Soul Chained

Co-op action platformer built around physics-based chains and stamina-driven combat

Andrew Nicolaou · Released Sep 7, 2026

Reviews: Mixed; 68% of 219
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 74% of 31 in 30 days
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Sep 16, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 960; 12 GB RAM · 15 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Soul Chained?

As fallen rival warlords seeking atonement, you ascend the Tower of Purgatory in a 3D action RPG. You climb, explore, and use weapons, magic, and a shared chain to bind enemies, trip bosses, and fling objects, with a boss battle ending each chapter. Play with up to three others online, or solo while chained to a glowing ball.

For you if...

+you enjoy slapstick humor in dark fantasy settings
+you like deliberate combat where stamina management matters

Not for you if...

−you want independent movement rather than managing a shared chain

What players say

68% of 219 reviews are positive · 74% of 31 in the last 30 days

Players praise the humor of co-op mishaps and the value for the price, though several acknowledge bugs and rough edges. A recent review criticizes the chain's limited usefulness in combat and its abrupt pullback when dodging.

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Soul Chained system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 960, 12 GB RAM, 15 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 and above
Processor: Intel Core i5 4690
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Equivalent
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Storage: 15 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: Local CO-OP mode is more demanding and may need more powerful hardware than the minimum requirements. Local CO-OP also requires 2 controllers. A high-speed internet connection and a good connection between players are required to play online. Havoc modes (3/4 player) are additional modes and will require more powerful hardware than the minimum.

OS: Windows 10 and above
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Equivalent
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 15 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: A high-speed internet connection and a good connection between players are required to play online

Does Soul Chained have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Soul Chained run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 8
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Japanese, Simplified Chinese.

Does Soul Chained use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Some minor SFX which are slowly being replaced.

The statement mentions: Music & sound

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