About This Game

Friend pass will be available in the full release, so you can play the game with one Steam friend for free!

Chained together in Purgatory, two rival warlords must set aside their grudges to conquer the embodiments of their sins. Only through brutal trials and unwavering cooperation can they ascend to the afterlife.

Souls-Lite Combat 

Combat is impactful and precise, with a strong emphasis on positioning and tactics. Enemies are punishing but fair, making mastery of combat a rewarding pursuit. The Soul Chain forces an extra layer of coordination - failure to communicate is fatal.

Those unwilling to join forces and accept the chains that bind will face an early demise.

Intense Trials and Boss Fights

Your path to ascension is blocked by six deadly trials, each representing the great evils of war - manifested into towering, relentless adversaries. Boss encounters demand mindful cooperation - only those who fight in unison will endure.

As warlords, the weight of your sins is immeasurable.

Co-operative platforming

Absolution will only come to those that work together to overcome the devious platforming challenges of the tower and learn to accept the chains that bind.

The only way to the afterlife is to ascend, and to ascend you must climb.

Scale

A vast, wide-linear world awaits those who dare to face its challenges, towering over you with breathtaking verticality. In this world of giants, the Great Tower pierces the atmosphere. From the base, its summit is barely visible. From the peak, the world below feels like a miniature model. Few other games make you feel so small in a world so vast.

Multiple Weapon Types

Versatility in combat is one of a warlord's most essential skills. Will you keep it simple and remain agile with a Short Sword, deliver devastating blows with a Great Sword, or pierce your enemies with the finesse of a Polearm? Your choice of weapon isn’t just personal - it affects your partner’s strategy as well. Find the perfect synergy or perish trying; experiment and adapt to every battle.

RPG mechanics

A Streamlined light RPG system allows you to build your warlord the way you want without keeping you out of the action for too long. The combinations of both players' stats and personal skills unlock a new layer of depth to the gameplay and allow you to approach challenges in ways that suit your unique playstyle.

Additional Modes (4-player support)

Looking for even more mayhem? Havoc Mode lets up to 4 players face the madness together, where chaos reigns and cooperation is tested like never before.

Demo is live now! Supports online co-op for 2 players. Wishlist for updates when the full game releases!

Developer Notes

Hi! I'm Andrew, a solo dev working hard to deliver this unique and ambitious game. This is a full-time endeavor, and I'm committed to delivering maximum quality. Soul Chained is still actively being developed, meaning any feedback you might have will be greatly appreciated and could influence the direction of development! Please try the demo and let me know what you think :) And please, if you like what you see, add it to your wishlist and consider buying it when it releases.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Some AI tools have been used during development to improve coding and asset development pipelines. The game itself does not run any generative AI. Some AI-generated images have been used in the opening cutscene and for character voiceovers. These may be replaced before the full release but are currently present in the Demo

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Action-RPG combat using melee weaponry which includes blood effects.
There are some instances in which genitalia are visible but not depicted sexually.