Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids

Third-person action meets real-time strategy with base building and co-op

Snapshot Games Inc. · Published by Arc Games · Released Aug 26, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 93
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 6 months ago; Apr 16, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 1060; 8 GB RAM · 16 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids?

An inventor and his robot cat resist an alien invasion of Earth in this mission-based blend of third-person action and real-time strategy. You build bases, direct troops through a tactical command view, and fight alongside them, collecting blueprints to unlock weapons and upgrades. The campaign supports solo or cooperative play, with separate competitive army battles.

For you if...

+you want split-screen teamwork with a friend or family
+you enjoy comic-book science fiction with a humorous tone
+you replay missions to hunt for hidden secrets

Not for you if...

−you prefer action without managing bases, troops, and resources
−you want strategy without directly controlling a frontline fighter

What players say

82% of 93 reviews are positive

Players praise how direct combat and army commands work together, particularly in co-op. Several want more campaign missions, while some report difficulty finding online sessions. Some also criticize resource shortages for slowing progress.

Screenshots and trailer

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Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1060, 8 GB RAM, 16 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Window 10 64 bit, Windows 11 64 bit
Processor: Intel i5 7600 / AMD 2600
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 16 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids 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
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 37
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Bulgarian.

Does Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam