Time Survivors: Chapter 0
Released Sep 2023
Free CHAPTER 0 for Time Survivors, the Most Historically Inaccurate Roguelike ever. Slay hordes impersonating Lincoln, Tesla, Cleopatra, and other historic heroes with unique abilities! Collect resources, unlock secrets, and enhance gameplay through skill-tree meta-progression
80% positive · 167 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Time Survivors: Chapter 0 is a free standalone demo/prologue to the full game, Time Survivors, which launched on January 15, 2024. Chapter 0 launched on September 18, 2023 and received a series of patches through February 15, 2024, adding gameplay refinements, balance changes, and QoL improvements — mostly in service of keeping the free chapter polished as a gateway to the paid full game.
The purpose of Chapter 0 is explicitly to serve as a free entry point into the Time Survivors ecosystem. Developer posts throughout late 2023 and early 2024 consistently directed players toward the full game (Time Survivors, App ID 2211390), not toward future Chapter 0 content. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced roadmap for Chapter 0 itself, and no developer statements suggesting further major content additions are planned for this free chapter.
The last developer communication for Chapter 0 was a bug fix patch on February 15, 2024. Since the full game launched on January 15, 2024 — the date the developer had been building toward throughout Chapter 0's lifecycle — the developer's attention has clearly shifted to supporting the paid title. Chapter 0 appears to have reached its intended final state as a polished, feature-complete free demo.
Evidence
Full game Time Survivors launched. Chapter 0 patch notes included new stages, characters, achievements, and a 5th weapon slot — effectively syncing Chapter 0 with the full game launch.
Developer announced the full Time Survivors game launching January 15, 2024, highlighting additional stages, characters, and features beyond what Chapter 0 offers. Chapter 0 is framed as the free entry point.
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Developer
Publisher
Lunar Chili
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
This is the free Chapter 0 to Time Survivors, a rogue-like bullet hell game where you can play as legendary historical characters like Abe Lincoln, Tesla, Cleopatra, and more, each now wielding unique custom abilities that revolutionize gameplay.
Transform into a flying ninja robot as Oda Nobunaga, create defensive barriers made of cherry trees as Abe Lincoln, or set the battlefield ablaze as Nero - the choice is yours. Each character brings a unique touch to every run, making each playthrough a unique adventure.
Travel through time and fight hordes of memorable enemies as you unravel a mystery. With over 150 different weapons, items, Relics, and buffs to choose from, every run is a unique experience. Fight skeletons in the Medieval Age, Velociraptors and T-Rexes in the Stone Age, and discover plenty of quests and secrets along the way.
But that's not all - Time Survivors: Chapter 0 presents a new meta progression system, allowing you to unlock and upgrade characters, weapons, and stages, even game mode modifiers, using gold and resources collected during your runs. Tailor your progression to your preferred playstyle and strategically allocate resources to create your own game-breaking build.
And since you've come this far... don't forget to wishlist the full game to stay up-to-date on the latest features and updates!
Transform into a flying ninja robot as Oda Nobunaga, create defensive barriers made of cherry trees as Abe Lincoln, or set the battlefield ablaze as Nero - the choice is yours. Each character brings a unique touch to every run, making each playthrough a unique adventure.
Travel through time and fight hordes of memorable enemies as you unravel a mystery. With over 150 different weapons, items, Relics, and buffs to choose from, every run is a unique experience. Fight skeletons in the Medieval Age, Velociraptors and T-Rexes in the Stone Age, and discover plenty of quests and secrets along the way.
But that's not all - Time Survivors: Chapter 0 presents a new meta progression system, allowing you to unlock and upgrade characters, weapons, and stages, even game mode modifiers, using gold and resources collected during your runs. Tailor your progression to your preferred playstyle and strategically allocate resources to create your own game-breaking build.
- 2 stages full of enemies, secrets, mini bosses and end-stage bosses: The Dark Age and The Stone Age
- 8 unlockable characters from the entire human history, each with their own unique ability!
- 32 different weapons and buffs to choose from for a unique experience every run
- 8 Cursed Relics
- 41 different enemies
- 35 Unlockables
- Play as epic historic characters, each with their unique ability
- Tree-based meta progression for all elements in the game
- Casual quick 20 minute play sessions + plenty of quests and secrets to discover
- A Sandbox mode to test any overpowered build and train against any enemy
And since you've come this far... don't forget to wishlist the full game to stay up-to-date on the latest features and updates!
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Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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