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Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Genre: Strategy
Publisher: Arc Games
Developer: Snapshot Games
Release Date: Spring 2025

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'Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids' Is A Strategy Game Coming To PS5, Xbox Series X|S And PC In Spring 2025, Demo Next Week - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. PST

Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids is a action-packed strategy game that combines thrilling 3rd-person action with the strategic depth of real-time strategy gameplay – all set in a colorful, comic book-style world brimming with a unique cast of characters.

From the creator of X-COM Julian Gollop and the Snapshot Games team, the developers behind Phoenix Point and Chaos Reborn, comes Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, an action-strategy game that combines the enthralling gameplay of a real-time strategy (RTS) game with a third-person action adventure.

In Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, players will work together to put a stop to the Brainioid invasion. In this colorful comic book-inspired journey, players can take on the roles of heroes Chip, Clawz, or both characters in cooperative gameplay to gather resources and collectibles, build bases, strengthen hero abilities, command minions and fight alongside them in battle. Complete a series of story campaigns with a variety of challenges and formidable bosses in exhilarating battles, or play team-based multiplayer matches to defeat the Brainioids and save the world!

Whether strategizing in battle or diving into the action firsthand, players will find a uniquely engaging and heroic adventure that keeps them coming back for more.


Bulgaria-based development studio Snapshot Games were on a mission to create a game that seamlessly blends both 3rd person action and the essence of RTS gameplay they know and love. With this mission in mind, they landed on Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, a family-friendly and co-op-friendly adventure that brings a fresh and action-packed take on classic strategy games!

“At Snapshot Games, we recognize how much players really enjoy challenging real time strategy games but from our experience, we know that some players like a strategy game that’s easier to pick up and play, that’s a bit more action-packed and that’s fun to play with friends,” said Julian Gollop, CEO of Snapshot Games. “With Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, we set out to create a dynamic and accessible action RTS experience that players can dive into together. We can’t wait for players to jump into the action, meet the game’s unique characters and enjoy the heroic adventures that await – starting with the demo in just a couple of days!”

Shortly following today’s announcement, the first-ever demo of Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids will be playable during Steam Next Fest from February 24 through March 3.  The demo will give players plenty of Chip n’ Clawz action to dive into, as it’ll feature online and local campaign co-op and PvP multiplayer support, four Mission levels, two Challenge levels, two PvP maps, and plenty of weapons, mods, collectibles and base building options!

Key Features:

  • FUSION OF ACTION AND STRATEGY
    • Play as the heroic duo, Chip and Clawz, in singleplayer or co-op, to put a stop to the Brainioid invasion in an exciting and humorous story campaign with normal and hard difficulty modes.
    • Jump right into the action in fast-paced, pick-up-and-play missions with easy to learn yet satisfying to master game mechanics that bring a modern take to classic strategy games.
    • Lead the charge against the Brainioids as you build your arsenal of bases, weapons, and hero abilities. Assemble and command an army of minions and fight beside them in large scale battles.
    • Exhilarating boss battles against the mightiest of Brainioids will put your base and minion management skills to the ultimate test.
  • MULTIPLE MULTIPLAYER MODES
    • Experience multiplayer mayhem in epic army battles with or against your friends!
    • 2-player couch co-op to double your fun – coordinate your tactics with a friend to defeat the Brainioid forces.
    • Dive into the PvP mayhem – classic online 1v1, 2v2, buddy up with a friend or clash in split-screen 1v1 to see who's the best of the best.
    • Jump into PvP matches or invite anyone to join your adventure campaign on any platform thanks to cross-platform play support across PC and consoles.
  • LIVELY COMIC BOOK-STYLE VISUALS AND STORYTELLING
    • Traverse through a vibrant and fun world with a comic book-like style and flair.
    • Meet a colorful and funny cast of characters each with their own unique stories to tell across your adventures.
    • Explore every nook and cranny of each level to collect rare collectible items and secrets, like comic books that unveil the mysteries of the Brainioid invasion, and find blueprints to build new weapons, minion upgrades and hero abilities.

Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PS5 in Spring 2025 with cross platform play support at launch. 


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