Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
Released Mar 2023
Hunted by mercenaries of an enemy with untold power, the fighter Pseudo and the creature under his protection begin a perilous quest to the edges of strange lands.
89% positive · 1,661 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam Lowest $1.99 $19.99 −90% IndieGala Steam key $2.99 $29.99 −90% Green Man Gaming Steam key $29.99
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Evaluation
Clash: Artifacts of Chaos launched on March 9, 2023. In the months following release, ACE Team actively patched and improved the game, culminating in a significant content update on July 20, 2023 that added a New Game Plus mode, exclusive cosmetics, and various quality-of-life improvements. The developer's post accompanying that update reads as a heartfelt thank-you to the community, describing it as something they prepared "to thank all of you" — language consistent with a team wrapping up post-launch support rather than announcing ongoing development. The most recent developer communication was a minor bug fix patch on March 15, 2024, which resolved a couple of small issues. There has been no developer communication of any kind since March 15, 2024 — over 15 months ago as of today (June 23, 2026). All four DLC items (a cosmetic pack, a supporter pack, the soundtrack, and a digital artbook) were released on launch day and no further DLC has been announced or listed. The store description contains no mention of future content, seasonal updates, or ongoing development plans. The pattern points clearly to a game that has concluded its post-launch support cycle: one major content update delivered, a handful of polish patches, a final bug fix, and then silence. There is no outstanding content commitment and no cadence of major updates that would suggest more is forthcoming.
Evidence
Major content update adding New Game Plus mode, exclusive cosmetics, and quality-of-life improvements, framed as a thank-you to the community for their support
Minor bug fix patch — the last official developer communication on record, resolving a duplicate bosses bug and rare crashes
Content
4 of 4 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Nacon
Achievements
21
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
You play as Pseudo, a master of martial arts who lives as a recluse in the strange land of Zenozoik. When you cross paths with the Boy, a small creature whose mysterious powers have attracted the attention of Gemini, the Mistress of the Artifacts, you decide to protect him, unaware that much greater forces are involved.
■ EXPLORE ZENOZOIK
Drawing upon both surreal and punk fantasy influences, the world and civilisations of Zenozoik are brimming with fascinating characters, creatures and landscapes. Roam this intriguing land and discover its paths, inhabitants and ancient secrets.■ CRUSH YOUR OPPONENTS
Your fists and speed are your greatest weapons. Attack, dodge, stun, block, counter a parry to land a special attack, switch to first-person view to perform unique techniques: each time, it's up to you to seize the occasion to achieve victory and avoid mistakes that could quickly prove fatal.■ CUSTOMISE YOUR COMBAT STYLE
Learn various martial arts during your adventure and alternate freely between them based on the situation, types of enemies and your preference. Victories will enable you to improve your characteristics and upgrade your attacks, so you can develop your own unique style.■ RISE TO THE CHALLENGE OF THE RITUAL
Before fighting, you can challenge your opponent to a game of dice, with the winner defining the rules of the encounter – often to their advantage. Summoning a monster as an ally, covering the area in fog, having shackles limit movement… far from determining the outcome of the combat, the Ritual represents an opportunity to exploit if you win it or a challenge to cleverly overcome if you lose.■ A RICH STORYLINE
Your search for the Great Artifacts that will help you defeat Gemini will take you farther than you ever imagined. While taking on the mercenaries pursuing you and developing your friendship with the Boy, you must confront your past and delve into the sources of the chaotic society of Zenozoik.Clash: Artifacts of Chaos takes place in the same universe as Zeno Clash and Zeno Clash II, but the game is entirely independent.
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Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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