Get your whiskers ready and your bubbling flasks at the-ready. The wait for one of the most intriguing indie titles of the year is nearly over. AlcheMice, the chaotic multiplayer game that blends frantic platforming with deep alchemical crafting, has officially announced its next Private Playtest launching March 12th on Steam.

If you’ve been looking for something that captures the “friendship-testing” energy of Overcooked but adds a layer of magical experimentation and rodent-based mayhem, this is the one to watch.

What is AlcheMice?

For the uninitiated, AlcheMice puts you in the tiny paws of an alchemist’s lab assistant—who also happens to be a mouse. You and your team are tasked with fulfilling complex potion recipes while navigating a laboratory filled with oversized hazards.

The core loop is simple but addictive:

Gather: Scavenge for rare ingredients hidden across the map.

Brew: Combine elements in giant cauldrons to create powerful effects.

Survive: Avoid environmental traps (and sometimes your own teammates’ failed experiments).

What’s New in the March 12th Playtest?

The developers have been quiet for a few months, hunkered down in their own real-life lab, and this update promises to be the most stable and feature-rich version of the game yet.

Steam Integration: This playtest leverages Steam’s “Playtest” feature, making it easier than ever to jump in and invite friends.

New Biomes: Expect to see fresh areas of the mansion beyond the basic kitchen, including the treacherous Botanical Garden.

Refined Physics: Because let’s be honest, half the fun is seeing a mouse fly across the room because a potion exploded.

How to Get In

Since this is a Private Playtest, access isn’t guaranteed for everyone immediately. Here is your checklist to ensure you’re in the running:

Steam Page: Head over to the AlcheMice Steam store page.

Request Access: Click the “Request Access” button under the “Join the AlcheMice Playtest” banner.

Check Your Email: On March 12th, keep a close eye on your inbox (and your spam folder) for the “You’ve been invited” notification from Steam.

Pro Tip: The developers have hinted that active members of their Discord community often get a “fast-track” on keys, so it might be worth popping in to say hello to the dev team before the 12th.

Final Thoughts

AlcheMice represents exactly what we love at TechMash: innovative gameplay loops from indie studios that aren’t afraid to get a little weird. Whether you’re a competitive speedrunner or just looking for a new “chaos-simulator” to play with friends on a Friday night, mark your calendars for March 12th.

Are you ready to turn lead into gold, or will you just end up turning your friends into frogs?

Find out more here on Steam – https://shorturl.at/OEEVC

#RedMountainGames #AlcheMice #roguelike #deckbuilder #GameDevelopersConference #games #gaming #gamers #platformgames #gameplay #demogames #videogames #arcadegames