ChainStaff

Side-scrolling action built around a transforming spear and grappling hook

Mommy's Best Games · Released Apr 7, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 89
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Sep 21, 2026
Minimum PC: GT 1030; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is ChainStaff?

An alien attached to your head helps you fight across a mutated Earth in this single-player, side-scrolling action platformer. You shoot creatures, fight giant bosses, and use the ChainStaff to grapple, block attacks, or strike as a spear. You also choose whether to rescue stranded soldiers or harvest them for upgrades, affecting the ending.

For you if...

+you enjoy exploring branching paths and searching for secrets
+you like experimenting with upgrades and character builds

Not for you if...

−you avoid body horror and graphic death animations
−you prefer relaxed platforming over demanding action

What players say

91% of 89 reviews are positive

Players praise the ChainStaff's fluid handling and meaningful upgrades, along with the surreal artwork and metal soundtrack.

Screenshots and trailer

ChainStaff system requirements

Minimum: GT 1030, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Quad Core CPU
Graphics: GT 1030
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

Does ChainStaff have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does ChainStaff 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
Achievements: 17
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.

Does ChainStaff 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