Rank 01Games like The Chaos Engine
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- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to The Chaos Engine: Jamestown, HUNTDOWN, Blazing Chrome, Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition, and LA Cops. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Same retro mood as The Chaos Engine.
- $4.24 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
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LA Cops
Why this: Shares leveling system with The Chaos Engine.
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- Released: 2013
- Developer: Abstraction Games, The Bitmap Brothers
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 76% of 173 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Metacritic 40
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Character abilities force varied playstyles
- Co op synergy is deeply rewarding
- Nostalgic throwback to early 90s arcade
- Challenging
- Nostalgic
- Retro
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Chaos Engine at current Steam store prices.
Raiden Legacy - Steam Edition
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and 1990's, like The Chaos Engine.
SATAZIUS
Why this: Same retro mood as The Chaos Engine.
Shoot 1UP DX
Why this: Same tense mood as The Chaos Engine.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Jamestown
Why this: Also Steampunk and Shoot 'Em Up, like The Chaos Engine.
HUNTDOWN
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as The Chaos Engine.
Blazing Chrome
Why this: Same retro mood as The Chaos Engine.
More from Abstraction Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Abstraction Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Why this: Same tense mood as The Chaos Engine.
Gigantic: Rampage Edition
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as The Chaos Engine.
Double Dragon: Neon
Why this: Same retro mood as The Chaos Engine.
About The Chaos Engine
The closest matches to The Chaos Engine: Jamestown, HUNTDOWN, Blazing Chrome, Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition, and LA Cops. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Chaos Engine is your kind of game, the closest matches are Jamestown, HUNTDOWN and Blazing Chrome — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, nostalgic and retro, and single out its character specialization and co op synergy. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About The Chaos Engine: 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.
Is The Chaos Engine worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 76% of 173 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Character abilities force varied playstyles
- Co op synergy is deeply rewarding
- Nostalgic throwback to early 90s arcade
- Punishing but fair challenge
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Fantastic game, initially on Atari ST (and not Amiga ! Don't believe me ? Read "The Bitmap Brothers: Universe" for the creator's interview) and ported to numerous platforms. But this a this a bad port with gameplay bugs (see steam forum…”
“Overpriced for what is just a basic re-release of 1990s game. As someone who played the original I really wish they had taken the time an added more new features, like improved difficulty settings and save options. When you can buy Sega…”
People who play it also play: Jamestown, HUNTDOWN, Blazing Chrome
Frequently asked about The Chaos Engine
Can I run it?
Is The Chaos Engine verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Chaos Engine is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does The Chaos Engine cost?
The Chaos Engine is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does The Chaos Engine have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — The Chaos Engine supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
What games are most similar to The Chaos Engine?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Chaos Engine are Jamestown, HUNTDOWN, Blazing Chrome.
Who developed The Chaos Engine?
The Chaos Engine was developed by Abstraction Games, The Bitmap Brothers and published by Rebellion.