Little Alchemy

Combine elements to create new items — 560 combinations to discover

⏱ 20-120 min👥 1⚡ Easy📱 Mobile-friendly🌐 Plays in browser

Opens in a new tab · No downloads required

Our Verdict

A calm, endlessly curious puzzle toy for people who like discovery without pressure. Perfect for a browser tab you return to throughout the day.

What We Like

✓560 combinations to discover with no hints forced on you — genuinely rewards experimentation
✓No timer or fail state — completely self-paced
✓Works on mobile and desktop with no install
✓Clean drag-and-drop interface with an encyclopedia of everything you've discovered

Watch Out For

✗Some combinations are counterintuitive and require guessing or a guide
✗Progress is not saved if you clear your browser cookies
✗No multiplayer or social features — purely solo

How to Play Little Alchemy

1Start with the four base elements on the right panel: earth, fire, water, air
2Drag one element and drop it onto another to attempt a combination
3Successful combinations create a new element and add it to your library
4Combine new elements with existing ones to chain further discoveries
5Click the lightbulb hint button if you're stuck — it reveals one new recipe
6Work toward completing all 560 elements in the encyclopedia

Controls

mouse: Drag elements from the panel and drop them onto each other to combine
touch: Tap and drag elements to combine on mobile

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many elements are in Little Alchemy?▾

The original Little Alchemy has 560 elements. Little Alchemy 2 expanded this to 720 elements with new artwork and additional combinations.

Does Little Alchemy save your progress?▾

Progress is saved in your browser's local storage. If you clear cookies or use a different browser, your progress will reset. There is no account-based cloud save.

What are some starting combinations in Little Alchemy?▾

Water + Fire = Steam. Earth + Fire = Lava. Air + Water = Rain. Earth + Water = Mud. Earth + Air = Dust. These early chains unlock dozens of further elements.

Game Details

Developer: Recloak
Released: 2012
Players: 1
Session: idle
Difficulty: Easy
Mobile: Yes
Embeddable: Yes