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Chains of Freedom

Turn-based squad tactics amid a post-apocalyptic mind-control conspiracy

Nordcurrent · Published by Nordcurrent Labs · Released Apr 15, 2025

ActionAdventureStrategy

Reviews
Mostly Positive
79% of 535
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
78% of 14 in 30 days
Players
13
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
11 months ago
Nov 17, 2025
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 970
8 GB RAM · 5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Chains of Freedom?

A single-player, third-person turn-based tactics game set in a fictional, post-apocalyptic Eastern European state. You lead a military squad through missions, scavenge ammunition, equip weapons and ability-granting biocrystals, and fight tactical battles while uncovering a conspiracy involving mind-control serums.

For you if...

  • +you prefer turn-based planning over fast-paced combat
  • +you like outfitting a squad for demanding missions

Not for you if...

  • −you want open-ended exploration instead of linear missions
  • −you dislike tracking ammunition and consumables during fights

What players say

79% of 535 reviews are positive · 78% of 14 in the last 30 days

Players praise the balance of the tactical battles and the ways biocrystals shape squad builds. Common complaints include ammunition shortages, drawn-out fights against durable enemies and reinforcements, and a predictable story.

How many players finish Chains of Freedom?

17% of Steam players have unlocked «A peacekeeper», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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Chains of Freedom system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 970, 8 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions)
Processor
Intel Core i3-8100 or better
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or better
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions)
Processor
Intel Core i7-4790 or better
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or better
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space

Does Chains of Freedom have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Chains of Freedom 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
37
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Chains of Freedom 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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