Yes — CHKN is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.

Is CHKN Steam Deck compatible?

Mostly. Valve rates CHKN Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.

Can I play CHKN on Mac?

Yes. CHKN has a native macOS version on Steam.

Does CHKN have co-op?

Yes — Steam lists CHKN with online co-op.

Is CHKN on PC Game Pass?

No — CHKN is not on PC Game Pass right now.

CHKN

Name: CHKN
Brand: Katapult
Availability: InStock

Katapult · April 1, 2016 · Sandbox, Adventure, Open World, Survival, Multiplayer

CHKN is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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CHKN price

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About CHKN

✦ AI summary

CHKN is an open-world sandbox game where you build fantastical creatures block by block and use them to explore, craft, and survive on a mysterious island. Battle your custom creations against other players' designs in multiplayer arenas where your imagination and creature combinations are the only limit.

CHKN IS INCOMPLETE AND NO LONGER IN ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT.

The game is playable in its current state on a good computer but with some bugs and technical issues that prevented us from continuing development. We've made the game free and hope people will still enjoy what we were able to build together. Thank you so much for all your support. 🧡

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CHKN is an open-world sandbox game where life itself is your strongest tool! Create fantastic creatures in an open-world sandbox game like no other. Explore, craft, and survive—all with the help of your very own creations.

Features:

Create life: Build block by block to bring living, breathing creatures to life
Adventure: Work with your creatures to survive on a mysterious island
Creative: Build anything you can imagine
Arena: Battle your creature's new abilities against other Players' combinations
Multiplayer: Invite your friends to join you
Plus more new features and content

* CHKN is created with the help of our amazing players! We'd love to hear your feedback on our Discord.

CHKN — game info

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck: Playable
Player modes: Single-player, Online PvP, Online co-op
Controller: Partial controller support
PC Game Pass: Not included

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What Steam players say

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

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CHKN is remembered fondly by players as a creative hybrid of Minecraft and Spore that offered unique building and creature evolution mechanics, but the game appears to be abandoned with no active development or support, leaving players frustrated by bugs and lack of updates. Those who enjoyed it wish it had received proper completion and ongoing maintenance, though the general sentiment suggests it's best approached with tempered expectations given its inactive state.

Recommended Oct 1, 2026

this game broke on me does anyone know how to fix it?

Not recommended Sep 29, 2026

Long dead. Such potential gone...

Recommended Sep 24, 2026

I love this game so much! it's like minecraft and spore had a baby. I wish it still got updates and a propper release

Recommended Sep 17, 2026

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Recommended Sep 10, 2026

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Recommended Aug 27, 2026

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