Chaotic Era

Chaotic Era is a real-time strategy game set in the late 28th century, when the Solar System is collapsing. Earth’s corporate warlords send thousands of starships to find a new home, but deep space holds dangers beyond what they expected. You command a human crew stranded on an alien planet, or play as the aliens hunting humanity across worlds.

The game is presented through a computer interface above the battlefield, with monochrome visuals inspired by science-fiction computer screens. You make rapid decisions as you scavenge for resources and fight to survive. Energy is scarce for both sides, so you must manage reserves to power life support, build weapons and defences, research technology and transfer energy between units in real time.

Factions and research

Each faction has its own scenarios and expansive research system. The full version adds weapons and units, including mobile fighters and barricades, as well as an overhauled energy system that includes transfers and siphoning. Competitive enemy AI and a scoring system let you measure your progress and challenge friends.

Planets and battles

Planets are procedurally generated. The game reworks classic real-time strategy mechanics around fast-paced battles, resource scarcity and difficult decisions.