The Chaos Engine

Shooter· Action· Retro· Steampunk

Released Aug 2013

68% positive · 449 reviews

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Evaluation

The Chaos Engine is a re-release of a classic 1990s top-down shooter, originally known as Soldiers of Fortune in North America, brought to Steam by Abstraction Games and published by Rebellion on August 29, 2013. The store description presents a complete, self-contained product with a fixed set of features: four worlds, six playable mercenaries, single-player and co-op modes, an enhanced mode alongside a classic Amiga mode, and Steam achievements. There is no indication of post-launch DLC, expansions, roadmaps, or ongoing developer communications. No DLC has ever been listed for this title. This is a faithful re-release of a finished retro game, and it launched as a complete package with no post-launch content cycle.

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Store description presents a complete, self-contained re-release of a classic 1990s game with fixed feature set: four worlds, six mercenaries, enhanced and classic modes, co-op support, and Steam achievements. No mention of DLC, expansions, or ongoing content.

description · Aug 29, 2013 source content shipped

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Short description confirms the game as a straightforward re-release of the original Chaos Engine / Soldiers of Fortune, with no language suggesting ongoing or planned content.

store metadata · Aug 29, 2013 source content shipped

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Details

Developer

Abstraction Games

Publisher

Rebellion

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

Action Retro Steampunk Top-Down Classic Shooter 2D 1990's Local Co-Op Shoot 'Em Up

About this game

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.

Those who have the strength and skill to overturn the Chaos Engine will be remembered.

(The Chaos Engine was originally known as Soldiers of Fortune in North America)

Game Features

Battle through four unique worlds in single player or online and local co-op modes.
Play in ‘Enhanced mode’ or ‘Classic mode’ with its original graphics and controls for the true Amiga experience.
Gamepad support with optional 16-directional movement.
Steam achievements to test the mettle of both new players and old fans.
Relive the classic 90’s Richard Joseph soundtrack.