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Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids
Developer Snapshot Games Inc.
Build bases, lead an army of robots, and squash brains in this radical hybrid between RTS and third-person shooter. Join a duo of quirky heroes on a mission to save Earth, smash an evil alien corporation, and complete their comic book collection. From the Steam store page
94 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Aug 30, 2026 · last updated Oct 13, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
88
LovedLoved
65 positive · 9 negative
95% range 78–93%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 65 | 9 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
73 of 82 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
88% recommend · 65 yes, 9 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 74 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (127 of 145 positive).
Players praise the game as a fun and creative RTS/action hybrid, especially in co-op. [1][2][3] Many note the lack of PvE modes and a small online player base as drawbacks. [1][4][5]
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- [15]
It is with a heavy heart that I didn't enjoy this game. I have only played single player, for multiplayer or Co-op this review will not cover much. There was some fun ideas, some moments that made me smile but there are several points that caused me to put it down before it was done. I would describe this more of a puzzle game with some fighting. The "puzzle element" is actually fairly fun, but feels massively out …
- [2]
I played 30 hours with my child (less than 6 y/o) it was hard at the beginning but he is really into the character story. We are playing on PC (plugged on a regular tv) with controllers in split screen mode and he loves it. Hoping for new storyline content soon as we finished it all and now working towards getting 5 stars on every level. A really fun game, it’s a bit like tower defense and third person. It does not …
- [3]
Tested on Steam Deck OLED and LCD! Chip ’n Clawz vs. The Brainioids is a refreshingly fun mix of action and real-time strategy from Julian Gollop’s Snapshot Games (yes, X-COM Gollop). You control Chip in third-person while commanding your robo-cat Clawz and an army of minions to fight off the Brainioids-floating brains in jars with a serious grudge. The gameplay balances fast-paced third-person combat with base …
- [5]
Currently playing through the campaign with my girlfriend in couch co op and we are absolutely loving it! We are huge orcs must die fans and love the mix of strategy and action shooter and this kind of scratches that same itch except rts style instead of td.Only thing we wish it had was a 2v2 pvp mode and a co op pve skirmish mode. Without those extra features I don’t see us picking this up again after completing …
- [14]
Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids completely surprised me. I discovered it thanks to Steam Next Fest, and from the first minutes I was hooked by its clever concept and charming presentation. Playing it in co-op made the experience even more fun, and the mix of tactical decisions, base management, and lighthearted humor gave it a unique personality. The combat system is admittedly a bit too button-mashy, and the …
Summarised from 34 of the 96 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
88% of the 74 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids. The complaint that keeps coming up: no PvE skirmish or bot mode. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 94 · most liked firstOnly problems so far are Barely anyone plays right now so online matches are really hard to find and get into. There are no bots to do versus against with a Co-op buddy. Otherwise the game is actually very fun! Wish so badly there was a versus against bots that would easily justify me playing the game but since Campaign has a limited replay ability the game itself depends on online players to play its most fun game mode Versus. So I suppose the huge weakness is CURRENTLY its sort of a gamble…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very disappointing... Nothing that i had concerns or critiques about back in the feburary demo, were ever changed. You still spend the vast majority of game play just walking around, picking up brainium chunks that respawn on the map. Since there's no auto collecting building that you can place on them. And the mine able brainium, permanently runs out in what feels like just 1-2 minutes or less, faster than any other resource in rts in history. In the very short 15 minute and 12 minute…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played 30 hours with my child (less than 6 y/o) it was hard at the beginning but he is really into the character story. We are playing on PC (plugged on a regular tv) with controllers in split screen mode and he loves it. Hoping for new storyline content soon as we finished it all and now working towards getting 5 stars on every level. A really fun game, it’s a bit like tower defense and third person. It does not rely too much on rifles and guns which I like for a young kid. The narration…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Full Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/MTxXIAHLUCA Gameplay: Very Good Story: Good Music: Good Graphics: Very Good Game Time: 5 - 9 hours Here I will leave the cat, friends who pass by can pet it and give it a thumbs up ／＞ フ | l ／` ミ＿xノ / | / ヽ ﾉ │ | | | ／￣| | | | | (￣ヽ＿ヽ)__)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fun game and highly recommended if you enjoy RTS hybrids. Only real thing I'd say is it -really- needs pve matches for longevity.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a straight Tower Offensive game and it's fun to play with buddies
