# Alcatmist : Merge & Story

> Merge & Craft magic items, and decorate your own adorable shop!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chamelio.alcatmist](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chamelio.alcatmist)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.chamelio.alcatmist`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chamelio Games
- **Category:** GAME\_PUZZLE
- **Downloads:** 336,342
- **Rating:** 3.98 / 5 (5,286 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.60
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2025-06-14
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 686 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chamelio.alcatmist)
- **Website:** [http://www.chamelio.kr](http://www.chamelio.kr/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/magickaprivacy](https://sites.google.com/view/magickaprivacy)

## Description

Relax with a cozy cat-themed merge puzzle. Alcatmist: Merge & Story lets you craft magical potions by merging ingredients, level up your Alcatmists, and uncover charming stories from cats like Siamese, Scottish Fold, and Persian as visiting customers arrive.

Decorate and expand your enchanted shop, upgrade facilities, and enjoy soft ASMR sounds and enchanting music as you grow a warm, magical village for your adorable feline friends.

## Rankings

- #123,112 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.chamelio.alcatmist.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Reviewers largely praise Alcatmist for its cute visuals, cat-themed world, and a unique, addictive merge-crafting system with a charming story. However, the game is often faulted for monetization and ads, energy-gating and slow progression, paywalls in events, and cluttered inventory. A few also raise concerns about AI-generated content/advertising practices. Overall, it’s a visually delightful, engaging title for fans of the genre, but its monetization and energy model detract for many players.

### Pros

- Stunning cute art and cat-themed visuals with hundreds of recipes to unlock
- Unique merge-crafting mechanic that combines dissimilar items into magical items, offering addictive strategic gameplay
- Engaging storyline featuring alchemist cats and accompanying minigames with plenty of content
- Pleasant core gameplay that is approachable for free-to-play players with steady progression

### Cons

- Heavy monetization with frequent ads; ad removal is very pricey and ads interrupt gameplay
- Energy-based progression that slows crafting and actions, requiring waiting or watching ads
- Difficulty progressing in events/limited-time content unless you spend money (pay-to-win feel)
- Inventory/board space clutter and overflow issues that hinder planning and merging
- Some reviewers express concerns about AI-generated content or AI-driven advertising practices

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chamelio.alcatmist)