Alchemy vs Columns

Alchemy blends classic puzzle mechanics with strategic rune placement, challenging players to create continuous paths across the board. Each completed path transforms into gold, advancing you to increasingly tricky levels. When you run out of usable runes, you can toss them into the cauldron—but too many mistakes end the game, making every decision count. This single‑player experience captures the charm of the original web classic while offering fresh challenges for modern gamers.

Travel back to the ancient world of Phoenicia where sparkling, rainbow‑coloured jewels cascade down the screen. Align three or more identical jewels horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to perform miracles and clear the board. The game blends simple puzzle mechanics with a fantasy setting, offering both single‑player challenges and competitive split‑screen multiplayer. Designed for all ages, Columns delivers timeless strategy fun on modern platforms.

• Simple yet deep gameplay
• Quick sessions suitable for any schedule
• Clear visual feedback when paths turn to gold
• Single‑player focus eliminates online pressure

• Easy to learn, hard to master puzzle mechanics
• Rich ancient Phoenician visual theme
• Supports both solo and split‑screen multiplayer
• Available on Linux, PC, and Mac

• Limited content after many levels
• No multiplayer or social features
• Graphics are dated compared to newer titles

• Limited visual variety beyond jewel colors
• No online multiplayer or leaderboards
• Audio may feel dated for modern players