Chains of Freedom

Chains of Freedom

Released Apr 2025

Embark on a thrilling journey in a high-stakes, turn-based tactics game. Lead an elite squad in a fictional, dystopian Eastern European country as you unravel a conspiracy threatening the state. Navigate intense strategic battles and adapt to ever-evolving challenges to prevail.

80% positive · 565 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Chains of Freedom launched on April 15, 2025 as a complete turn-based tactics game with a self-contained storyline set in a dystopian Eastern European country. The developer's launch post expressed gratitude and enthusiasm, and a follow-up post on April 17, 2025 outlined immediate quality-of-life improvements they were gathering feedback on — things like difficulty settings, localization, and audio. Since launch, the team has shipped a small bug-fix patch on April 23, 2025 and a more substantial feature patch (Update 1.0.3) on June 17, 2025 addressing player-requested improvements to difficulty, loot, and UI. There is no DLC listed on the store, no announced expansions or additional content, and no roadmap pointing to future releases. The developer's communications have focused entirely on polishing and improving the existing game rather than signaling plans for new content. The game appears to have launched as a complete, finished product and the post-launch activity has been maintenance and refinement only.
Evidence
Update 1.0.3 ships with quality-of-life improvements, difficulty adjustments, and bug fixes — no new content or DLC
news post · Jun 17, 2025 source development ongoing
medium
Developer post-launch follow-up focused on gathering feedback and addressing quality-of-life issues; no new content announced
news post · Apr 17, 2025 source ambiguous
medium

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Nordcurrent Labs
Achievements
37
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Step into a thrilling turn-based tactics game set in a fictional, dystopian Eastern European state. Lead an elite military squad as you navigate perilous missions filled with danger, deceit, and moral dilemmas.

As you delve deeper into a conspiracy threatening your nation, engage in high-stakes tactical combat that demands precision with every move. Arm your team with a variety of weapons and gear, adapt their skills to meet ever-changing challenges, and confront intense missions that push your resolve to its limits. Uncover the truth in a world where the nation’s fate lies in your hands.

• Turn-Based Combat

Meticulously plan each move in high-stakes tactical battles, where every decision shapes the outcome. Leverage your squad’s unique abilities to outmaneuver and outgun your enemies.

• Gripping Storyline

Unravel a complex plot involving a rogue scientist, mind control serums, and a government teetering on the edge of collapse. Navigate through layers of conspiracy and betrayal to protect your nation.

• Gear Up for Survival

Outfit your squad with an array of weapons, ranging from meat hooks and axes to flamethrowers and mortars, and enhance your characters with unique abilities by mixing and matching biocrystals found in the world. Scavenge for ammo and make use of diverse consumables, such as healing kits and Molotov cocktails, to adapt and thrive in a world under constant threat.

• Post-Apocalyptic World

Explore the mysterious and atmospheric regions of a fictional post-apocalyptic Eastern Europe, from grimy, abandoned urban landscapes to hidden forest laboratories and fortified military bases.

Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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