Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX: Alchemy for Kingdom Growth

5/29/2026, 8:39:13 AM

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Japan Price: ¥ 5,280
Global Price: $39.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/29/2026, 8:39:13 AM

Key highlight

Develop the kingdom of Arls as Princess Meruru using alchemy, exploration, and battle in Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX. This RPG is the third entry in the Arland series.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Core i7 3.4GHz over

Comfortable play target

33,800 pts(~130% above spec of 26,000 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core i9-1290033,652 pts Intel Core i7-12700KF33,971 pts AMD Ryzen 7 770033,600 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

NVIDIA GeForce GTX960 or better, 1920x1080 (Graphic Memory 2GB or better)

Comfortable play target

7,150 pts(~130% above spec of 5,500 pts)

Parts near this range

Details

Overview

Welcome to Atelier Meruru ~~The Apprentice of Arland~~ DX, the third installment in the beloved Arland series. Step into the shoes of Princess Meruru of the small frontier country of Arls. Driven by a desire to see her kingdom flourish, Meruru dedicates herself to the art of alchemy. Your mission is to utilize Synthesis, Exploration, and Battle to increase the kingdom's population and foster its advancement within a set time limit.

Highlights

Kingdom Development through Alchemy: As Princess Meruru, your primary goal is to develop the kingdom of Arls and bring it greater prosperity using the power of alchemy.
Core Gameplay Loop: Engage in Synthesis, Exploration, and Battle to achieve kingdom growth, encountering various challenges and opportunities along the way.
Arland Series Entry: This title is the third release in the Arland series, offering a continuation of the charming world and engaging mechanics fans have come to expect.

Who It's For

Fans of the Atelier series, JRPGs, and players who enjoy crafting, exploration, and strategic gameplay with a charming narrative. If you like managing resources and seeing a kingdom grow through your efforts, this game is for you.

Game Info

Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Publisher: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Release Date: December 3, 2018
Genre: RPG
Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing.