Chroma Squad
Turn-based tactical RPG about running a superhero TV show
Behold Studios · Published by Akupara Games · Released Apr 30, 2015
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 93% of 4,607
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 100% of 14 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 4
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 7 years ago
- Jul 12, 2019
Metacritic: 75/100 (critic reviews)
What is Chroma Squad?
Five stunt actors leave their jobs to make a superhero TV show in this turn-based tactical RPG. Between episodes, you hire cast members, upgrade the studio, and craft gear. During filming, you control the team in turn-based battles, using combined moves and cardboard robot fights.
For you if...
- +you enjoy turn-based battles built around coordinated team moves
- +you like upgrading a studio between TV episodes
- +you want a comedic take on superhero television
Not for you if...
- −you want complex combat and detailed character progression
- −you dislike managing studio upgrades between battles
What players say
93% of 4,607 reviews are positive · 100% of 14 in the last 30 days
Players praise the TV-show humor, pixel art, music, and approachable tactical battles. Others find the combat too simple, the mech fights dull, or equipment upgrades tedious; some report bugs that stall battles.
Screenshots and trailer
Chroma Squad system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows XP or later (64 bits)
- Processor
- 2000 Mhz
- Graphics
- 640x480 minimum resolution (Direct3D/OpenGL compatible card with at least 128MB)
- Memory
- 512 MB RAM
- Storage
- 250 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 43
- Steam features
- Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Steam Deck: Playable
- Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
- 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
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Text only: English, Portuguese - Brazil, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese.
Tags
- RPG
- Strategy
- Tactical RPG
- Pixel Graphics
- Indie
- Turn-Based Tactics
- Superhero
- Turn-Based
- Turn-Based Combat
- Management
- Great Soundtrack
- Comedy
- Singleplayer
- 2D
- Memes
- Funny
Recent updates
- Jul 12, 2019 · Out of Space update: Multiplayer Online up to 4 players! v0.8.01b4
- Jan 19, 2018 · Steam Workshop: Episode Editor BETA now available!
- Jul 26, 2017 · First patch for "Director's Cut" version is live!
- Jul 26, 2017 · First patch for "Director's Cut" version is live!
- Jul 7, 2017 · Free “Director’s Cut” Update Now Available
2 DLC available.
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