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Watcher Chronicles

2D action RPG with difficult bosses and local co-op

Third Sphere Game Studios · Released Jan 19, 2022

ActionIndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 173
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Jul 13, 2022
Minimum PC
9800GTX+ (1GB)
2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Watcher Chronicles?

Watcher Chronicles is a 2D action RPG set in purgatory, where a group called the Watchers seeks to turn the realm into a new hell. You explore an interconnected world in a non-linear order, fight enemies by dodging, blocking, and attacking, and collect gear to develop your character.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy learning to dodge and block against tough bosses
  • +you like exploring connected areas and finding new equipment
  • +you want to play through the game with a friend

Not for you if...

  • −you want a relaxed game with little combat challenge
  • −you prefer a linear route through each area

What players say

87% of 173 reviews are positive

Some players praise the combat, while others say fights grow repetitive.

Screenshots and trailer

Watcher Chronicles screenshot 1

Watcher Chronicles system requirements

Minimum: 9800GTX+ (1GB), 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E5200
Graphics
GeForce 9800GTX+ (1GB)
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5
Graphics
GeForce GTX 560
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Watcher Chronicles have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Watcher Chronicles run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
25
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: Spanish - Spain, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, German.

Does Watcher Chronicles use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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