You are bound by a chain — every step matters. Break the Chain is a physics-based solo and co-op puzzle game where precision, timing, and teamwork are everything. One mistake can pull everyone down. Fall, restart, and fight your way to freedom.

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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We chose Early Access because we want to build the game together with the community. Player feedback is extremely valuable to us, especially during active development, as it helps us prioritize features, balance gameplay, fix issues faster, and shape the overall experience. Early Access allows players to get involved early, experience the game as it evolves, and directly influence its direction.

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect the game to remain in Early Access for approximately 12–18 months. This timeline may change depending on development progress and community feedback, but our goal is to leave Early Access once the core features are complete, polished, and stable.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version is planned to include more content, features, and overall polish compared to the Early Access version. This may include additional gameplay systems, maps/levels, modes, improved visuals, better optimization, expanded progression, and quality-of-life improvements. We also plan to refine balance and gameplay flow based heavily on player feedback received during Early Access.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version is fully playable and represents the core gameplay experience, but it is still under active development. Some features are incomplete or subject to change, and players may encounter bugs or performance issues. Regular updates will focus on improvements, new content, bug fixes, and overall stability.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“No. We are not planning to change the price when the game leaves Early Access. The price will remain the same during Early Access and after the full release.

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan to involve the community closely throughout development by actively listening to feedback and suggestions via Steam Discussions, our Discord community, and other social channels. Player input will help us identify issues, improve balance, refine features, and prioritize updates. Community feedback is an important part of shaping the game as development continues.”
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Planned Release Date: Q2 2026

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About This Game

🔥 TRAPPED. CHAINED. ONE MISTAKE PULLS EVERYONE DOWN.

Break the Chain is a physics-based puzzle game where every step matters.

You are bound together — and your only goal is to escape.

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🧩 CORE GAMEPLAY

• Physics-based challenges

• Precise movement and timing

• No combat — pure skill

• Every mistake has consequences

Master the mechanics. Adapt to each obstacle.

Fail… and start again.

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🤝 SOLO OR CO-OP

Play alone and rely on your own precision…

or jump into co-op and escape together.

But be careful — one wrong move can pull everyone down.

Communication and coordination are the only way forward.

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⚙️ WHAT TO EXPECT

• Environmental puzzles that test your thinking

• Increasing difficulty with every stage

• Tense, minimal atmosphere

• Progress that must be earned

Every level pushes you further.

Every success feels deserved.

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💀 IT WON’T BE EASY

There are no shortcuts.

No second chances mid-run.

Only your skill… your patience… and your will to keep going.

Fall — and you start over.

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🎯 YOUR GOAL

Break the chain.

Escape.

Don’t fall.

Don’t give up.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit) or newer
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 3,20GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 955 3,2 GHz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 380
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 6 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 6 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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