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Behold, the miracle of life… packed into cubes! Create fantastic creatures in an open-world sandbox game like no other. Explore, craft, and survive—all with the help of your very own creations.

CHKN is a sandbox, adventure and open world game developed and published by Katapult.
Released on April 01st 2016 is available on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.

It has received 1,765 reviews of which 1,394 were positive and 371 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. 😊

The game is free to play on Steam.


The Steam community has classified CHKN into these genres:


Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for CHKN:

UI Subtitle Audio
English

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7+, 64-bit
  • Processor: 2 GHz+ Quad Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 10.1 Compatible GPU
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
MacOS
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.8+, 64-bit
  • Processor: 2 GHz Equivalent CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3 Compatible GPU
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+, 64-bit; SteamOS+
  • Processor: 2 GHz Equivalent CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3 Compatible GPU
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

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User reviews & Ratings

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

2 hours played
Aug. 2026
this game will beat fortnite, it is peak
90 hours played
July 2026
they can eat my sandwich.
24 hours played
June 2026
For Free Its A Funny Animal Creator
40 hours played
May 2026
I bought this game back in 2018 and was on-and-off with it throughout the years... I'm not sure what else to write other than it's like one of those Adobe Flash games that you come across after a random search. Idk, it's stupidly fun, give it a chance.
5 hours played
Feb. 2026
A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, CHKN is free to play on Steam.

CHKN is not on sale because is already free to play on Steam.

Yes, CHKN received 1,394 positive votes out of a total of 1,765 achieving a rating of 7.59.
😊

CHKN was developed and published by Katapult.

Yes, CHKN is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Yes, CHKN is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Yes, CHKN is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Yes, CHKN is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

Yes, CHKN is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

No, CHKN does not support VR.

CHKN offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

CHKN offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

No, CHKN does not currently offer any DLC.

Yes, CHKN is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.

No, CHKN does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, CHKN is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for CHKN.

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Last Updates
Steam data 24 September 2026 21:29 UTC
SteamSpy data 15 October 2026 13:46 UTC
Steam price 24 September 2026 21:29 UTC
Steam reviews 22 October 2026 06:08 UTC

If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about CHKN, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.

  • SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about CHKN
  • SteamCharts - Analysis of CHKN concurrent players on Steam
  • ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck CHKN compatibility
CHKN
Rating
7.6
1,394
371
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
13
Developer
Katapult
Publisher
Katapult
Release 01 Apr 2016
Platforms