Elevator Pitch

Soul Chained is a CO-OP Souls-Lite where two or more players are chained together. The chain is both weapon and constraint, forcing tight coordination in combat as players dodge, trip, trap, and clothesline enemies in chaotic cooperation.

Lore

Chained together in Purgatory, two rival warlords must set aside their grudges to escape Purgatory. Only through unwavering cooperation can they overcome the embodiments of their combined sins and ascend to the afterlife. Bound together by their very souls, unique trials have been crafted to force their cooperation. Their only hope for Ascension is to climb the colossal tower and overcome all obstacles in their path. Each trial (boss fight) represents one of their most evil contributions to the mortal veil: Pillage, Slavery, Razed Earth, Autocracy, Death.

Release Date

Soul Chained is feature-complete and targeting a release date in late q4 2025. As of writing, this allows 6 months to build a community, Test, Polish, and improve the game.

Content

approximately 8 to 10 hours of intense co-op content. Releasing with a Friend Pass on Steam so that co-op partners can play for free.

Key Features

Chain Physics

Being physically constrained by the chain means movement and positioning are cooperative endeavours. Dodge-rolling in opposite directions results in stumbling. Communication is essential!

Chained Combat

The chain is not only a hindrance but also a useful tool in combat. Use it to clothesline enemies, trip bosses, or tie up and trap enemies.

Verticality and Scale

Scale is fundamental to Soul Chained. Players will ascend a 2km tall tower, with 1km bridges stretching to the 5 trials

Lite RPG Levelling and Loot System

A streamlined, light RPG system allows players to build their character without keeping them out of the action for too long. Think “Castle Crashers” levelling rather than Dark Souls.

Factsheet

Developer: Kyroware Games
Playtime: 8-10 hours
Players: 1-4
Multiplayer type: Local and Online
Includes a Friend pass
Platforms: Steam
Genre: CO-OP, action-Adventure, Souls-like

System Requirements

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

OS: Windows 10+

Processor: Intel Core i3 13100

Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 or AMD Equivalent

DirectX: Version 12

Network: Broadband Internet connection

Storage: 40 GB available space