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Castle of Alchemists is a pixel art tower defense title from developer Team Machiavelli released on Steam in 2025. Now, the developer has teamed up with Game Source Entertainment to bring the game to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. They describe Castle of Alchemists as redefining “the genre by blending tactical tower defense with the high-octane, visceral combat of classic shooters like DOOM.”
Developed by Team Machiavelli, a boutique studio founded in Turkey in 2021, Castle of Alchemists began as a two-person passion project. The team originally consisted of visual artist Halil Onur Yazıcıoğlu and developer and composer Mehmet Can Güler, and has since expanded to three members. Following the successful 1.0 launch on April 10, 2025, the studio is now focused on its future roadmap and bringing the game to console audiences worldwide via Game Source Entertainment.
In a press s statement, the developer said. “Team Machiavelli is thrilled to announce that its indie action-tower defense hit, Castle of Alchemists, will be a featured title in the upcoming Steam Tower Defense Fest, running from March 9 to March 16. Alongside its festival appearance, the developer has officially entered into a publishing partnership with Game Source Entertainment (GSE). This collaboration will bring the acclaimed title to a global audience on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.”
