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The Chant
Developer Brass Token
A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote spiritual island retreat. To survive you must craft, fight, and escape the psychedelic horrors set loose when a spiritual ritual goes wrong and awakens a dimension of cosmic terror. From the Steam store page
231 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
65
Fresh
125 positive · 67 negative
95% range 58–71%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 125 | 67 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 9 | 0 | 26 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 4 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
495 of 665 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
65% recommend · 125 yes, 67 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 192 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (962 of 1,276 positive).
Players praise the game's atmosphere, worldbuilding, and unique horror setting. [1][2][3] Many reviewers complain about severe stuttering issues that require workarounds. [4][5][6] Some find the combat clunky but the overall experience engaging and fun. [7][1][8]
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Representative posts
- [4]
If you're thinking about trying this game, save your money and look for something better. The experience started off rough with constant stuttering. I looked up a workaround and ended up launching the game directly from its files, where it ran normally, and played for a few hours like that (Steam will NOT track your playtime or achievements if you do this). Later, I found that a common fix was simply to launch the …
- [6]
I am beyond sad to leave a negative review for this game. I actually played this on console previously and this game was a pleasant surprise and something I would normally recommend. Unfortunately this is terribly optimized on pc as of right now, with the game having CONSTANT stuttering despite running well, and the only two workarounds are either play offline with no achievements by launching directly through the …
- [7]
Honestly, I had way more fun playing this than Silent Hill f. Some good story points, the found reels are great to watch, and overall I wanted to keep playing. A lot of games I play these days feel like a chore and I don't finish because I realize I'm not having fun. This one was short, engaging, and had more combat mechanics than I expected. But most of all, it was fun.
- [1]
Tl;dr: A generally fun horror experience that is carried by great atmosphere, great worldbuilding and good (and not annoying) puzzles. The clunky combat and at places lacking characters drag it down. A good purchase if you get it on sale, underwhelming when you pay full price. I am a casual gamer that enjoys immersive experiences, and The Chant delivers this. Especially the worldbuilding is really good with lots of …
- [9]
'The chant' is a pretty decent AA horror title, with a spooky atmosphere, satisfying combat and a compelling (if somewhat generic) story backing it up. A tale of a cult opening up a portal to a realm of malicious supernatural forces is far from original, but overall the performances, reasonable motivations for the characters, and creepy vibes make it worthwhile. There's the odd jump-scare, though it doesn't overdo …
Summarised from 34 of the 226 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 12, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
The Chant sits at 65% positive across 192 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 231 · most liked firstDear Aussies at the game today: WE EXPECT TO HEAR THE CHANT. #Australia
neutral · AI labelView post →Realistic depiction of what it's like to be a member of church of scientology. Right of the bat I want to address the stuttering, not sure why it keeps happening every time I launch the game and then after 10 minutes it goes away, no need for any workarounds as other people may suggest. It's almost as if it's compiling shaders, except that's not the case. Definitely not a good first impression. Otherwise, the game is fine. The combat may seem daunting at first but once you get used to dodging…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →**DON'T LAUNCH THIS FROM STEAM, LAUNCH IT FROM THE INSTALL FOLDER** that gets rid of all the hitching and stuttering that everyone complains about. decent little game, especially for the $2.50 it drops to on sale. look real nice and feels good to play. not too tough, but you definitely feel kinda helpless in the beginning with just a smudge stick to smack baddies with. ultimately survival horror lite with some neat cosmic horror vibes.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game about the dangers of spiritual retreats. More specifically, it's about why the people who gather on an island for a spiritual retreat are always the problem.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →no home game? no problem! catch Spirit games at one of these bars and show your Squadron member card inside the Chant app to access discounts. we recommend calling the bars first for the 5/15 game. *Solace Falls Church location only.
neutral · AI labelView post →If you're thinking about trying this game, save your money and look for something better. The experience started off rough with constant stuttering. I looked up a workaround and ended up launching the game directly from its files, where it ran normally, and played for a few hours like that (Steam will NOT track your playtime or achievements if you do this). Later, I found that a common fix was simply to launch the game and wait around 10 to 15 minutes every time for shaders to load. It works,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gods of gloom These are my last The Chant shots #TheChant #BrassToken #VirtualPhotography #PS5
neutral · AI labelView post →(The gameplay involves laying down cards and singing lines of the Chant and every verse of the Chant changes the rules in different ways. Also there are variations based on things like days of the week, time of day, etc, and rules that change other rules, and basically it's one giant memory game.)
