Chained Beasts Wiki
Chained Beasts is a 1–4 player co-op gladiator roguelike released on October 15, 2026 for PC and Mac on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. This wiki helps you choose characters, learn co-op basics, and understand afflictions and arena survival.
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AfflictionsAfflictions change how you fight: Stiff Back III replaces dodge rolls with a short lunge. Compare healing trade-offs, Surgeon procedures, and Vigor relief.Read guide →
VigorVigor boosts movement speed and stamina recovery. Learn how to keep it active and which skills or equipment add protection.Read guide →
Characters & Tier ListFor a defensive pick, choose Rhino I for 30% less damage taken and shields that last twice as long. Compare beast abilities and Wolf unlocks.Read guide →
Beginner TipsMove together, keep a spare weapon before throwing, and weigh the affliction cost of healing. Learn how to avoid pillar tangles and use arena hazards.Read guide →
Co-op & CrossplayYou can play solo, in local same-screen co-op, or online with crossplay. Learn the controller requirement and Steam lobby invite steps.Read guide →UnlocksSurvive Carthage to unlock the Wolf and Survive The Senate for the Eagle; fight with a beast to earn XP for its variants. See every unlock type.Read guide →Trophy GuideUnlock every trophy by completing the combat, Beast victories, collection goals, and special run conditions below. Check platform timers and Trainer choices.Read guide →System Requirements & Steam DeckYou need Windows 10, a 64-bit processor and operating system, and 8 GB RAM to meet the basic PC requirements. Check GPUs and a Steam Deck loading workaround.Read guide →Watch Chained Beasts in Action
About the Game
Developed and published by Featherweight Games, Chained Beasts puts chained gladiators into battles where teamwork, weapons and arena hazards all matter. Fight alone or with friends, win over the crowd, and survive physical and mental afflictions while gaining skills and equipment. The full game spans Carthage, Germania and Rome, with nine battles across three acts before the final encounter, ten difficulty levels, and eight unlockable beasts with additional variants.
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Chained Beasts is a 1–4 player co-op gladiator roguelike. Your fighters are chained together, so movement and teamwork affect combat. Chains, thrown weapons and arena hazards can all help defeat enemies, while injuries and potion side effects complicate each run.
Yes. The full game launched on October 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM PDT (5:00 PM UTC). In Asia that was already October 16, which is why some regional store pages show that date.
Yes. Chained Beasts launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on the same day as Steam, October 15, 2026. It was also on Game Pass for Xbox and Windows PC from day one.
The official Steam store offers Chained Beasts for Windows and Mac. Steam lists Windows 10 and macOS 11 as the minimum operating systems.
No, it is a paid game. The US Steam price is US$19.99, and it launched with a 35% discount (US$12.99). Prices differ by region. Game Pass subscribers can play it at no extra cost.
The developer said the free Carthage demo would be taken down when the full game launched. If a demo button still shows on the Steam store, it is the last chance to try the game for free.
No. There is no mobile version, no APK and no PS4 version. Chained Beasts is only on PC and Mac (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
No separate Switch 2 version has been announced. The game launched on Nintendo Switch.
Yes. Chained Beasts supports 1–4 players with online crossplay, plus same-screen couch co-op. See Chained Beasts co-op for setup.
Chained Beasts is made in Unity. SteamDB detects Unity Engine in the game files.
Not yet. There is no Steam Workshop support, and Nexus Mods has no Chained Beasts mods so far.
The official game name is Chained Beasts. That is the title used by Featherweight Games and the Steam store.