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Combining puzzle · Recloak · 2017

Little Alchemy 2

Start with air, earth, fire and water. Combine them to make hundreds of things, from mud to the internet.

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Little Alchemy 2, our illustrationSCORE4.5

Scenic route

  1. A visitTen minutes at a time, over weeks if you like.
  2. Pull over atAny time; progress saves in your browser.
  3. CostsFree in the browser. Optional paid hint packs.
  4. AdvertsNone in the browser version
  5. AccountOptional, to sync progress
  6. Other playersNone
  7. Our age6+. No violence.

What you do

Drag two elements together to create a new one, and keep combining to discover 700 items.

Who it suits

Curious players of all ages. A lovely game for a parent and child to do together.

The journey

  1. First mixes

    Water and fire make steam. Earth and water make mud. You are hooked.

  2. Deeper discoveries

    Life, tools, myths and inventions. Some links are funny, some take real thought.

  3. When to stop

    It saves itself; stop after a few new discoveries.

Smooth road

  • Gentle and clever
  • Saves automatically
  • Lovely for families

Potholes

  • Some guesswork
  • Paid hints tempt

The score

CalmNo pressure, no shouting.4.8
CharmLook, sound and small touches.4.5
BrainSomething for the mind to do.4.2
Fair to youAdverts, accounts, easy to stop.4.4

Overall 4.5 out of 5 · how we score

At the end of the road

Endless 'what if?' in a calm little box. Perfect with a child beside you.

Played on a computer and a phone, checked on 26 October 2026.