Out now · Early Access

CHKN

Developed by Katapult · Published by Katapult

AdventureCasualIndie
StatusOut now · Early Access ReleaseApr 1, 2016 PriceFree to play Steam reviews1,107

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now · Early Access
Early accessYes
Steam reviews1,107
Languages1
Achievements21

Overview

An adventure, casual, indie game by Katapult, published by Katapult — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp. It is in Early Access.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Behold, the miracle of life… packed into cubes! Create fantastic creatures in an open-world sandbox game like no other. Explore, craft, and survive—all with the help of your very own creations.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 80% positive of 1,655
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players13
Player-voted tags:SandboxAdventureOpen WorldSurvivalMultiplayerBuildingSimulationOpen World Survival CraftCreature CollectorCraftingFunnyCasual

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for CHKN.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opYes
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7+, 64-bit
  • Processor: 2 GHz+ Quad Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 10.1 Compatible GPU
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10, 64-bit
  • Processor: i5 Quad Core
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia 900 series
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD storage

Supported languages (1)

English

CHKN FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is CHKN?

Steam classifies CHKN as a Adventure, Casual, Indie game, developed by Katapult. Behold, the miracle of life… packed into cubes! Create fantastic creatures in an open-world sandbox game like no other. Explore, craft, and survive—all with the help of your very own creations.

Is CHKN free to play?

Yes — Steam lists CHKN as Free to Play.

Is CHKN single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for CHKN: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is CHKN on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists CHKN for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is CHKN out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 1, 2016.

What platforms is CHKN on?

CHKN is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is CHKN single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op.

How much does CHKN cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does CHKN have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 21 achievements for CHKN.

Who made CHKN?

CHKN is developed by Katapult and published by Katapult.

Where to get CHKN

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

View on Steam →

Listing details from Valve's public Steam store data. Not affiliated with Valve/Steam, Katapult.