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The Chaos Engine

Abstraction Games, The Bitmap Brothers · Rebellion

The Chaos Engine

gameAppID 242530Released
Release dateAug 29, 2013

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Player statistics

Default: last 7 days, hourly. · Stale · Range: 6/14/2026, 8:35:59 AM - 6/21/2026, 1:14:16 AM

Current Players0
24h Peak4
All-Time Peak4
24h Player-Hours38 h

Player History

PeriodAvg. PlayersGain (total)Gain (%)Peak Players
Last 24 Hours1.60.4337.14%4
Last 7 Days100%4
Last 30 Days100%4
Last 12 Months100%4
2026-06100%4

Details

DeveloperAbstraction Games, The Bitmap Brothers
PublisherRebellion
FreeNo
Required ageNone

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.

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. Those who have the strength and skill to overturn the Chaos Engine will be remembered. (The Chaos Engine was originally known as Soldiers of Fortune in North America) Game FeaturesBattle through four unique worlds in single player or online and local co-op modes. Play in ‘Enhanced mode’ or ‘Classic mode’ with its original graphics and controls for the true Amiga experience. Gamepad support with optional 16-directional movement. Steam achievements to test the mettle of both new players and old fans. Relive the classic 90’s Richard Joseph soundtrack.

Genres and categories

ActionSingle-playerMulti-playerCo-opShared/Split ScreenSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsCaptions availablePartial Controller SupportSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing

Platforms and requirements

windows: yesmac: yeslinux: yes
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Ratings and content

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