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is with a heavy heart that I didn't enjoy this game. I have only played single player, for multiplayer or Co-op this review will not cover much. There was some fun ideas, some moments that made me smile but there are several points that caused me to put it down before it was done. I would describe this more of a puzzle game with some fighting. The "puzzle element" is actually fairly fun, but feels massively out of place and actively clashes with what RTS element there are. Each level has…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tested on Steam Deck OLED and LCD! Chip ’n Clawz vs. The Brainioids is a refreshingly fun mix of action and real-time strategy from Julian Gollop’s Snapshot Games (yes, X-COM Gollop). You control Chip in third-person while commanding your robo-cat Clawz and an army of minions to fight off the Brainioids-floating brains in jars with a serious grudge. The gameplay balances fast-paced third-person combat with base building, resource gathering (Brainium!), and defending objectives. You can…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Positives: This is a fantastic game for both solo and co-op play. The gameplay is easy to pick up, yet can become strategically challenging in certain scenarios. While the default difficulty feels a bit light, the campaign does ramp up at times, keeping things interesting. Missions are a joy to replay, especially when hunting for hidden secrets scattered across the maps. Overall, it's surprisingly hard to put down during the first campaign playthrough. The visuals and art direction are solid,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really appreciate the friend's pass. This game wasn't really what I expected. Its trying to do a lot and some of the vibe is conflicting for me. So much feels like platformer but the platformer mechanics don't feel good with slow movement, no double jump, basic attacks. So its not a platformer, its a methodical RTS, but then I didn't really enjoy controlling my units either? Gonna try couch co-op and see how that feels.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing game! Great presentation and gameplay. Just got through the tutorial and Im already hooked. GG!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is great little gem of a game. A fun and engaging strategy/action to play with your kid. But you can also enjoy it on your own. I recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The new So Videogames is up! In ep 435 Carlos returns & chats w me about: Diablo 4 Hollow Knight: Silksong Discounty - Final Score Chip ‘n Clawz vs. the Brainioids Sword of the Sea Hell is Us Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Borderlands 4 …..And more! gamecritics.com/brad-gallawa...
neutral · AI labelView post →This game has been a lovely experience. I have only played with a friend so far, so I cannot speak to the solo play mechanics. However, playing the game as a team is absolutely lovely. It is smooth and polished with a fun art style that isn't so cartoony as to be childish. The level of difficulty is wonderful and I am having a great time with it. A lovely product that I am encouraging my friends to try.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not worth 25 big ones with 8.5 hours of content. I liked the game, but I found myself keeping the first upgrades through the whole run and wishing there was more than there was.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Currently playing through the campaign with my girlfriend in couch co op and we are absolutely loving it! We are huge orcs must die fans and love the mix of strategy and action shooter and this kind of scratches that same itch except rts style instead of td.Only thing we wish it had was a 2v2 pvp mode and a co op pve skirmish mode. Without those extra features I don’t see us picking this up again after completing the story. The player base for pvp is also nonexistent right now which is a shame.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finally someone cracked the formula to make a GOOD RTS/Shooter hybrid! This game is a ton of fun to play solo or with a friend. Very kid friendly too; I'm playing through the campaign with my 8 year old daughter and we're LOVING it. I wish it had an easier mode, the story and lore is cute but the dialogue writing and humor is pretty cringe and mediocre. Still, fantastic gameplay and visuals!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a total gem! It masterfully blends lighthearted fun with clever strategic thinking, keeping you engaged from start to finish. The vibrant artwork, quirky humor, and delightfully goofy vibe give it a fresh and unforgettable personality — it’s not just entertaining, it’s memorable. As a beta tester, I can confidently say: this game has massive potential for expansion or a sequel. The foundation is rock-solid, and the creativity is off the charts. We need more games like this — ones…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cute and upbeat third person RTS. I am playing the campaign and tried playing vs Bots, which felt like an interesting mix of RTS and MOBA. Looking forward to use the Friend pass to play with and against friends on the weekend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Fun coop TPS RTS style mixup. Enjoyed playing through the campaign with my partner. Could use PvE modes or an endless mode, but it sounds like those are in the plans by the devs so we'll see. Otherwise just a fun time. Its a great way for RTS and Platformer fans to play a game together where there normally isnt a lot of overlap.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →GIVE US SKIRMISH!!! otherwise its a pretty original and cheesy take on RTS Edit: THANK YOU FOR SKIRMISH!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a cute little RTS. Very creative and family friendly with original mechanics. Well worth the price. But... The non-stop banter is corny and repetitive. It gets old, really fast. Building placement is like finding a g-spot on the ground. There really needs to be clearer visual guidance for where a building can be placed and what's preventing it from doing so.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I tried messing around in the practice mode/area, and was so confused! So I walked away, took a breather and started over. This time I jump into the single player campaign, and WOW! Imagine the movie Mars Attack, and the game Fortnite mixed it up, OH MY. The result would be Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids a strategic tower defence game that is incredible well done. The price point is pretty steep but I can see a lot went into this one, and the developers released a well oiled machine that is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game has very fun mechanics, good visuals and it's well polished. But the game is so easy, even on the 'challenge' difficulty, that it's hard to have fun.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game! Bud add plz Shared/Split screen online for one team 2x2 (:
