Fit check
Is Elder Chaos worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Strategy players who want to play as supernatural deities rather than investigators
- Cthulhu mythos fans who prefer summoning monsters and building facilities
- Players who enjoy balancing power collection with keeping an identity concealed
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a combat-only strategy game may not want the added facility-building and concealment decisions
- Players who prefer predictable scenarios may find the numerous random events and varied winning approaches less suitable
- Players looking for a military or historical strategy setting rather than Cthulhu mythos fiction
Our take on Elder Chaos
The world-domination premise may suggest direct conquest, but concealment is also a central requirement. Power must be gathered while the Old One remains hidden, making secrecy part of the main strategic tension rather than a minor theme.
What is Elder Chaos?
Take the part of an ancient Old One rather than an investigator in a Lovecraft-inspired Cthulhu setting.
After emerging from a long confinement beneath the earth, gather strength, erect structures, call upon servants, and battle investigators while keeping the growing reputation of the Old One concealed. Six deities provide distinct abilities, and facilities and creatures serve different purposes. Unpredictable incidents alter conditions during play, while a star-based assessment tracks results. The campaign spans three themes and several stages, with many victory routes tied to celestial powers. A collection records discovered monsters, investigators, facilities, and Old Ones.
How Elder Chaos plays
- 01Six Playable Deities
- Each deity has powerful skills that shape the available approach.
- 02Facility Construction
- Buildings have different functions and support the Old One’s activities.
- 03Summoned Servants
- Distinct monsters can be called upon while opposing investigators.
- 04Power And Secrecy
- The game requires a balance between collecting power and staying hidden.
- 05Random Events
- Numerous events introduce changing conditions during play.
- 06Three Themes
- The game contains three themes with multiple stages to explore.
- 07Star Evaluation
- An evaluation system tracks star collection.
Elder Chaos compared to similar games
Elder Chaos combines facility construction, monster summoning, concealment, random events, and investigator combat. Shogun Showdown instead focuses on turn-based positioning, attack tiles, skills, and deck building, while Men of War: Assault Squad centers on direct control of World War II units. Xenonauts uses persistent squads from a multinational military organization against an alien invasion, rather than an Old One’s facilities and servants.
Elder Chaos: platforms & release
Is Elder Chaos worth it?
It is worth it if: strategy players who want to play as supernatural deities rather than investigators. Skip it if: players seeking a combat-only strategy game may not want the added facility-building and concealment decisions.
Where can I download Elder Chaos?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Elder Chaos's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Elder Chaos on?
Windows and macOS.