neutral · AI labelView post →Like, I had so much fun thinking of bits of Circle culture that are incomprehensible to outsiders! For instance, there's a card game heavily inspired by Mao. It's called "the Game of the Chant" whenever it's mentioend around anyone other than Circle mages.
neutral · AI labelView post →The Endless #TheChant #BrassToken #VirtualPhotography #PS5
neutral · AI labelView post →Sailor Moon #TheChant #BrassToken #VirtualPhotography #PS5
neutral · AI labelView post →For anyone experiencing stutters each second, go to the game folder and execute "Chant.exe", the game will start without stutters, it's a good game though
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was really looking forward to The Chant, the premise sounded intriguing, and I was excited to dive into a unique horror experience. Unfortunately, the game left me feeling thoroughly disappointed. The atmosphere, which should have been one of the game’s strong points, never quite hits the mark. Instead of building tension or fear, the environment feels flat, and the horror elements feel forced and underwhelming. Gameplay-wise, the mechanics felt clunky and frustrating, with combat and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The performance is simply unacceptable. For this to be stuttering on a 9850X3D is insane. It is clearly a DRM issue since it goes away when internet is disabled.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On the inside #TheChant #BrassToken #VirtualPhotography #PS5
neutral · AI labelView post →Vanity #TheChant #BrassToken #VirtualPhotography #PS5
neutral · AI labelView post →Internalize #TheChant #BrassToken #VirtualPhotography #PS5
neutral · AI labelView post →Distress #TheChant #BrassToken #VirtualPhotography #PS5
neutral · AI labelView post →All seeing #TheChant #BrassToken #VirtualPhotography #PS5
neutral · AI labelView post →Aftermath #TheChant #BrassToken #VirtualPhotography #PS5
neutral · AI labelView post →Honestly, I had way more fun playing this than Silent Hill f. Some good story points, the found reels are great to watch, and overall I wanted to keep playing. A lot of games I play these days feel like a chore and I don't finish because I realize I'm not having fun. This one was short, engaging, and had more combat mechanics than I expected. But most of all, it was fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stuck here with me #TheChant #BrassToken #VirtualPhotography #PS5
neutral · AI labelView post →Major hitching every 3-4 seconds. Unplayable.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game keep Fps Drops & Stutters every 1.5 second , how to fix that ?
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tl;dr: A generally fun horror experience that is carried by great atmosphere, great worldbuilding and good (and not annoying) puzzles. The clunky combat and at places lacking characters drag it down. A good purchase if you get it on sale, underwhelming when you pay full price. I am a casual gamer that enjoys immersive experiences, and The Chant delivers this. Especially the worldbuilding is really good with lots of lore scattered throughout the game in easily digestible chunks. The world feels…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cliff side #TheChant #BrassToken #VirtualPhotography #PS5
neutral · AI labelView post →yeah they ran outta money making this one
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I picked up The Chant recently, and I'm honestly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. It really captures the feeling of an early-2000s horror movie, with its isolated island setting, mysterious cult, and supernatural atmosphere. If you're into psychological horror with a touch of mystery, this game is definitely worth checking out. One thing that surprised me was the enemy variety. The creature designs are unique, and the character models and animations are smooth throughout the game.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played for about 3 hours. Pretty good so far. Decent survival horror based on "New Age" type mysticism combined with Lovecraft style horror, which isn't something I've ever seen before. A breath of fresh air for a survival horror genre that's been stagnating. More "Silent Hill" than "Resident Evil". It reminds me a little of playing D2 back on the dreamcast.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If MLS doesn’t get The Chant knocked out, San Diego is going to end up forfeiting a game this year. As they should.
