Overview
Step into the Colosseum, but you're not alone—you're literally chained to your friends. Chained Beasts is a co-op gladiator roguelike from Featherweight Games, supporting 1-4 players in online multiplayer.
Released on October 15, 2026, this action-packed title blends brutal hack-and-slash combat with teamwork and slapstick humor. The goal?
Crush your enemies, win the crowd, and earn your freedom.
Highlights
- Brutal Gladiatorial Combat: Slash and hack enemies with melee weapons, or use the environment to your advantage—hurl an urn at foes, or charge them into spike walls and snake pits.
- Chained to Your Friends: The core mechanic is cooperation—you're tethered to your party, so coordination is key. Gather up to four players for chaotic, funny moments.
- Roguelike Structure: Each run offers randomized challenges and upgrades, typical of the action roguelike genre, with PvE focus and top-down perspective.
Who It's For
If you enjoy action roguelikes like Hades or Risk of Rain, and you have friends who appreciate slapstick co-op chaos, Chained Beasts is a perfect fit. It's designed for groups who want a mix of strategic combat and laugh-out-loud moments.
Solo players can also jump in, but the chained mechanic shines brightest with a full party.
Game Info
- Developer/Publisher: Featherweight Games
- Release Date: October 15, 2026
- Genres: Action, Action Roguelike, Co-op, Hack and Slash, Top-Down
- Modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op
- Languages: Full audio in English; interface and subtitles in multiple languages including Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and more.
- Content Note: Combat results in visible blood sprays that remain in the environment.
Chained Beasts is a paid title, and you can check the latest Steam listing for current pricing and discounts. User reception is still building, so check Steam user reviews for community feedback.
