Overview
Chains on Sand plunges players into a brutal, tactical roguelike experience where survival is the ultimate prize. You step into the sandals of a condemned gladiator, starting as an unknown and fighting your way through the arena to earn freedom. Every battle won brings rewards in the form of loot, gold, and experience, but one wrong move means permanent death. The ever-watchful crowd adds another layer of pressure to each encounter.
Highlights
- Deep Tactical Combat: Engage in turn-based grid combat featuring precise hit locations, active defenses like dodging and parrying, flanking maneuvers, knockdowns, and detailed limb damage. Strategic positioning and careful decision-making are paramount to victory.
- Roguelike Progression: Embrace permadeath where each run presents new challenges and opportunities. Build your gladiator's legend through experience and loot, aiming to climb the ranks towards freedom.
- Dark Fantasy Arena Setting: Fight for survival in a grim arena, where every victory is hard-earned and every defeat is final, all under the gaze of a demanding crowd.
Who It's For
This game is for players who enjoy challenging turn-based tactical combat with roguelike elements. If you appreciate deep strategic gameplay, character progression, and the thrill of high-stakes battles where every decision matters, Chains on Sand offers a compelling experience. Fans of dark fantasy settings and permadeath mechanics will find plenty to sink their teeth into.
Game Info
Developed and published by Tabula Forge, Chains on Sand is a single-player experience released on October 28, 2025. It features turn-based, grid-based combat within a dark fantasy setting, incorporating roguelike mechanics and permadeath. The game supports Steam Achievements.
