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Steam News28 October 20258mo ago

OUT NOW — Chains on Sand

Step into the Sand. The arena is open. Chains on Sand is a hardcore, turn-based arena roguelike where every move and every strike matters.

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changedStep into the Sand. The arena is open.Chains on Sand is a hardcore, turn-based arena roguelike where every move and every strike matters. Cripple limbs, bleed, surrender, or fight to the last breath while the crowd judges your choices. Let your name echo through the Steam Leaderboard.
changedWhat’s inside at launchPermadeath runs with post-fight choices that affect rewards and reputation
changedWatch live gameplayWe’re broadcasting on the store page during launch. Drop by, ask questions, and see a run in action.
changedNew here? Start strongTarget legs to slow fast enemies; target arms to blunt damage

Chains on Sand changes

changedChains on Sand is a hardcore, turn-based arena roguelike where every move and every strike matters. Cripple limbs, bleed, surrender, or fight to the last breath while the crowd judges your choices. Let your name echo through the Steam Leaderboard.
changedPermadeath runs with post-fight choices that affect rewards and reputation
changedWe’re broadcasting on the store page during launch. Drop by, ask questions, and see a run in action.
changedTarget legs to slow fast enemies; target arms to blunt damage

Step into the Sand. The arena is open.

Chains on Sand is a hardcore, turn-based arena roguelike where every move and every strike matters. Cripple limbs, bleed, surrender, or fight to the last breath while the crowd judges your choices. Let your name echo through the Steam Leaderboard.

What’s inside at launch

  • Permadeath runs with post-fight choices that affect rewards and reputation

  • Brutal tactical combat with facing, stance, steps, and special maneuvers

  • Consequences: cripples, bleeds, knockdowns, and crowd judgment

  • Progression: loot what you kill, spend XP, and climb difficulty

  • Steam Leaderboard: chase clean runs and bragging rights

Watch live gameplay

We’re broadcasting on the store page during launch. Drop by, ask questions, and see a run in action.

New here? Start strong

  • Turn to face opponents—side/back attacks are dangerous

  • Use steps wisely; a single step after an attack can save you

  • Target legs to slow fast enemies; target arms to blunt damage

  • If your foe surrenders, the crowd may demand mercy—or blood

Help us with your feedback

If you enjoy the game, a Steam review helps a ton. If you hit a problem, please post it in Bug Reports & Tech Support using the pinned template—we read everything.

See you in the sand.

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Steam News / 28 October 2025

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