Chains of Freedom
Turn-based squad tactics amid a post-apocalyptic mind-control conspiracy
Nordcurrent · Published by Nordcurrent Labs · Released Apr 15, 2025
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 81% of 560
- Recent reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 78% of 14 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 0
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- 1 year ago
- Jun 17, 2025
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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
81% of 560 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.
Screenshots and trailer
Chains of Freedom system requirements
As published by the developer.
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
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 37
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Verified
- 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
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.
Tags
- Strategy
- Turn-Based Combat
- Tactical
- Turn-Based Tactics
- Sci-fi
- Combat
- Turn-Based Strategy
- Cinematic
- Realistic
- Third Person
- Action-Adventure
- Team-Based
- 3D
- Isometric
- Dystopian
- Action
Recent updates
- Jun 17, 2025 · Chains of Freedom – Update #1.0.3
- Apr 23, 2025 · Chains of Freedom – Small Patch (April 23, 2025)
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