Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout

What it is

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout is a role-playing game developed by Gust Co. Ltd. and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. Released in 2019, it follows a girl and her friends as they approach adulthood and discover what matters to them. Its synthesis system lets players combine materials to create items and develop recipes, while the tools used for gathering affect which materials they find. The game’s battles mix turn-based commands with real-time elements. Steam lists single-player, achievements, partial controller support, gamepad recommendation, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on Tablet, and Family Sharing. The listed platform is Microsoft Windows. The product information states that it will no longer be available for purchase as of November 13, 2025 at UTC 0:59, while also expressing the hope that existing purchasers will continue to enjoy it.

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Who it suits

It suits players looking for a single-player RPG focused on friends, item synthesis, gathering, and battles that combine turn-based and real-time elements. Its product notice is relevant to anyone considering whether to purchase it.

Atelier Ryza combines a coming-of-age story with synthesis, gathering, and mixed-style battles. The stated purchase-availability cutoff is an important consideration for prospective buyers.