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids completely surprised me. I discovered it thanks to Steam Next Fest, and from the first minutes I was hooked by its clever concept and charming presentation. Playing it in co-op made the experience even more fun, and the mix of tactical decisions, base management, and lighthearted humor gave it a unique personality. The combat system is admittedly a bit too button-mashy, and the campaign ends after about 4 hours, but those hours were incredibly entertaining.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A family friendly take on Brutal Legend that adds a bit of 3D platformer chops and third person shooting to make the whole thing a lot more engaging (sorry DoubleFine). Less than 100 reviews?? Whatsoever the heck!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just a really nice family friendly RTS game. Awesome animations. Fun little story and challenging enough on harder difficulties to enjoy by myself but great fun to sit and play with the kids and introduce them to the RTS genre.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A great little RTS. Coop is very enjoyable, it looks fantastic and the gameplay is suprisingly deep for a modern RTS.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →wow like wow no issues at all it's pretty graphically & optimized 60 fps on high & ultra settings on my rtx 4060 not 1 single dip love it onto gameplay this reminds me of why i got into gaming to relax n have fun i just got off work & sometimes you don't need a call of duty gta or alan wake you just don't need something so serious & so far this clicks all those boxes story doesn’t take itself seriously characters feel likeable right away light humor nothing over the top (like tiny tina…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →super fun with a friend. Has a cartoony graphics, smooth gameplay and has a splitscreen if you want to play with your gf/ Wife/ kid. Hope there's more mission. Please add more campaign dlc. :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Would never been into this aesthetics if I had no kids and I'd miss a lot. Absolute fun to play with my family. Totally underrated, but i guess it is a bit of a niche. Would love to play with random folks online, but for some reason no sessions are ever available. So sometimes, in great secrecy, I play solo. Gameplay is very smooth. The hack&slash aspect is a bit tedious (yet attractive for kids), fun starts with strategizing, using the command view, allocating resources. Storytelling…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The campaign is annoying and pretty bad. you have to "unlock" your units all over again for each stage using nodes that are scattered around the map which forces the player to follow a specific path of progression through each mission, sometimes forcing the player to make the mission more difficult than it needs to be in later missions. And it's made even more annoying when you realize the Character repeat their dialog throughout the mission which gets on my nerves as they won't STFU. (it's one…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played this game while it was in beta, had some really fun multiplayer matches with friends. If you are looking for a chill fun game to play with a few friends you better give it a shot.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you want a friendly, fairly laid back platformer/strategy game, you could do a lot worse than this one. I would recommend it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A refreshing time of RTS game play, with generous Dev's (Friend Pass), fun and smooth game play, nothing serious just a nice couch coop RTS
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wish to have AI in the encounter battle.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pretty solid puzzle co-op tower defense game RTS hybrid, featuring the coolest protagonist in all of gaming: Chip (aka John Protagonist).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun with friends, love the mix of action and strategy! Also Chip truly is the COOLEST.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I enjoyed this as a single player experience. I haven't touched the multiplayer aspect of the game, but it seems to support a small variety of options for multiple players. If given the opportunity to revisit this game with a friend, I would like to try the multiplayer out. Co-op Campaign and Skirmishes alike. This is a cute RTS game played in third-person. I like that you CAN be part of the action as times, or you can just let your bots run rampant as you collect resources and continue…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very unique and fun rts type hybrid. I very much enjoy this and would absolutely recommend it to anyone who likes rts and/or something new. Graphics and gameplay are incredibly well done. I do wish it had more features like being able to split up troops of the same type but it's a blast and nothing else really like it. GO buy the game now and have fun. :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It was really fun to play with my father in the weekends
