Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout artwork

Every Atelier Game Ranked

Atelier spans 16 critic-rated games on CriticDB, released between 2005 and 2025. The highest-rated is Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout (82) and the lowest is Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings (69). Across 289 critic reviews, the series averages 77, and Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land has drawn the most reviews.

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    Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout

    Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout

    82
    17 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2019·Koei Tecmo Europe
    PCPS4Switch
    “Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout begins an all-new storyline arc in the Atelier RPG series.”
    — Worth Playing · 80/100
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    Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

    Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

    82
    19 critic reviews·Feb 23, 2022·Koei Tecmo Europe
    PCPS4Switch
    “Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream continues the story of Sophie and Plachta's many adventures.”
    — Worth Playing · 80/100
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    Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

    Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

    82
    25 critic reviews·Mar 23, 2023·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
    “Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is an open-world RPG where Ryza and her friends set sail to investigate the strange islands that have appeared worldwide.”
    — Worth Playing · 80/100
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    Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky

    Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky

    81
    8 critic reviews·Jun 26, 2013·Koei Tecmo Europe
    PS3
    “Atelier Escha & Logy is an action/RPG that allows players to choose their main character, Escha or Logy, which will offer unique story perspectives and gameplay experiences!”
    — Worth Playing · 80/100
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    Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland

    Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland

    80
    15 critic reviews·Mar 19, 2019·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCPS4Switch
    “Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland may feel like it could have pulled on the nostalgia of the original trilogy a bit better but this entry in the franchise delivers a comfortable storyline like fans have come to expect…”
    — Capsule Computers · 80/100
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    Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

    Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

    79
    45 critic reviews·Mar 20, 2025·Koei Tecmo
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
    “Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is an alchemy-themed JRPG around the concept of memory.”
    — Worth Playing · 80/100
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    Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

    Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

    79
    30 critic reviews·Dec 2, 2020·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
    “Overall, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy is a title I would certainly recommend.”
    — Gamereactor · 80/100
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    Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea

    Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea

    78
    14 critic reviews·Jun 25, 2014·Koei Tecmo America Corporation
    PS3
    “Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea will allow players to experience the conclusion to the enchanting Dusk Trilogy on-the-go – packed with brand new content and plenty of new secrets to uncover!”
    — Worth Playing · 80/100
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    Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book

    Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book

    76
    14 critic reviews·Nov 18, 2015·Koei Tecmo Europe
    PCPS3PS4
    “Set against a vibrant background reminiscent of a medieval European town, the Atelier series’ latest standalone installment follows the exploits of a young novice Alchemist, Sophie, who discovers she is the owner of an…”
    — Worth Playing · 75/100
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    Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX

    Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX

    76
    6 critic reviews·Dec 24, 2019·Koei Tecmo Europe
    PCPS4Switch
    “Atelier Ayesha DX is a solid entry starting off the Dusk trilogy, with compelling crafting and gameplay loops, as well as plenty of loveable characters.”
    — Game Skinny · 80/100
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    Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg

    Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg

    76
    19 critic reviews·Jul 11, 2023·Koei Tecmo
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
    “Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist Of Salburg is re-imagined take on the classic RPG Adventure, and includes all-new graphics along with plenty of new elements to enhance the gaming experience.”
    — Worth Playing · 75/100
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    Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk

    Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk

    75
    7 critic reviews·Jun 27, 2012·Gust
    PS3
    “Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk is easy to pick-up and enjoy, but suffers from a few noticeable flaws that prevent it from being an instant classic.”
    — Playstation Universe · 80/100
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    Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian

    Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian

    75
    25 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2025·Koei Tecmo
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
    “All in all, Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian is a slow-paced but cute JRPG with an expansive crafting system. If you like Atelier games, you’ll have fun with it.”
    — COGConnected · 71/100
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    Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey

    Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey

    74
    19 critic reviews·Nov 1, 2016·Koei Tecmo Europe
    PCPS4
    “I admire Gust for delivering a product outside of their comfort zone. However, even though the open world is the most exciting new addition, it also tends to bring the most problems with it.”
    — DualShockers · 75/100
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    Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of a New World

    Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of a New World

    73
    12 critic reviews·Jan 30, 2019·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCPS4Switch
    “Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World brings all new gameplay, allowing players to experience the beloved series’ characters with an exciting new town building focus.”
    — Worth Playing · 75/100
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    Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings

    Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings

    69
    14 critic reviews·Dec 20, 2017·Koei Tecmo
    PCPS4Switch
    “Given how many incredible JRPGs the PS4 already has, this wouldn't even be near the top of my recommendations for the genre on the platform- but if you're looking for a nice, sweet game to relax with, you could do far…”
    — GamingBolt · 70/100

Expansions & DLC

Add-ons, expansions and bundles, not included in the ranking.

Atelier games in release order

  1. 1997Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg—
  2. 1998Atelier Elie: The Alchemist of Salburg 2—
  3. 2000Atelier Elie GB—
  4. 2000Atelier Marie GB—
  5. 2001Atelier Lilie: The Alchemist of Salburg 3—
  6. 2001Marie & Elie: Two People's Atelier—
  7. 2001Hermina and Culus: Atelier Lilie Another Story—
  8. 2003Atelier Marie, Elie & Anis: Message on the Gentle Breeze—
  9. 2004Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana—
  10. 2005Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny—
  11. 2006Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm—
  12. 2006Atelier Marie: Puzzle Workshop—
  13. 2006Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana 2 After Episode—
  14. 2007Atelier Lise: The Alchemist of Orde—
  15. 2009Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island—
  16. 2009Atelier Lina: The Alchemist of Strahl—
  17. 2010Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland—
  18. 2011Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland—
  19. 2012Atelier Marie & Elie: The Alchemist of Salburg—
  20. 2012Elkrone no Atelier: Dear for Otomate—
  21. 2012Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk75
  22. 2013Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky81
  23. 2014Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea78
  24. 2014Atelier Questboard—
  25. 2015Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book76
  26. 2016Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey74
  27. 2017Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings69
  28. 2019Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World73
  29. 2019Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland80
  30. 2019Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout82
  31. 2020Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy79
  32. 2022Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream82
  33. 2023Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key82
  34. 2023Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg76
  35. 2025Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land79
  36. 2025Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian75
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