Atelier Meruru is the third installment in the Arland series of the Atelier franchise, developed by Gust. It centers around Meruru, a princess aspiring to become an alchemist, as she works to develop her kingdom using alchemy. The game features a blend of role-playing elements and item synthesis, focusing on character interactions and time management. Players guide Meruru through a journey of personal growth and kingdom development, blending traditional RPG mechanics with unique alchemical crafting.