If you’ve ever looked at a chicken and thought, “This bird needs more lasers and a genetic makeover,” then today is your lucky day. Developers SneakyBox and Kautki Cave, alongside publisher Untold Tales, have finally cracked the egg on the big secret: Chickenauts is launching into Steam Early Access on March 5, 2026.
This indie action roguelite has been nesting on wishlists for a while, and the latest trailer confirms that we’re about to take the fight to the stars—one mutated wing at a time.
The Mission: Poultry Revenge
The premise is as delightfully absurd as the title suggests. Alien invaders have descended upon your farm and abducted your beloved flock for “science.” Naturally, you aren’t going to let that slide. You’ll storm a massive, randomised alien mothership to rescue your birds, but there’s a twist: the aliens’ genetic experiments have turned your chickens into lethal, mutated companions of mass destruction.
What Makes Chickenauts “Egg-ceptional”?
Chickenauts isn’t just another twin-stick shooter. It’s built around a companion-based system where your rescued flock becomes your primary firepower. Here is what to expect when you board the mothership:
- Bite-Sized Chaos: The devs are prioritising “fun-per-minute.” Most rooms take under 60 seconds to clear, making it perfect for quick sessions or “just one more run” marathons.
- Pop-Culture Poultry: Your companions are inspired by iconic figures from movies and games. You aren’t just fighting with chickens; you’re fighting with feathered legends.
- Stackable Mutations: As you progress, you can stack randomised abilities to create game-breaking combinations. Think $Mutated Chicken + Laser Eyes + Explosive Eggs = Absolute Mayhem$.
- Persistent Progression: While the runs are randomised, your progress isn’t. Collected eggs, unlocked weapons, and permanent upgrades carry over, ensuring you’re stronger every time you step out of the coop.
Early Access Details
The move to Early Access is all about community feedback. The developers have expressed a desire to fine-tune the “fun-per-minute” ratio and expand the “menu” of mutations and enemies based on how players actually play.
“We want to make sure that the way we expand the game is tailored to our community’s tastes. Join us now to make sure the vision stays true, but with even more special flavors!” — The Chickenauts Team
| Feature | Details |
| Release Date | March 5, 2026 |
| Platform | PC (Steam) |
| Developer | SneakyBox, Kautki Cave |
| Publisher | Untold Tales |
Why You Should Care
In a sea of roguelites, Chickenauts stands out with its vibrant art style, quirky humour, and a focus on companion synergy. If you’re a fan of Enter the Gungeon or Ak-xolotl, this should be high on your radar.
Chickenauts is available to wishlist on Steam right now. Prepare yourself—the clucking is getting closer.
Find out more here on Steam – https://shorturl.at/bHlPj
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