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Chrysalis

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Chrysalis

Defend your Chrysalis from growing hordes of monsters in this hybrid game that combines elements of tower defense, survival, and roguelike RPGs. Explore procedurally generated levels, possess and control animals, and grow deadly gardens. How far can you get before the next wave of monsters?

Tower Defense Rogue-like Nature Procedural Generation Strategy RPG
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In Chrysalis, you play the role of a Wisp tasked with defending your land from the forces of dark magic, disease, and death. The Wisp is invisible, but it can possess and control any friendly plant or animal it finds. You must recruit the animals and natural forces around you to defend your Chrysalis, giving it time to unleash its cleansing power and destroy the monstrous enemies seeking to destroy it.

Each level plays in a series of "phases", alternating between Preparation (Roguelike/Exploration oriented) and Defense (Tower Defense oriented). You start by exploring a level, defeating monsters, finding new creatures, collecting resources, and finding new Growths you can use to defend your Chrysalis. Then, the monsters invade, altering the level and sending waves of enemies to attack the Chrysalis.

Key Features:

  • Tower Defense Roguelike Hybrid: Navigate dynamic, changing environments while strategically building up your defenses. Items you find while exploring have synergistic effects on both your creatures and your plant-based defenses.
  • Symbiosis: take control of any friendly plant or animal in the game.
  • Metamorphosis: level up your creatures and plants, transform them into more powerful versions, and apply elemental Spirits for further customization.
  • Mutation: a complex mutation system combines different species to create new creatures with unique sets of abilities and metamorphoses. You'll still be finding new creatures with new abilities after dozens of playthroughs!
  • Customization and Randomization: at the beginning of each playthrough, you choose a Chrysalis that caters to a specific style of play, with unlockable abilities that increase your power as you progress. By defeating waves of monsters, you will earn random Boons which grant additional passive or active abilities, offering further ways to enhance your controlled creatures.
  • Procedurally Generated Levels: No two levels are the same - there are endless possibilities each run!
  • Permadeath - with a twist: If a creature you posses with Symbiosis dies, the Wisp survives and can possess a new creature. But if your Chrysalis is destroyed, the game is over - it's time to use the knowledge you gained to start a new playthrough!
  • Save Anytime: you can save the game at any time and the entire state of the current level is stored, so you can pick up right where you left off!

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 7,8,10,11
  • Processor: Celeron 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB Video Memory, OpenGL 3.3
  • Storage: 80 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 7,8,10,11
  • Processor: Dual Core 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB Video Memory, OpenGL 3.3
  • Storage: 80 MB available space

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: OSX 10.12
  • Processor: Celeron 1.8 GHz or Apple M1
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB Video Memory, OpenGL 3.3
  • Storage: 80 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: OSX 10.12
  • Processor: Dual Core 3.0 GHz or Apple M1
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB Video Memory, OpenGL 3.3
  • Storage: 80 MB available space

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
  • Processor: Celeron 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB Video Memory, OpenGL 3.3
  • Storage: 80 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
  • Processor: Dual Core 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB Video Memory, OpenGL 3.3
  • Storage: 80 MB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Metamorph Games
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
0
Achievements
12
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Languages
English
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Buy Verdict

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Value Score

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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 90th percentile. Priced as Premium at $9.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 14%
Value Ratio Top 10%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chrysalis worth buying right now?
Wait — $9.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Chrysalis go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Chrysalis free to play?
Chrysalis costs $9.99 on Steam.
What genre is Chrysalis?
Chrysalis is a Indie, RPG, Strategy game.
Who developed Chrysalis?
Chrysalis was developed by Metamorph Games and published by Metamorph Games.
What platforms does Chrysalis support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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