neutral · AI labelView post →Live! Todays game is, The Chant! Agian, lol. Lets see what happens in game today, shall we? www.twitch.tv/akantia #envtuber #vlive #vtlive #vsky #vtuber #goinglive
neutral · AI labelView post →I am beyond sad to leave a negative review for this game. I actually played this on console previously and this game was a pleasant surprise and something I would normally recommend. Unfortunately this is terribly optimized on pc as of right now, with the game having CONSTANT stuttering despite running well, and the only two workarounds are either play offline with no achievements by launching directly through the exe or waiting a lengthy period of time for the game to compile shaders in the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game stutters every 1 second due to something with network activity. You have to play with network off or as administrator to play the game, otherwise it is unplayable. Can't believe all these people involved in the creation of the game didn't notice this crap. Poor quality controls. The story line is very good, and if you could actually play the game without all the workarounds it would be good.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's not that bad as far as the story goes or even the gameplay even if its a bit janky, but there are way better games in the genre, and performance is atrocious, it has one of the worst bugs i've seen that makes the game stutter like its dropping frames every 2 seconds, the solution is "simple" but it affects at your playtime or achievements or both. You actually need to play this game setting steam in offline mode, then after each session or right before the ending (After recovering the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A poorly optimized Unreal Engine game that stutters every few seconds. Unplayable.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43083373/]Clever games curator review: 8/10 A horror / adventure game that leans on storyline and complex set pieces rather than jump scares for the horror. At times it sort of feels like a modern take on the Resident Evil series from the PSX era, but without the emphasis on avoiding combat. Gameplay consists equally of the following components: Getting lost in somewhat maze like naturalistic scenes, looking for both the quest items that advance the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just finished The Chant for PS5. Not a bad low budget horror game, was worth the $13 on sale. I highly recommend playing it on easy if you play it. Combat is not tuned for anything about that, the story is worth it despite the disappointing combat.
positive · AI labelView post →I really wanted to like this game but the combat system is honestly terrible and healing items are ridiculously hard to come by
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game had a decent potential but it fails on way to many areas, as for story you lose the immersive feeling constantly since none of that your main character does makes any sense, which makes you lose the immersive feeling when you constantly sit wth the question "Why?" heres one exsamble, you need to get a crystal to save your friend, you run after someone you dont know who has it, follow him into a mine where he gets attacked by a monster and you get the crystal, so far so good, but your…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly never made a bad review before. But honestly? I cant reccomend this game at all. Tries to sell you cult horror, sells you a bunch of nothing Boring combat, repetitive gameplay, poor narrative, poor lines for the characters. Only really cool design was the final boss. But only the design. Every boss fight feels like it doesn't matter. You do it in 15 secons and get... yet another bunch of herbs. Feels so empty fighing every enemy with a bunch of sticks or incense. The story…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stuttery mess Sim. Stutters Went away after about 10-15 minutes of gameplay, But i was skeptical so restarted the game and stutters were back, Unwilling to wait 10 minutes to start playing the game every time i load. My Pc is more then capable of running this game on max settings, changing in game settings don't help stutters in anyway. ************ Update read from other users to launch the game as an Admin, Stutters completely vanished and game is now playable. Due to this issue, I cant…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Look, it was fine. Story was cool, game looks good, combat was creative, and all the characters were distinct and interesting enough in a cult setting. However, the game not only has serious performance issues, manifested in my steam deck as stuttering every two seconds, and when I got to the mind ending, the game just gave me a black screen after the scene played, then I restarted the checkpoint and the game was still black, fun! Seems many people have already reported the stuttering issue,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good introduction to Horror games for players new to the Genre - not too scary, has few jumpscare moments, but a creepy vibe. Good graphics and facial expressions. Story has some mystery to it and decent characters, so it's properly engaging. Combat medium difficulty - if you are careless, you can run into trouble, since there is limited inventory space for crucial items like healing. You should make use of your Upgrades in the menu and use the correct weapons and utilities against the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is more of a mixed review. The premise and world building are excellent and the findable lore objects are great. It's a fast paced game at 5 hours which I appreciated, especailly since I got the game on sale, i would have been frustrated to pay more than $10 for it. The characters are dumb in that horror movie way, particularly the main character where the main character is told "this character is going to betray you" through peaks into their mind, and then the main character blindly…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Excellent. *Played and finished offline* Never played a game like this, what a delightful find. Love the protagonist and the characters, in a very good, masterfully acted, suspenseful movie like story. Starts tame enough but gets to a crescendo of action and tension. ---------- Spoilers: Being a 70 y.o. gamer, I supplement my games playing with my own C.E. tables. For other old like me: Mind/Brain, Heart/Body, and Spirit are all 3, Float, Simple Values, 100.0000 initial. The