explore historical player activity and pricing for Shadows of Elsewhen: Forbidden Alchemy. Player-count data was last observed Apr 30, 2026.
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- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 770 or AMD Radeon R9 280
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 64 GB available space
- VR Support: No
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or 11
- Processor: 11th gen Intel Core i5 or equivalent; 8-12 core CPU like Ryzen 7 7800X3D or Intel i7-14700K
- Memory: 64 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 3060 Ti or equivalent AMD Radeon 6000 series
- Storage: 64 GB available space
- VR Support: No
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About This Game
Shadows of Elsewhen is an alchemy-inspired, murder mystery-themed 1st-person puzzle game. Explore the cryptic Temple Elsewhen and solve your way through the many ancient machinations, arcane devices, and puzzles which hold the secret to the ghost of young Arriel's mysterious and untimely demise.
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Shadows of Elsewhen: Forbidden Alchemy
A Haunting Puzzle Adventure in a world of forgotten Alchemy
Step into the flickering candlelight of Shadows of Elsewhen, a first-person puzzle game where ancient alchemy meets a gripping murder mystery. As an adventurer, you'll unravel the tragic fate of young Arriel—a brilliant alchemist whose life ended in shadows and secrecy, now the spectral guardian of a long-lost temple. Every chamber you explore whispers clues from the past, blending clever riddles with the thrill of detective work.
Immerse Yourself in the Temple's Secrets
The Cryptic Temple Elsewhen isn't just a backdrop—it's a living labyrinth of glowing elixirs and hidden vaults. Wander its echoing halls in first-person view, where every shadow hides a mechanism waiting to be decoded, revealing truths that deepen the mystery.
Solve Puzzles That Blend Brain and Magic
Manipulate intricate devices like alchemical sensors and rune-etched automata. Mix volatile potions and transmute base elements into keys that unlock forbidden doors. Piece together lost journals, spectral fragments, and overlooked relics to connect the dots. Was Arriel's death accident, betrayal, or something even more arcane? Designed for puzzle enthusiasts and story lovers alike, the game eases you in with intuitive controls and gentle hints, building to mind-bending challenges that feel earned.
Why Play Shadows of Elsewhen?
In a genre crowded with jump scares, this is a thoughtful escape: atmospheric without frustration, mysterious without overwhelming lore dumps. Ready to breathe life into a ghost's final chapter?