Alchemist 404: The First Georgian Science-Inspired Roguelike Deckbuilder Announces a new partnership and Steam Festival investment round of 70K USD.
Georgian game development studio Error Games LLC presents its debut project—*Alchemist 404*, the first Georgian video game inspired by real science, which incorporates actual chemical reactions into its gameplay.
Playtesting is currently underway, with an Early Access launch on the international platform Steam planned for approximately eight months from now.
*Alchemist 404* is a roguelike deckbuilder in which players utilize real chemical elements and reactions—alongside combat maneuvers—to battle dragons.
If you enjoy popular titles like *Slay the Spire*, *Alchemist 404*offers familiar, beloved mechanics enhanced by entirely innovative, science-inspired elements.
Investment and State Support
The concept behind Alchemist 404 (formerly known as Chaos 404) has already gained recognition within the local ecosystem. The project won Entrepreneur Georgia’s competition "Me Amisgan Gavaketeb" ("I Will Make Something Out of This" — special thanks to Alexandre Siradze and his team), was named among the top 20 startups by Startup Bootcamp Georgia, and received a 50,000 GEL state grant from GITA to develop a demo.
Most recently, Vakhtang Nikolava—a developer, investor, and founder of the construction company Nikolman—joined the studio. He now holds a 10% stake in Error Games LLC and has invested 200,000 GEL into the company to prepare for its "Early Access" phase.
Currently, Error Games is announcing an additional investment round of $70,000, aimed at facilitating the project's presentation at international gaming festivals and Steam Fest.
Taso Gegia, founder of Error Games:
"Our goal is to demonstrate that science and gaming blend together perfectly. *Alchemist 404* is not just a game—it is an experiment that allows players to overcome challenges by utilizing the 'magical' reactions of real chemistry, rather than relying on fictional magic. We are delighted to have already secured the support of the community and investors, and we are ready to bring Georgian game development to the global stage."
Vakho Nikolava, a new partner at Error Games:
"I am thrilled to have joined this exciting startup. I believe that integrating scientific content into the gaming industry is an excellent approach, and the possibilities in this regard are limitless. I have a keen interest in this industry, and I look forward to implementing my own creative ideas at Error Games."
Global Potential and Industry
The global gaming industry is valued at $300 billion and encompasses 3.6 billion players; within this, the segment for STEM-based video games accounts for $24 billion.
Statistically, the top 10% of such indie games—when backed by effective marketing—achieve an average return on investment (ROI) of 250%. The project’s creative direction is led by Dragadin (author of Game Design Documents for over 20 international projects), while the development team consists of world-class artists and programmers from Georgia, Brazil, the USA, and the UK.
Key Features:
Real Chemical Reactions: Utilize actual elements and chemical laws instead of magic.
Roguelike Deckbuilder Mechanics: Features a tactical combat system, build discovery, and strategic thinking.
Battles Against Dragons: Each enemy embodies a specific chemical element.
Playtest Available: A demo version is currently available for testing. About Error Games LLC (Boilerplate)
Error Games LLC is a Georgian video game development company founded by Taso Gegia. The company’s goal is to create unique, experimental, and science-inspired video games for the global market.
Steam Page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/5232950/Alchemist_404/
Website: www.alchemist404.com
