Chaos Chain

Chaos Chain

Corrosive Studios LLC · 2022 · Cyberpunk, CRPG, Post-apocalyptic, RPG, Character Customization

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About Chaos Chain

Background:

"Half a century into the future, mankind's world is riven and in a state of great social, political, and economic strain. After the end of the horrific pandemic that haunted the early twenties, pharma corps became stronger than ever seen before. Medical research thrived and permitted a multitude of technical advancements, but healthcare prices skyrocketed, causing mass inflation and shifting the entire world's economy. As a result, cryptocurrencies grew in prevalence and eventually gained enough momentum to replace other monetary systems across the globe, but many were left destitute and with nothing. Greed, hatred, envy, and panic then fueled the fires of war day after day, leaving the world scarred and broken. The U.N. has fallen and the war on terror has failed. Civilization is slowly collapsing in on itself. Now, most people cannot afford their necessities. Society is fragmented and has all but dissolved back into a caste division. Crime is at an all-time high and poverty is the new norm. Each day that passes, exploitation of the Earth's resources continues, and pollution intensifies, making life even more unbearable. Humanity is in the darkest place of its entire existence... A dark place where you exist."

Synopsis:

Buried in debt to a notorious loan shark, you're forced to plunge into the shadows of a dark underworld filled with danger and betrayal around every corner. You'll need to decide who you should trust, who to spite, and how to stay alive. It's up to you, which direction you take and how your story unfolds.

Key Features:

  • Deep character customization with an abundance of options for backgrounds, traits, flaws, skills, abilities, appearances, portraits with custom import functionality, occupational perks, talents, and even psionics
  • Bleak atmosphere with original lore, grungy environments, dynamic weather with a day/night cycle, booming techno soundtracks, thousands upon thousands of lines of dialogue and world building, and lots of street slang
  • Open world gameplay with exploration, dynamic storytelling, and optional quests that allow unique playthroughs and freedom of choice
  • Wide assortment of equipment and weaponry including improvised melee weapons and armor, all manners of small arms ranging from pistols to sniper rifles, exotic weapons, heavy ordinance, military grade body armor, ammunition type variety, and plenty of high tech gadgets
  • Moral alignment spectrum and reputation system which means your choices matter and influence the game world around your character as the game progresses and allow for different possibilities
  • Heat system which dynamically affects various game elements based on how aggressive and violent your choices are in both negative and positive ways
  • Story rich game world with a focus on attention to detail, diversified outcomes to different dialogues and situations, and a narrative that you help create
  • World modifier system and randomized events which means every playthrough will be unique and no two playthroughs will be the same
  • Cyberware and bioware upgrade systems that allow you to further improve and customize your character and their capabilities to become even stronger
  • Simulated system hacking feature that lets you hack into terminals to find information, alter the environment, and more
  • Interesting Companions and upgradable drones with their own unique stories and abilities to fight alongside you
The world beyond the sprawls - The Rivens - is cold, dark, and dangerous. Polluted air, acidic rain, radiated overgrowth, toxic water, mutated beasts, and ever-present hopelessness dominate the wastelands. Few can survive beyond the walls of the sprawls.

Inspired by games, tv shows, and movies such as Cyberpunk 2077, Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun Dragonfall, Shadowrun Hong Kong, the Deus Ex series, the Fallout series, Judge Dredd, Blade Runner, the Terminator series (1 & 2), the Matrix series, Johnny Mnemonic, Elysium, Total Recall, Repo Men, Almost Human, The Wire, Upgrade, Altered Carbon, Robocop, The Book of Eli, the STALKER series, and more!

Keywords: post apocalyptic, exploration, rpg, open world, base building, indie, scavenging, atmospheric, choices matter, character creation, jrpg, adventure, pixel graphics, cyberpunk, sci-fi, lore rich, story rich.
*A game made by a single developer.*

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players praise Chaos Chain's immersive cyberpunk atmosphere, challenging tactical gameplay, and creative random encounters that keep exploration fresh even after many hours. However, some express frustration with the game's extended early access period, noting that it's been in development for years without a clear completion timeline, which may disappoint those seeking a finished product.

Recommended Apr 13, 2026
Another glorious smash hit JRPG by Corrosive! Like early corrosive JRPGs such as Disgraced and Lawless Lands--Also big favorites for me--this is a highly immersive game with big vibe and mood, evocative writing, and thoughtfully challenging turn based action. I especially love the random travel encounters, and I don't just mean random combat encounters! You never know what you are going to get. You might overhear a stranger's annoying phone conversation, get accidentally delivered someone else's lunch by a malfunctioning delivery drone, or get slapped (literally) for something you didn't even do (I'd love to say more about this but I bite my spoilery tongue)! There is enough of this going on that I have not had the same random encounter twice in 11 hours of gameplay and numerous zone transitions. Another reviewer compared this to the old school Sega Genesis Shadowrun game--a classic favorite of mine--and I find the comparison to be apt! There seems to be procedurally random generated quest/job content, and in addition to being able to customize your gear, you can also modify your body with cyware and bioware (although you will begin to feel the existential weight of giving up…
4 found this helpful
Not recommended Jul 8, 2026
Upon launching, error window appears: System\RGSS301.dll is not a valid Win32 application. After several attempts, I still couldn't launch the game. Refunding for now.
3 found this helpful
Recommended May 7, 2026
Chaos Chain is a harsh, atmospheric cyberpunk RPG that fully embraces the complexity and unforgiving design philosophy of classic computer role-playing games. Developed and published by Corrosive Studios LLC, the game drops players into the decaying streets of Slade City, a dystopian urban nightmare ruled by corruption, gangs, corporate greed, and constant desperation. Rather than chasing cinematic spectacle or streamlined accessibility, Chaos Chain focuses heavily on player freedom, tactical decision-making, deep role-playing systems, and survival inside a dangerous world where every mistake can carry serious consequences. The result is a demanding but highly immersive experience that feels like a throwback to older CRPGs while still maintaining a distinct identity of its own. The setting immediately stands out as one of the game’s strongest elements. Slade City feels oppressive, violent, and believable in a way many cyberpunk worlds fail to achieve. The city is filled with crumbling infrastructure, neon-lit alleyways, desperate civilians, criminal organizations, and corporations exploiting anyone weak enough to become disposable. Instead of glamorizing the cyberpunk genre throug…
3 found this helpful
Recommended Jun 12, 2026
Really fun mid-apocalypse style game. Everything is going to pot and you are a regular dude/dudet just trying to survive in this effed up world. Story lines have been fun so far. Creator keeps updating and hopefully continues too. Definitely worth the few bucks for many hours of fun.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Mar 29, 2026
I was positive surprised after buying and trying the game. Ibought it in the complete bundle after seeing gameplay and because i love cyberpunk, RPGs and gritty games. So already a lot of points for the game. But do not be decieved, the game is hard if you let it! I have a lot of fun with it, for somone who loves to explore and try a lot of things, it is a fantastic tale. I hope there will be a lot of optimisation and updates to come. My opinion is try it, I have a lot of fun playing it.
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Recommended Jul 15, 2026
Aside from having to re-verify the game files each update, the game works well enough. Still limited by the engine, but it's a good Cyberpunk style game.

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