The Chaos Engine
Developed by Abstraction Games, The Bitmap Brothers · Published by Rebellion
At a glance
Overview
An action game by Abstraction Games, The Bitmap Brothers, published by Rebellion — single-player, multi-player, co-op, shared/split screen.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Prepare for the dark world of The Chaos Engine, a steampunk Victorian age in which one or two players must fight the hostile creations of the Chaos Engine across four dynamic landscapes and take part in the ultimate battle.Choose from six hard-nailed mercenaries each with their own unique weapons and skills.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 The Chaos Engine.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista/7/8
- Processor: Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 (minimum 2.5 GHz)
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 6200 or ATI Radeon X300
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 400 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible, 16-bit
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista/7/8
- Processor: Quad Core CPU
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 9600 or ATI Radeon HD 3650
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 400 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible, 16-bit
Supported languages (7)
The Chaos Engine 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 The Chaos Engine?
Steam classifies The Chaos Engine as a Action game, developed by Abstraction Games, The Bitmap Brothers. Prepare for the dark world of The Chaos Engine, a steampunk Victorian age in which one or two players must fight the hostile creations of the Chaos Engine across four dynamic landscapes and take part in the ultimate battle.Choose from six hard-nailed mercenaries each with their own unique weapons and skills.
How much does The Chaos Engine cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Chaos Engine at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Chaos Engine single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Chaos Engine: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is The Chaos Engine on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Chaos Engine for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Chaos Engine out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 29, 2013.
What platforms is The Chaos Engine on?
The Chaos Engine 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 The Chaos Engine single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does The Chaos Engine cost?
Steam lists it at $1.99.
Does The Chaos Engine have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 34 achievements for The Chaos Engine.
What is The Chaos Engine's Metacritic score?
The Chaos Engine has a Metacritic score of 40/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Chaos Engine?
The Chaos Engine is developed by Abstraction Games, The Bitmap Brothers and published by Rebellion.
Where to get The Chaos Engine
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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