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Chainsaw

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69%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

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Chainsaw is a single player tactical role playing game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by ikiru997 and was released on August 12, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Become a GOD in this real-time turn-based combat RPG with non-stop brawling.

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions
  • Unique and engaging art style, music, and atmospheric worldbuilding that create a memorable experience.
  • Interesting and promising story with distinct characters and emotional, impactful choices that affect multiple routes.
  • Combat system offers fresh real-time turn-based mechanics and strategic depth, especially appreciated by players looking for something different.
  • Game currently feels unpolished, with bugs, jank, and awkward navigation issues that sometimes break immersion.
  • Combat can be unbalanced, overly easy or frustrating due to unclear mechanics, weak protagonist roles, and lack of challenging or well-foreshadowed boss fights.
  • Story delivery is confusing and disjointed, with some rough or inconsistent writing, translations issues, and unclear world design limiting player understanding and engagement.

  • story

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    16% positive mentions, 63% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The story has garnered mixed reactions, with some players appreciating its unique, unsettling tone and potential for character development, while others find it confusing, poorly explained, and lacking coherence. Although its unconventional narrative style and mysterious elements intrigue certain users, there are frequent criticisms about confusing delivery, insufficient exposition, and a lack of satisfying setup or payoff. Overall, the story shows promise but currently feels uneven and challenging to follow for many players.

    • “I have been enjoying the game mostly for its story, and while this game is definitely not for everyone, I personally have been loving it.”
    • “I'm liking the story and where it's leaning to; the characters have distinct and remarkable personalities, leaving room for curiosity in their development.”
    • “It doesn't hold your hand and you're constantly looking to see what can be done and what you need to do in order to make it through this charming, yet unsettling world where a dark story slowly unfolds.”
    • “Story told schizophrenically, with payoffs without any setup (the 4th wall immediately breaking being one of them, the MC judging choices you didn't make being another one, but the most egregious one is everything revolving around the Tsubaki scene. I honestly could only assume there was a coding mistake and a late-game cutscene was triggered before the first dungeon, because it was so meaninglessly cheap I'd rather not think it was supposed to happen there), trying its best to be Deltarune without having the personality or wit of Toby Fox and just exposition-dumping this and that.”
    • “The story is so weirdly obscured, it almost feels like they don't want you to know what's going on, and even if that's intentional, it makes the game feel pretty miserable to play.”
    • “Poor combat and poor story make playing this game honestly feel like a waste of $4!”

  • gameplay

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    22% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a unique and fresh combat system with real-time turn-based mechanics that some players find enjoyable and innovative, especially the mouse-driven movement and enemy tracking. However, it suffers from jankiness, overcomplicated systems (like the method mechanics), and a need for significant polishing, which currently detracts from the overall experience. Many reviewers acknowledge its potential but feel the game is not yet refined or satisfying enough in its unfinished state.

    • “Fun, I like the illustrations and particularly the combat system. This is personally my second ever real-time turn-based RPG and I honestly just love the gameplay during combat. My experience might differ from others purely because I'm playing with a mouse, but I genuinely love that aspect of having to snap from place to place with the mouse for an RPG. It was something I never experienced before, so it makes it play very uniquely, especially since the enemies physically move when it's their turn. Trying to track them to not waste any time and moving fast through the menus was particularly enjoyable. I know it's something super simple, but it makes the experience genuinely different from any other RPG I've ever played.”
    • “The battle mechanic felt fresh compared to most RPGs I usually play; it's not my favorite, but I like it.”
    • “Pretty cool, but definitely needs a lot of polishing (mainly gameplay wise).”
    • “The method system is overcomplicating mechanics, adding a meaningless strata of inconvenience to the game design and a disregard to what should be known regarding RPG Maker (it is janky; you should program around that, not on top of that).”
    • “Also, I recommend checking out Bashin's review, which details other problems with these combat mechanics that I agree with, though I don't want to go into them right now.”

  • music

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The music is consistently praised for enhancing the game's atmosphere, with catchy battle themes and memorable tracks that contribute significantly to the overall vibe. Fans express a strong desire for an official soundtrack release, especially for standout songs like those from the "murderous route" and episode endings. Despite some technical roughness, the music is a key highlight that effectively complements the art and story.

    • “The atmosphere, art, and music make up for the game not being particularly polished or a writing masterpiece.”
    • “The music is fitting for the world and slaps during battle sequences, enhancing the tense but not overly difficult battles.”
    • “The art style, music, and atmosphere are really good.”
    • “Ps: please release the OST somewhere; I need to listen to the genocide route song and the one from the end of episode one.”
    • “One thing I saw in the credits was a song for the 'murderous route,' which I imagine will be a Snowgrave-style route from Deltarune. For people who haven't started the game and don't want spoilers, when you get the option, it's obvious it'll lead to another route or ending.”
    • “It's pretty janky but I love the weird vibes, art, music, and story so far.”

  • atmosphere

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive worldbuilding, art style, and fitting music, creating a cozy yet unnerving experience that keeps players engaged. Although the game has some rough edges in writing and gameplay, the strong atmospheric elements are considered its standout feature.

    • “As is, the atmosphere and worldbuilding are the highlights, while the characters and combat system need further development and fine-tuning.”
    • “I can't say it's a writing masterpiece, nor is it a particularly polished game, but the atmosphere, art, and music make up for it.”
    • “Battles are tense while not being extremely difficult, the music is fitting for the world and slaps during battle sequences, and the atmosphere is on point and keeps you involved!”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their unique art style, appealing aesthetic, and atmospheric presentation, which successfully draw players in. However, some users find that the visual appeal is somewhat overshadowed by unclear story delivery and confusing gameplay elements. Overall, the graphics and music create a strong, positive vibe despite narrative shortcomings.

    • “The art style, music, and atmosphere are really good.”
    • “When I first saw this game about to be available on the 12th, the title card drew me in with its unique artwork and vibe!”
    • “Has good music and a nice art style with a fun battle system.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect is widely seen as lacking depth and impact, with minimal buildup leading to a flat experience. Some users feel the choices and emotional moments are shallow and reminiscent of quick, one-off scenarios, while the darker themes evoke comparisons to games like Lisa.

    • “The choices and emotional moments give me major OneShot vibes, while the grotesque, messed-up side feels straight outta Lisa!”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is inconsistent and feels jarring, with abrupt fourth wall breaks and confusing scene placements that disrupt the narrative flow. Attempts to emulate Deltarune's wit fall flat due to a lack of charm and sharpness, resulting in humor that often misses the mark or feels forced.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability is poor, with frequent bugs and an unfinished feel that impacts the overall experience. Additionally, the short playtime suggests limited content and polish.

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Chainsaw is a tactical role playing game with horror and fantasy themes. Common tags for Chainsaw include turn-based, indie, surreal, psychological, pixel graphics and others.

Chainsaw is available on PC, Web Browser and Windows.

Chainsaw was released on August 12, 2026.

Chainsaw was developed by ikiru997.

Chainsaw has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Chainsaw for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

Chainsaw is a single player game.

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