- Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Action, Science fiction
An action-strategy game where you gather Brainium, build a base, and command your army of bots to defeat the freaky Brains-in-Jars aliens. Lead from the front with your hero, Chip or Clawz, or both in co-op.
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Digital ChumpsNathaniel StevensAug 20258.5/10Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids brings a wonderful combination of action and real-time strategy with its gameplay. The difficulty can be a bit much at times, but the challenge will more than likely keep gamers coming back for more.
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PlayStation LifeStyleAug 20258/10One of the most unique and fun strategy games to come out in recent years, Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids is worth checking out for adventurous gamers. Whether you’re looking to have fun solo, co-op, or competitively, it has you covered.
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The Outerhaven ProductionsScott AdamsSep 20254/5 starsChip n' Claws vs. The Brainioids is a fun mashup of RTS and action gameplay. It does have a fun gameplay loop, though it can be a bit overwhelming.
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ImpulsegamerSep 20253.3/5Overall I think what I enjoyed most about my time with Chip 'n Clawz was that it is trying something different. I can tell it's not for me, and I can only imagine playing it again when I have some mates over – but I have a lot of time for games that contribute to the evolution of a genre. I would recommend giving it a go if you have ever been a fan of RTS, just to appreciate the novelty – or if you want an accessible entry into the genre. But you might need to be more familiar with MOBAs and Fortnite, and more open to the aesthetic than myself to love it.
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Gaming NexusJason DaileyAug 20257/10Chips 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids has big ideas for the strategy genre, but it doesn't quite pull it off. I still think it's worth playing if you're interested in an easily digestible, save-the-world-from-aliens strategy romp.
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About the game
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Developer
- Snapshot Games
- Publisher
- Arc Games
- Released
- August 26, 2025
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
- Perspective
- Third person
IGDB rating 7.5/10 from 3 ratings.
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