Get the group connected, survive the first arena and choose the next healing tradeoff. Practical routes for chained gladiators, with launch facts and dated gameplay beside the advice.
A first-run route through stamina, shields, thrown weapons, chains and the next night’s decisions.
Get each player into the correct mode and check input ownership before investing in a full run.
A decision checklist for healing side effects, changing combat plans and matching surgery to a real limitation.
A current-source beginner route, with older demo observations identified by date.
Read more → Co-op check · October 17Separate local inputs, the native online lobby and Steam’s Remote Play Together route.
Read more → Afflictions check · October 17Named developer examples and a practical method for potion and surgeon offers.
Read more →Learn one safe attack and retreat rhythm before chasing damage. Keep stamina available, know where a replacement weapon is before throwing yours, and move around pillars with your partner. Between battles, compare healing with the affliction you must accept, then choose a skill that supports actions you already use.
Read guide →For one shared computer, connect at least one gamepad and use Local Co-op. For separate devices, use the online host/join route; the October recording shows friend invitations and a cross-platform room code. Confirm every player can move independently before starting, then agree how to pass pillars and call throws.
Read guide →Learn the opening combat loop in Chained Beasts: protect stamina, recover thrown weapons, coordinate chains, and prepare for the next arena battle.
Read guide →Set up Chained Beasts local and online co-op, check the gamepad requirement, use recorded invite and room-code paths, and solve common join problems.
Read guide →Choose Chained Beasts healing tradeoffs with a practical affliction checklist, official launch examples, and recorded potion and surgeon decisions.
Read guide →Watch walkthroughs and gameplay alongside the guides.
The launch presentation introduces the chained gladiators, arenas and affliction theme. Promotional footage does not establish exact damage values or encounter solutions.
04:06–05:08 lobby menus; 06:34–08:45 tutorial; 12:45–13:26 potions; 28:27–29:22 surgeon; 01:14:06–01:17:25 local co-op. This is a recording, not an editor-run live test.
Shows the announced platform and co-op scope. Its demo promotion is historical: the official announcement planned demo removal at launch.
Practice inputs, protect stamina and plan what happens after a throw.
Open guide → 2Choose local or online play, verify inputs and agree on movement calls.
Open guide → 3Compare the health gain, side effect, current injuries and surgeon cost.
Open guide →Chained Beasts guides for first-run survival, local and online co-op setup, and potion and affliction decisions, with dated gameplay and developer sources.
Choose the player task you need now. These are focused guides, not a complete item or boss database.
| Task | Start here | Key checkpoint |
|---|---|---|
| First arena attempt | Beginner survival | Keep stamina and a weapon recovery route |
| Play with friends | Co-op setup | Correct mode and independent player inputs |
| Heal between battles | Potions and afflictions | Compare health restored with the action the effect changes |
| Topic | Verified fact | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign | Nine battles across three acts before a final encounter | Official October 15 launch announcement |
| Progression | Ten difficulty levels and eight beasts at launch | Current unlock screen and official launch news |
| Demo | September notice scheduled removal at launch | Do not assume an old demo video proves current access |
| Detailed values | No complete current weapon, potion or surgery table verified | Read the offer in your own build |
A 1–4 player co-op gladiator roguelike by Featherweight Games. Fight with weapons, chains and arena hazards while dealing with physical and mental afflictions.
Steam lists Windows and macOS and same-screen co-op. The official requirements say at least one gamepad is required for same-screen co-op.
Do not rely on old video descriptions or store API demo fields. The official September announcement scheduled the demo to be taken offline at October 15 launch. Check the current official store before planning a demo session.
They combine developer publications, dated creator recordings and clearly framed editorial advice. This site does not claim that its editors personally completed or tested every route.