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I found this game looking for something to play with my girlfriend among the stupid amount of puzzle platformers that plague the, unfortunately, small split screen / couch coop genre for PC games. I got instantly caught by the premise of an RTS and TPS hybrid, and by the antagonist race (they look like Mars Attacks! aliens). So far, it's been a fantastic experience. The gameplay is exactly what one could expect and even though the strategy layer isn't that hard and deep as a sorely strategy…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →lots of fun and gun action
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I do not usually write reviews for games but this is one of the most well designed and underrated games I have ever seen. The spoofy comic book sci-fi style, with two plucky characters was nailed perfectly. The humor was excellent and surprising at times. The combat was balanced between RTS and shooter in a way I have never experienced and I am now craving more DLC, more bots, weapons, enemies etc. Take my money! Keep it coming team! some idea, Let me mod my bots with rocket…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a case of "Its simpler than it looks" Base organization is not there. Commands are issued by unit type and not selecting any 1 unit. You cannot manage unit behavior like guard, attack/move, or anything like that, it is just move Unit Type 1 to point B, and the units will auto attack with priority on buildings. The shooting and action aspects are simple but work, clearly designed for a younger player. Which is likely why the devs have smartly included a Friend's pass system so you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →playing with my son, he loves the banter, and the miz of strategy and beatem up is fun for us both, with increasing difficulty tied in so its great!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A big fat yes from me and my gf.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wish the game has more skirmish maps, or allow us to design one. A skirmish map is probably around 10 minutes - and you can play it coop with a friend
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids is interesting combination between different game genres as strategy, tower defense and action game. I liked the game and I think it is better to be played by two players. The first 2-3 levels seems easy but after that the game requires a lot of thinking. It seems like a serious strategy, you have to think fast, to move fast and to coordinate your units. It is challenging if you want to complete the game on 100%, you have to replay almost every level and to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a fantastic game with so much character, you can feel there is inspiration from older strategy/action games like Brutal Legend or Battalion Wars mixed with the aesthetic of early Insomniac games like Ratchet and Clank and others from that era. Chip & Clawz are a fun duo of protagonists and I like that they split in their abilities, weapons and gadgets, there is a unique and fun synergy between them to make things work and cooperate in order to tackle each mission's objective. The fact…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just a fun goofy time! Played through it with a friend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Where other RTS games have me overthinking, overplanning and overpreparing, Chip'n'Clawz is deviously designed to always push me forward in a breathless, frenzied swarm - packing a punch of chaotic fun that I never expected to get from this genre. Its third person perspective urges you to get hands-on with the strategic action, opening the battlefield vertically in ways a top-down view never could, while clever puzzle-like segments break up the pace. The polished visuals, quip-laden story…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →not gonna lie, wasted my money. i had hope
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun and intuitive marriage of RTS into 3rd person action! Great to play with a friend, highly recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Starts off a bit slow getting you used to the controls and mechanics of the game but man if you play on hard it ramps up the difficulty pretty fast. We found ourselves struggling to keep up with the AI and actually having to plan our actions to complete the mission. Only playing the coop campaign I can't speak on the PVP but I would assume it very similar to the PVE, you harvest, build and fight your way to victory. The loadout system was interesting but I would have liked to see a bit more…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great RTS for those who aren't even a fan of the genre. Flow nice. challenging at some points. Very fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Although this is not my usual esthetic, I found the game to be surprisingly fun, dynamic and challenging at times. I'm a casual player and found myself replaying certain maps just because I wanted to get a better result, which doesn't happen often. I really like the third person action with Clawz in particular. Perhaps the only thing that kept bugging me was the fact that I couldn't split the numbers of a particular unit and send them in different places but hey - this is not StarCraft! I don't…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really fun 3rd person RTS game with local split screen co-op/PvP. Ratchet & Clank + Starcraft + Wild Gate art style.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Awesome rts/rpg hybrid with permanent progression and collectibles. It's a weird mix if you are a young gamer but perfect for older gamers who miss the magical and challening games of the past. Played 3 missions on hard in 1 hour here, i also use the progression system https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCC-9kjNIjQ A little backstory, it's made by the devs of Phoenix Point who were bad guys with bad buisness practices. Pros: easy to play, hard to master, you build stuff to collect resources, with…
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