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Chained Beasts

Enter the colosseum as an animal gladiator and fight for freedom in a roguelite arena built around chains. Learn how to turn a restraint into a weapon, choose perks between rounds, spend coins on weapons and armour, and survive increasingly dangerous waves. Whether you play alone with a weighted shackle or link up with friends locally, this wiki focuses on the tactics that make the chain mechanic work.

Coming Fall 2026
1-4 local players
Arena roguelite
Demo available

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About the game

The game is a gladiator-themed roguelite arena game where animal fighters battle soldiers and other threats to earn their freedom. Its defining mechanic is the physical chain connecting teammates in co-op, or a heavy ball and shackle in solo play. Players attack, charge attacks, throw weapons and arena objects, then select perks after waves while buying weapons and armour with earned coins. The chains can slow movement when handled poorly, but a well-timed sweep can trip enemies and create an opening for a fast finish.

Genre
Gladiator Roguelite
Perspective
Top-Down Arena Action
Players
1-4 Local Co-op
Platform
PC

Chained Beasts Beginner Guide

The first runs feel restrictive until the chain becomes part of your combat plan. Start by learning how attacks, charged attacks, throws, stamina, and positioning fit together before worrying about advanced perk combinations.

  1. 1Treat the chain as a weaponMove around enemies instead of simply retreating. A chain dragged through their path can knock them down and create a safer opening.
  2. 2Use the arenaWatch for objects you can throw and use their projected path to avoid wasting a toss into empty space.
  3. 3Choose perks for your runAfter each wave, pick perks that support the weapon and tactics you are already using rather than spreading bonuses too thin.
  4. 4Spend coins with purposeWeapons and armour come from the shop, so save enough coin to improve the part of your build that is currently holding you back.

Chained Beasts All Characters

The playable animal gladiators bring their own traits to the arena. Use the character overview to find a fighter whose strengths match how you prefer to manage range, pressure, and chain positioning.

Chained Beasts Demo Guide

The demo is a useful place to learn the arena loop before release: fight through rounds, choose automated level-up perks, gather coin, and experiment with weapons, armour, and chain trips.

Chained Beasts Arena Survival Guide

Arena runs are about surviving chaotic waves while keeping enough control to make smart perk and shop decisions. Avoid treating every enemy as a direct brawl when the environment and your chain can do part of the work.

Chained Beasts Questions Players Ask

Quick answers for players deciding how the game plays, whether the demo supports friends, and why the chains are more than a movement penalty.

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Chained Beasts FAQ

Is the game multiplayer?

Yes. The game supports local co-op for one to four players, with teammates linked together by chains during arena fights.

Does the game demo have multiplayer?

The demo has been presented as a local co-op experience, letting players practice the chained team combat before release.

How do you play the game?

Fight through arena waves using basic attacks, charged attacks, thrown weapons and objects, then choose perks and buy gear with earned coin.

Why are players chained together?

The chain is the game’s signature mechanic. It forces coordinated movement in co-op, but can also be used to trip enemies.

Can the game be played solo?

Yes. Solo players use a shackle with a heavy ball rather than being linked to a teammate.

Is this the official game wiki?

No. This is a fan-made community wiki and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the developer or publisher.

Ready for the Arena?

Start with the beginner guide to learn chain trips, perk choices, and the core combat loop before taking on a run with friends.

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