Everything moves when you do in Enter the Chronosphere, the turn-based bullet hell roguelike. Each chronosphere is procedurally generated with defenders and biomes from the worlds it has consumed. Break in, find exotic weaponry and gadgets, outsmart hostile aliens, and fight your way to the core.

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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 have been working on the game for a long time to get it to a level of quality and scope that we're happy with. Now we are going to be adding more content with your input.

We want to hear from the people we’re making the game for. We have much more we want to add, so get involved!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Roughly six months, maybe a little longer. We would love to add tons of content and work with the community to deliver an amazing 1.0.”

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

“More biomes with new weapons, items and enemies and bosses. More playable characters, each with their own story and unlockable loadouts. And an extended story to fit it all into.

We’ll also be refining and extending the core systems, and making improvements to gameplay and quality of life.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“We're updating regularly (see our announcements for past updates), but as of 2026-05-14:

• Five biomes with their own weapons, enemies and items
• Three playable characters with unique abilities
• More than 20 tactics (abilities shared by all characters)
• More than 100 weapons
• More than 100 items
• More than 60 enemies
• More than 100 weapon mods
• More than 40 missions
• A codex with a weapon mastery system for unlocking special mods”

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

“Yes, we will increase the game's price once it reaches 1.0”

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

“We always want feedback. Join our Discord or leave your thoughts in our Steam discussions. We’re quick to reply.”
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Planned Release Date: May 25, 2026

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“I thought it was wonderful. Once I was killed off I wanted to jump back in and play again.”
Reggie Fils-Aimé

About This Game

Enter the Chronosphere is a roguelike shooter that combines turn-based tactics and real time action. Follow the crew of the Starseer as they combat a galactic threat: giant spheres that are consuming reality itself. Fight to the center of procedurally generated chronospheres, unlocking new characters, alien weapons and powerful synergies.

Time is on your side

A bullet hell shooter that gives you time to plan your next move.
Between each turn, bullets hang in mid-air and enemies are frozen. When you move, so does everything else. Alternate between bold action and careful planning. Dodge through a field of bullets, reload your shotgun, knock enemies into pits, call an artillery strike, or heal up just before you get hit in the face.

Exotic equipment

Mix weapons, gear and gadgets from different worlds to create powerful builds. Incinerate enemies from afar with sweeping lasers, fire your shotgun around a corner with bouncing bullets, modify your chainsaw to implant alien eggs, and then detonate your hatched minions like living bombs.

They eat ‘em, you beat ‘em

Every chronosphere contains biomes from the worlds it has consumed, each with its own enemies, objectives and gear. Choose a chronosphere to run. Retrieve coordinates from a bug-infested hellsphere, unlock a shiny new six-shooter in the wild west, or take on the smallest sphere (because you’re really meant to be working).
The rules of physics melt inside a chronosphere: anticipate distortions, mutations, and plunderable paradoxes. Do you stabilize your wounds, or your reality? The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.

Aboard the Starseer

From the “comfort” of their starship home, our heroes pursue the galaxy’s greatest threat: The mysterious chronospheres. Unlock new characters with alien skills and stories. Complete missions to learn new abilities or to expand the game with new threats and challenges. Conquer special chronospheres for massive rewards. Listen to the crew argue over whose turn it is to do the dishes.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+) and Windows 10
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+) and Windows 10
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Sierra 10.12+
    Recommended:
    • OS: Sierra 10.12+
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