Chronicon is a Action, Adventure, RPG game from Subworld with a 94% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Subworld
- Release year
- 2020
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $4.89
- Review signal
- 94% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Quad Core 3 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 and Shader Model 3.0 Compatible Dedicated Video Card, 1 GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1500 MB available space Additional Notes: Intel (integrated) graphics poorly supported. Dedicated GPU required!
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 64bit. Or newer. Non Ubuntu distros not officially supported. Processor: Quad Core 3 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 and Shader Model 3.0 Compatible Dedicated Video Card, 1 GB VRAM Storage: 1000 MB available space Additional Notes: Intel (integrated) graphics poorly supported. Dedicated GPU required!
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Chronicon is worth a closer look if you want pixel art, controller friendly, replayable, and great with friends.
Best for players who want pixel art, emotional story, strong atmosphere, and controller friendly.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
Steam review snapshots
It let me play with my son on the same PC and supported each of us having our own controller on a…This game needs to sell more so it can get a proper sequel with better refined pixel graphics (to keep the same…god-tier aRPG with couch co-op.It is a pretty good single player ARPG with endless an endless endgame.Why it fits
Best if you want pixel art, controller-friendly play, and a replayable Action RPG you can enjoy solo or with friends. Chronicon combines Action, Adventure, and RPG elements with a weird mood, strong atmosphere, exploration, and a structure that invites return visits.
Who might skip it
Skip it if you dislike repetition or grind.