Current…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really enjoyed this game. It was a really pretty game to look at and the story was pretty entertaining to work though. There are a lot of puzzles and the game itself is fairly action oriented, there is a lot of combat at times. The combat itself wasn't bad, there is dodging and weapon types to counter certain enemies and you also get to use some cool powers that you get from killing bosses. That said though, the combat does occasionally get repetitive. There are also some survival horror…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →'The chant' is a pretty decent AA horror title, with a spooky atmosphere, satisfying combat and a compelling (if somewhat generic) story backing it up. A tale of a cult opening up a portal to a realm of malicious supernatural forces is far from original, but overall the performances, reasonable motivations for the characters, and creepy vibes make it worthwhile. There's the odd jump-scare, though it doesn't overdo them, and instead focuses on either intense set-pieces or unsettling audio…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(mini-review.) What do you get when you produce a psychological-cult horror game written by Wine-moms for gamers? You get The Chant. Derivative but poorly implemented mechanics. Laughably bad mantling moving, evading and striking. Lacking graphics. Art design that is more about being different than being disturbing or scary. About the only thing this game has going for it is that it runs and, if you have absolutely nothing else to play, and you're not a regular gamer, this may not be a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I finished The Chant Not a bad little spooky game for the bargain price I got it at. Atmosphere and setting are on point and the sound design is probably the best thing about the game. Whoever worked on sound design and the soundtrack for this game were masterful with their work 👌
positive · AI labelView post →Fix the optimisation!! I go from 250fps to 30fps... Keeps stuttering.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It has some bad graphics and then it suprises you with some good stuff. For me this game was very immersive and that's one of the most important things for me in a video game after gameplay quality witch by the way i think was not bad. Looks like your generic unreal engine indie game but it suck you in quicker than you would ever believe this kind of game could. Also very good characters with their very distinct psychological characteristics. Not gonna spoil the game. I recommend this!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had to put steam in offline mode in order to play the game without stuttering. Not sure why that was a thing, but it was. As an experienced psychonaut, I was intrigued with the psychedelic element, but I wasn't expecting to enjoy the game as much as I did. I sat and played the game through in one five hour sitting, and while at times (particularly later in the game) it does feel as though it loses direction a little, there is enough lore and atmosphere to keep you engaged. Not the scariest…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really great atmosphere if you like horror but it's poorly designed mechanics make it really tough to get through. All weapons and health Regen has to be scavenged and there's just not enough of it to have a fair chance. What a waste of great potential
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is one of my favorite games of 2022. Brass Token put their heart and passion into this game and it was stunning. It gives some Silent Hill vibes mixed with a creepy cult, and some heart. I appreciate the addition of the panic meter, as someone who suffers with panic disorder it was really relatable. My favorite parts: The graphics/environments are amazing and unique. I appreciate both the island exploration and the Gloom exploration. The combat mechanics are fun and easy to use, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →just falls flat so hard, has huge interesting moments, bout to hit climax and bam hype goes to zero before climax. combat sucks, not sure what weapon to use on what. constantly getting stuck at stupid points, having to google answers but even thats vague. stuck at chasing sonny in that barn with elevator? i click button and nothing, wtf do i do. i reloaded game, reloaded from checkpoint, i even restarted chapter, the bloody gate of elevator wont open, i waited 5 minutes after clicking…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You can really feel the game was made by a group of amateurs. There is nothing positive about this game; it looks cheap and has slow and boring combat, but the writing is really bad. The player leaves the boat and five minutes later, everyone becomes crazy. The game tries to make the player care about characters they don't even know.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The story jumped right into the crazy. This is... good? I wasn't bored, but I also had no time to actually meet the characters and develop any connections. Instead, we've got some people that look to me like stereotypes and idiots so when things start to sideways, I don't care. Why does my character care? Dunno.... She's traumatized going in and somehow, despite the added trauma that happens within the first 10 minutes she.... develops a hero complex and puts her life on the line to save…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☑ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☐ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☑ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Chant is a perfect survival horror title with an exciting premise. Despite its technical limitations, it manages to hook you with various enemies and has an entertaining history. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3493153697 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3493154524
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We have here a (mostly) linear story game in the horror genre. You fight and kill most enemies you encounter, however there are brief encounters with invulnerable enemies that you can only run from, which are typical of horror games. The horror element I felt came mostly from the environment. Definitely recommend playing this with earphones, the audio is out of this world. There is a bit of complexity in the combat and resource management. Story was mid. A really really solid game, however not…
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